Reunion of Trinity Church Choir Members
The annual reunion of Trinity Church choir members and former members was held Wednesday evening despite bad weather. Rev. W. R. Trotter led a service in the church with assist from Rev. A. E. Carpenter and others, followed by a social in the parish house with singing, reminiscences, and dancing to Straight Brothers' orchestra until near midnight. A list of ex-choir members present includes Fred S. Burgess, George H. Bush, H C. Bush, J H. Cortell, H Owees Cady, John R Dunbar, Arthur Dalton, and many more from Boston, Attleboro, Providence, Crompton, and Norwich.
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Trinity Church
W. R. Trotter
A. E. Carpenter
Manton
T. D. Martin
Auburn
H. Clyde Braddon
Ana
Straight Brothers
Fred S. Burgess
George H. Bush
H C. Bush
J H. Cortell
H. Owees Cady
John R Dunbar
Arthur Dalton
George Dalton
Boston
Wm. Davidson
Jas. Hutchison
Geo. B. Hawley
Providence
Ed. G. Easterbrooks
Robert S. Gifford
J Vincent Garbett
R. S. Goddard
Adam Hodgkinson
Leon J Kenney
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Refund Offer
E W Grove signs each box as the manufacturer promising a refund if the medicine fails to cure. Druggists offer the return policy for 25 cents per tablet bottle.
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E W.grove
Mrs Annie Dillon Dies At 44 In Bristol
Mrs Annie R Dillon wife of Dr Philip F Dillon a renowned surgeon at the Soldiers Home died Wednesday at their residence near the Home Born in Dover New Hampshire she was 44 years four months and thirty two days old Parents Isaac and Julia Brooks She came to Bristol twelve years ago Funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon at o o clock She was a member of St Michael's church The death followed a brief pneumonia illness and was unexpected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie R. Dillon
Philip F. Dillon
Soldiers’ Home
Dillon
Dover
N. H
Isaac
Julia Brooks
St. Michael's Church
Comrade Murphy of Soldiers' Home Dies at 75
Comrade John T. Murphy of the Soldiers' Home died in the home hospital on Wednesday at age 75. He entered the home from Westerly last November and is survived by a daughter in Westerly. A Civil War veteran, he served in Company H, Seventh Rhode Island Volunteers, enlisting August 15, 1862, with extra duty as quartermaster in December 1862, promoted corporal May 18, 1864, and mustered out June 9, 1865. His body was taken to Westerly for burial.
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John T. Murphy
Westerly
Murphy
Seventh Regiment of Infantry
R. I Volunteers
Quartermaster’s Department
Death of Mrs Ellen Loughman Widow of William Loughman
Mrs Ellen Loughman died at 145 Bradford Street Tuesday night aged 59. Born in Ireland she lived in town many years and leaves three daughters and a son. Funeral yesterday from her home to St Marys Church and burial at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were Lawrence Scanlon James Cashen Henry Brown and James Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Loughman
William Loughman
Bradford Street
Loughman
Ireland
Daughers
St. Mary's Church
St Mary’s Cemetery
Lawrence Scanlon
Pawtucket
James Cashen
Henry Brown
James Peters
William Cox Norris Dies at Hope Street Residence
William Cox Norris, a 76 year old Bristol native, died yesterday morning at his Hope street home after a period of declining health since Sunday. Son of the late Gilbert and Eliza Norris, he worked in the old butt factory and oil works, narrowly escaping a fire years ago, later employed in the repair shop of the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad. Unmarried, his funeral is planned for Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cox Norris
Hope Street
Bristol
Gilbert and Eliza (Cox) Norris
Old Butt
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad Company
Deaths of William Lake and George Diman
William Lake aged 39 died at his mother's residence on Congregational street after months of lung trouble. He was born in Bristol and was once a member of the Bristol Train of Artillery. He leaves his mother four sisters and one brother and was unmarried. George Bryon Diman eldest son of the late Gov Byron and Abby Diman died at his Hope street residence after long illness. Born in Bristol on May 16 1824 he was 78 years 8 months and 18 days. His funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from H H Cabot's residence on Hope street with burial at Juniper Hill cemetery.
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William Lake
Mary
Jonathan Lake
Congregational Street
Bristol
Bristol Train of Artillery
Grand Army Hall
George Bryon Diman
Byron
Abby (Alden) Diman
Hope Street
H H. Cabot
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Supper and sale at State Street M E Church by Epworth League
A large crowd attended a social and financially successful supper and sale in the Epworth League held in the vestry and audience rooms of State Street M E Church. Decorations featured red and white Epworth colors, flags, and evergreens with separate booths for candy fancy goods cake and ice cream. Department heads included Miss Mattie B. Paull Miss Emma W. Peckham and others. Miss Lizzie Newbold performed piano solos while vocal selections were given by Misses Rogins Flowers Gray and Edith Maxfeld.
