Wireless Prevented Disaster Near Nantucket Sinks Republic
The Republic rammed by the Italian steamer Florida sank at 8 30 Sunday night after being towed toward Nantucket beach. The Gresham rescued Captain Lalby and crew, sent wireless alerts, and transferred 424 passengers to the Florida. Six lives were lost on the Florida. 1650 aboard the Baltic carried survivors from both ships to New York.
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Republic
Florida
Nantucket
Gresham
Seneca
Nantucket Beach
William Lalby
White Star
Sea of
No Man's Land
Martha
Vineyard
Sealby
Memphis
Boston
Savannah
Massie Wireless
United Wireless Company
Massie
New York
United Irelers Company
Bowling Green
Repuublic
Gay
New England
Baltic
Furnessia
Lorraine
Lucania
The Devil Coming at Bristol Opera House Monday
The Devil adapted from Ferenc Molnar's Hungarian drama to open Monday at Bristol Opera House. Directed by W O McKay the cast includes Henry T Dressen Edythe Winchester W H Buhler and others as the famed stylish villain. The production mirrors the Castle Square version and Beaton’s staging with advance sales at Conley Brothers starting January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Opera House
Ferenc Molnar
Europe
New York City
Herr Molnar
W. .O. McKay
Henry T. Dressen
Misa Edythe Winchester
W. H. Buhler
Molnar
McKay
Castle- Square Theatre
Beaton
aCharles
K.sProuty
Dintown
Phoenix
Providence
Fengue None ‘Beate
Conley Brothers
Kodol and Witch Hazel Salve Promoted in Quasi Ad Copy
An old advertisement fragment touts DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns and bruises and extols Kodol for indigestion claiming it digests all the food you eat and cures dyspepsia with prompt action. It mentions sellers like W H Buington and presents a promotional sales tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt’s . Carbol
W.H
Wonders Sweep Hustlers to Take Second Place
Last Friday evening the Wonders won three straight from the Hustlers, moving into second place in the tournament. Scores read 804.5 for Mathewson aboard the WEB high roller. others noted from the Conglomerates.
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Sealy Es Ag
Tis’ Donshiners
Mathewson
Wonders
Hustlers
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Promotes Health
Advertises Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup and De Witt’s Little Early Risers as healthful winter aids. Claims include easing coughs, soothing throat irritation, and gentle bowel movement. Marketed by W. H. Buffington and W. Be Magton, promising health and happiness.
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Kennedy
W. H. Buffington
de Witt
Obituary for Henry E. Reynolds
Henry E. Reynolds died Saturday morning at his sister Elizabeth Mowry's home in Bristol Neck after years of indigestion. Born February 2, 1829, in this town, he later ran a tailoring shop on Westminster Street in Providence before moving back about three years ago. Survived by sister Mra Elizabeth Mowry and nephews Frank and Fred Reynolds of Providence. funeral held 1 p.m. at 984 Hope Street with Frank Reynolds and Fred Reynolds as bearers. Interment in North Cemetery.
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Henry E. Reynolds
Mia
Elizabeth Mowry
Bristol Neck
Jonathan Reynolds
Providence
Westminster Street
Mra
Frank
Fred‘ ‘Reynolds
Died From 17 Foot Fall At Home In Bristol
Dennis Ryan died Friday evening at his home after a fall of 17 feet at his residence on Bradford street last week. He struck a post after tumbling over a balustrade, crushing ribs and piercing a lung. Doctors said life was unlikely, yet he lingered. Born in 1860 in Tipperary Ireland, he moved to Bristol about 20 years ago and ran a Thames street boarding house before working as a teamster for Eugene LeClair. He leaves a wife and eight children Kathleen Annie Lena Nora Alice Agnes Thomas and James plus an infant born yesterday. Funeral 2 pm Sunday at St Marys Church with Rev John F Downing officiating. burial at St Marys Cemetery.
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Dennis Ryan
Bradford Street
A. M. Merriman
Ryan
Merriman
Mr. Ryan
Tipperary
Ireland
Bristol
Thames Street
Eugene LeClair
Kathleen
Annie
Lena
Nora
Alice
Agnes
Thomas
James
St Marys’ Church
John F. Downing
John Qallan
Providence
James Osshin
Owen Harvey
William Maroney
St. .Mary’es Cemetery
Death of Annie O Silvia at 16 in Fox Hill home
Annie O Silvia daughter of Joseph and the late Mary Silvia died Friday at her parents home on Fox Hill avenue from a complication of diseases at age 16. Born in the Western Islands she had worked in the stitching room of the National India Rubber Company. Her funeral was held at St Marys Church with a requiem mass officiated by Rev Thomas J Gillan and burial at St Marys. Floral tributes noted the stitching room employees of the rubber company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie O. Silvia
Joseph
Mary Silvia
Fox Hill Avenue
Islands
National India Rubber Company
St Mary’s Church
Thomas J. Gillan
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Silvia
Finley Funeral Held for Local Resident at St Marys
Charles J. Finley died after Brights disease at St Josephs hospital Sunday following a Wednesday illness He was 34 born in New York City and lived here most of his life Survived by brothers John Finley Malden Mass and James F Finley Local funeral at St Marys Church with Rev John F Downing presiding Burial at St Marys Cemetery Bearers named Thomas McUann Warren John Brown N J Galden and Charles McCallum
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Charles J. Finley
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Bright
New York City
John Finley
Malden
Mass
James F. Finley
St. Mary’s Church
John F. Downing
Cosmo Proto Dies at 20 After Lung Trouble in Bradford Street
Cosmo Proto died Saturday morning around 4 o clock at his home 167 Bradford Street after a six month illness. He was born in Italy and had lived here for years. Survived by his mother and one brother Raffaele Proto. Funeral held yesterday at 2 pm at St Marys Church with Rev John Downing officiating. Members of St Maria Maddaline society and the National Band of War joined the cortege from State Street to Chestnut Street and St Marys Cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmo Proto
Bradford Street
Italy
Raffaele Proto
St.Marys Church
John ¥. Downing
Chestnut ‘Street
St. ‘Mary's Cemetery
Burton Holmes Travelogues at Infantry Hall Providence
Burton Holmes travelogues will be shown at Infantry Hall Providence over the next two Fridays. This week features Paris and next week Rondon, both illustrated with colored views and motion pictures. Tickets available at Anthony's Cigar stand Journal building or by mail to the Manager Infantry Hall.
