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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
3
Bristol Republicans dispute early caucus nominations 1909
In Bristol Rhode Island the Republican town committee contests the first caucus nominations, filing protests with Town Clerk John M. Coggeshall. The document lists endorsed Republican candidates for March 10 1909 and cites alleged violations of General Laws section 14. A. P. Nerone and Fred Foster affidavits concern nomination space filling with inappropriate names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Town Committee
John J. Fitzgerald
Pawtucket
John M. Coggeshall
Bristol
Edward J. Prest
Winthrop G. Yhurster
Charles B. Rockwell
Robert J. Connery
Benjamin M. MacDougall
Joseph E. Simmons
George H. Peck
George A. Arnold
Jefferson F. Galvin
Clark H. Straight
Ezra Dixon
Herbert E. Strong
Arthur W. Barrett
Josiah F. Peckham, Jr
Charles F. Dimond
Sir
Citizens
James W. Franklin
Charles 8. Cummings
Edward E. Wilkinson
Stephen T. Church
Hezekiah O. Wardwell
Cornelius J.hasbrouck
Jefferson F.galvin
Crawford L. Easterbrooks
State of
Rhode Island
Fortsaid
A. P. Nerone
Fred Foster
Nerone
Bowling results show two wins for Honk Honks and Yambooraks
Wednesday evening the Honk Honks defeated the Dicocards two games to one. Earlier Monday evening the Yambooraks beat the Broilers two games to one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honk Honks
Yambooraks
Broilers
District Court Adjudges Soldier Home Inmate Insane
A special session before Judge O L Bosworth found thomas dD Brown inmate of the Soldiers Home insane on Dr Merriman and Dr Williams testimony and ordered commitment to the States Hospital. James Doyle was arrested on a warrant for defacing a building on Mount Hope avenue and pleaded not guilty before Justice George H Peck with case continued to next Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
O. L. Bosworth
The Price of Gas Letter to the Phoenix
Bristol residents asked about gas pricing prompting a reply from Narragansett Electric Lighting Co official. The company apologizes for missing an earlier letter and promises to provide figures before finalizing public opinion on fuel rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
the Phoenix
Rhode Island Press Club Elects Officers At 24th Meeting
The Rhode Island Press Club held its 24th annual meeting and banquet at the Crown Hotel Providence on Washington's Birthday with 32 members present. Elected officers include Albert B. Lewis as President and Charles Carroll as First Vice President, plus several vice presidents, secretaries, a treasurer, an auditor, and a membership committee. The gathering featured toasts from notable guests such as Secretary of State Charles P. Bennett and President Howard Edwards of Rhode Island College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Press Club
Crown Hotel
Providence
Washington
Albert B. Lewis
Providence News-Democrat
Charles Carroll
Coventry
Joseph ¥. Farrally
The
Bristol Phoenix
J.B. 8S. Brazeau
Jean-Baptiste Pawtucket
Edward F.sibley
Olneyville Times
B. S. Lake
Real Estate Register and Rental Guide
Thomas &. Hammond
Cranston City Times
William B. Streetar
Francis M. Dimond
Bristol
Arthur W. Laughlin
Rhode Island Pendulum
East Greenwich
J. W. Carpenter
Lewis
Oclub
Charles P. Bennett
Howard Edwards
Rhode Island College
Harry H. Shepard
State Board of Charities and Corrections
War Veteran May Recover After Train Accident
Samuel R. Chafee of Congregational street remains in recovery after a fall from a Consolidated train at Warren last Saturday afternoon. Dr. A. M. Merriman reports signs of improvement but notes the patient had a poor night and his chances of recovery are about even. Chafee, a Civil War veteran with 17 battles, endured Libby and Andersonville imprisonment and repeatedly faced illness yet pressed on with grit and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Chafee
Congregational Street
Warren
A. M. Merriman
Chafee
Ohafee
DeWolf
Tan Yard Lane
Rhode Island
Libby
Andersonyville
Schooner and Crew Lost in Unknown Fate
Letter from Mrs. Lloyd Scott reveals the B M Bertha sailed from Georgetown Grand Cayman on Sept 12 and has never been heard from since. The crew is presumed lost, with a mother and three children left grieving and memories of a prior disappearance 21 years ago.
