M C A Bowling Tournament Ends In Close Match
Team No 2 led by Elisha Hibbert beat Team No 8 captain John W Best two strings to one in a Wednesday night Albany bowling event. Senator Aldrich Re-elected. Nelson W Aldrich will begin another six year term in the U S Senate March 4 following a joint assembly vote with Greene trailing. Governor Utter presided at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Hibbert
John W. Best
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
United States Senate
General Assembly
Congress
Utter
Aldrich
U. S
George W. Greene
Woonsocket
Senate
Greene
House
Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts to Children s Home by supporters
The Board of Managers of the Children's Home acknowledge donations of food clothing toys books games and money for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Named contributors include Mrs McKee Mrs Edwards Mrs Kinnicutt Mrs Bennett Miss Warndell Trinity church Guild Middle District School High School Masonic Lodge and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Home
McKee
Edwards
Kinnicutt
Bennett
E. W. Howe
E. S. Babbitt
John Horton
J. Parker
H. H. Shepard
Masonic Lodge
A Frend
Baffington
Miss Warndell
J. &. Herreshoff
H. R. DeWolf
Brigham
Charles Carter
Congregational Club Reception Highlights Church Program
The Congregational Club hosted its January reception for church members Wednesday in the chapel. A musical and literary program featured Clara Diman in a piano solo and a reading, Helen Church performing a sopran0 solo, Mrs. W S Greene singing The Message of the Violet, reads by Clara Diman, a piano duet by Reba and Helen Church, with David B E Carter of Providence as organist. The entertainment committee included Mrs Frank Buffinton as president and Mrs T Newton Owen as treasurer. A collation followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Club
Il ‘Travatore
Clara Diman
Helen Church
W. S. Greene
California man cured by Chamberlain Pain Balm
Mr Wm 8 Crane of California Maryland suffered years with rheumatism and lumbago. He was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, used it, and achieved a complete cure. The liniment is for sale by W H Bufington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. 8
Crane
California
Chamberlain
W. HB
Bufington
Resolutions Honoring Hon. H. Shepard at NIR Co Meeting
Extract from the January 18 1905 adjourned board minutes of the National India Rubber Company in New York notes the resignation of Hon Harry H Shepard as General Manager and Selling Agent. Directors express deep regret and praise his faithful service, integrity and character. They resolve to enter the resolutions in company records publish in Providence and Bristol papers and send an engrossed copy to Mr Shepard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National India Rubber Company
New York
H. Shepard
Harry H. Shepard
Shepard
Rebekah Lodge No 12 Elects Committees and Visits
A largely attended meeting of Reba Rebekah degree lodge No 12 L O O F was held with appointments announced by noble grand Mrs Nellis M McCsaw relief committee listed several members finance committee named James T Robertson Lucretia Burnham and others reception and entertainment panels selected including Mary R Fish and Lucretia Burnham three applications for membership were received an invitation from Rose Standish lodge No 9 Providence for a fraternal visit on February 20 was noted Mrs Roselma Bowen gave a reading and remarks were offered by members a vote of thanks to the entertainment committee was voiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge
L O. O.F
Noble Grand
Nellis M. McCsaw
Mary R. Fish
Annie M. Faulkner
Roselma Bowen
H. Emily Bullock
Mary Finch
Florence Potter
Nellie McCaw
James T. Robertson
Lucretia Burnham
Josephine Moffitt
Elizabeth Munro
William N. Newman
Mary Newman
Rose Standish Rebekah Degree Lodge
Providence
Obituary for John F. Jordan Civil War veteran and widower
John F. Jordan died last Saturday at the Soldiers' Home from heart disease after a two week illness. A 68 year old slasher tender, he was born in Coventry Rhode Island and served 83 months in Company K 7th Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry as a corporal. Admitted to the home from Scituate December 29 1899 he was a widower with one daughter in Berkeley Massachusetts and two sons including one in Providence. Remains moved to North Scituate for interment Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Jordan
Soldiers’ Home
Coventry
R. L
Rhode Island ‘Volunteer Infantry
Jordan
Scituate
Berkeley
Mass
Providence
North Scituate
Coleman Chase Dies in Town Asylum at Bristol Neck
Coleman Chase an inmate of the town asylum died there this forenoon about 11 o clock from old age. He entered the asylum about a year ago after living on Simmons street near Mt Hope and Metacom avenues where he once owned a house and land. He had resided in Fall River and Sawnees Massachusetts before coming to Bristol. He was a widower and leaves a son Albert L. Chase and a daughter Mrs. Oscar Clarkson of Fall River. He was 83 years and 4 months old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Chase
