Local YMCA and College Club Notes from Ys Mo2C
About forty M O A members skated and played hockey on Collins Pond, a close 8 to 2 game the Independents fell to the Alerts. Members enjoyed smaller games afterward. Phi Alpha Pi pledged Flint and Sutcliffe after a goat ritual. Bible class topics discussed life work and choosing a career. Sunday school teacher class session led by Rev. John McVay set for Saturday at 3. Invitations extended to all Sunday School workers. A $1000 gift and a $1000 anonymous donation arrived at the Baltimore Y M C A earmarked for land for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.O
Collins Pond
Phi Alpha Pi
Flint
Sutcliffe
John McVay
Baltimore Y. M. C. A
Sunday School Officers Elected by State Board
The Sunday School Board of the State Street M. E. Church met after the school session. Rev. John McVay presided. The treasurer’s annual report was read and approved for record with a good balance after bills. Officers elected include Superintendent Miss M Lillian Nicholas, Assistant Superintendent Fred G Blaisdell, Secretary Arthur T Newman, Assistant Secretary George Fish, Treasurer Miss Lilian G Luther, Organist Arthur T Newman, Chorister George Pollock, Assistant Chorister Miss Sarah D Bosworth, Librarian, Superintendent Primary Dept Miss Minnie Potter, Assistant Lena Congdon, Superintendent Home Dept Mrs O R Siegel, Superintendent Oracle Roll Miss Sarah D Bosworth, Auditing Committee Miss Fonte Blaisdell and Miss May Congdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street M. E. Church
John McVay
M. Lillian Nicholas
Fred G. Blaisdell
Arthur T. Newman
Repairs at Post Office Contract Awarded to LeClair
Eugene LeClair Jr of this town has been awarded by the Treasury Department in Washington the contract for miscellaneous repairs and painting at the Custom House. His bid was 995 dollars and work began yesterday morning. Repairs include resetting curb, new lobby tiling, money order department tiling, interior repainting, fence work, and a three foot sidewalk extension toward the street with a steeper bank to reduce trespassing on greensward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene LeClair, Jr
Treasury Department
Washington
Custom House
LeClair
Money Order Department
Breaks Reported At Paull Grocery Corner Hope and Franklin
A Sunday evening burglary at Edward O Paull’s grocery at Hope and Franklin Streets saw the store entered through a broken Franklin Street side door and about a dollar in change cigars and tobacco stolen. Police say youths are involved but Paull will not prosecute due to their age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O. Paull
Hope
Franklin Streets
Franklin Street
Paull
Kelly
Morrissey
Dreadnaughs Hook
Niadder’ and Hose Co
Goffi
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Advertised
An advertisement from a New York children’s home promoting Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for teething disorders feverishness and digestive regulation. The text claims over ten testimonials and urges readers to obtain a free sample by writing Allen S Olmsted LeRoy, New York.
From the Phoenix Notes and Local Installations
Fragmentary report notes a mortgagee sale at Wolf Inn involving DeWolf and Thompson in Brookton Massachusetts recorded at the Town Clerk's office. Also mentions the installation of officers for United Brothers Lodge No 18 I O O F by District Deputy Grand Master William Fred. A warning about ongoing house intrusions claims more victims in the town.
List of 1888 deaths in town age seventy and over
The Phoenix issue lists eighty two residents who died in 1888 aged 70 or more including Norah Malone 95 Martha Gladding 90 Elizabeth Morris 90 Sarah Morice 89 Leonard Wright 85 Samuel Munro 85 and others with ages up to 95. Also noted are local officials and a cashier from the Warren Bank who died suddenly of heart disease, plus lists of public school pupils and teachers by name across multiple schools in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Mo
Norah Malone
Martha D. Gladding
Elizabeth Morris
Sarah Morice
Leonard Wright
Samuel Munro
Althea, Gray
Martha V. Fales
Benjamin B
John O'Brien
Phebe Easterbrooks
David Robertson
Julia A. Card
Sarah H. Bennett
Mary Taylor
Nathan Warren
Sarah Clough
Annes. Munro
Denry Walter Eddy
National Warren Bank
Lewis H. DeWolf
City of
Mexico
Clinton T. Sherman
William E. Pearse
Annie M. Linddey
Frank Quirk
Mary A. M. Connery
Mattie B. Paull
William T. Booth
William J."west
Kirst Grammar School
Frank Q. Thurston
Hubert McCaughey
Zoe E. Buallock
Helen L.hazard
William McCaw
William E. Bradford
Mabel E. Coggeshall
