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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1909

Page

3

Fireside Meetings Record Fire Company Changes and Fairs

Defiance Hose Company monthly meeting records resignation of Foreman Spooner effective March 3. Attended fairs for Narragansett No. 2 Riverside and Rough and Ready Warren. King Philip Engine No. 1 voted to attend Rough and Ready Warren and Narragansett No. 2 fairs on Feb 20. Membership changes included transfers and new appointments. Hydrantmen and pipemen named. several members suspended for non attendance. social hour and supper after meeting. Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder declined Rough and Ready fair. two new membership applications received.

Defiance Hose Company Frank Spooner Narragansett Engine Riverside Rough and Ready Fire Company Warren King Philip Steam Hire Engine Company Narragansett Engine Company Peterson Arthur Jadue Archié Durrand Philip Pavin James Bertrand Joseph Peyin Frank Muel Alex Guevremont Frederick Francis Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company Wedenday Coggeshall Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company Foreman McUsaughey Charles L. Hammill John Cook Joseph Edmonds

Coming Events In February At Local Venues

February listings include an Introductory Recital by Mildred Usher Gorham at Hotel Belvedere on Wednesday evening February 10, a fund sale of fancy articles in the vestry of First Baptist Church on February 11 under the Philatten Class, a G A R Hall social on February 18, Lincoln Memorial Service February 14 at First Baptist Church, State Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic February 18, Robert Emmet Literary Association hall on February 19, and the Washington Ball February 22 under the Bertrand of Artillery at Artillery Hall.

Belvedere Mildred Usher Gorham First Baptist Church Philatten G. A. R. Hall Grand Anny of the Republic Robert Emmet Literary Association Washington Beretrain of Artillery Artillery All

Training Teachers Leave for Home

Miss M Louise Crawshaw and Miss Grace Sherwood have finished their course at the Oliver School and will return to Taunton and Attleboro to teach next week. Training students for next term include Miss Geraldine Jakowicz of East Providence, Miss Mildred Bliss of Rehoboth, and Miss Catherine Agnew with Ervilla Brynes in first grade.

M. Louise Crawshaw Grace Sherwood Oliver School Sherwoo Attleboro Miss Crawshaw Taunton Geraldine Jackowitz East Providence Mildred Bliss Rehoboth Catherine Agnew Ervilla Brynes

Funeral for Mrs Frank Oielfeldt Held at North Cemetery

The body of Mrs. Frank Oielfeldt, who died in Providence Tuesday morning, was brought here for burial yesterday afternoon at 4. The committal service was led by Rev. William R. Trotter of Trinity Church. Mrs. Dielfeldt, formerly Grace Mott, was 89, survived by a husband who manages the Dandy Drag Co. on Weybosset Street, Providence, and a son aged 18.

Frank Oielfeldt Providence North Cemetery William R. Trotter Trinity Church Dielfeldt Grace Mott John H. H Tinty Mott Dandy Drag Co Weybosset Street Providance

Miss Reynolds in serious condition after accident

Miss Catherine A Reynolds daughter of the superintendent and a St Gabriel's School music teacher is hospitalized in Peekskill in serious condition. She developed blood poisoning and erysipelas around a wound from an accident two weeks ago.

Catherine A. Reynolds J. P. Reynolds St. Gabriel’s School Pedkskill Réynolda Peekskill

Magic Mirror tableaux charm chapel audience at church sale

The First Congregational Church Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor hosted a Wednesday evening entertainment in the chapel titled The Magic Mirror or a Search for a Wife. Twelve women performed with Mr H W Remington managing and William Williston as a conjurer. A poem by Margaret E McCaughey described each contestant while a cake ice cream and candy sale supported the event.

