Officers Installed at United Brothers Lodge No 18
The United Brothers Lodge No 18 I O F installed its new officers Tuesday evening led by District Deputy Grand Master Ernest W. Weaver. Appointments included Noble Grand Walter H. Coggeshall, Warden James T. Robertson, Conductor Frank M. Dimond, Chaplain James A. Newman, R S B William J. Fish, L B Waldron, N G Frank A. Mowry, N G L S N G Raymond A. Card, Inside Guard John H. Bailey Jr., Outside Guard Joseph M Hart, and Vice Grand Peter Gasper. John Mathewson named R S V G with L S V G to be decided next meeting. Five membership applications approved. two new ones received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brothers Lodge
Ernest W. Weaver
Noble
Walter H. Coggeshall
James T. Robertson
Frank M. Dimond
James A. Newman
R. S
William J. Fish
Lewis B. Waldron
N. G
R.M. Jones
William M. Gorham
Johnh. Bailey
Y M C A League Bowls Night Highlights
South Ends took two from the Hayseeds and Mysteries beat the Strikers in a poor form night. Calland and Hawkins led their teams with averages above 680 as the league action wrapped up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayseeds
Mysteries
Calland
Hawkins
J. Davidson
J. Kinder
H. Newman
Rk. Danbar
J. Newman
J. W. Best
L. Gorham
S. Dimond
A. R. Newman
I Kenney, Sr
Broilers
W. Brownell
J. Edmonds
R. Nelson J. Bottomley
C. Cromer
A Broilers
W. Remieres
G. Clark
G. Paull
H. Magee
O. West
Fasy Victory for Y M C A in Local Basketball Game
The Y M C A. triumphed over Roger Williams of Providence 62 to 6 in the local gym last evening. Pickles and McCaughey each scored 10 goals from the floor, as Bristol dominated with a fast attack. Next Tuesday Providence visits for a close, anticipated rematch, while Bottomley accounted for the visitor’s lone score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Williams
Providence
Pickies
McCaughey
Bottomley
Bristol Boys
Bristol
Roger Williams Pickles
Holirake McCaughey
Morrill Hill
Thornton Clark
Holmes Morris
Pickles
Hill
Clark
Morris
Thornton
Morrill
Balfour
Wilbur
Timer— West
Sophs and Seniors Win Easily in Town Basketball Game
In a Trinity Parish House matchup the Sophomores and Seniors defeated the Juniors and Freshmen 10 to 1. G. Fish led the winners with 8 floor goals and 2 from fouls, while Ingraham added a goal from the floor. Referee O. Miller and umpire Hodgkinson officiated as A. Flint and D. Coggeshall were among the lineup fixtures. The series continues this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophs
Colt Memorial High School
Trinity Parish House
A. Flint
D. Coggeshall
G. Fish
P. Morris
L. Clowes
A. Earle
G G. Sisson
J. Crockford
E. Ingraham
T. Collins
B. Perry
W. Hamill
Ingraham
Janiors & Freshmen
Hamill
O. Miller
D. Hodgkinson
A. L. Williams
W. Munro
Independent Order of Foresters Court Burnside Installation
The Independent Order of Foresters Court Burnside No. 4166 held its first public installation at G A R Hall on Monday evening January 17. Officers installed included Amos Treadeau as Court Deputy J E Conley as Court Physician and Horace H Rogers as Chief Ranger with a program of vocal solos readings and dancing. Visitors from Rhode Island courts attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Moore
Dennis M. Doran
M. J. Vacvaro
Woodward
Arthur Gladue
Albert Minard
Beadle
Arthur Duorant
Felix W. Conley
W. E. Conley
Thomas Head
Amos Orndean
Rhode Island
Bennett-Moulton opens three days at Bristol Opera House
The Bennett-Moulton Company opened a three day engagement at the Bristol Opera House with A Cowboy's Romance to a good sized audience. The drama was exciting and well balanced with strong comedy and vaudeville specialties between acts. Tonight and tomorrow afternoon the company presents A College Girl and Saturday evening When the Bell Tolls.
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Bennett-Moulton
Bristol Opera House
Sweet Powders for Children Advertised by Nurse in New York
Many children suffer illness and a nurse from a Children’s Home in New York promotes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children. The product claims to break up colds in 24 hours, cure feverishness headaches stomach troubles and worm infections. Available at druggists for 26 cents with free sample by mail. Address Kitten S. Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Kitten S. Olmsted
LeRoy. N
Obituary of John James Doherty in Bristol obituary
John James Doherty longtime Bristol resident and Grand Army of the Republic member died after two years of ill health following pneumonia. Born August 12, 1848 in Providence he enlisted in the Navy as a youth and served aboard the Tennessee Ohio and Princeton with Admiral Farragut at Mobile Bay. He later worked at the National India Rubber Company and in rubber boot manufacture in Bristol.