West Hoosac Tunnel work completes milestone in North Adams
The Phoenix reports on Tuesday night’s celebration in North Adams for completion of major work at the west end of the Hoosac tunnel after two years of contractor effort. About 100 attendees joined a banquet for the workmen and officials, with hope the vast project may now be finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
West End
San Francisco
Michigan
Hares
Hope
Grand Royal Arch
Rhode Island
State Street
M. E
Sidney Dean
William T. O. Wardwell
E King
Isaac Camm
E. Scribe
Kf. Herreshoff, Jr
Samuel Douglass
Benjamin Davis
Hiram Frisbie
Richard B. Franklin
Benjamin T. Munroe
Royal Arch
George H. Douglass
3Rd Vail
Edwin Middleton
2Nd Vail
James Wilkinson
1St Vail
Joseph P. Thompson
James Wilson
Royal Arch Masons
New Armory
J. Louis Thornton
B. W. Davis
Christopher Fish
Charlie Austin
P. W. Richards
Clergy Pulpit Exchange and Local Weather Notes
Rev. J. P. Lane and Rev. H. M. Jones exchanged pulpits last Sunday afternoon. Hope street has no water pipes except where it crosses Constitution street from Thames. Winter brings sharp weather, with recent severe blows and striking patterns. St Michael's Chapel gains a new 825 pound bell cast in Providence for the church's Sunday school. Next week Herreshoff Manufacturing will launch a 42 foot pleasure steamer with a coil boiler and engine for New York parties. Rogers Free Library marks one year of registrations, 1641 names to date. No Washington’s birthday salute. banks and library closed, flags flown at several offices and private poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Lane
Congregational Church
H. M. Jones
First Baptist Church
Hope Street
Bradford
Valley Streets
Constitution Street
Thames
St.Michael’s Chapel
Custom House
Rubber Works
Phoenix Office
Fort Hounds
Man and country joke sparks courtroom quip duel
A student asks about The Man Without a Country and a girl replies about the country without a man. The dialogue moves to jurors, comparing a mind to a blank page and to an old blotter, in a brisk exchange about law and memory.
Mrs Mary E Adams Dies in Ashland at 66
Mrs Mary E Kingman Adams wife of Charles Adama died in Ashland Maas February 22 aged 66. Her passing ends a long life marked by family ties and local residence. She leaves a grieving family and is mourned by friends and neighbors in the community.
Y M C A Notes Show Socials Plans and Classes
Yesterday afternoon boys and students gathered at the association parlors for a social with songs reports from Providence talks by the secretary and others games and refreshments. Delegates Fish Sawyer and Barton reported details of sessions. The Saturn team leads the boys bowling league eight to none. George Fish to teach the younger Bible class. examinations in gym Saturday for advancement. A boys room to be fitted up for social and study activities. The Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity to meet tomorrow evening. Senior gym class growing. invitation to all young men. Business and general classes encouraged with emphasis on exercise. Some of the busiest men in Bristol are in the Glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Providence
G. Fish
R. Sawyer
H. Barton
S McCaw
Saturn
George Fish
Grammar School
Bristol
L. Clowes
H. Ingram
R. Farrally
A. Sparks
G. Pierce
Fall River
C. McElvogue
J. Murphy
8. McVaw
M. Belmore
GO. Newman
Warren
G. Marshall
C. Smith
E. Cunningham
T. Remieres
H. Gray
J. Golden
B Lan
B. Brown
O. Crockford
T- Morris
Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity
Baptist Church
Bristol Train of Artillery thanks Ladies Auxiliary for Ball support
At a Bristol meeting last evening the Bristol Train of Artillery unanimously thanked the newly formed Ladies Auxiliary for their assistance at the Washington Ball. The officers said the auxiliary will aid the unit in regaining its former standing in the town and state. Historically the Bristol ladies contributed banners from Colt and Providence after the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Association of the
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Colonel Colt
Ladies of Providence
Patriotic Education Address by Rev George H Perkins
Rev George H Perkins delivered a stirring Washington's Birthday address before Bristol and L Esperanos chapters. He praised patriotic education and cited his visit to Boston's Washington School, noting foreign born children learning American history and immigrants rising to leadership. The program featured welcome speech, vocal solo, piano, tea, and guests from Boston and across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Perkins
Bristol
L’esperanos
E. G. Easterbrooks
Wm. McRansom
Clara Diman
Er. G. H. Perkins
America
F. M. Dixon
Alice Dunbar
Thomas Brightman
Kallock
Providence
Clara Henning
Boston
Suitor Questions Money In Fair-Minded Exchange
A rich girl's father warns a suitor may despise money. Count Fuccash replies he would not despise wealth until he has learned more about it, noting his fair-minded approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Fuccash
Mrs Charles M Adams Dies In Ashland Mass At 66
Mrs Mary Kingman Adams wife of Charles M Adams died Monday Feb 22 at her home in Ashland Massachusetts from pneumonia. A native of this town she moved to Ashland in 1864 and lived there since. She was 66. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Lloyd Oosoke Woonsocket and Mrs Herbert Wright Ashland. one sister Miss Lydia Kingman of 97 Union Street this town. two brothers Charles Kingman Providence and Frederick Kingman New York. Funeral was held in Ashland and burial followed there.
Star Theatre Promises Record Show With The Half Breed
Star Theatre announces a strong Friday and Saturday program headlined by the Western epic The Half Breed. The feature is paired with titles A Sister's Love Acrobatist Maid A Sicilian Hermit The Magic Mirror How Glue is Made A Powerful Tenor A Ticklish Man and Dicks Aunt. Matinee Saturday at 2 30 p.m. and continuous performances Saturday evening from 6 30 p.m. Seats may go fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Demara
Magic Mirror
Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief From Indigestion
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a universal remedy for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It claims the product digests all foods, prevents fermentation and gas, and allows eating anything with no pain or fullness. A 60-cent case is recommended with promise of visible relief by the next day.
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