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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1905

Page

3

Artillerymen Banquet Reunites Bristol Units In Chowder

About 80 members of the Bristol Train of Artillery and the Veteran association enjoyed a casual chowder gathering in Artillery hall hosted by Corporal Arthur B. Gray. Col. Arthur W. Barrett praised the groups and presented Gray an umbrella. Col. Burgess received a large cigar. Plans for an oyster supper and a Washington ball were discussed with routine business conducted.

Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association Artillery Hall Arthur B. Gray Arthur W. Barrett Corporal Gray Artillery Mr.Gray Colonel Barrett Col. Barrett Joseph B. Burgess Col. Burgess Court Stree State Street

Guilmette Sentenced to Life in Minnesota Murder Case

Joseph Guilmette of Woonsocket was given life imprisonment at hard labor in Crookston Minnesota by Judge Watts after a first degree murder verdict for the October killing of Joseph Mongeon. The sentence followed a State's Attorney and jury foreman backed recommendation.

Guilmette Joseph Guilmette Woonsocket Crookston Minn Watts Joseph Mongeon

Seven Barks Promoted As Quick Health Cure

An old advertisement touts a 60 cent bottle of Seven Barks for stomach disorders biliousness constipation and kidney issues promising instant relief and a full cure after use. It offers a money back or pay later trial with dealer consent and shares several testimonial letters praising life prolongation and digestion relief.

Wmndancock Ogden City Utah Flo G. W. Wiles Collinsville Ames Prospect A.J Sasmin Hope Street Brigiol R. I

Baptist Revival Services At First Baptist Church

Prof B P Stout and Rev John Stewart lead a successful gospel revival at First Baptist Church with Mrs Stewart’s Providence links. Attendance steady despite weather as sermons from Ephesians 2 12 18 and Luke 15 accompany Stout’s hymns and organist L L Anderstrom presiding. Four services planned for Sunday with details of times and invites. Team No 4 bowling win with top strings and scores reported.

First Baptist Church B. P. Stout John Stewart Providence Rhode Islnd Baptist State Convention A. S. Stowell Stewart Stout L. L. Anderstrom

Meeting of St Charles' I C B U Deepens Social Plans

St Charles' branch of the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union met last night at Temperance hall to arrange a social for Friday January 20 in Pokanoket hall and to mark the branch's second anniversary in early March. Seven new members were welcomed alongside engrossed resolutions honoring the late Reverend Father McCabe. The group printed and filed the resolutions with readings, a bell toll, poetry, a Te Deum, and notes of sympathy to Father McCabe's sister. Committee: Miss Mary Cleaver, Miss Annie Christie, Hugh Kelley.

St. Charles Temperance Hall Wood Street Pokanoket Hall P. McCabe Phoenix Frank H. Farley Irish Catholic Benevolent Union Father McCabe

Italian American Dramatic Club formed in Bradford Street

A group of Italians met January 2 at 170 Bradford Street to organize the Circolo Filadrammatico Italo Americano, aimed at staging Italian shows in town. Rehearsals begin for a new melodrama to be presented later. Officers: President A. R. Maturi, show director Dannie Smith, secretary Domenico Gambardella.

Bradford Street Uircolo Filadrammatico Italo Americano Michele Espinosa Vincenzo Puijo Alessandro Teodosi Francesco Aiello Salvatore Della Morte Enrico Vitiello Francesco Pagano Francesco DeSosio Giovanni Galietta Hinrico Matauri A. R. Maturi Dannie Smith Domenico Gambardella

Bought Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Sent to Friends

Victoria druggist Mr E W J Fletcher reports a customer who bought Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for her children and, over two weeks, obtained nine bottles to send to friends across the state, praising its benefits for colds and croup. For sale by W W Buffington.

Chamberlain E. W. J. Fletcher Victoria Australia Q Chamberlain Buffington

Reba Lodge Installs Officers in Odd Fellows Hall

Reba Rebekah lodge No. 12 installed officers with Celestia lodge No. 6 of Warren as guests. District Deputy Lucinda Buffington and Warren grand officers conducted the ceremony. New officers include Nellie M. McCaw noble grand and Mary R. Fish vice grand. A post grand jewel was given to Annie M. Ashton, retiring noble grand, and a musical program followed, capped by a salad supper.

Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall Celestia Rebekah Lodge No Warren Reba Lodge Lucinda Buffington Noble Grand Nellie M. McCaw Mary R.fish Annie M. Fanalkner P. N G Helen QO. Manro H. Emily Bullock Ida W. Robertson Josephine Moffitt Aunner Guard Hattie Gray Florence Potter P.N.G Noble Guard Mary F. Newman P. N.G Mattie Cahoon Elizabeth Carey Luella Houstis Josephine Hkobertson Mattie Kenney Roselina Bowen Annie M. Ashton Fannie Abbott Sweet Adaline William N.newman Carrie Hathaway Joseph Buffum P. G Mary K. Fish Ta Ho

Reconciliation That Failed James VI's Peace Move

In 1587 James VI of Scotland later James I of England aimed to end noble quarrels. He summoned nobles to Holyrood, had them shake hands, then staged a procession with earls and others to Holyrood for a banquet. Despite the peace gesture, the rivals soon plotted again to kill each other.