Bristol Neck
Simmons Street
Mt. Hope
Metacom Avenues
Sefore
Bristol
Fall River
Sawnees
Mass
Albert L. Chase
Oscar Clarkson
Two-Year-Old Ellen Weaver Dies at Wardwell Home
Ellen L Weaver, daughter of Daniel and Nellie Weaver, died at home on Wardwell street around 9 PM Tuesday from malnutrition and convulsions. She was two years and eight months old. Funeral held yesterday at 2 PM, North Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen L
Daniel
Nellie Weaver
Wardwell Street
National Rubber Co officers renamed in Bristol turmoil
The National India Rubber Co. in Bristol announces changes at the top as LeBaron C. Colt takes control of the mill while Wm. Hodgkinson is named superintendent and Elwyn O. Fish becomes chief assistant. H. H. Shepard retires after long service. W. Del Brown becomes treasurer and secretary. The piece lauds Colt and praises the quartet of new leaders as the town’s prominent business circle steps forward. Methodist Episcopal Church Notes cover debt freedom, Sunday school outreach, and Mercy and Help work with sermons on human kindness and soul winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeBaron C. Colt
Bristol
Mr. Colt
Colt
Wm. Hodgkinson
Fish
W. del’. Brown
National
Brown
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. H. Small
Providence
Qcharacter
Mercy and Help
Epworth League
Mathewson
Christ
Do Not Suppress a Cough Yet Treat the Cold
Discusses coughs as symptoms of underlying illness and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for both cold and cough. Argues against anesthetics and narcotics that merely suppress coughing, claiming relief comes from clearing mucus and irritation in the throat and lungs. For sale by W. H. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buffington
Man and Woman Courtship Echoes in Dialogue
In a terse exchange, Ted says it is easier to speak to a man than to a woman, while Ned counters that courage to ask a father's consent comes from being in love. The dialogue contrasts gendered social hurdles in courtship.
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Ted
lIt
Ned
State Street M E Sunday School Notes 1905 report
The annual report of the M E Sunday School secretary for January lat 1905 notes strong attendance at 66 percent of membership, above state average. It praises faithful officers and teachers, rising membership, and record Sunday attendance. The article looks back 85 years, honors past able presidents, and expresses optimism for continued growth with solid foundation and renewed prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
M. E. Sunday School
God's Word
Found Hyomei promoted in Southern Guide clipping
Publisher J. P. Pitman of the Dunn Guide forwards a clipping praising Hyomei as a guaranteed cure for catarrh. The note asserts relief through a complete outfit costing $1 with extra bottles at 60 cents and offers a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Dunn, N
J. P. Pitman
Pitman
A. J. Jasmin
Local creditor meeting prompts surprise speech request
Mrs. Littlewit notes Charles has gone to address a public gathering. A friend expresses surprise at his speaking role, while Mrs. Littlewit admits she did not expect him to be called to address creditors at the meeting.
Schedule of Society and Musical Events in January to May
Listings show Jan 25 and Jan 21 social events at Warren Armory and Y M C A venues. February 14 features Colonial Orchestra Club with reader Miss Mabel Fowler, part of the Star course. May 12 hosts the Grand May hall of West Side Social Club at G A R hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maro
Opera House
Y. M. O. A. Star
Colonial Orchestral Club
Mabel Fowler
West Side
G.A. R. Hall
Stony Creek
Warren Armory
Transportation timetables for city routes and Bristol line
Schedule outlines departure times from City Hall starting at 5 45 am with intervals of 80 minutes until 3 15 pm and hourly until 11 15 pm. Bristol terminus begins 6 15 am with 30 minute runs to 8 45 pm and hourly to 10 45 pm. Bristol cars at 7 15 pm 3 15 pm 11 45 pm and 12 45 am travel to Riverside car barn only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Fox Point
Providence
Bristol
Constitution Street
City Hall
Riverside Car Barn
Franklin Street
Newport & Providence Railway Company
Newport
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Opera House
Marc
J. W. Best
L. F. Gorham
W. Pearse
A. R. Newman
C. Dimond
E. Hibbert
F. M. Dimond
T. Brightman
G. H. Manchester
G. Clark Oe
Reba Lodge
Elien Weaver
National India Rubber Co
New York State
Vege
Maurice M. Weinstein
R. I
A. E. Sparks
Court Street
Peckham
Barton A
W.H. Buffington
Phornix
Popa
Albert C. Greene
Hannah C. Perry
William L. West
Ellestein L. West
Billous
W. H. Baffington
Hood’s
Oe Hood
Juseer Company
Boston
Normal School
Thomas B. Stockwell
Charles Chapin
WHH, Buffington
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