Katie T. Peters
Edward J. Greene
Mary Donovan
Hugh McCaughey
Mabel Heard
Isabella Slade
Johnny Connolly
Albert Peck
Thomas Anderson
Charles Reade
Nellie Reade
Maggie Connolly
Walter Almy
Bernard Breen
Charles Bishop
Frank Hammill
Gertrude Geisler
Theresa Hammill
Jennie Anderson
Ida Newman
South
Etienne H. Hazard
L. Maitland Miesher
Josephs. Wood
Edna M. Wood
Maria W. Fish
James Mack
Daniel B. Doyle
Lillie H. Reed
Gertie L Dimond
Marguerita Daffty
Mildred A. Bullock
Webster Munro
George Taylor
Rhichard Magee
Richie Galvin
Archie Bertrand
George Fitts
Josie Wells
Willie Hammill
Bertie Rounds
James Anderson
West
Agnes Carr
Ruth Graham
George Bernard
Archie Graham
Tina Jablinski
Annie Maguire
Willie Collins
George Young
Jennie O’brien
Howard Dunbar
John O’brien
Maria Taylor
Charlie McVey
Howard Wood
Charlie McUarty
North
Russell Straight
Nattie Sparks
Sadie Manchester
Center
Annie Hammmill
Abbie Coggeshall
Hattie Coggeshall
Ruthie Rawson
James Hammill
East
James Burns
John Burns
James Lavender
Charlie Breen
Lillie Connery
Isabelle Reade
Hope Moffitt
James McShane
Burrel
Advertised Letters Week Ending January 9 1909
Advertised letters list includes David Green Jose M Lima Donald Mathewson Manuel de Mattos Victor Mariani T Redfern Manuel Silva Mamie Leach Mrs M McDonnell Mrs R M Manchester Mrs Patterson Mary Silvia Mary Sylvain Mary Bamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David: Green
Jose M. Lima
Donald Mathewson
Manuel de Mattos
Victor Mariani
T. Redfern
Manuel Silva
Mamie: Leach
M. McDonnell
Bristol testimony extols Doan's Kidney Pills cure
Citizens in Bristol share a testimonial praising Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for chronic kidney pain and frequent urination. Archie Graham of 68 View Avenue reports relief after using the pills from J H Young & Co. and urges others with kidney trouble to try them. Doan's brand is promoted by Foster Milburn Co. as United States agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Boos
Archie Graham
Y Viewave
R. I
Fleaga
Dean
J. H. Yoong & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Mem York
Solesgenta
United
Pame
Doan
William Thurber Lewis Dies in West Barrington
Pioneer Providence jeweler and early barrington manufacturer died at his home after a long illness. Born March 26, 1838, he moved to Barrington in 1869, retired about a dozen years ago, and served on the Barrington school committee. He was a longtime vestryman and junior warden at St John’s Episcopal Church. Survived by his widow, two sons Arthur and William J. Lewis Jr, and a daughter Mrs Charles H Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Thurber Lewis
Providence
West Barrington
Barrington
Lewis
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Arthur Lewis
William J. Lewis, Jr
Canon Chase Faces Death Threat Over Religious Liberty
Rev Canon William Sheafe Chase of Christ Church Brooklyn, a former town high school head and later rector of St James Woonsocket, received an anonymous letter warning of jail, a brick, or a bullet. The note, signed A True American, threats tied to a contempt ruling by Judge Marean over his remarks on a Supreme Court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sheafe Chase
Christ Church
Brooklyn
St. James Church
Woonsocket
Supreme Court
Brooklyn Police
Sheep Chase
Marean
Canon Chase
District Court Session Closes Without Trials
No criminal cases were tried yesterday morning before Judge O L Bosworth. The Turner vs Peck suit for $8 paid for taxes under protest was continued as Peck suggested non suit. Carobotta vs Campanello and Campanello were continued two weeks. Westley Hargraves book account was continued one week. Guevremont v LeClair book account resulted in a ruling for the defendant and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
O. L. Bosworth
Robert N. Turner
George H. Peck
Bristol
Washington R. Prescott
Henry W. Hayes
Vincenzo Carobotta
Maggio Campanello
Allesandro Campanello
Everett Westley Hargraves
Wilfred Guevremont
Octave LeClair
Question on Gas Prices in Bristol County
A Bristol resident asks why Bristol County residents pay 1.50 per thousand feet for gas while cities like Providence Pawtucket Taunton Fall River and Newport charge 1.10 per thousand feet Referencing a U S Supreme Court ruling the letter questions the high Bristol rate and seeks a public explanation from Bristol County Gas Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phentz
Bristol
R L
Xeogus Gales ‘Ag
Tims
Bristol County Gas Co
Bristol County
Providence
Pawtucket
Taunton
Fall River
Newport
United States Supreme Court
New York City
OHAS
A. Johnson
