Rhode Island Oyster Policy Debate in New England Conference
Rhode Island officials and fisheries leaders met in Boston to urge uniform shellfisheries legislation for New England. They described Rhode Island leases that transformed oyster grounds from under $100 yearly to over $100,000 revenue, noting state control of beds within three miles and up to high-water mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. ‘Collirs
State Commission
Uaz
New England
Fish Commissioners
Marsag Hipstts
Boston
Héury
Washington
Rhode Island
Rhode Islanders
Eugland
Bruter
Henry ,T. Root
Albert D.mead
Rhode, Island , Fisheries, Commission
Herbert M.gardner
Brayton
Clerk Colliva
Ode Island
Golling
Collins
City of
Providence
Collis
Field
Massachusetts Board
Rhode Islands
McField
Root
Narragansett Bay
Uris-O Claim Against Rheumatic Heart Pains
An advertisement touts Uris-O as a cure for rheumatic heart pain and related conditions. It claims the liquid medicine cleanses uric acid deposits in muscles and kidneys, relieves chest pains, and neutralizes blood acid. Available $0.75 to $1.00 per bottle, with a trial bottle offered by mail. Sold and recommended by J. H. Young & Co. Syracuse N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnidge
Rhenia
Smith Drag Vo
Smith
Syracuse
N. Y
J. H. Young & Co
Pipsisawas Rivals Fall as Windtv Triumphs in Millificents Win
In a windy evening, Pipsisawas came up short while Bréilere and the Windtv side claimed three straight wins over the Independents. Kenney posted a 185 high, O EB West notched a 385 in three strings, Wonders led with 1420 as the high team total and Wonders 489 for a single string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millificents
P.R
Kenney
O. EB. West
Wonders
Better Accommodations Soon at Union Station Ticket Booth
Providence reports that the east end ticket booth at Union Station will be discontinued in a few weeks. Passengers on the tunnel route saw boys in the main waiting room and the Superintendent says the present room is not large enough for Warren and Bristol business. Changes now in progress include abolishing the outside platform booth and moving to a new arrangement believed to be more satisfactory for Warren and Bristol passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Providence
Droege
Warren and
Bristol
Warren
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement urges men to treat indigestion after heavy meals with Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims the tablets cure indigestion by aiding gastric juice digestion and converting food into red blood, guarantees a cure or money back, and lists Hope Drug Co on Hope Street as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Drag Co
Hope Street
Ladies Auxiliary to St Marys JT A Society Officers Elected
The Ladies Auxiliary to St Marys JT A Society elected officers for the year led by President Miss May Cleaver and Vice President Miss Recording Secretary Marpay. Miss Nora Leahy resigned from the entertainment committee. Miss Belle Murphy filled the vacancy. A minstrel entertainment was approved for the next two months, with last year’s committee in charge. Installation is set for Monday evening January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s JT. A. Society
Mona
May Cleaver
Marpay
Lonnie Franklin
Thomas J.gillan
Nora Leahy
Belle Murphy
Debate on temperance liquor ban at St Marys TA Society
St Marys T A Society debated last night at Temperance Hall on whether to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquor. Edward I Leahy presided. affirmative led by James Connery and James Byrnes, negative by James Walsh and William Hughes. Mahoney of the baseball team reported favorably and was thanked. William L Leahy reported on the recent Board of Government meeting. Thomas Dwyer elected as Sergeant at Arms of the UC T A Union. Society invites to a temperance rally in Phenix next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s T. A. Society
Edward I. Leahy
James Connery
James Byrnes
James Walsh
William Huughes
Mahoney
William L. Leahy
Board of Government
Thomas Dwyer
UC. T. A. Union
Phenix
Marie de Medici and her lavish royal jewelry collection
Marie de Medici, wife of Henry IV of France, prized lavish tastes and a vast jewelry hoard. Descriptions from M. Batiffol note her carnation satin attire, numerous jewel cabinets, gold bracelets with seventy two diamonds, earrings with large diamonds, a diamond enameled rosary worth 9600 livres, a 2100 livre oval gold watch, and a scent ritual as part of royal adornment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie de’ Medici
Henry IV
France
M. Batiffol
Francois le Prestre
Paris
Jesser
Jean Subtil
Genealogist Ponders Complex Marital Tangles
In a New York Press excerpt a genealogist and a thoughtful friend debate who among Billy Bowen’s relatives is closest by relation. The exchange hints at divorces, remarriages, and a ball game mourning tied to his present wife and her first husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Bowen
Billy
Sh? Ghid
New York Press
Kodol Claims Quick Relief for Indigestion
An advertisement touts Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion promising prompt relief for all foods at any time. It assures worry-free eating and notes W. Huffington as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Huffigton
Reminiscences of Bristol from Ten and Twenty Years Ago
A compact reminiscence recalling Bristol's events, people, and scenes from a decade and two decades past, offering vivid vignettes of old neighbors, streets, and local happenings with period voice and tone.