First Congregational Church Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor H. W. Remington Magic Mirror Frank M. Dimond Mabel Pearse 2van May Cole Helen Waldron Iola Thompson Helen Church Ela Gray Elma Farr Lucy Farr Flossie Johnson Mary Brechin Jessie Brechin Mr. Remington William Williston Margaret E. McCaughey Remington Ake Eva May Cole A. L. Kinnicutt Herbert Burnham Robert McCaughey Helen Osterberg Grace Donigan Annie Brechin

Star Theatre Receives Licensed Picture Show Entrance

The Star Theatre announces it now holds a license from the Motion Picture Association of America to show Biograph Edison Essanay Kelan Kline Lubin Pattie Frere Selig and Viagraph films. Howard of Boston secured the license, enabling tonight and Saturdays matinee and evening shows featuring Salome and other titles. Matinee Saturday at 2.80 with continuous showings 6:30 to 11 p.m.

Rese Ishes Shoving Picture Association of America Biograph Edison Essanay Kelan Kline Lubin Pattie Frere’s Selig Viagraph Nous Howard Boston

Bristol Opera House to Stage Peck's Bad Boy Next Tuesday

Bristol audiences will witness one of the town’s most sparkling comedies at the Opera House next Tuesday evening as Peck's Bad Boy is presented. The production promises fresh humor, lively dialogue, and rapid, surprising changes to keep viewers in constant amusement.

Bristol Opera House Peck

Simple home remedy for kidney trouble and rheumatism

An eminent authority on kidney diseases promotes a home made mix to relieve early kidney symptoms before Bright's disease. The recipe blends Extract Dandelion Compound Kargon Syrup Sarsaparilla and advises a teaspoon after meals and at night. The ad claims it cleanses blood, improves filtration, and can ease rheumatism and uric acid buildup.

Bright

Town Council Meeting Acts On Licenses And Land Transfers

The regular monthly Town Council session discussed H F S Rawson club license at 45 State Street and to confer with Police Commissioner Luther on licenses. Quirk Brothers land leases on Wood Street granted transfer to Edward J. Quirk. Wood Street barber master appointment postponed. Trees near Trinity rectory to be inspected for dangerous limbs. Hogersa Free Library trustees request $350 for next year. State Board of Agriculture spraying trees to be brought to Senator Obfirch and Representative Hammill.

Cummings Thurston Wilkinson Simmons Church H. F.S. Rawson State Street Cumminga Luther Louis A. Servant Thames Street Wood Street Quirk Brothers Edward J. Quirk John M. Coggeshall Earle Bristol County Gas & Electric Co Trinity Rectory Hogersa Free Library

Roosevelt's Tribute to Lincoln in Review of Reviews

In this excerpt from the American Review of Reviews for February, President Roosevelt reflects on Lincoln's immense workload and leadership during war. He notes Lincoln's tireless service, brief personal kindnesses, and masterful expression, praising Gettysburg and the second inaugural as among the greatest speeches.

White House Lincoln Ron Liss Verthin Roosevelt American Review of Reviews

Y M C A Notes Honor Alfred Vanderbilt Gift

Alfred G. Vanderbilt adds a 1200 artesian well and a dark room to Newport Y M C A gift of a 100000 home. Buffalo Y M C A now 5700 members across five branches, fifth in North America. Central Branch alone 4891 members with 1700 average daily attendance. Washington Y M C A marks Woodward’s tenth presidency anniversary, raises 75000 debt, lifts membership to 4000 with a 1000 student reception committee and 100 business professionals. Southern Railway president joins the reception committee, praising religious life work.

Alfred G. Vanderbilt Newport Y. M. C. A Camera Club Buffalo Y. M. C. A North America Central Branch Washington Y. M. C. A Woodward Southern Railway Washington

Marriages and Obituaries in This Town

In this town on February 3 George Edwin Shaw wed Mary Agnes Farley by Rev Thomas J Gillan. February 4 William R Aiken of Warren married Delia HB Hill of this town by Rev T Newton Owen. Grace H Diefelds aged 89, wife of Frank V Diefelds, died February 2 in Providence. Mrs Mary Luiza Consalves aged 88 also noted February 4.

