Coming Events in February Church and Community Notices
February events include a Wednesday Congregational Church sale under Y P 8 on 8, a February 4 turkey supper at G A R Hall with Babbitt Post and Relief Corps, a February 10 recital at Hotel Belvedere, a February 11 fancy article sale at First Baptist vestry, a February 18 Good Time Club social, a February 4 Lincoln Memorial Service at First Baptist, a February 19 Emmet Battery Association annual hall in G A R Hall, and a February 22 Washington Ball by Bristol Train of Artillery at Artillery Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Sale
Y. P
G. A. R. Hall
Babbitt Post
Woman’s ‘Relief Corps
Herbert’. ‘Bennett
Camp
Sons of Veterans
Hotel Belvedere
Mildred
Usher Gorham
First Baptist Church
Philathea
G.A. R. Hall
Annnual
Robert Emmet Batenery Association
Probate Court Actions Echo Executors and Administrators
Probate Court session presided by Judge Hezekiah Wardwell allowed the will of Eliza Viets Andrews naming Robert D. Andrews as executor with a $5000 bond. Alexander Houle appointed administrator of David Gamelin’s estate with $300 bond. Appraisers named for both estates. Hazard estate account continued to February 15. Cuniff to guardian Michael J. O'Rourke continued to February 8. Boyd and Walsh estates inventories for allowance approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah
Wardwell
Robert D. Andrews
Eliza Viets Andrews
Clinton T. Sherman
Henry M. Gibson
J. Winthrop D’ Wolf
D’wolf
State of
Rhode Island
Alexander Houle
Thomas ¥. Cuniff
Michael J. O’ Rourke
William A. Boyd
Edward Walsh
Peck's Bad Boy at Bristol Opera House Tonight
Bristol Opéra House presents Peck's Bad Boy with James H. Callahan in the lead. The company promises a lively, improved version that rekindles fond childhood memories and delivers consistent amusement for audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ristol Opera House
James H. Callahan
Ayone
Peck
Édver
Why Did You Not Take Me With You Dear Heart
A fragmented verse titled THE LITTLE MADAM from Bristol features a speaker lamenting a separation. It opens with why the beloved departed and expresses endless pain and longing, asking where to bear the burden next. The piece reads as a personal-poem fragment from a column or columned item on a page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. L
Feeble Lewistown Woman Praises Vincl as Strength Builder
Mrs. Michael Bloom, an 80 year old from Lewistown Pennsylvania, describes severe feebleness and lung troubles eased after three bottles of cod Liver oil Vincl. She now walks a quarter mile and endorses Vincl for the aged, delicate children, and those run down after illness with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Bloom
Lewistown
Local team Triumphs in tight three box roll off
The Hlayseeds won two of three, with La Pipsiawaa taking the final tie break. In the roll off, La Pipsiawaa defeated the opponent 101 to 81 as the third string secured the win.
Advertised Letters Listing for Week
Advertised letters for the week include names such as Mrs Esther Boylan Mrs Martha Hazard Flora Lowe Miss Lizzie McDonagh and Miss Florence Bradshaw along with other listed individuals. The notice appears from a period newspaper page detailing outgoing mail and addressees for the week.
