Easy Marks and Rubber Five Victors in YMCA Games
YMCA basketball Tuesday evening featured Easy Marks and Rubber Five as winners over Rusty Five and High School, amid strong passing and crowd enthusiasm. Easy Marks led 7-6 at half, final 17-10. Rubber Five won 21-16 after a late rally by Wardwell and Munro. Referee F G McAdams. Timed 15 minute halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusty
H. Manchester
F. W. McShaner
T. Connery
Newmar
F. B. DeWolf
Waldron
Brightmoor
B. Clarke
Buffington
van Almkirk
DeWolf
Brightman
Ce T Connery
W. McShape
Waldtows
Wardwell
W. Munro
Morris
Rebber
B. H. S. R. Connery
R. F. Wardwell
R. F. Morrisr
F. J. McShane
Archer
F. Conley
KR. Munro
C. McGanor
B. W
R Connery
J. McShane
McGann
Kenney
R. Connery
Young
F G. McAdams
Fall River
F. M. Dimond
Company C Second Regiment Plans Socials and Easter Ball
At a regular meeting in the armory the unit scheduled a social for Friday evening Jan 30 and an Easter Monday ball for April 13. Committees led by Corporals Gallagher Magee Farley Collins Cashin Miller King and Privates John Cashin Miller Joseph King were named to arrange both events. Straight Brothers Orchestra to provide music. Six membership applications were received. Lt McClure seeks discharge for eleven nonattending members. Maj P A Sweeney of the Second Battalion will visit next Wednesday to assess conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gallagher
William Magee
John,Cashin
John Miller
John Wells
Bernard Farley
Horace Collins
John Cashin
Joseph King
Straight Brothers Orchestra
McClure
P A Sweeney
Illustrated magazines needed for Boys' Room at Franklin Street school
Donations of illustrated magazines are requested for the Boys' Room at the Franklin Street school. A stove is also needed for winter to heat two rooms. Subscriptions from Mrs. George Adams, Mrs. G. T. French, Mrs. S. A. Taylor, Mrs. S. P. Colt, Mrs. John Peck, Mrs. M. A. DeW. Howe, Rev. G. L. Locke, Charles B. Rockwell, Mrs. Fielding Williams, Mrs. Aire D. Bowen, and others total values from $1.00 to $10.00, supporting the cause. Magazines are being lent by several local residents, including Misses Bourn and Master Carl Rockwell. Electric Bitters are advertised as a health aid, with uses listed and price of 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Street
George Adamss
G. T. French
S. A. Taylor
P. Colt
John Peck
M. A. Dew. Howe
G. L. Locke
Charles B. Rockwell
Fielding Williams
Aire D. Bowen
Stoye
James Robinson
Misses Bourn
Carl Rockwell
Good Tasting Medicine and Vinol Health Claim
An antiquated ad extols cod liver oil as a top body builder and recovery aid, notes taste aversion, then promotes Vinol a tasteless cod liver oil with iron and wine. It claims Vinol delivers cod liver oil benefits without grease or bad taste and offers a money back guarantee. It alleges benefits for the elderly, nursing mothers, and overworked individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Obituary of Michael Christie Longtime Bristol Resident 1820 82
Michael Christie a respected Bristol citizen died at his State street home Wednesday forenoon at about 11 o'clock after a long illness. Born in Ireland in 1820 he came to the United States in 1848 and to Bristol in 1850 where he lived over 52 years. He worked at the Phenix Sugar Refinery in earlier years and spent his later years in retirement. He leaves a widow four sons and one daughter. funeral services were held at St Marys church with a requiem mass, followed by burial at St Marys cemetery attended by many friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Christie
State Street
Wood Street
Mr. Christie
Ireland
United States
New York
Providence
Bristol
Phenix
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Thomas H
William
Charles
Edward F. Christie
P. McCabe
J. F. Downing
Tiernan
Lizzie Ormond
Stradella
Sailor John R Sweet Dies at Soldiers' Home
Comrade John R Sweet died suddenly Wednesday forenoon at the Soldiers' Home from heart trouble. He joined from Appenaug on Oct 15 1900 after nearly three years in the U S Navy as boatswain's mate. Age 74, unmarried, pensioner of $12 monthly for service disabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R Sweet
Appenaug
United States Navy
Miss Alice C Lawless Dies at 68 After Illness
Miss Alice C Lawless daughter of the late Capt James and Alice Lawless died at her Union Street home Tuesday afternoon after several months of paralysis. She was 68 and leaves two sisters. Funeral services were held at her residence conducted by Rev W R Trotter of Trinity Church where she was a member since 1878. Interment will be in Juniper Hill cemetery.
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Alice C. Lawless
James and
Alice
Cartee) Lawless
Union Street
W. R. Trotter
Trinity Church
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Frank Doty remembered as Bristol ballplayer and musician
Sea Springs Colorado received telegraphic news of Frank Doty former Bristol resident. Son of the late Henry Doty he left the town twenty years ago for the Pacific coast seeking better health due to lung trouble. Doty was Bristol's right fielder in the early eighties and also drummer in the Bristol Cornet Moore’s and National Bands. He served as musician in Company C Second Regiment R I M, with Thomas E Christie as the other musician. He was genial and popular, age about 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Springs
Colorado
Frank Doty
Henry Doty
Pacific Coast
Bristol Baseball Club
Bristol Cornet
Moore’s
Second Regiment
Thomas E. Christie
Installations Highlight Hasbrouck Block Rite
Mt. Hope Council No.1187 Royal Arcanum held an officer installation in Hasbrouck block lodge hall with Grand Vice Regent Burton of Unity Providence officiating assisted by Past Guide E F Heffernan. New officers named include Regent Dr W F Williams Vice Regent John M Connery Secretary Jefferson F Galvin Treasurer James F Keating and others. social time followed and remarks praised the council’s prosperous year with sixteen pew members added.