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Grand Army of the Republic
John James Doherty
Abbott Port
St. Mary’s Parish
Bristol
Doherty
Rhode Island
Mr. Doherty
Eddy Street
Providence
John and Mary Doherty
Lincoln
Navy
James E. Reed
Tennessee
Ohio
Princeton
Farragut
Mobile Bay
National India Rubber Company
Death of John Doherty Ares Parish and G A R Leader
John Doherty longtime cutter at the factory dies after 1908 health decline. He married Bridget Mahoney in 1875 at St Marys Church. Survived by daughter Mary and son John. funeral at St Marys with large turnout. Active in St Marys Parish Holy Name Society Sunday School and G A R posts. interment at St Marys Cemetery.
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Doherty
Babbitt Post
No. 15
Mary T. Doherty
John Doherty
State Street
St. Mary’s Church
Thomas J. Gillan
GA. R
Sbabbitt Woman’s Relief Corps
Herbert F. Bennett
Sons of Veterans
St. Mary’s Sunday School ‘Teachers’ Association
Holy Name Society
Peter Murphy
John Duffy
Jeremiah Kirby
Francis Kearney
St. Mary’s Cemetery
George F Hazard 82 Dies at State Hospital in Town
George F Hazard died at the State Hospital Tuesday after long treatment. Born in town to Mary A and the late James F Hazard, he was 82. A former theater comedian, he leaves widow Mabel Hazard. Funeral held yesterday at 1:80 pm from George M Wilbur's undertaking rooms. Rev John McVay officiated. Interment in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ¥. Hazard
State Hospital
Mr. Hazard
Mary A
James F. Hazard
Mabel Hazard
George M. Wilbur
Hops Street
John McVay
State Street M. E
North Cemetery
Solomon Wilcox Civil War veteran dies in Bristol at 66
Solomon Wilcox died Wednesday at 3 20 PM at his Gooding Avenue home after a long illness from several diseases. He was 66 years old. Born in Foster Rhode Island November 80 1843 he moved to Bristol as a youth and worked as a machinist for Richmond Manufacturing Company later Namquit Worsted. He served in the Civil War as private sergeant and acting sergeant major in Company E Fifth Rhode Island Heavy Artillery enlisting at Rockland in 1861 and promoted in 1863. He is survived by a son George and a daughter Mrs John H Potter. Funeral Thursday at 1 PM from Grooding Avenue residence. Interment North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Wilcox
Gooding Avenue
Mr. Wilcox
Foster, R. L
Solomon and
Orrilla Wilcox
Bristol
Richmond Manufacturing Company
Namquit Worsted Company
Thames Street
Bradford Street
Wilcox
Fifth
Rhode Island Heavy Artillery
Rockland
George Wilcox
John H. Potter
Rock Street
Grooding Avenue
North Cemetery
Samuel Pitman Dies at 72 in Providence
Samuel Pitman formerly of this town died at his home in Providence aged 72. He was born in Brooklyn and moved to Bristol as a child. A widower, he left a daughter Alice Pitman Wesley and son Samuel Howland Pitman of Providence, with relatives in Bristol. Funeral at Grace Church Providence tomorrow at 2 PM, burial in North Cemetery Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Pitman
Providence
Mr. Pitman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Samuel
Mary Pitman
Bristol
Sarah Pitman
St. Alban's Lodge
No. 6
A. F
A. M
Samuel Howland Pitman
Edward W. Brunson
Pitman
Annie E. MacDougall
Franklin Street
Grace Church
Mathewson
Westminster Streets
G. L. Locke
St. Michiel’s Church
Brain as seat of reason sparks disagreement
A quoted exchange questions the view that the brain is the seat of reason. The speaker mocks scientists and notes others may misinterpret the brain in casual conversation.
Neighbor’s Chickens Spark Annual Garden Gift
A philanthropist asks if he helps others, while Mr. Crosslets dismisses the remark with a snide reply, stating his yearly garden is made for the benefit of his neighbor’s chickens. The anecdote captures a quirky exchange on charitable sentiment and neighborly duties.
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Backache Cure
A Bristol woman describes long lasting relief from backache and kidney related symptoms after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mary Cunningham of 41 Congregational Lt. credits the treatment with ending pain and dizziness and boosting overall strength. Sold by Young & Co. Drug Store and other dealers. 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bristol
Mary Cunningham
Congregational Lt
Bristol, R. I
Young & Co
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Geo. T. Sisson
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Boston
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Oregan
ST. Near Weybosset
Scupecregg
J. Saillant
Hay Seeds
G. Manchester
W. J. Pierce
H. Schafft
W. Def. Brown
W. N. Newman
L. H. Callan
M. Nelle
G. Paul
E. West
A. Davidson
F. Snow
BR. H. Dunbar
S. Monro
B. Wall Ao
W. Manchester
Cg, Osterberg
J. M. Bottomley
R. Murray
W. McCaughey
O. Bickford
J. W. Obuarch
Kinder
Cenrick
J. KB. Fatrally
R. Manro
J. Manchester
EF. Wilson
P. Brady
Phile Hay Spec.Co
Newark
U.8
Independent Order of Foresters
John J. Doherty
George F. Hazard
W. L. Douglas
W.g.jones
Howard Ave
Utica
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Dowels
W L.douglas
W.l.douglas
A. P. Nerone
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