Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bristol Phoenix in Bristol, Rhode Island

We have 372,663 pages in Rhode Island

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1909

Page

3

Newport Naval Reserves Meet Bristol Team For Championship

The Bristol Naval Reserves basketball team, claiming Rhode Island amateur title, faces the Newport Naval Reserves who beat Gloversville twice this week and claim the world championship. The game is set for Saturday evenings at the Bristol Naval Reserve Armory on Church Street, offering a rare chance to see the Newport team on a large floor.

Newport Naval Reserves Bristol Naval Rhode Island Newport Naval Gloversville N.Y Gainea Bristol Naval Reserve Armory Church Street Newport

Coming Events for Feb 16 to Feb 22

Local community listings show a string of events starting Tuesday Feb 16 with a rummage sale by Lane Herbert F Bennett Camp No 8 Sons of Veterans in Morris Brook Bradford Street and continuing Feb 18 with the Department Gaveled tion Woda 8 Relief Corps in AR Hall and the State Encampment at Bristol Opera House. Feb 18 also features Encampment by K I G A R at Bristol Opera House. Feb 19 hosts the Robert Emmet Literary Association at G A R Hall. Feb 20 at State Armory features a Newport Naval Reserves vs Bristol Naval Reserves basketball game. Feb 22 closes with the Washington Ball by the Artillery Train at Artillery Hall.

Lane Herbert Bristol Opera House Robert Emmet Literary Association G. A. R. Hall State Armory Newport Naval Reserves Bristol Naval Reserves Ora Train of Artillery Artillery All

Rexall Muon-Tone Catarrh Remedy Ad in Bristol

An ad urges Bristol readers to test Rexall Muon-Tone for catarrh with a money back guarantee if not cured. It touts a physician’s thirty year cure record, claims rapid absorption, tissue rebuilding, and overall health boosts, and notes two bottle sizes 500 and 1.00 from The Hope Drug Co. Hope St.

Bristol Hope Drug Co Hope St

Obituary of Peter Bowen 75 Irish-born Providence resident

Peter Bowen died at his home on Wood Street after a week with illness. A 75 year old immigrant from Ireland, he lived in Providence and then the local town, worked at National India Rubber Company, and retired years ago. Survived by widow and four children John, Peter A., Margaret, and Mary Bowen. Funeral from Wood Street home to St Mary’s Church with Mass of requiem, interment in St Francois Cemetery Pawtucket. He was active in Holy Name Society and St Mary’s T A Society.

Peter Bowens Wood Street Bowen Ireland Cage Providence National India Rubber Company John Ho Peter A Margaret Mary Bowen Holy Name Society St. Mary's Church St. Mary’s T. A. Society St. Mary’s Church Thomas J. Gillan

Death of Alexander McMillan on Prudence Island

Alexander McMillan was found dead in his Prudence Island home last Wednesday. Heart disease was the cause, medical examiner M A Steele approved taking the body to Providence for burial. Born in Nova Scotia, he lived with the Arnold family on the Gol Oliver H Paine estate and is survived by a widow.

Alexander McMillan Prudence Island M.A. Steele George M. Wilbur Providence Mr. McMillan Nova Scotia Arnold Oliver H. Paine

Two Funerals Held at St Marys Church Saturday

Funeral services were held Saturday at St Marys Church for Michael Callan and Bernard Francis Morris. Requiem masses were conducted by Rev John F Downing and Rev Thomas J Gillan. Offertories featured pieces by Kath arine Maher and the choir. Bearers included John Callan, Cornelius Brogav, Frank Murphy, Bernard Barns and others. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery.

St. Mary’s Church Michael Callan Wetamoe John F. Downing Katharine Maher John Callan Cornelius Brogav Frank JJ Murphy Bernard Barns St. Mary’s Cemetery Bernard Francis Morris Ferry Road Thomas J. Gillan Gounod Jesus Bristol High School Col. L. H. Callan Edward L. Leahy Thomas P. Connery Charles Breen Bernard V. Morris John H. Gormson Providence Jaoterment

Star Theatre Shows Standout Pictures Weekly

Standing room was tight at the Star on Saturday with moving pictures of high quality. Mr Demara, under a yearlong Boston contract, promises top class films. Crowds depart pleased as the program mixes comedy tragedy and romance. Change of pictures every Monday Wednesday and Friday. Matinees Monday Wednesday and Saturday. Evenings show daily. Prices five and ten cents. Watch for the electrical sign.

