Wheelwright Bill Wedding at First Presbyterian Church
Maus S Wheelwright of Providence formerly of this town wed Ruth C Bill of Ogdensburg at the First Presbyterian Church in Ogdensburg. The bride wore a heavy white satin gown with rose point lace and a long train while her sister and other bridesmaids attended. After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Providence before visiting Bristol for the summer.
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Wheel Wright
Bill
Maus S. Wheelwright
Providence
Ruth C. Bill
Ogdensburg
First Presbyterian Church
Dorothy Seeley
Cran Ai
Ionor
Mimian
Ellén
Henwood
Vargidia Tbassot
Okdenahure
Gertrude/Gorman
Wilson
New
Earl Lawton Miller
Colburn ' Darling
James G. Damon
Charles Fletcher
Proeisence
Warren
H. Burnham
New York
City
Roswell C. Colt
Montreal
Edward Kellogg Howard
George Allen Bell
Cecil Brownlow
Harry Blyth Hiltz
Boston
Samuel P. Colt
Rural mail routes threatens contract system
The New Milford Times reports widespread opposition to replacing rural postal delivery with contracts. Patrons favor responsible local carriers and fear reduced service quality and accountability, predicting strong nationwide protests if routes are contracted.
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Postal Department
New Milford Times
Hayseeds Roll Over Mysteries In Bowling Clash
The Hayseeds won three straight games against the Mysteries in a lively YMCA bowling match last evening.
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Hayseeds
Funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Bourn Held in Town
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Roberts Bourn wife of former Governor Augustus O Bourn was held at 2 30 PM Saturday from her Hope Street home with large attendance Rev George L Locke of St Michael Church officiating The service featured floral tributes and hymns Jesus Lover of My Soul and Nearer My God to Thee Honorary pallbearers included Col Robert P Brown Prof John H Appleton Prof Stearns and Judge Orrin L Bosworth The body was entombed at Juniper Hill Cemetery Surviving relatives include husband two sons Augustus OG Bourn and Col Stephen W Bourn two daughters Miss Elizabeth R and Miss Alice Manshelf Wentworth Bourne a sister Mrs Mary Roskiewetz and a brother George Morrill Also noted is the funeral of Miss Marianne Wardwell held Friday at the home of Miss Gertrude E Guiteras on High Street with Rev Samuel Lindsay officiating Dr Ramon Guiteras among New York relatives. Hill Cemetery.
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Elizabeth Roberts Bourn
Augustus O. Bourn
Hope Street
George L Locke
D. D.j
St. Michael's Church
St.Michael’s Church
Jesus
Robert. P. Brown
Providence
John H. Appleton
Prof
Stearns
Brown University
Orrin L. Bosworth
Juniper Hill ‘Cemetery
Bourn
Augustus OG. Bourn
J.t
News
York-sahid
Col
Stephen
W. Bourn
Elizabeth
Alice Manshéld Wentworth Bourne
Mréry Roskiewetz
von Roskiewetz
Austria
George Morrill
West
Marrianne Wardwell
Gertrude E. Guiteras
High Street
Samuel Lindsay
First Congregational Church
New York
Ramon Guiteras
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Y M C A Shows Five Reel Feature The Cloister and the Hearth
Good audiences viewed the five reel feature at the Y M C A last Saturday afternoon and evening. The photography was excellent and the acting extremely realistic. Next Saturday after noon and evening another four reel feature will be shown including Oliver Goldsmith's The Vicar of Wakefield produced by Hepworth's London with three other reels including a Mary Pickford production.
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Oliver Goldsmith
Hepworth
London
Mary Pickford
Spider Webs of Java Hold Knife Cutting Strength
Report notes that some spiders in Java spin webs so strong that a knife is required to cut them. The observation highlights remarkable arachnid silk properties and potential uses in materials science discussions.
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Java
The Modern Joke Book Obituary Notes Joe Miller
Chicago News notes Joe Miller who died unexpectedly while compiling humorous campaign books and jokes. The brief obituary highlights his work on satirical volumes and his influence in local publishing circles.