Health and happiness DeWitts Liver Pills ad remark
A compact health ad promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers liver pills as gentle aids for digestion. It touts Kodol as a perfect digester that digests all food, claiming digestion eliminates indigestion and urging purchase from W. H. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W.H. Buffington
W. H. Buffington
Moonshiners sweep Rangers after three straight wins
The Owls moved to first place by beating the Wonders in three straight strings on Friday evening. Scores were not fully listed in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangers
Wonders
Averages Above 80 and High Scores Revealed
The report lists averages above 80 with nine or more strings, noting the top individual three string score of 185 and the highest team totals. Wondera leads the team with 1420 points and Wonders posts the top single string total of 489.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. BE. Weat
Wondera
Wonders
Lincoln Centenary at Sayles Hall Brown University
The one hundredth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth will be celebrated at Sayles Hall Providence February 12 at 2 30 p m. Chief marshal Col Daniel R Ballon G A R chaplain Rt Rev W N McViocker orator William Vail Kellen LL D Brown University authorities join the Rhode Island Citizens Historical Association in planning the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Sayles Hall
Brown University
Providence
Daniel R. Ballon
G. A
W. N. McViockar
D. D
William Vail Kellen
Rhode Island
Historical Association
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promoted by Letters
Positive testimonials from women in Red Banks and Harapatens claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured fibroid related weakness. The advertisement offers a reward to prove letters are not genuine and invites sick women to write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Red Banks
Willie Edwards
Harapatens
Maryland
Joseph Handy
Bristol Y M C A Falls to Dean Academy in Franklin
The Bristol Y M C A basketball team lost 64 to 24 in Franklin Massachusetts on a slippery floor. Dean Academy played fast and has dominated Bristol in past meetings. Next, the Middleboro Y M C A faces Bristol Y M C A at the local gym Thursday for what is expected to be a strong contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Y. M.C. A
Franklin
Mass
Dean Academy
Bristol
Dean Boys
Middleboro Y. M. O. A
Bristol Y. M. O. A
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Kennedy’s Cough Syrup Sold Locally
The notice promotes DeWitt’s Dsarbolized Witch Hazel Salve for pain, cuts, burns, bruises and piles, sold by W. Buffington. It also advertises Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup to prevent colds and ease throat irritation, sold by W. H. Buffington, noting its maple sugar taste and laxative effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. A. Buffington
Kennedy
W. H. Buffington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philo H Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Harfina
Cope
Sparks Drupaleciia
Jesus Christ
Young Men's Christian Association of Baltimore
Phenix
Acheeping
William Thurber ‘Lewis
W. Brownell
J. Edmonds
E. Mathewson
J. M. Bottomly
Capt. O. Cromer
L. Beals
G. Springer
H. Warners
Tt. Taylor
O. Beals
OWLS
H. W.chuardh
G. Clark
J Potter
R Bell
R W. Nelson
J. W. Church
J. Cenrick
P. Kh. Kenney
W. McCaw
J. Saillante
P. R. Kenney Jr
O. Osterberg
Jack Davidson
P. Kenney
A. Davidson
Imo G.kinnicutt
J. J. Walsh
J. Kinder
Ll. Gorham
An Gasper
T. Byrnes
Walter Remieres
W. A. Snow
W. Manchester
J. Best
F. Clark
A. BK. Newman
O. Dimond
O. Bickford
J. Hdmonds
O. Herrmann
J. &. Farrally
Iw. N. Newmar
J. Robinson
South Ends
Zamburooks
la Pipsisawas
Ig Conglomerates
Hustlers
Megoms
Broilera
Hank Hanks
Town Fathers U
Independents
Atring
P.R. Kenney
Bie
Basket Ball
Parker
Dru
Dorchester Muttal Fire Ins. Co
Boston
L. Watson &Co
Industrial Trust Co
Frank W. Smith
American Oyster Co
E. H. Matteson
John Shepard Payne & Butler
HOG Island Oyster Watch N. A. Lybeck
Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Main Street
Pawtucket, R. 1
P. Skinner, Jr
Hope Street
Waldron-Brownell CO
Kitchen Farm
Bradford Ween
William G. Murphy Mason
Sowamsbsett Ave
Waeren, R. I
A. W
Byfield ST
R._I
Ordevc
Collins Street
Masop
G M. Wilbur
Y. M. OC
Bristo
G. W. Simmons Undertakers
Emma E. Carey
Rropsiaion
Constitution Street
A. W. Orgelman
State Street
James Dixon Carpenter
Gren
Church Street
John Shepard
R.P. Smith
Glasier
Oor
William and
High Streets
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