Foot Ease Advertising Prompt for Shoes
Fragments describe a 19th or early 20th century shoe accessory claim that Foot-Ease lets wearers fit size smaller shoes by absorbing moisture or reducing break-in trouble. The ad line mentions break in New Shoes and Patent Leather Shoes, with price appeal and broad sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len
Inland Canal Route Proposed by War Department Official
Edward Parrish of Newport, assistant engineer, told Brown University Society of Civil Engineers that Rhode Island is key to New England manufacturing. He outlined a coastal canal system from Boston to Florida, including Cape Cod and Rhode Island canals, with sea level routes and locks. Parrish urged lower coal freight rates and promoted Narragansett Bay gateways to reduce ocean exposure and boost regional industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Parrish
Newport
War Department
Brown University Society of Civil Engineers
Rhode Island
New England
Manning Hall
Parrish
Boston
Florida
Cape Gatteras
New England Waterways
Cape Cod
Buzzards Oa
Cape Cod Bays
Mount Hope Bay
Boston Harbor
Taunton
Brockton
Weir River
Brookton
Rhode Island Canal
Narragansett Bay
Long Island Sound
Buzzard’s Bay
Roca Rock
Nantucket Sound
Detroit River
English Channel
Race Rock
Osape Cod
Funeral Service for Mrs. Catherine M. Ward
Funeral held Sunday at 2 45 at the Church Street House for Mrs. Catherine M. Ward who died Thursday in Warren. Rev. George S. Locke of St Michael's Church officiated. Bearers were Hirsha Hibbert George B. Johnson Gilbert R. Voles and William R. Cole from Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine M. Ward
Warren
Althea Lord
Church Street House
George S. Locke
D. D
St. Michael’s Church
Hirsha Hibbert
George B. Johnson
Gilbert R. Voles
William R. Cole
Cure Rheumatism Inside With Uric-O Potent Remedy
An old advertisement claims chronic rheumatism and heart pains stem from uric and rheumatic acids and promotes Uric-O as a fast acting internal cure. The liquid supposedly cleanses body tissues, stimulates kidneys, neutralizes blood acids, and relieves sciatica muscular inflammatory and articular rheumatism. Trials offered via The Smith Drug Co Syracuse New York and J H Young & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Drug Co
Smith Bldg
Syracuse
J. H. Young & Co
Reminiscences of Bristol visit and local notes 1899
Eight Farragut Naval Veterans visited Bristol led by Shipmate Robert N Turner. Local industry updates include moving the telephone central office to the old Y M C A building and harbor ice conditions. Several social events feature Bristol Mayor Joshua Wilbour and Irish Court at Dublin Castle. school class party with cake walk ends with a wagon ride home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farragut’ Naval Veteran Association
Bristol
Robert N Turner
The
Telephone Company
J. H. Young & Co
John Collins
Fall River
Mass
Frank W. Fish
Athol
Susie Turner
Brooklyn
N. Y
Margaret Sheehan
Providence
Lizzie Ormond
Wood Street
Sadie Laveck
Charles Henning
Church
Bristol Neck
Frank S. Kaweon
Nations India Rubber Company
Joseph L. Buffum
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Rhode Island
O. B. Rockwell
R. N. Turner
J. F. Farrally
William F. Connery
Thomas M. Duffy
Edward F. Meffernan
Thomas H. Quirk
Charles A.mcdonald
Edward F. Quirk
Alpine Orchestra
Joshua Wilbour
U. S
Dublin
Wilbour
Earl
Helen Wood
John Chhurch
Kirwood
Wilbour Mason
Rhode Island business failures reach 182 in last year
The Phoenix of Saturday reports 182 Rhode Island business failures last year. Snow fell in Pensacola Kansas on Monday marking the second time in 25 years and a foot of snow covered Montpelier Vermont. George T. Pearse of Worcester visits his father Capt Richard S. Pearse at thidstown. Mrs. Martin D. Bonney fell and severely injured herself last week. Major James K. DeWolf Camp, No. 8, Sons of Veterans, netted over 125 from an Old Folks concert on the 24th. Night schools in Byfield Hall closed Thursday amid disorderly sessions. The schooner Independence, capt. William Hatch, sailed for Guinea coast in 1884. Hatch died at Cape Paluxas the following year. He owned an estate on Bristol Neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Pensacola