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Joe Miller
Chicago News
Sloan's Liniment Promises Instant Relief for Rheumatism
An advertiser urges readers to use Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism and related pains. It claims easy application without rubbing, fast relief from soreness and swelling, and invites purchase at 25 cents with money back if not satisfied. It warns against headaches and urges sharing with others.
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Sloan
Sloan’s
Probate Court Proceedings Reported In Camden Session
The regular monthly Probate Court session before Judge Edward L. Leahy continued several guardianship and estate matters. Harriet Sparks Otto’s guardianship petition was continued to Feb. 9. Annie B. E. Jackson’s will probate proceeded with Frederick F. Jackson and Erick H. Green named executors bond 50 000 without surety. Appraisers listed. Robert F. Munro’s sale of real estate with minimum price 1300 over encumbrances approved. Final account of Amos S. Gorham as administrator approved. Guardianship and executor petitions for Sophie J. D Wolf Carl DeWolf Brownell Léoline Winter Mary A McKegney and others noted. Industrial Trust Company petition continued to March 1. Inventory of Josephus Gooding estate recorded.
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Edward L. Leahy
Harriet B. Sparks Otto
Jared Barnes Sparks
Annie B. E. Jackson
Frederick FE. Jackson
Erick H. Green
Frederick H. Jackson
Irving O. Hunt
Gerald M. Richmond
Robert F. Munro
Annie R. Munro
Amos
S. Gorham
Lafayette
Gorham
Sophie J. D’wolf
Henry Dreyer D' Wolf
James Francis D'Wolf
Carl DeWolf Brownell
Ernest H.brownell
Lewis , Kallock
Ands . Smith
Enjamin
B. Adams
Léoline H. Winter
Emeline C Wachter
Hugh F. Kelley
Mary A.mckegney
William Eenley
Hugh Breen
James W.roit
Industrial Trust Company
Emily French
Isabella Wilkinson
Margaret McKay
Josephus Gooding
Birth announcements from Bristol and town households
Born Manchester in Providence on Feb 1 a daughter to Mr and Mrs William L Manchester of 33 Central Street Bristol Wylie in town on Jan 30 a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Wylie Voccio in town on Jan 30 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Antonio Voccio
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Manchester
Providence
William
Central Street
Bristol
Wylie
James Wylie
Voccio
Antonio Voccio
Married McCanna Downey in Town
In this town on February 1, James R. McCanna of Warren and Harriet N. Downey of this town were united in marriage by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan.
Obituary Notice for Joseph George of This Town
At Rhode Island Hospital on January 29 Joseph George aged 47 years of this town. He is mourned by family and friends with funeral arrangements to be announced.
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George
Rhode Island
Joseph George
Fifth District Court Docket Faces Civil Judgments
In Fifth District Court yesterday morning Clerk John L Lonergan presided. William B Gooding vs William H Cheatham yielded judgment of 33 dollars and costs for the plaintiff as the defendant submitted. Reed House Furnishing Co vs Philadelphia Carabotta continued two weeks with bill of particulars ordered. Pasquale Giglio vs Manuel Brown book account took most of session. Lavander seeks non suit. Hamill represents plaintiff. decision reserved.
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Fifth District Court
John L. Lonergan
William B. Gooding
William H. Cheatham
Reed House Furnishing Company
Filadelphia Carabotta
Pasquale Giglio
Manuel Brown
James F. Lavander
Joseph A. Hammill
Council
Metcalf to deliver second Fire Side Talk to Y M C A cadets
Captain Willis C. Metcalf of the YMCA Board of Managers will speak to the boys in Rockwell Hall tomorrow evening. After the talk he will help reorganize the Association Cadets, a project that drew much interest and will begin promptly.
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Willis C. Metcalf
The
Association Board of Managers
Rockwell Hall
Metcalf
Boys’ Department
Association
Gift Horse Adage for One in a Million
A lone man benefits from the old saying Never look a gift horse in the mouth as he receives a horse without cost. The saying appears as practical wisdom for rare luck and unexpected generosity.