Hooruss couple marks twenty fifth wedding anniversary
The Phoenix on Tuesday January 3 1899 notes Mr and Mrs Elisha Hooruss observed their 25th anniversary at 9 Bradford Street. The town clerk closed the registration book Saturday evening registering 880. Also listed are school roll of honor and various class standings. Additional notes cover church revival meetings, illness and convalescence, weather and sleighing, and local social news including officers and encampment events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Hooruss
Bradford Street
Bennett
Beasie Lok. Cary
Marion S Oqole
Mahal R. Puarse
Nellie M. Thompson
Leah B. Young
Augustus W
Martha Manchester
Annie Oxsrey
Katharine Connery
Clara Henning
Louise Lavender
William T. Dwyer
Joseph Hamonda
William MouSbane
U Clarenca Waldron
Herbert Waruver
LeRoy Elder
Harry Cady
Edwin Robertson
William M. Fischer
New York
G. H. Hastings
State Street
M. E
Giles 8. Congdon
Babbitt Vost
Warren
R. F. Tobin Poat
M.E
J. E. Read
Worcester
Mass
Rose M. Williams
Medford
Maude Clarke
State Normal School
Pesesivalle Public Rschool
Oakland
E. Frank Horton
Hazelton
Penn
Bristol
Westerly Opens a New Court Bouge
From the Phoenix of Saturday January 5 1889 Westerly has a new court bouge The Bristol of the Old Colony line burned at Newport dock Sunday morning after landing freight and most passengers The total loss valued at about 250000 insured The city saw a large influx of bricks landed in 1888 The town mourns many deaths at age 70 and up Herreshott Manufacturing begins a torpedo boat and two steam yachts Benjamin Tilley undergoes cancer treatment at Butler Hospital Mrs James DeW Perry of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Old Colony
Newport
Herreshott Manufacturing Company
Benjamin Tilley
Butler Hospital
James Dew Perry
Dean's Kidney Pills and Patient Testimony in Bristol
Bristol resident John Holmes describes relief from years of frequent nighttime kidney secretions after using Deans Kidney Pills. The ad claims widespread testimonials and urges purchase at J H Young & Co drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is named as U S sole agents with a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Bristol
John Holmes
Thames St
R. L
Dean
J H. Young & Co
Foster-Milborne Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Contributions for Italian Sufferers at St. Michael's Church
About 70 dollars were collected at St. Michael's Church on Sunday morning for the Italian earthquake relief via the Red Cross. Rev. Dr. Locke, rector, spoke of his Messina Strait journey and the ruined cities Messina and Reggio, urging donations to aid the stricken in southern Italy and reflecting on the question of divine benevolence and suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s Church
Red Cross Society
Italy
Locke
St. Michael's Church
Straits of Messina
Messivna
Reggio
Est
Trinity Oburoh
W. R. Trotter
Rural Free Delivery Routes Consolidation Sought