James VI Scotland James I England Holyrood James Maitland Thirlstane Angus Montrose Mar Glencairn Glammis Abbey Canongate High Street Edinburgh Town Cross

All Snakes Do Not Hiss, Says Traveler Expert

A close observer notes that not all snakes hiss. Anacondas reportedly produce a low roaring growl. Witnesses describe a superb swallowing capacity, with anecdotes of horses and bulls at times. Boa jaw joints dislocate during large meals and later reset, while skull bones separate to form a quadrangular opening with impressive expansion.

Place names reveal origins from settlers and kin

A reader note traces how towns like Carrasaljo in New Jersey and Bucoda in Washington get their names from family blends or settlers. Kenova, West Virginia, combines Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia. Delmar, Delaware, fuses Delaware and Maryland. Texarkana names Texa s and Arkansas. Cynthiana reflects Cynthia and Anna, daughters of Colonel Harrison. Nebraska’s Ohiowa follows a simple Ohio link.

Carrasaljo New Jersey Carrie Sal- He Josephine Bucoda Wash Buckley Coloton Davis Kenova W. Va Kentucky Ohio Virginia Delmar Del Delaware Maryland Texarkana Ark Texas Arkansas Cynthiana Harrison County Cynthia Anna Harrison Nebraska Ohiowa

The Modern Plow and Jefferson's Mathematical Plowrule

Thomas Jefferson forged the modern plow by establishing the mathematical proportions of its two wedges. His principle set standard relations guiding construction, replacing the era of varying designs and enabling any blacksmith to produce a plow consistently.

Thomas Jefferson Monticello Jefferson

Got His Dose Later

Mr Courtney expresses relief from his blues after visiting Miss Fisher noting she acts like medicine. Miss Fisher responds that her work could become a marketable drug if she does not attract a suitor soon.

Mr. Courtney Miss Fisher

Y M C A Notes and Upcoming Church and Event Lineup

The column invites kinder living with Father’s love and announces special Baptist services led by Prof Stout with a 3 15 Sunday program. A St Lawrence vs Y M C A basketball game is set for Saturday night at 15 cents admission. Mark January 25 for engagements and Maro the magician performs with music by Saxophone Quartette and a later Colonial Orchestral Club show on February 14. The Y M C A reports annual meeting attendance rising from 1 182 000 to 2 400 000.

Baptist Church Stout Singing Evangelist Prof. Stout St. Lawrence Marc Prince of Magic Maro Cagliostro Halsamo Colonial Orchestral Club Hasterbrooks

Reception for new pastor at St Marys church

Rev. T J Fitzpatrick recently named pastor of St Marys church received at Temperance hall on Wednesday evening by St Marys IT A society and Ladies auxiliary. Fr Fitzpatrick and Rev J F Downing were greeted by Pres Hugh Kelley and VP William J Burdge. Speakers included Col L H Callan Miss Mary Callan Miss Mary Connery James Walsh and many others. A varied program of solos duets and readings followed with a collation. About 126 people attended.

T. J. Fitzpatrick St. Mary's Church St. Mary's IT. A. Society Ladies’auxiliary Fr. Fitzpatrick J. F. Downing Hugh Kelley William J. Burdge Col. L. H. Callan Mary Callan Auxiliary Mary Connery James Walsh T. AS Louise Doyle Mamie Pierce Mamie Farley Bertha Crowley James Lavender Rose Farley Elizabeth Ormond Bridget Breen Edward Christie Louise

Epiphany Eve Service at Trinity Sunday School

Trinity Sunday school held an Epiphany eve service with Rev. W R Trotter explaining Epiphany's meaning for Gentiles. Gifts were distributed to Sunday school members, a Christmas tree was decorated, and hymns were sung as refreshments followed. Mamie Darling and Mrs William Cheatem assisted in the distribution.

Trinity Trinity Sunday School W. R. Trotter Mr. Trotter Mamie Darling William Cheatem

Week of prayer ends with closing service at church

The week long period of prayer and praise concluded with a sermon and Psalm 23 at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Upcoming services will follow usual hours with themes The Victorious Army in the morning and Folks You Can Depend On and Why in the evening. The Annual Conference set for New London Conn opens April 12 1906 Bristol’s bid to host was deferred due to previous tax strain. Miss Tuttle will return to Columbia University in New York for postgraduate studies in history and literature.

Methodist Episcopal Church New London Conn Bristol Miss Tuttle Columbia University N. Y

Do Not Suppress a Cough Cures the Cold

A historic note advises against suppressing a cough and urges curing the underlying disease. It cites common remedies like opium or chloroform as temporary suppressants, praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for relieving cough by clearing mucus and easing throat irritation while curing the cold. Sold by W. H. Buffington.

Icalso W. H. Buffington

Schedule of City Hall to Riverside car house trips

City Hall departures begin at 5.45 am with 30 minute intervals to 7.15 pm, then hourly. Bristol terminus runs 5.15 am, then every 80 minutes until 6.45 pm, then hourly to 10.45 pm, also at 7.5, 8.16, 11.15 pm and 12.45 am to Riverside car house only.

N.Y Fox Point Providence Bristol Bristol Constitution Street City Hall Riverside Franklin Street Newport & Providence Railway Company Newport

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