Dielfelat Providence Grace H Frank V. Diefelds Consalves Mary Luiza Oonsalves

Elective Officers Call for Direct Town Control

A citizen letter urges broader public participation in municipal government and reform. It proposes summoning a direct vote on town matters, expanding the ballot to include town officers, and pushing eight hour work laws for town employees. The writer calls Bristol to lead in labor reforms and to seek legislative action via the General Assembly.

General Assembly Bristol U. S. Supreme Q

Shaw Farley wedding at St Mary’s Church

George Edwin Shaw and Miss Mary Agnes Farley were married at St Mary’s Church in a 9 o’clock Wednesday ceremony led by Rev Thomas J Gillat. The couple, attended by relatives, plan a wedding trip to Boston and will reside in town after returning.

George Edwin Shaw Mary Agnes Farley St. Mary’s Church Thomas J. Gillat Louise Doyle John T. Doyle Edward Fabriatie Wood Street Boston J. T. Shaw Fall River National India Rubber Q Company Bernard Farley Shaw

Aiken Hill Couple Wed at Home Ceremony

An informal home wedding took place yesterday afternoon at 887 Hope Street the home of Mr and Mrs James E Hill Celia Estelle Hill married William RK Aiken of Warren The ceremony at 1 oclock in the east parlor was performed by Rev ft Newton Owen First Congregational Church witnessed by close relatives After a brief wedding trip to Washington they will reside in Warren The bride an 05 Bristol High School graduate The groom is a son of the late Capt William R Aiken of Warren.

James E. Hill Hope Street Celia Estelle William Rk, Aiken Warren Ft. Newton Owen First Congregational Church Washington

Kidney Trouble Ad: Kilmer's Swamp-Root Offered Free Sample

A nostalgic kidney liver and bladder remedy ad promotes Dr Kilmer and Company Swamp Root. It claims to ease back pain scalding urination and frequent urges and offers free sample bottles and an informational book by mail from Binghamton New York. Regular sizes sold by druggists under the Swamp Root name.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N.Y

New Books Arrive Saturday at Rogers Free Library

Rogers Free Library announces new acquisitions for February fourth including Representative Men and Old Families of Rhode Island and the Encyclopaedia Americana in multiple volumes. also listed are biographies, histories, plays, fiction, and children’s works by diverse authors.

Rhode Island Encyclopaedia Americana Mommia Rome Miltoun Monroe Lincoln Whipple Tarbell Lady Randolph Churchill Sargent Aelen Keller Abbott Hickie Opera Krehbiel Froebel Jana Austin Edgworth Atlas Freaoman France Waddington Thomas Alva Edison Jones N. E. Whalers Spears Champney Fox— Septimus Logke Patty Wells Lewis Rand Johnston Wharton McGowan Tarkington Cable—Pudd Nhead Wilson Mark Twain Friendship Village Gale Web of Time Knowles Donnell Bacon Gorgeous Isle Atherton Little Stories of Quebec le Rossignol Jennie Allen Miss Musgrave Danworth Spenser Mack Rose Lilliput Rands Yronina Roscomyl Catherine’s Child Dela Pasture

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Beecham Beecham’s Defiance Mose Company Miss Reynolds Star Theatre Rogers Free Library Town Asylum Dan Philo Hay Spec. Co Newark N. J Harfina W. Sparks Warits Aiken—Hill Jones & GO. Arcade D. Giordano John Shepard Robatek Marion I. D'Wolf Mark Antony D'Wolf Marion I. D’wolf Mark Antony D’wolf William B. D’wolf Enid Bristol Benjamin W. Grim Cranston sPrishol Cenix Maryi Rusbell Anid Bristol Phoenix Storm Misses’ & Children’s Rubbers John the Shoeman R.T Emma Russell Chesebrough Cabbie M Colt Lannie Virhad Fice Paters Uate Oliver G. McGann McGann Brothers Brstol Henry W. Hayes Robate Thomas S. Robertson Josiah Peckham, Jr John T. Robertson George A.arnot Mary Eugene A. Fish Juniper Lane Thomas Wilson, Jr Woits G. Peck John Post Reynolds David Robertson, Jr John M Cuggeshall
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