District Court Delays John Davis vs Frank Crookford Case
District Court proceedings before Judge Bosworth yielded no criminal or civil rulings. The case of John Davis versus Frank Crookford was continued after Crockford and counsel failed to appear, with the prosecutor noting a prior agreement to postpone for one week. Bondsman John McElvogue cited Attorney Cooney’s Superior Court obligations as reason for the absence. The case was moved to next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosworth
John ©. Davis
Frank Crookford
Crockford
John McElvogue
Cooney Acpunsel
Coming Events Feb 26 to March 2 in Bristol and area
A sequence of community events includes a Feb 26 three act New England drama Placer Gold at the Bristol Opera House, a Feb 25 bean supper candy sale and apron sale at State Street M E church, a Feb 26 whist in Grand Army Hall by Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps, a Feb 28 Annual Ball of Robert Emmet Literary Association in Grand Army Hall, and a March 2 Vance event in G A R Hall run by Arthur Bunn and Isaac Gorham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Albion Dramatic Club
Bristol Opera House
Epworth League
State Street
M E Ohuroh
Grand Army Hall
Babbitt Woman’s Relief Corps
Robert Emmet Literary Association
Vance
G. A. R. Hall
Arthur Bunn
Isaac Gorham
Ppateent Woman’s Relief Corps
Pineules Cure for Kidney and Bladder Trouble Proposal
Mrs. Joe King of Woodland Texas writes that four years of suffering from kidney and bladder issues were relieved after a 30 day Pineules treatment. She reports one bottle cured her and states money could not buy the value, with a guaranteed offer by UO. W. Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe King
Woodland
Tex
Lord
UO. W. Sparks
Be Wise Add Laxative Syrup For Cough Relief
A simple remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough grows in favor with all ages. It offers prompt relief and acts as a gentle laxative to drive poison and phlegm from the system. Sold by C W Sparka with a guaranteed claim for immediate relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Sparka
Bristol Post Office Mails Arrive and Close Times
Mails arrive daily at 7 00 10 00 a m 12 00 m 2 00 4 00 6 45 7 15 p m Mails close 8 00 8 45 11 30 a m 1 45 5 45 7 15 p m Sunday mails arrive 8 30 a m close 5 00 p m General delivery stamps 4 80 to 5 p m Office hours Sunday 9 30 to 10 80 a m Sunday mail from carriers racks 9 30 to 10 30 a m Express matter due times in Bristol by Earle Prew express Gorse 35 11 05 a m 3 05 5 05 p m 7 45 11 46 a m 2 45 6 45 p m
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Bristol
South Door
Earle & Prew Express
Gorse
Hubert Emmet Literary Association Ball Friday
The annual Hubert Emmet Literary Association ball will be held Friday evening in G A R Hall. At Suzmans 45a ladies rubbers noted. Community notices include a tea and sale for the Woman's Exchange and a St Michael's church St Andrew's Club meeting in Providence next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzman’s
Hubert Emmet Literary Association
G.A. R. Hall
W. L. McKee
Ferry Hill
Blackstone Valley
Phoenix Office
Bristol
Edward F. Quirk
Institute Hall
Warren
Christie’s Union Orchestra
Woman’s Exchange
Rockwell Hall
Mary Brogan
Cornelius Brogan
Smith's
St. Andrew’s Club
St. Michael’s Church
State League
St. Stephen's Church
Providence
Pranes
T. J. Connery’s
Wound Street
Union Ovrayer
State Street
M. E
Blank Bill
Phoenix
Edward J Prest
Manual of Arms
Guorners
Thomas P. Brightman
Myers
Thomas’ Brightman
Johm Cook
Mr. Brightman
Bailey
Newport
T. J. Connery
Wood Street
Jacob Bassing
Philo V. Cady
Bristol County
Stearna
Mbassing
Habeas Corpua
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Bassing
Benjamin W. Comstock
National India Rubber Company
LeBaron O. Qolt
Volt
Barrington to gain rural free delivery and local notices
Town readers learn Barrington will receive rural free delivery. A fire alarm siren in Warren is clearly audible there. Deeds filed show Henry 8S Moody sold a Bristol Terrace lot to Sebastian Norra. ownership recorded at the Town Clerk’s office. Sold seats for Placer Gold at Bristol Opera House. Albion Dramatic Club presents the show. Many local items list produce at T J Connery’s and social news from Bristol, Warren, Providence, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzman’s
Barrington
Warren
Henry
Moody
Bristol Terrace
Sebastian Norra
T. J. Connery
Wood Street
Lighthouse Mission Association
Advent Church
A. H. Tourtellote
Bristol Opera House
Albion Dramatic Club
