Inaugural Ceremonies Official Programme 1903 1908
The Sheriff's office announces the Inaugural Ceremonies for the Rhode Island State Government on Tuesday January 6 1908. The procession forms at the Narragansett Hotel Providence and proceeds to the State House with regimental escorts. A governor's salute, public reception, and evening events follow. Sheriff Hunter C White signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
General Assembly
Narragansett Hotel
Dorrance Street
Infantry
James H. McGann
Exchange Place
Francis Street
State House
James H. McGane
Charles Dean Kimball
F. C. Garvin
Hunter C White
Frederick Sackett
L Shepley
Ard Archambault
George H. Kenyon
Lester S. Hill
Rev T Newton Owen to address Bristol men's meeting
Rev T Newton Owen of Bristol will address the men's meeting on Sunday Jan 4 at 4 o'clock in the reading room on the second floor. A short song service precedes the address and all men are invited. Two basketball games Saturday evening Jan 3 for 10 cents, first at 8 o'clock. A basketball tournament for the Association championship is planned with five or six teams and the fall schedule to appear next Tuesday. A SacRE season opens Tuesday Jan 6 and a bowling tournament among Association members is to start with five or six teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Newton Owen
Bristol
Association
State Street M E Church Notes A Happy New Year
The watch night service showcased church talents with remarks from the pastor and department leaders. Music by the choir and junior quartet stood out, followed by eleven o'clock refreshments and a wide awake service ending with individual consecration for a new year of Christ life and active living.
Birth of Ebbits Daughter Reported in Town
In this town a daughter was born on December 80 to Mr and Mrs George V Ebbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George V. Ebbitts
Bristol Bride Mary Babbitt Wed to Louis Balley in NYC
In New York City on December 27, Mary Babbitt of Bristol Rhode Island married Louis Balley of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babsitt
Ballzey
New York City
Mary Babbitt
Bristol, R. I
Louis
Balley
New York
Obituaries Mention Local Residents at Deaths in Providence Area
In this town Mrs Catherine Walsh aged 67 Patrick Martin aged 62 at Soldiers Home in Providence Diman William C Diman formerly of this town aged 56 years 6 months and 7 days Judith E widow of Henry Van Doorn of this town in Providence in her 84th year
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Walsun—lIn
Catherine Walsh
Martin
Soldiers’ Home
Patrick Martin
Diman
Providence
William C. Diman
van Doorn
Judith E
Henry van Doorn
Receipts for Rent and Business Sold in Pads
Receipts specially designed for house rent and other business use offered in pads of 100 for 15 cents at the Phenix Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix
Fretful Children Use Vinci to Aid Mothers and Babies
A historical wartime style notice urges Vinci and Vintax to soothe fretful and sleepless children and weary mothers. It touts rapid benefits, safe ingredients, low cost, and a money back guarantee if results are not seen, claiming broad family health improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincl
Vinci
People Who Enjoy Being Miserable
A Cleveland Press piece argues some people prefer gloom over happiness. It describes workplace cynics who gripe from Monday to Saturday, claim endless wrongs, and brood as a danger to efficiency and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Press
Shock restores health through nervous system theory
A foreign medical journal explains that a severe shock can restore health in nervous prostration. It describes external stimuli exciting nerve fibers and changing molecular waves to form a new nervous fluid, with currents reaching muscles and central organs, a process physicians grasp but laypeople may not.
The Chinese Language Simplified Writing System Claim
A brief note from Detroit Bree Press asserts Chinese is ideographic with about 3,000 marks sufficient for commerce while 40,000 marks exist. It claims Russian is harder for Americans, though writing can be learned in months. dialect variety extends spoken language learning time. It adds exact instruction in a Chinese language requires two Chinese men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Bree Press
Discovering Longevity With Dr King’s New Discovery
Editor O H Downey of Churchillusco Indiana announces a startling discovery that promises to lengthen life through Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. He claims it is the most infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip and offers guaranteed bottles with free trials via J H Young & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
J. H. Young & Co
Obituary for Mrs Judith E Van Doorn of Providence
Mrs Judith E Van Doorn died at her daughter Annd R Darrows home in Providence aged 84. Born October 10 1819 in Barrington she was daughter of Samuel and Eleanor Short and married Henry Van Doorn in 1839. She lived in Bristol then Providence where four children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild survive. Funeral set for tomorrow with committal at North Cemetery read by Rev E S Roas maniere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith E. van Doorn
Annd
Providence
Westminster Street
Old Cove
Market Square
Barrington
Bristol
Henry van Doorn
Anna KR. Darrows
Friendship Street
C. H Ripley
van Quorn
Daughters of the Revolution
van Doorn
William C Diman Dies at 56 in Bristol with Family Tie
William C Diman long-time Bristol resident dies at 45 Hammond Street Providence after an 18 month illness. He was born in Bristol, worked as boot maker, rubber factory worker, and traveling salesman. Survived by widow, four children, two brothers, funeral from his home then North Cemetery. Also noted is the death of Mrs Catherine Walsh wife of William Walsh of Court Street aged 67 with funeral set for Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Diman
Hammond Street
Providence
Mr Diman
Francis L. Diman
Rehoboth
Mass
National India Rubber Co
Boern Rubber Co
W.W Whipple & Co