Star Demara Howard Boston

Lincoln Lincoln Day programs and school recitations

A detailed report of Flag Day exercises at Oliver School and district grades devoted to Lincoln themed songs recitations and readings. Students from Fourth to Sixth grades performed with Miss Church Miss McCotter and 88 children taking part. The program included Lincoln related songs and recitations, a Gettysburg Address reading, and performances by the High School Glee Club. The open meeting of Babbitt Post No 165 G A R featured a Lincoln program with Rev John McVay, a $100 gold certificate presentation to Commander Peck, and support from the Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans.

Oliver Oliver School Church McCotter John McVay William J. Kish McVay J. P. Reynolds Charles Barbour William Gorham Fred Dixon Walter Remeries Sons of Veterans W. J. Wish Harold Fish T. H. Crowley Ellis W. J. Fish Woman’s Relief Corps Cary Burnham Luther Peterson Elizabeth Peterson Relief Corps Mra The Iree Lincoln’s Log Cabin Leah Gardiner Babbitt Post Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps Herbert F. Bennett Lena D. Mortis Helen Stowell High School Glee Club America Glee Club Daniel Morrissey Lincoln Flower George R. Fish Gettysburg Annie Luther George H. Peck Rabbit Post Alfred 8. Stowell High School M. Maude Morton Peck William J. Fish Lottie Brelsford Lillian Nicholas Sadie Meiggs Lillian Manchester Nellie Hodgkinson William M. Gorham Asa W. Hathaway William H. Maxfield

New England Sleighing Cold But Bright. Local Marriage Totals Rise

In 1878 the town clerk logged fifty marriage certificates, up from the prior year. Of the couples, twenty five had American parentage, twelve foreign, and thirteen mixed. Ages ranged from 16 to 88 with the oldest groom fifty nine and oldest bride eighty eight. Clergymen represented Congregational, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, and Baptist denominations. Hope Chapter Royal Arch Masons held its annual convocation and elected officers for the year, installed by William T. C. Wardwell.

New England Episcopal Baptist Hope Chapter Royal Arch Masons Mason's Hall H. P George H. Dougass Samuel H. Douglass Charles H. Whedon Isaac Camm Edward W. Bronson Charles Thackery Orin Wilson K.A. O .Darwin Almy James Q. Bowler William F. Bowler Andrew H. Soule Tyler Benjamin T. Munro William T. C. Wardwell

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Advertisement

An advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a remedy for coughs that cause irritation and inflammation of the lungs. It claims the product relieves symptoms while gently cleansing the bowels and notes children prefer its maple sugar like taste. Sold by W. H. Burlington.

Kennedy Butlington

Local school attendance drops as illness keeps pupils home

Public school examinations show nearly half of pupils detained at home due to illness last week. Reullosa Lodge No 22 installs officers for the coming quarter led by Nelson Oyle with Z E Jameson and Mrs Mary S Jameson assisting. King Philip Fire Engine Company No 4 elects officers including George W Simmons as foreman and George H Douglass as second assistant.

Reullosa Lodge No 22 Nelson Oyle Crystal Spring Lodge Providence Z. E. Jameson Mary S. Jones Miss Nettie Jones Joseph L Almy W. T Daniel Cruiockshanks W. Fred Fish W. O Simeon D. Eldredge James A. Mason W. L G Leonora Gladding Eugene A. Wish W. A A. Warner Mary L. Monro W.R.H Annie E. Cole Sarah A. Almy King Philip Fire Engine Company Ehoreman George W. Simmons Richard B. Franklin George H. Douglass Joseph B. Burgess Kirst Pipaman Thomas D. Allen Pipaman Charles S. Allen Daniel W. Coggeshall Benjamin Manchester William A. Munro Benjamin T. Monro Hirst William H. Dunbar John P.simmons Alonzo N. Fierce William

Revival in town as mills reopen and industry expands

The Reynolds Mill resumed operations after months idle signaling business rebound. Herreshoff Manufacturing enlarges works for broader boat building. Grand Committee elected Samuel P. Colt as Assistant Attorney General for a year from March 10, 1879. Dr. Howe’s Ferrycliffe Farm hosts top cattle. State Street M E Church reports prosperity with twenty one new members and eighty six Sunday scholars. new parsonage nearing completion for May occupancy. Rev Dr Morrison reappointed. Church officers listed include Justens, Bourn, Waldron, Hreeborn, Gladding, Pearse, Stanton, Franklin, Simmons, Burgess. stewards Pierce, Gregg, Lawrence, Waldron, Smith, Peok, etc.

