Commonwealth Steamer Commonwealth Book Promotes Opera
A new two million dollar steamer Commonwealth is praised in a Fall River Line publication. The passenger department touts artistic printing, interior decor, and mural reproductions, highlighting an impressionist cover and a crest combining New York Connecticut Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Obtain by sending six cents to E. S. Peters at No 171 Broadway New York City.
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Fall Rier
Commonwealth
New York
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
E. 8. Peters
Broadway
New York City
Providence Dr Jones Speaks on Insanity at Men’s Club
Dr Henry AZ Jones of Providence spoke on the prevalence causes and treatment of insanity at the Congregational Char met in the chapel. Hon H H Shepard presided and announced a potential future talk by Police Commissioner Duther.
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Henry ‘Az Jones
Providences
Shepard
Duther
Providence
Jones
Messrs
Waldron, Hibbert
Buffintoo
Dr. Jones
Boy Nearly Falls From Window at Byfield Building
Yesterday around 2 380 oclock Dominick Vitiello a third grade pupil at Byfield Building fell from a window onto the concrete. Passerby Robert Young aided him until school staff applied hot water bandages to a swollen forehead. Dr Merriman treated him. no bones were broken though left arm pain lingered. Son of Saverio Vitiello who works at National India Rubber Company.
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Dominick Vitiello
Byfield
Misa
Ada Munro
Robert Young
Secretary of Schools
A. M. Merriman
Saverio Vitiello
Richmond Street
National India Rubber Company
To Cut Out Basket Ball At YMCA
A joint meeting of the Finance Physical Department and Membership Committees voted last evening to discontinue basketball except under the physical instructor. The decision will be before the Board of Managers on February 1st. Competitive out of town games will cease due to negative effects on gym class work and financial loss. The first YMCA team will reportedly play as a Naval Reserve team.
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Naval Reserve
Phenix
Hig
Govenor van Zandt
Town Hall
J. R. Talbot
Hall River
Providence Journal
Smith Sisters
Bristol
R. L
Brayton M. BE
Bytleid
Peter Gladding
Sard
Philip B. Hourn
John F. Muooro
H. Frisbie
N. W. Usher
Nathaniel S. Green
Nathan O. Bedell
G. W
Owls Lose Briefly in Three Strings After Slow Start
A fragment reports the Owls performing poorly last evening in a short, disrupted game with incomplete score details. The lone readable figures show a score sequence ending with DgB and unclear final outcome.
Advice to a Young Man from Bob Burdette
The piece urges relentless work across all trades and arts to secure a worthwhile life. It warns against idle living, noting that success comes to the busiest. It praises steady effort, fastidious routines, and the rewards of hard work, suggesting a man’s purpose is forged through continual labor.
Congregational Club musical draws warm approval at church
A Wednesday evening social hosted by the Congregational Club at the church drew a largely attended, pleased audience. soprano Mrs. Alice Pitman Wesley from Providence performed with accompanist Mrs. Wesley and violinist Miss Kansch, despite a cold. Violin work by Missusch received praise, followed by a light refreshment hour. Committee: Mrs. Dimond, Mrs. Buttinton, Mrs. Carey, Mrs. Slade, Mrs. Greene.
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Alice Pitman Wesley
Providence
Wesley
Miss Kansch
Missusch
Frank M. Dimond
Frank H. Buttinton
Alfred Carey
Bertha Slade
William S. Greene
Rheumatism relief recipe promises quick benefit
A home remedy urges readers to mix Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla after meals and at night. The ad claims relief from the first doses, states the concoction cleanses kidneys and blood of toxins, and suggests regular use prevents kidney and urinary disorders.
Reminiscences of Bristol The Phenix
A brief reminiscence piece recalling Bristol’s past with focus on local events, landmarks, and figures. The Phenix newspaper reflects on memory, community ties, and changing times in the city’s history.
Fire Company No 4 Elects Officers in Bangor Hall
The annual meeting of King Philip Fire Co No 4 was held in Firemen's Hall at Thames and Franklin streets. Officers elected include Foreman William J Darling First Assistant James Anderson Second Assistant Freeborn O Dunbar and several pipemen hosemen and clerks.
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Maine
Brooklyn
Bangor
King Philip Fire Co
Thames and
Ranklin
William J. Darling
James Anderson
Freeborn O. Dunbar
Edward T. Nichols
James F. Goff
James F. Stoughton
John H. Adams
R. R. Magee
E. Meiggs
A. F. Pitman
Frank Hoar
George S. Luther
Henry Doty
Thomas Magee
Charrles
Cummings
William HH. Horton
William H. Munro
Albert Lesley
Edward Lawder
Young Men’s Association
John Turner, Esq
Bright Future for Fruit Growers at Rhode Island meeting
At the Rhode Island Horticultural Society annual gathering in Providence on Wednesday evening speakers forecast a strong future for fruit growing in the state. Discussions covered school gardens, prize ideas, and support for farmers, with calls for press involvement and medals instead of money prizes.
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Rhode Island Horticultural Society
Providence
William Pen Rich
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
A. H. Hixon
Worcester County Horticultural Society
Worcester
H. J. Wheeler
Rhode Island College
Agricultural Union
George HE. Adams
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Notice
A vintage advertisement promotes Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer and Co for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims broad benefits for men and women, urges readers to request a free sample and pamphlet, and provides the company address in Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
State Fish Culture Station Planned in Rhode Island
Senator Wetmore introduced an amendment to the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill seeking $25,000 to build a fish cultural station with ponds and equipment at a suitable Rhode Island location. He also proposed $225,000 for a steam revenue cutter to serve Narragansett Bay with headquarters at Newport.
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Senator Wetmore
Rhode Island
Narrangansett Bay
Newport
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Jones & CO
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OWLS
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Clark
Potter
R. Bell
R. W. Nelson
Cess
South Ends
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Capt
O. LeClair
R. H. Dunbar
W. Snow
J. W. Franklin
BE. E. Wilkinson
J. F. Brown
KF. McGovern
J. Galvin
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Hay
L. Gorham
J. Best
Dimond
A. RK. Newman
P. Kenney
Chips J. Mathewson
F. Hodgden
W. Higgins
J. J. Walsh
P. Gasper
Ge J. Saillant
L. Beals
Schafft
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Soon
W. Def. Brown
al Oo
F. Hodgdon
O. Osterberg
Harold Newman
P. R. Kenney Jr
Jack Davidson
G. Kinnicutt
A. Davidson
J. Bost
W. McCaw
P. Brady
W. N. Newmar
R. Bush
John Pickles
J. M. Bottomley
J. W. Oburah
W. McMaughey
EF. ‘Wilbur
J. J. Buffum
A.edmonds
Oz. LeVlair
L.mccaughey
EL. Ocubrw
B. M. MacDougall
E. Mathewson
G. Clark
Ee Ce
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Hustlers
Megoma
Broilers
Hank Hanks
Rangers
Town Fathers
P.R. FE Mey
O. E. Weat
Bob Burdette
Congregational Club
Ibbers
Children’s Rubbers
Nye Suet Nee ES
State Fish Culture Station
Waldron-Brownell GO
Bradford Street
John Shepard
M. Wilbur
M.O. A
Hope Street
Hristo
James Dixon Carpenter
Church Street
R. I
Phoenix
Joseph E. Doran
Franklin Street
A. P. Smith Glazier
Wiliam and
High Streets
Trudell Bros
Second Street
John Loiselle
A. W. Place
Byfield ST
Bristol R. 1
Ordens
Mason
Collins Street
G. W. Simmons
Emma E. Carey
Constitution Street
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