Kla
Montpelier
George T. Pearse
Worcester
Mass
Richard S. Pearse
Thidstown
Martin D. Bonney
Dra
Pike
Neylan
Jamea K
Bristol
Independence
William Hatch
Guinea
Hatch
Cape Paluxas
Bristol Neck
Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy Earns Trust Across Communities
A 30 year stream of grateful letters endorses Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female ailments. The Houston testimonial from Mrs Bessie L Hicks describes three years of illness improving after one bottle, urging other women to try the remedy for relief and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Houston
Texas
Bessie L. Hicks
Cleveland St
Old Irish immigrant John Glacking remembered in town history
Hatch, an esteemed elderly lady, notes the long life of John Glacking a pioneer Irish resident who worked for Nicholas Peck for years. He later farmed near the Two Mile hill on Peck’s land, noted as industrious and respected though occasional loneliness marked his later years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch
John Glacking
Nicholas Peck
Peck
Two Mile Hill
District Court Surprises Startled Suspect in Jan. Saloon Break
In district court Judge O L Bosworth discharged Charles Servant after finding the warrant unsigned by the prosecutor. He was rearrested, pleaded not guilty, and remanded to Bristol County Jail for $500 bond. Other cases included larceny of wood and glass from Dunbar's building, a quashed case against Morrissey vs Mello, and continuances in Carabotta Camello and Pierce vs Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Bosworth
Charles Servant
H. R. Manchester
Qchief
John H. Morrissey
Servant
Goff
Bosworth
Bristol County
Jesse Mello, Jr
Richard H. Dunbar
Walley Street
Dunbar
Fox Hill Plat
Thomas H. Crowley
Vincenza Carabotta Ya. Alesandro
Maggie Camello
Cass
Woman's back and urinary pains cure advertised
A vintage advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Austra as a pleasant herb cure for women's ills. It claims a safe regulator for back, urinary, bladder, and kidney troubles and offers a sample package by mail from The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Jim Lent
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
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Probate Court
Bristol Opéra House
Purifima
New York City
Parker's
Hope Drug CO
HAY Seeds
L. Gorham
Best Capt
O. Dimond A
RK. Newman
PR. Kenney
LA Pipsisawas G
G. Balfour
J. Pickles
H.newman
W. Manchester
Millifluents
Hank Honke
B. Wall
Maurray
Wilbur
QO. Herrmann
O. West
Seth Paull
J. F.farrally
P Brady
J. Boffam
O. Osterberg
W. Charch
W. Cromer
R. W. Nelson
M Nelle
L. HW. Osllan
Aes
B. Newman
F. M. Dimond
L. Beals
W. Dek. Brown
Jack Davidson
Harold Newman
P. R. Kenney Jr
R. H. Dunbar
J. Best
A. Davidson
W. McCaw
O. W. Manchester
J. Kinder
L. Gerham
J. J. Walsh
Jas. Davidson Ae
Walter Remieres
G. Kinnicutt
al Eeé
W. A. Snow
GQ. Herrmann
E.glark P. Gasper
J. Earle
T. Byrnes
J. Pearse
O. Dimond
W. Brownell
P. Brady
J. ¥. Farrally
Jotn Pickles
BK. Wilson
QO. Bickford
J Conrick
A. K. Newman
Geo
J. Edmonds
L. Sanford
J. W. Obaurcah
R. Bush
W. N Newmar
J. Bottomley W. McoUaughey
Ir. Murpro
R. Bell
O. LeClair
G. A. Balfour
L McCanaghey
H. McCaw
Rh. Slade
B.M. MacDougall
J. L. Coggeshall Ee
J. J. Buffom
J. Doran
Clark
Zamburooka
Wonders
South Ends
la Pipsisawas
Owls
Hustlers
Megoma
Hank’ Hanks
Independents
Rangers
Town Fathers
P.R. Kenney
Iene
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
Hay
Harfina
Cc. W. Sparks Druggist
Phenix
District Court
John Shepard
James Dixon Carpenter
Church Street
Smith Lazier
William and High Streets
Trudell Bros
Second Street
John Loiselle
Franklin Street
A. W
Byfield ST
R, I
Masson
Collins Street
Dorchester’ Mutual Fire Ins. Co
K.L. Watson & Co
Industrial Trust ‘Co
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