Reynolds Herreshoff Manufacturing Company General Assembly Samuel P. Colt H. M. Howe Ferrycliffe Ferry Road State Street M. E D. A. Whedon D. D Dr. Morrison I’justens Francis Bourn David Waldron Janes T. Hreeborn Peter Gladding John W. Pearse W. B. Stanton Richard B. Franklin George W. Simmons George B. Burgess Stewards Mason Pierce Robert Gregg John Lawrence Ambrose Waldron William Smith George H. Peok George J. Smith Edward Walbee John R. Burgess

Woman Deliberately Injures Self With Carbolic Acid

Mrs Eliza Sm Gladding of 85 Tah Street Providence took a quantity of carbolic acid at 10 Saturday morning. Police summoned an ambulance to Rhode Island Hospital where she was treated for mouth burns and shock. Doctors expect recovery. Husband Charles F Gladding formerly ran a Thames Street fish market and Riverside restaurant. a son Charles L Gladding works as a conductor for Rhode Island Company.

Eliza SM Thames Street Riverside Gladding Charles L. Gladding Rhode Island Company

Woman's Health Alms With Australian Leaf Cure

Advertisement touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe back, urinary, bladder, and kidney trouble regulator for women. Claims a pleasant herb remedy available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy.

Mother Gray Mother Gray Co Leloy

Also Mentioned on This Page

David—Benjamin Rabbi Horovitz Lena David Annie Benjamin Peter Bowen Star Theatre F. M. Dimond New York Meldaan G. Hall Byfield Mies H. Augusta Coggeshall H Gindleman Thomas Downey the Lawyer and Statesman Charles Sherman Harold Brease Albert Sparks William Cashin Edward Hughes Annin Gray Annie Bowler Antonetta Mallone Elizabeth Clowes Clarissa Reynolds Beatrice Cary Bearnard Callan James Meiggs Harold Goddard Wilag Free Annie Gray Margaret Best Osrl Newman Margaret Reynolds Ruth Marry Essie Weston Annie Napp Mary West Columbia Gem of the Ocean Abraham Lincoln Esther Osterberg Mary Goulart Gladys Shamble Anna Kinder Marguerita McDonald Catherine O’shea George Marshall George Dunbar John Flynn Marie Sanford Mary Andrade Long Song of Our Banner School Mary Cady Barbara Friéetobie Esther Kebree Margaret Snow Norman Warren U. Sa Joseph Duffy Noble Republic W E Gale Keller Josephine R. Karr Moses Moore Catherine Ryan Ship of State Madeline Goddard Columbia Gem of Ocean Elizabeth Gray Dora Battoher George Ingraham Rachel Ashton Nora Dwyer Annie Vona Eva “Baron Dora Battohher Marion Dunbar Ethel Johnston Dorothy” Ingraham Alisa Simon Genevieve Sandford Angela Sweeney Eva Baron Lincoln's Harewell Dorothy Springer James Garvin Mary Weat Annie M. Tobin Josephine Gregory John Perry Annie Johnson George Coggeshall Minnis McNay Thomas Morrissey Veronica Trainer Ranitationa Mary Sylvia Manuel Goulart Helen "Mahoney Alice LeMaire William Amery Edward Ryan Euclid Vermette Clifford Dubuc Walley Annie J. Adams Elvira P. Pauls Henry Wright Joe Joseph T. McCaw G.mcintyre D. DePonta Manny I. L. Flowers F. L. Merriman D. Dimood M. McCaughey H. J. Myers E. G. Pollock O. Makowsky N. E Misa Grace B. Wright Tate Agnes Harris Griswold Boynton Charles Mason Robert Watts ‘Keller John Enos George Harris Mamie Enos Amy Watts William Coggeshall Beatrice Florence Lacroix Howard Hull Manuel Bota Phoenix Phenix Druc Co Better P Purifima New York City Parker Drucgista Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co K.L. Watson & CO Industrial Trust Co R. J Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company Main Street Pawtucket R. I P. Skinner, Jr Ament Hope Street Frank W. Smith American Oyster Co E. H. Matteson John Shepard Payne & Buller Rocky Point Oyster Co H. C. Rowe & Co HOG Island Oyster Watch N. A. Lybeck G. W. Simmons EMMaA_E. CAREY Constitution Street A. W. Orgelman John Shepard James Dixon Chnurch Street R.I A.w.place Byfield Street
Search Courier

Search the Bristol Phoenix Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bristol Phoenix?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication