The Parade and the Shell Game in Plattville
In Plattville a festival parade draws crowds to the courthouse yard where two shell game operators ply a swift scam. Hartley Bowlder loses 86 to the con, prompting Harkless to expose the cheat and rally townsfolk to reclaim the money. Bardlock arrests the swindlers as the crowd demands swift justice and Harkless leads evacua tion to safety.
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Main Street
Jess
Lemo
Cole Lemo
James Bardlock
Pilottville
Hartley Bowlder
Hartley
Plattville
Fentriss
Bardlock
Schofields
Henry
Helen Sherwood
Martin
Harkless
John
Tom Martin
Tibbs
Cottonbridge
Mass
Helen
Indiana
Winter Harbor
Rouen
Howdahs
Bill Snoddy
Mr. Snoddy
Jennie
Miss Sherwood
Minnie
Mr. Willetts
Lige
Bowlder
Mr Willetts
Jim Bardlock
Eph Watts
Mr. Watts
Jim
Watts
Mr Watts
Crossroads
Judd Bennett
Bob Skillett
Congregational Club Supper and Athletics Schedule
On March 2, Wednesday evening, Memorial chapel hosts Supper and Sale by the Congregational Club. March 9 features a Basketball game Brown University versus Bristol Y M C A at Bristol. March 19 Woonsocket Y M C A faces Bristol Y M C A in Woonsocket. March 26 Woonsocket Y M C A versus Bristol Y M C A at Bristol. Easter Monday April 4 hosts a hop by E F Quirk's dancing class. April 4 also brings the Annual Easter Ball of Company C, 2nd Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Chapel
Congregational Club
Brown University
Bristol Y.M. C. A
Bristol
Woonsocket Y. M. C. A
Bristol Y. M. C. A
Woonsocket
Woonsocket Y. M.C. A
E. F. Quirk
Company C
Buy Uy Now Remedy Warns for Emergencies
A sensational old time sales note urges immediate purchase of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. It claims universal dependability in severe cases and directs buyers to W. H. Buffington to obtain the medicine without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. H., Buffington
Cure for Eczema Promoted by Witch Hazel Salve
Frank Farmer of Bluff City Kentucky testifies a baby with severe eczema and scalp scabs was cured after using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. He notes permanent improvement including healthy hair growth and warns buyers to avoid counterfeits. DeWitt’s is the original containing pure Witch Hazel and bears the E C DeWitt & Co. name on every box sold by W. H Baffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Frank Farmer
Bluff City
DeWitt's
E C DeWitt & Co
W. H Baffington
Suburban Railway Electric Car Service Schedule
Regular service between Providence and Bristol outlined with weekday and Sunday times. Cars depart Dorrance Weybosset corner from 5 45 a.m. to 7 15 p.m. every 30 minutes then hourly until late. Bristol terminus departures start 5 19 a.m. with 30 minute intervals until 8 48 p.m. and hourly to 10 49 p.m. plus late runs to Riverside car house. Sunday schedule begins 7 46 a.m. with 30 minute and hourly segments ending around 11 41 p.m. Cars also run six minutes after terminus from Franklin streets.
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Providence
Bristol
Dorrance
Weybosset
Riverside
Weyhosset
Franklin Streets
New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Schedule Effective 1904
Rail timetable lists northbound and southbound weekday and Sunday departures from Bristol and Providence Fox Point with multiple expresses and ordinary trains, arrival times at Bristol, and Providence connections. Includes first and last trains, midday and evening services, and Sunday patterns.
Improvement at the Gas Office
A brief exchange shows Mr. Meektor reporting improved reception when filing a gas bill complaint. The clerk explains better luck than last month as the gas office handles inquiries. The man did not laugh this time, indicating a more serious response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Meektor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Doubleday@L McClure Co
DP McClure
Phillips 2 Co
Sige Wuilletts
Earth
Iouis
Fontainebleau
Ev’ry
Newark
Rees LE
R.I. Drug Co
D. Kauble
Nevada
E. O. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
W. H. Buffington
Town OF
A. H Crowningshield and Co
D Spencer and Co
Belvedere Hotel
Hope Street
Herbert F. Bennett
Apni! Werk - W
Nereby
Albert C. Greene
Hannah C. Perry
Caroline E. Munro
Francis New
Robate
John G. Bucklin
Bristol Phenix
Herbert F Bennett
N.Y
N.H. & Hartford Railroad
Constitution Street
Fox Point
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