War News Recap of Eastern Front and Western Front Actions
The latest war summary reports British repulsing a German assault near Guinchy with heavy German casualties and small British losses. Archduke Joseph Ferdinand leads a Tarnow offensive in Galicia threatening Russian advances on Cracow. French losses mount north of Nieuwpoort and in the Argonne Forest where 745 Germans are said to have been captured. Reports note British ship torpedoings off Fleetwood and food-stock moves in Europe as flour limits tighten in Germany and Austria.
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Guinchy
France
Archduke Joseph Ferdinand
Austria
Tarnow
Galicia
Cracow
Hungary
Transylvania
Carpathians
Nieuwport
Belian
Argonne Forest
Verdun
Angemont
Lombaertryde
la Bassee
French War Office
North Shields
Ben Cruachen
Fleetwood
England
Belgian Relief Commission
London
Wilhelmina
Hamburg
Germany
Europe
Atlons
Berlin
German
Italy
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Dover
Where Reggie Lost Out
A humorous Dallas News item recalls a girl refusing Reggie after he constantly sought permission to kiss her. The exchange highlights a nickname or tease about Reggie and the social dynamic of etiquette in dating.
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Reggie
Dallas News
Barnaby's Dominates Providence Clothing Market
In Providence many residents shop at Barnaby's for their clothing needs. The store is a common choice among locals, shaping the area’s apparel landscape.
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Providence
Barnaby’s
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Bristol Reader
Bristol resident Michael Collar describes years of back pain and kidney trouble improved by Doan’s Kidney Pills. The ad cites 30,000 Americans publicly endorsing the product and urges readers to try Dean’s first. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is listed as the manufacturer.
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Bristol
Dean
Doan
Michael Collar
Bay View Ave
Collar
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Coming Events Condensed List for Feb
Community calendar items include a Rhode Island State College choral concert at Colt Memorial High School Auditorium for Girls and Boys Athletic Association, a Bristol County Equal Suffrage League bridge event, a Women's Home Missionary Society supper, an L O O M smoker, local basketball games, Lieut Herbert F Bennett Camp officer installation, and a N K Whist Club dance at G A R Hall.
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wrEioeday
Rhode Island State College Meysical Club
Colt Memorial High School
Girls’ and Boys’ Athletic Association
Bridge
Belvedere
Bristol County Equal Suffrage League
Women’s Home Missionary Society
First Congregational Church
King Philip Lodge
Moose Hall
Bradford Street
Ura Falls
R. School of Design
Colt High Salant
Herbert F.bennett
Sons of Veterans
N. K. Whist Club
Community Club Plans Weekly Social Events
The list notes events from February to February 22 1915 including a Mite Society supper at First Baptist Church, a Class of 1915 private dance at Colt Memorial High School, a Three in One Club dance at G A R Hall, a St Elizabeth's Church minstrel show at Pastime Theatre, a Washington Party at Hotel Belvedere, and the Annual Washington Ball by Bristol Train of Artillery.
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First Baptist Church
Mite Society
Colt Memorial High School
G. A. R. Hall
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Washington
Hotel Belvedere Sun Parlor
Quirk
Bristol Train of Artillery
On Improvement We Can’t Improve World Faster Than Self
A brief motto emphasizes self-improvement as the path to broader change. It attributes the thought to Creighton, linking personal growth with societal progress.
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Creighton
Improvement in Whiskers Pinning on Men’s Faces
A fragmented line suggests a debate on facial hair styling. The text hints that whiskers could be pinned on like hair, implying a casual approach to grooming and personal appearance.
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Taylor Kenney
Dimond
Newman
Johnston
Ssee
Mysteries Murray
Finley A
Clarkson
Davidson
Larke
Probate
Tanx Honk Honks
Braves Narragancetts
South Ends
Hank Hanks
North Ends
Bowling
Iay
Braves
Font
Narragansetts
Eea
Cpr Jacobs
Bestevant
Cornelius Harrington
Joyce Street
Warren, R
Tipperary
Y. M. C. A. Cadets
Ewman
Ceylon
Formosa Colony
Riviere Brand
Srey Ges Oaty, Joe
Eastman Kodak Co
Atari
Ilb
el Eyad
Ambosa
India
Lowell
Citron
A &P
Cade
Telephone
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