Charley's Aunt Coming to Bristol Opera House Friday
The Albee Stock Company from the Providence and Pawtucket Keith Theatres will present a one night engagement of Charley's Aunt at Bristol Opera House on Friday evening January 17. The famed troupe, long a leading national company, promises the funniest farce yet and urges early seat reservations due to expected high demand.
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Albee Stock Company
Providence
Pawtucket
Keith
Bristol Opera House
Charley
Albne Stock
Bristol
Qcharley
Missionary Society Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Congregational met at Miss Mabel L. Gardner's home. Reports from officers and committees were read and approved. Officers elected include President Mrs. Tevean Owen, Vice President Mrs. W. H. Spooner, Secretary Miss Mabel L. Gardner, Treasurer Mrs. Henry Barton, and Cutter of Work Mrs. Ellen Peckham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home, Missionary Society of the First Congregational Carses
Mabel L. Gardner
Fish
Sires
Med
Settee Nga
Tevean Owen
W. H. Spooner
Henry Barton
Ellen Peckham
Annual Election of Burnside Lodge No 34 Officers
The annual election of Burnside Lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias officers was held Tuesday evening. Elected: Chancellor Commander George Marshall, vice commander Jameslarkson, prelate Marry Munro, keeper of records and seals GO BH Straight, master of finance George Clark, master of exchequer Alex Alexander, master-at-arms Elwin Hill, inside guard Gerald Bracwell, trustees George Richardson, Walter Remieres, and O H Straight. Installation set for next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside Lodge No. 34
K. of P
George Marshall
Jameslarkson
Marry Munro
GO. BH. Straight
George Clark
Alex Alexander
Elwin Hill
Gerald Bracwell
George Richardson
Walter Remieres
O. H Straight
DeWitts Little Early Risers Beat Pills for Constipation
The advertisement promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as the best pills for constipation and headache. Sold by W H Buffington.
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DeWitt
W.h.buffington
Largest New Year Open House At City YMCA
Fully 500 people attended the Young Men's Christian Association open house on New Year’s Day from 4:30 to 10 p.m. The building buzzed with families, youths, and babies as gymnastic demonstrations by the Boys' Department thrilled parents. Rockwell Hall glowed with a log fire as ladies and men enjoyed games, bowling, and a variety program by Providence Entertainers, with about 100 standing for the finale. Refreshments followed as crowds departed after a lively social period.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Rockwell Hall
Io Brockwell Hall
Providence
The Boys Club Appeal on Thames Street Funds
The committee asks readers to donate for a Thames street boys club room to be bright and warm in evenings. Funds cover room hire fuel lights and a manager. Previous balance is 20 dollars with monthly pledges from several supporters including Mrs A DeW Howe Mrs J Harvey Merrill and Miss H LeB Drury among others.
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Thames Street
Phoenix
A.dew.howe
Hiend
J Harvey Merrill
A. BH
Manchester
George Adama Eye
S. Drury
H. Leb. Drury
Mrs. Rockwell
W.E Howe
Arthur Howe
Obituary for Benjamin T. Munroe of Bristol
Bristol mourns Benjamin Thomas Munroe at 77 after two years of failing health. A carpenter by trade, he worked 27 years at National India Rubber and served as truant officer and 1900 Bristol census enumerator. Active in military and M E church circles, he led local lodges and chapters for decades. Survived by three sons, two daughters, one grandchild, and three sisters, with funeral at his home on Summer Street.
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Bristol
Benjamin Thomas Munroe
Summer Street
Munroe
Mr. Munroe
Thomas G
Ellen S. (Wardwell) Munroe
National India Rubber Company
Veteran Association of the
B.T. A
Death of Bristol Sailor Captain William H. Gifford
Capt. William H. Gifford aged 79 died this morning at 8 50 at his home 50 Oliver street after three to four days illness from grip and pneumonia. Born in Bristol he sailed as master of vessels and circled the world. He later worked as night watchman at National India Rubber Co retiring years ago. Survived by widow Sophia Warren and three sons William Frank Ephraim and Mrs Sophia Foss of Providence and a daughter. Funeral next Tuesday at 2 p.m. from his residence with Rev A S Stowell officiating. interment in North Cemetery.
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William H. Gifford
Bristol
Oliver Street
Capt. Gifford
Gideon Gifford
National India Rubber Company
Sophia Warren
Providence
William H
Frank M
Ephraim
Sophia If’. Foss
A.S. Stowell
First Baptist Church
Comrade James Lowery Dies at Soldiers' Home
Comrade James Lowery of the Soldiers' Home died Tuesday afternoon at about 2 o clock from pneumonia. He served in Company B Fifth Rhode Island Heavy Artillery and Company L Third Rhode Island Cavalry in the Civil War. Admitted to the Home on June 12 1891. Survived by two daughters Mrs James Doran and Mrs Frank Goff and one son Robert Lowry, all residents of this town. Funeral held yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at St Mary's Church. Requiem Mass celebrated by Rev Thomas J Fitzpatrick. Interment at St Mary's Cemetery.