Norah A. Sullivan
Bristols
Providence
Bristol Chapter D A R Birthday Celebration at Mrs Dixon's
Bristol Chapter D A R hosted fifty members at Mrs F M Dixon's home to honor the birthday of the Father of Our Country. The program featured piano and violin solos, readings, a French play, a chorus of America, and a dainty tea with flags as souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
D.A. R
F. M. Dixon
Dixon
Edward G. Easterbrooks
M Dizon, Jr
L'Esperance
Les Syiphs
G. Bachmann
Reba
Ford
George Washington
Alice Boole
Catharine Reynolds
Catherine Connery
Dreyfus
Claire
June Rockwell
Lucie
Florence Archer
Soto
Evening Star
Tannhauser Wagner
Miss Reynolds
Connery
America
Howard K. DeWolf
Warren
Alice Cole
Louise Young
Clara Diman
Alice Dunbar
Lucas
Chemung
Elmira
N. Y
A. M. Wetherell
Fall River
Funeral of Mrs. Alexander Perry Held in New Brighton
The funeral was held at the deceased's home in New Brighton Staten Island on Thursday at 4 pm. The body, moved by Consolidated train, arrived Friday evening. Services Saturday at 12 at Union Street home of Mr and Mrs John H Tucker. Dr Locke of St Michael's Church officiated. Interment at North Cemetery with later interment at DeWolf Cemetery on Woodlawn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Perry
New Brighton
Staten Island
N.Y
Consolidated
John H.tucker
Union Street
Locke
St. Michael’s Church
North Cemetery
DeWolf Cemetery
Woodlawn
Ayeutoe
Obituary: Mrs Elizabeth Hoffman of Union Street
Mrs Elizabeth D W Hoffman widow of James Farquhar Hoffman died Friday at her Union Street home from valvular heart disease at age 75 years 1 month 28 days Born in Orange County New York she lived many years at Goshen with her husband She is survived by daughter Isabelle and son Lefferts S Hoffman Funeral held at her Union Street home with Rev G L Looxe D D of St Michael's Church officiating The body was sent to Goshen New York for burial leaving by the noon train She was a member of St Michael's church and left many friends
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Hilizabeth Dooncan Wilkin Hoffman
James Farquehar Hoffman
Union Street
Han
Orange County
Goshen
Thomas Denton Wilkin
Isabel (Jackson) Wilkin
Hoffiman
Hoffman
St. Michael’s Church
Death of Ferdinand F. Kupfel German native of Bristol
Ferdinand F Kaupfel a long time Bristol resident died Sunday night at his daughter’s home 80 Constitution Street He was 85 or 86 born in Blankenburg Germany came to America fifty years ago with his wife and four children He worked for National India Rubber Company and retired twenty years ago He was a member of United Brothers lodge No 13 IOOF Survived by eleven grandchildren and children Charles Kupfel Cam bridgeport Mass Mrs Alfred Evans Providence Herman Barney Arthur Kupfel Providence Albert Kupfel Riverside Frank Kupfel Fall River and Mrs Walter H Coggeshall Bristol The funeral is scheduled for 2 PM tomorrow from his residence with entombment at North Cemetery and later Juniper Hill cemetery.
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Ferdinand F. Kaupfel
Walter H. Coggeshall
Constitution Street
Mr. Kupfel
Blankenburg
Germany
Bristol
Edward F
Mr Kupfel
Charles Kupfel
Cambridgeport
Mass
Alfred Evans
Providence
Herman, Barney
Arthur Kupfel
Albert Kupfel
Riverside
Frank Kupfel
Fall River
Walter H. Cogreshall
U Constitution Street
North Cemetery
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Death of Thomas Lannon at Rhode Island Hospital
Thomas Lannon died about 7 o'clock Friday evening at Rhode Island Hospital from exhaustion after blood loss from a cat bite on the wrist suffered Wednesday night. A 43-year-old rubber worker born in town, he had worked in Woonsocket and Providence and lived in Providence, boarding with brother Peter J. Lannon on Pearse Avenue. Survived by two daughters in Providence, two brothers Peter J. and John M. of this town, and sister Miss Annie in Ireland. his wife died recently. Mass of requiem held at 10 o'clock at the Blessed Sacrament. burial in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lannon
Rhode Island Hospital
Mr. Lannon
Woonsocket
Providence
National India Rubber Company
Peter J. Lannon
Barrington Town Official Arthur W Joyce Dies at Home
Arthur W Joyce former president of the Barrington Town Council and clerk of the Fifth District Court for three years died last evening at his Barrington home. A Brown University graduate of 1887 he was admitted to the bar about eight years ago and practiced law with an office in the Union Trust building Providence. He was highly esteemed by local lawyers.