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State Street
M. E
Epworth League
Epworth Room
Epworth
Mattie B. Paull
Emma W. Peckham
Lena Congdon
Emma Gladding
Celia Hill
Fred G. Blaisdell
Lizzie Newbold
Mary Rogins
Bessie Flowers
Ella M Gray
Edith Maxfeld
Blood Wine credited with dramatic recovery in Augusta man
Peter Berry of Augusta Maine credits Blood Wine with saving his life after a bad lung cold and obstinate cough resisted all medicines. He says a warmer climate was advised but the remedy rapidl y restored health. Nettie Clark of Boston also claims Blood Wine pulled her through a severe lung illness years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Berry
Pearl Street
Augusta
Maine
Boston
Mass
Jaynes & Co
C. W. SP
A. J. Kelly
Terre Haute
Ind
Mr. Kelly
Wana launches new steam yacht for R. Van Duser
The steam yacht Wana built by Herreshoff for R. Van Duser of New York was launched without ceremony from the Herreshoff yard. At 180 feet long, it mirrors the Duquesne design and will be fin ished in spring after towed to Walker's Cove for storage.
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R. van Duser
Wana
Herreshhoffs
Shelar R. van Duser
New York
Walker's Cove
Herreshoff
Duquesne
Nina
Herreshoffs
M. T Plante
Morton PF. Plante
NG. Herreshoff
Iho
Mr. Hutchins Son
Vanish
Free Trial Battle of King’s New Discovery
Melbourne resident Haggins credits Dr King’s New Discovery for recovering from consumption after doctors gave up. He reports being revived by the treatment and praises its life saving effect. The device is sold by J G Young & Co with trial bottles offered free and full guarantees for throat and lung diseases.
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H. Haggins
Melbourne
Fla
Dr. King
J.g. Young & Co
Phoenix office stock room sale for printing and engraving
A Phoenix stock room offers paper and cardboard of all weights colors and sizes for sale blank or printed to order. Items are located at Nos 6 and 18 Bradfords Street and cover the printing and engraving line.
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Phoenix
Ori
Bradfurs Street
Probate notices from Bristol courts dated 1903 and 1908
Two probate items from Bristol, Elizabeth C Thompson and Henry W Peck estates. The will of Elizabeth C Snomp is presented for probate with a March hearing and fourteen day weekly notice in Bristol Phoenix. Henry W Peck final account presented by Theodore F Tillinghast with March settlement and fourteen day weekly notice in Bristol Phoenix.
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ROBTE
Bristol
Henry W. Peck
Theodore F Tillinghast
Bristol Phoenix
Herbert F. Bennett
Bristol Probate Court Auth for Delfina Marchell Estate
The Bristol Court orders February 2 1903 probate actions for Delfina Marchell estate. Frank Francis as administrator petitions to sell part or all real estate to cover debts and funeral expenses, noting two Bristol land parcels with detailed bounds and a perpetual right of way for heirs. A hearing is set March 2 1903 at 10 am in the Probate Court, with fourteen days of notices to publish in Bristol Palladium.
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P.oiak
Bristol
Delfina Marchell
Frank Francis
Wilson's
Manuel E. Silvia
Marchell
Wilson’s Lane
Nornha
Franklin Street
Coggeshall
Franklin
Wood Street
R. I
Pontherly
Jerome B. Grean
Marthell
Chas W. Rogers
Herbert F. Bennett
Phenix Advertising Promises Targeted Reach in Bristol Area
Senator Hoar compares gunnery to advertising emphasizing precision over volume. Phenix Advertising claims to target one thousand of the best Bristol homes and surrounding territory. It positions readers as buyers with money and suggests word of mouth propagation among neighbors.
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Phenix
Poe
Bristol
Phoenix
Estate probate notices from Bristol January 1903
Probate filings in Bristol list multiple estates including Michael Christie Alice C Lawless Eva May Cole minor Henry Goff with wills or guardianship accounts. Court dates set for February 1903 and notices ordered. probate clerk Herbert F Bennett oversees filings in Bristol.
Paper rolls in stock at Phenix office
Wrapping paper in rolls of all kinds and sizes available at Phenix office. Purchase in small quantities as cheaply as in large lots elsewhere.
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Phenix
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ayers
Harding
Mann
Goss
Stainer
Wesley
Shelley
Heaton
Hughe-Evans
Offertory
Hallelujah Chorus
Handel
Artillery Armory
Jolly Eight’s
Columbia Hall
Home For Working Boys
Centennial
Opera House
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Robert Emmet Literary Society
New England
John Mr. Dean
Westminster St
Providence, R. I
William C. Norris
George Byron Diman
Louis Dandelin Co
Worcester
Elizabeth C. Thompson
Elizabeth C. Snomp
Herbert F Bennett
Senator Hoar
Michael Christie
Said
Bristol Proenix
Alice C. Lawless
Bristol Pharnix
Eva May Cole
Frank M. Dimond
Rome
W. ‘Herbert F. Bennett
Prgbat
Henry Goff
William Williams
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