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State Street M. E
St. Alban’s Lodge
A. F
A. M
Hope Ohapter No
RA. M
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co
Munroe
Mary James Nooning
Jonathan
Abby Nooning
Cascade
Iowa
Walter BE
O. Fred
Providence
Frank R
New York
Carrie H
Mary E
Norman Curtis Munroe
O. Fred Munroe
Sarah Mayo
Rebecca Bowler
Bristol
Yannab Elizabeth Qoburah
Taunton
Mass
Tamarzan
Ragitonne
Sammer Stroat
Dore
James’Lowery
Pnaemonia
Lowery
Fifth
Rhode Island Heavy Artillery
Third
Rhode Island Cavalry
James Doran
Frank Goff
Robert Lowry
St. Mary’s Church
Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
St.Mary’s Cemetery
True Bohemian Portraits of a Life in Motion
The True Bohemian describes the bohemian as perfectly consistent in careless living. Phil May epitomizes this gadfly type, with Shifter and O Shea among similar figures. Wallis Mackay joins the circle, while William, his brilliant brother, may differ. The bohemian eschews work unless in the mood, money and fame holding little appeal.
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Phil
May
O’shea
Wallis Mackay
William
Mammon
Gossip Turns On Truth In Exchange
A brief exchange contrasts gossip with truth as Miss Cayenne and a Washington Star reader discuss the harm of accepting hearsay as fact. The remark notes many people spread falsehoods and questions the value of believing every rumor.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Miss Smythe Draws Noted Attention at Center
A reader comments on Miss Smythe displaying striking color and impressive drawing skill tonight. The observer notes wistful glances toward her central circle of admirers and praises her evident talent.
Reba Rebekah Lodge installs officers in Odd Fellows Hall
The Reba Rebekah Degres Lodge No. 12 LO O took part in last evening's installation of officers at Odd Fellows Hall with Miss Helen E. Munro named Noble Grand and Mrs. Matthew Yahboon as vice grand among others. District Deputy Mrs. Nellie Corey presided, a program of addresses and music followed, a bouquet was presented to Mrs. Nellie Corey, and a sapper banquet concluded the evening with committees to be appointed at the next meeting.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Nellie Corey
Reba Rebekah Degres Lodge
LO. O
Odd Fellows Hall
Noble Grand
Helen E. Munro
Matthew Yahboon
Emily Bullock
Joseph L. Buffum
Odd Fellows Home Association
William J. Munro
Frank L. Bowen
P. N.G
William Pains
Fannie Abbott
Annie Faulkner
Hattie Gray
William Paine
James Robertson
Charles Sanford
Vice Grand
Samuel McCaw
William.j. Fish P. N. G
Elizabeth Lu. Cary
Asa W Hathaway
Miriam Quaartette
Edward Martin
Luella Huestis
Miss Huestis
William J. Fish P. N
Celestia Lodge
Warren
Rogers Bree Library List of New Books Available Tomorrow
A catalog of new book arrivals at Rogers Bree Library listing works by Venic e de Selincourt Montesquieu Sumner Bentham Dusland Eastman Wells and others. Included are novels histories biographies and periodicals with 483 bound volumes noted in the collection.
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Venice
de Selincourt
Montesquieu
Folkways
Sumner
Wall Street
Vigoreux
Quiller-Ceach
Bourget
Shackleton
Trakington
Susan Cregg
Warner
Page
Rudder Grange
Stockton
Brown
Captain Jane
Rice
Four Corners
California
Blanchard
Saint Anne
Ray
Patty
Paris
Wells
Tuttle Memo
Dalrymple
Cozy Lion
Burnett Wee Wrinkles
Jackson
Lincoln
Bates
Arethusa
Crawford
Thomson
Ladies Home Journal
Williamson
Don Quixote
Cervantes
Walden
Thoreau
Dubois
Benson
Field
Barrili
Funeral for George W Franklin Held at Soldiers Home
The funeral of George W. Franklin who died at the Soldiers Home Sunday evening was held Wednesday at 10 o clock. Rev. William R. Trotter of Trinity Church conducted. Four comrades from the Soldiers Home served as pallbearers. Burial followed at the Soldiers Home plot in North Cemetery.
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George W. Franklin
William R. Trotter
Trinity Church
North Cemetery
Boys' Club Room Opens on State Street in Bristol
The Boys' Club opened New Year's night in the store formerly occupied by A. P. Nerone, with 85 boys in attendance. Last night 49 boys were present. The duration depends on Bristol people and there are incidental expenses for fire and light. Donations are earnestly solicited.
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State Street
A. P. Nerone
Bristol
Pendleton and McLeod Wed in Local Ceremony
In this town on December 30, by Rev. Alfred Stawell, Charles Lee Pendleton and Misa Mary McLeod, both residents of the town, were joined in marriage.
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Pendleton—MccLeod
Alfred
Stawell
Charles Lee Pendleton
Misa Mary McLeod
Obituary notices from Diman Providence Munroe and others
Died notices list Catharine L Diman widow of George Diman in her 81st year. Benjamin Thomas Munroe in his 77th year with funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. from 28 Summer street. James Lowery aged 70 at Soldier's Home. Capt. William H. Gifford aged 7 years in Gifford.
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Diman
Providence
Catherine L
George
Munrose
Benjamin Thomas Munroe
Summer Street
Lowery
James Lowery
Gifford
Capt
William H. Gifford
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Drng
Westminster St. Providence
Hagleey
Fountain Drinks
James" Lowery
Reba Rebekah Lodge
Rogers Bree Library
Town OF
Drc
Nicholas J. Golden
Bristol Hotel
State St
Jeeadae
Herbert F. Bennett
Family Theatre
Hasbrouck Block
Hope Street
J. M. Cassidy
Elizabeth Ferguson
James Conley
Snow Brothers
Namquit Worsted Mills
Foot OF Bradford ST
Barton
Buffinton
L. Bensley & CO
Chiropodist
Providence Brewing CO
Providence, R. I
C. H. Straight
The
Hasbrouck
Telephone
Easterbrooks
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