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Mt. Hope Council
R. A
Royal Arcanum
Hasbrouck Block
Burton
Unity Council of Providence
E. F. Heffernan
Harry H. Shepard
W. F. Williams
John M Connery
Howard W. Church
Jefferson F. Galvin
James F. Keating
Edward E Wilkinson
James T. Phelps
John E. Magee
Washington I. Finch
Robert Bingham
Charles H. Manchester
Herbert F. Bennett
W. M. Connery
H. H. Shepard
C. H. Bickford
Shepard
United Brothers Lodge
Rockland
James T Robertson
Noble
John H Ashton
Lorin M. Weaver
Hugh Moffitt
Fred A. Tallman
Noble Grand
Ernest E. Alder
Walter O. Talbot
R.S S
Henry M. Darling
L S
Amasa C. Williston
William N Newman
Joseph M. Hart
R.S
V. G
Ralph Bradbury
John Matterson
William P. Paine
Isaac B. Monro
Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge Sets Social Whist Night
The regular meeting of Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge 1.O.O.F. drew a large attendance. An entertainment committee was appointed with members including William Newman Joseph Buffam Asa Hathaway and Lucretia Burnham. Miss Lois Monro was elected chairwoman and Mrs Hathaway treasurer for the committee setup. A whist party was planned for Odd Fellows Hall Thursday evening Jan 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Rebekah
O O F
William N. Newman
Joseph L. Buffam
Asa W. Hathaway
Roselma Bowen
Lucretia F. Burnham
Lois L. Munoro
Juliette M. Fish
Lillian Wilson
Mary E Mnoro
Elevator Accident at Cranston Worsted Mill Victim Bruised
Benjamin Wolfenden, about 45, narrowly escaped serious injury at the Cranston Worsted Mill Tuesday forenoon when an elevator jammed between floors then plunged after ropes slackened. He suffered severe bruises and a scalp wound, treated by Dr. O R Siegel. He lives behind Thames Street opposite the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Wolfenden
Cranston
0 R Siegel
Thames Street
Branch forms Irish Catholic Benevolent Union in Bristol
A meeting at St Marys church basement initiated a Bristol branch of the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union. Thomas F. Clark outlined benefits of affiliation, Dennis J. OConnell urged growth, 41 signatures were collected for charter membership, and James J Walsh was named president with Katherine A. Hamill secretary and May Cleaver treasurer. The group plans to reconvene January 24 at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union
Thomas F. Clark
Providence
Dennis J. O'Connell
State Union
Bristol
James J Walsh
Katherine A. Hamill
May Cleaver
Straight McLeod Nuptials In East Providence
At the residence of the bride's parents in East Providence Clark Russell Straight and Miss Winifred Inez McLeod were married by Rev. W R Trotter. The bride wore white with veil and carried roses. Straight Brothers orchestra provided music during a reception and an elaborate collation followed. The couple will reside in Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McLeod
East Providence
Clark Russell Straight
Winifred Inez McLeod
W. R. Trotter
Trinity Church
Straight Brothers
Mrs
Straight
Bristol
Probate Court of Bristol appoints administrator for Darling estate
On January 1 1908 the Bristol probate court ordered that a written request by William J Darling the proper heir be considered to appoint an administrator de bonis non with the will proved for the estate of William M Darling deceased. The matter is set for January 19 1903 at 10 A M in the probate court room for consideration and notice to be published fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix. Probate Clerk Herbert F Bennett signs the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jd. Darlin Pling End
Gehers
Bristol
Ee Geomarteck
Bristol Phornnix
Herbert F. Bennett
Bristol office shows artsy printing and engraving reach
A visitor notes the Peanix office in Bristol can handle unusual printing with artistry. The Bristol department prints well beyond town norms and can secure quality engraving through strong connections at reasonable prices.
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PH@enix
Peanix
Bristol
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Basket Ball
Company C Matters
J. H. Young & Co
C. W. Sparks
John R. Sweet
United Brothers Lodge, I. O. O. F
L. F. Gorham
F M. Dimood
Casino
Hibbert
Methodist Notes
Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge, I. O. O. F
Cranston Mill
The
Straight—McLeod
Consant
Financial Reference
Industrial Trust Co
U. S. Dental Association
Westminster Street
Union
Hubert A. Lewis
D.D S
Edward E. Dammers
Providence, R. I
Joseph L. Buffum
Hope ST
D. C. Leeb
Bradford ST
Santa Clara
el -O
St. Louis
Kennedy
Japan
Congo
Carter’s
le Bunch
Romoc
Fgmoc Remedy CO
W. H. Buffington, Pharma
Cist
Town OF
William M. Darling
Whitman
Maine Creamery Company
William N. Burgess
Earle & Prew
Maine Creamery Co
Broadway
Providenge
R. I
Sel Aiyairid
F. S. Engel
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