Capt Robert N Turner writes to the Postmaster General in Washington urging an inspector to review rural free delivery routes in town and Warren for consolidation. Turner notes the Warren route salary of 500 dollars is insufficient and proposes two delivery clerks at 1000 dollars total per day for two daily deliveries. He expects a prompt reply within a day or so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Turner
Washington
Warren
Turner
Ospt
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Pete
É Bréilere
G. Baifoor
Broilers
Walter ‘Reinsres
Wall
W. ‘Brownell
Wilbur
Herrmann
O. Wess
J Pearse
J. Robinson
J. Doran
G. Miller
J. Saillant
R. W. Nelson
M Nelle
W. A. °Iow
J. Best
Iw. Brownell
Manchester
As. Davidson
Brady
J. Pearse
J Earle
L. Gorham
S$ O. Dimond
Fk. Clark
O. Bickford
J. Edmonds
W. N. Newmar
Tl Mcvaughey
J. Robinson Ce
W. McWaughey
FB. Wilbur
W. BR. Davis
LeClair
J. L._Boffam
A. Edmonds
Slade
O. Miller
R. Ball
Ae Sl
G. A. Balfour
McCawtty
E. ‘Mathewson
B.M. ‘MacDougall
Gy Clark
Olegries Beals
Zamburooks
South Enda
Megoms
Hay Seeds
Rangers
Hank Hanks
Independents
Town Fathers U
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Byfield
Arthur Warner
Robert Nelson
George Kincicott
William Wardwell
Addie Kinnicutt
Catherine Reynolds
Edith Maxfield
Bessie Ferguson
Walley
Martha Graham
Mary Magee
North
Anna Hughes
Willie McCaughey
Willie Siddall
South
H Frank S Stuart
Alibert A. Edmonds
Charles W.olars
Agnes B Hart
Clarence Rice
Lottie Tilley
Abram Myersahoff
Nathaniel Herreshoff
Roy Close
Madeline Reynolds
Madeline Tilley
Viola Brown
Roderica Daisley
Binfield
Ernest Klein
Annie Pearse
Robert Cooke
Charles Nelle
Louisa Kerstin
Maggie McHale
Canter
A. Griswold
Herreshoft
Rositer Zavier
Amanda Wells
Annis Murphy
Em Léitiger
Lizzie, Garrity
Josep Am Jaolt
George Rounds
Leslie” Close
Haugh Murphy
Martin Nelle
Patrick Walsh
Walley Thomas Cooke William Kearneys
Burton
Ellen Hodgkinson
Dwyard Sullivan
Louisa Roberts
Johnnie Head
Frank West
Louis Young
Leopold Hineby
George Maxfield
William J. Tobin
Abby B. Coggeshall
Mary L Peckham
Lucretia Maxfield
Emily Tobin
William W. Perry
Mammoth Springa
Halton Co
Arkansas
M.e.churcc
Wampanoag
George W. Simmons
John H Pottar
H. P
George A. Arnold
R. Scribe
Charles K. Sanford
I. Scribr
John K. Faulkner
William J. Munro
J. W
John Campbell
William I'red Fish
Frederick A. Geisler
Mores Wood
George W.simmons
Constitution Street
Hope Druc
Eeeset
Screee
Samps
W. H. Buffington
Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Main Street
Pawtucket
R. I
Brinner, Jr
Joseph E. Doran
Franklin Street
Poul
Jacob Molasky
Bristol Hotel
William G. Murphy Mason
Sowamsett Ave
Warren, R. I
A. W
Byfield ST
Collins Street
G M. Wilbur
M. CG. A
G.W. Simmons Undertakers
Emma E. Carey
Froprigtor
Elephonee
A. W. Orgelman
U 76
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Z.L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
R.J
James Dixon Carpenter
Church Street
Briato
KR. I
John
HEPARD _Prep
R.P. Smith Glaxier
William and High Streets
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