Williamsport
North
Bristol Commandery
U. UO. G.C
Catherine Walsh
William Walsh
Court Street
Walsh
Francis and
Catherine Gaynor
Ireland
Bristol
Engravings of Om Brick School House on show
Four engravings depicting the interior walls of the St. Alban's Lodge room from the old OM Brick School House, printed in high art style on heavy 25x19 inch paper. On display in Stevens & Co's window and at the Pan nix Office for sale. Price 25 cents post paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Lodge
Stevens & Co
Pan@nix
Illustrations sought for Boys' Room at local school
The school on Franklin street seeks illustrated magazines and a stove loan for winter use to furnish two rooms. Donations include monetary gifts from Mrs. George Adams to Mrs. Fielding Williams and others totaling several dollars, with a stove lent by Miss Mary DeWolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Street
George Adams
S. A. Taylor
S. P Colt
John Peck
M. A. Dew. Howe
G. L. Locke
Charles B Rockwell
Fielding Williams
Mary DeWolf
Coming Events Schedule for Bristol Area
A list of local events including church Sunday school Christmas festival at First Baptist, melodrama Circumstantial Evidence at Bristol Opera House, a Social in the Artillery Armory, Trinity church Sunday school festival in Parish Hall, another drama Because I Love You at the Opera House, and St Marys Fife and Drum Band Fair from April 18 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Bristol Opera House
Trinity Church
St. Mary’s
Old Brick School House Prints Sold Postpaid
The Old Brick School House image is offered in 19x12 heavy paper prints for 15 cents each. Copies are available at Stevens & Co or the Phantom Office and will be mailed postpaid upon receipt of payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens & Co
PHa@yix
Keiths Theatre Presents Arabian Horse and Farce Divorces Act
Keiths Theatre unveils a strong program headlined by Franklen Milly Capell and her Arabian horse, hailed as a decade’s triumph and a top animal novelty. Also featured is Mattie Keene & Company with Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s famed playlet Her First Divorce Case, about a young lawyer reconciling a quarrelled couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Providence
Franklen Milly Capell
Europe
B. F Keith
Franken “Spell
Mattie Keene & Company
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Lost River at New Empire Theatre in Southern Indiana
The scenic melodrama Lost River by Joseph Arthur appears at the Empire Theatre next week. It contrasts fashionable West Baden Springs culture with native Lost River Valley life, features novel mechanical effects, a bicycle chase, horseback pursuit, and a charming Hoosier heroine amid a lively comedy and love story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost River
Indiana
West Baden Springs
Lost River Valley
Joseph Arthur
New York City
Empire Theatre
Local stores award prizes in post sale drawings
Crowds gathered as yesterday’s prize drawings honored shoppers. At Mitchells confectionery a 23 pound candy cane was won by Mary E. Larris who guessed its weight. Sanzman’s clothing shop drew ticket 771 for a gold watch. Hamill & Co dry goods drew number 6720 for a doll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D Mitchell
Hope and
State Streets
Mary E. Larris
F. E Sanzman
Collins Block
E. A. Hamill & Co
Drury Block
Hope Street
Schedule of YMCA games arranged by Manager Waldron
Corrected list shows games from January to March. Matches include Providence Y M C A at Bristol on Jan 8 and Brockton Y M C A at Bristol on Jan 15, Brown University at Bristol on Jan 22, Fall River Y M C A at Fall River on Jan 24, Dean Academy at Bristol on Jan 29, Fall River Y M C A at Bristol on Feb 5, Worcester Y M C A at Worcester on Feb 7, Brockton Y M C A at Brockton on Feb 21, Boston Y M C A at Bristol on Feb 28, Fall River Y M C A at Bristol on Mar 5, Dean Academy at Franklin on Mar 14, and Fall River Y M C A at Fall River on Mar 31.
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Waldron
Providence Y . C. A
Bristol
Brockton
Mass
M.C A
Brown University of Providence
Fall River Y.M C. A
Fall River
Dean Academy
Franklin
Fall River Y M C A
Worcester
Lost His Overcoat at a Bristol Restaurant
Rufus Murray, foreman of the construction department at the Herreshoff boatshops, visited Bristol on company business. He left his new overcoat at a restaurant and only found a worn coat in its place after dining. The company reportedly gifted him a pew coat, but shop workers still inquire about his missing outerwear with friendly concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Murray
Herreshoff Company
Mr. Murray
Bristol
Herreshoff
Murray
Circumstantial Evidence Dramatic Production At Bristol Opera House
A Fine Dramatic Production Circumstantial Evidence a four act realistic melodrama by James M Martin comes to Bristol Opera House tonight. The company includes skilled players and includes special scenery mechanical and electric effects. The story centers on compelling human interests and is endorsed by the public and press. Seats are on sale at C W Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Martin
Bristol
Opera House
Bis Town
Oo Sale
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Third Carriage
Charles P. Bennett
Charles F. Stearns
Walter K Sitness
John H. Wetherell
Walter A. Read
Geo
Howard Walker
Webster Knight
Senate
Frederick B. Pailan
House
J. J Wooley
Charles H Howland
Robert Grieve
House of Representatives
County of
Y. M. C. A. Notea
State Street
M. E
C. W. Sparks
Keith's New Theatre
NEW Empire Theatre
Pisani
Dba
UTA
Ea Bosebud
Beecham
Thomas Beechamelens
Eng
Hay
Philo Ha Specialties Co
Lafayette St
Newark
N.J
Putio Hay Specialties Co
W H Buffington
H. Young
R I. Drug CO
Ivers & Pond
Boylston St
Boston
Opinio
R.J. D. Cargel
Paaniz
Crosby Frisian Fur Company
Mill Street
Rochester
N. Y
Williams
Church Street
G. M. Wilbur
Bradford ST. Bristo
Edward E. Dammers
R. I
Rose Valley
Anderson Go
Grabfelder & Company
Louisville, KY
M. Morris
D. G. Leeb
Bradford ST
Ian
St. Louis
Pacyix
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