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Arthur W. Joyce
Barrington
Fifth District
Brown University
Union Trust
Providence
A Clever Ruse Shows a Merchant’s Lucky Guess
A Paris merchant learns a Yokohama firm failed by asking a banker to scan ten Yokohama names and return no names. The banker confirms the list hides the truth since only one firm on the list actually did business with the merchant. The merchant reveals that the genuine firm is the only real name among fictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Japan
Yokohama
Iyes
Republican Favors Unity in Local Politics
A Republican writer urges unity in town politics, recalling early party history and the need for nonpartisan town clerk office. He endorses Thomas E. Johnson as a suitable Democratic candidate and calls for cross-party cooperation to elect a capable successor.
Devoe Paint Ad Letter to C. H. Straight
A concise Devoe paint promotional letter to C. H. Straight asserts that Devoe paint requires fewer gallons per job and lasts longer. Signed by BF W Devoe & Co with distributor mention Jas. A. Miller & Son selling the paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
BF. W. Devoe & Co
Jas. A. Miller & Son
A King's Dyspepsia Tablet Trial Offer
An old advertisement promotes A King's Dyspepsia Tablet for indigestion stomach ills with a two days trial free. It invites readers to ask their dealer and notes sales by D. W. Sparks.
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D. W. Sparks
Pine salve shown as antiseptic remedy sold locally
A historical notice describes Pine salve carbolized Isoté as a poultice that draws out inflammation and poison. It is advertised as antiseptic and healing for chapped hands lips cuts and burns, sold by C. W. Sparks.
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C. W. Sparks
Washington Birthday Observed With Salute And Ball
Washington's birthday observance included a noon National salute fired from Bristol Train of Artillery field pieces led by Lieutenant John T. Robertson. Trinity Church chimes rang at noon, flags adorned public and private buildings, and the Bristol Train of Artillery hosted a ball at the armory on State street with about 125 attendees including state military personnel. Straight Brothers orchestra supplied the music and the event was described as very dressy.
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Washington
Bristol Train of Artillery
John T. Robertson
Trinity Church
State Street
Artillery
Straight Brothers Orchestra
Ferryboat Fare Increase by Newport and Providence Railway
The Newport and Providence Railway Company raises ferry fares from Newport to this town starting March 1 after a three year trial found current fares insufficient. City limits Newport stay five cents, Middletown unchanged, Portmouth split into two sections with an extra fare. A five cent raise on the ferry makes Newport to this town 85 cents and to Providence 50 cents.
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Newport and Providence Railway Company
Newport
Portsmouth
Bristol Ferry
Middletown
Portamouth
Cate
Providence
Piles treatment advertised by O W Sparks
An advertisement touts Man Zan for all forms of piles with a tube and nozzle for direct application to soreness and inflammation. Priced at 506 and guaranteed. Sold by O. W. Sparks.
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O. W. Sparks
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Bristol Phenix
HED
Hope Street
R. I
Arrally Brothers Proprietors
J. F. Farrally
Tae Phoenix
Wnrk AB
Sympuss
H. T. Peterson
Briggs
W. J. Fish & Co
W. Fred Fish
Irving Smith
Vale
Hone Street
High
Hasbrouck Block
Thanks Family
Thos. Lannon
District Court
Dodge & Camfield
Exchange Place
Peirce
Thos.f.peirce & Son
Dorrance and Westminster Corner
Bristol and Vicinity
Bristol Post Office
Smith’s
Albert H. Fhiot, Jr
Mill Pond
Albert Flint
J. Connery
Emeline A. Munro
Washington Street
Harriett R. Cole
Charles N. Downing
Providence Riverside
East Greenwich
Woodstreet
Edward M. Tilley
Berkley
Virginia
Lillian L. Williams
Jacksonville
Florida
Tilley
Mr. Tilley
Chesapeake Avenue
South
Norfolk
Elizabeth D. W. Hoffman
Ferdinand F. Kupfel
the Phoenix
Republican Party
Tremont
Dayton
Grover
Suachanan
Byran
Dr. Osler
Democratic Committee
Thomas E. Johnson
John Ruskin
C. H. Straight
Cade DeSp
Washington’s
John M. Lannon
Allen
A. S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N.Y
Aod
Thames Street
Nelle
Kery
Easterbrooks
Mt Hope Block
App Y. W. A. Doran
Bay View Ave
B. I
Hirst
Nicholas J. Golden
Church St. Ficule
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