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Barton
Holmes
Anthony
Gigar
Journal
Infantry
Feature by Gunner Q Morgan at the Opera House
The Phoenix of Friday reports a fair audience for Gunner Q Charles Morgan’s feature at the Opera House on Tuesday evening. A Linden Place dinner and reception honored Col. S. P. Colt on his son’s 40th birthday with 14 covers and gifts. The evening featured oysters and a multi-course menu, with favors of cut glass and silver, plus a large bouquet for Col. Colt. An Industrial Trust Company official presented flowers. Music by Harpist Frank Rain and Providence mandolin players followed. The Dewey Club held a pleasant meeting with Miss Althea Lord hosting on Buar ton street, including piano, vocal, and supper. A cold wave dropped the temperature to zero in many areas, with strong winds. O. S. Cummings left Preston & Brown to join Eddy Bros. Mrs. J. H. Tucker sails to Genoa with her daughter Claudia. The Bristol Choral Society opened its season with a concert under Dr. Jules Jordan in the Opera House.
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Phoenix
Gunner Q Charles Morgan
Opera House
Linden Place
S. P. Colt
Theodora Dew. Colt
Theodora Colt
Col
G.L. Locke
Wallis E. Howe
Prry
Elizabeth Allen
Henry Mudge
Russel Colt
Samuel Norris, Jr
Maria D. Norris
Gol. Colt
Industrial Trust Company
Providence
Colt
Frank Rain
Dewey Club
Althea Lord
Buarton Street
Florence Pearson
Miss Lord
O. S. Cummings
Preston & Brown
Eddy Bros
Charlie
Rhode Island
Cummings
J. H. Tucker
Mies Claudia Tucker
Brooklyn
Genoa
Italy
Bristol Choral Society
Jules Jordan
Bristol Fire Chiefs Nominated After Delegates Meet
Bristol town notes include a Wolfe Tone Guards Fair drill by Captain Morrissey’s Bristol Light Infantry in Providence and an Old Folks Concert for DeWolf Camp. Debates cover Bristol Republican Club delegates, early winter farming, a California divorce commissioner, a barn fight near Mount Hope Bay with dog fighting, memories of 1857 and 1867 snowstorms, and a council meeting appointing Chief Engineer candidates Spencer Rounds and assistants William Rawron and Eugene Rounds with an election upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Light Infantry
John Morrissey
Providence
Town Hall
DeWolf Camp
Sons of Veterans
Bristol Republican Club
Court House
A. O. Bourn
H. W. Hayes
Russell D. Bullock
League
Lyman
Bosworth
Superior Court of California
Thei K'Ire
Charles
Wilson
Daniel G. ’Ocoggeshall
K'Or Obiéf
Spencer
William A. Rawron
Eugene’a.rounds
Richard , Smith ,Olgina
Bristol settler lineage noted in bombardment tale
A fragment recalls a ball believed fired by Wallace during the bombardment of a town. The speaker, Mr. Smith, is described as a direct descendant of Richard Smith, an early Bristol settler from 1680.
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Ball
Wallace
Mr. Smith
Richard Smith
Bristol
Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth For Bald Heads
An advertisement extols Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as a potent germ killer and stimulant. It cites Resorcin, Beta Napthol, and Pilocarpin to revive scalp health, nourish follicles, and allegedly grow hair where follicles remain alive. The Hope Drug Co offers two sizes with a liberal guarantee, on Hope Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Hope Drug Co
Hope Street
Funeral arrangements for Charles Evans noted in notice
Funeral of Charles Evans held Sunday afternoon at his Wood Street residence following private services officiated by Rev George L Locke D D rector of St Michaels Church Interment was at Juniper Hill Cemetery The obituary states he died at 1 State Hospital last Wednesday
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State Hospital
Wood Street
George L. Locke
St. Michael’s Church
Juniper ‘Hill Cemetery
Charles Evans
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Botil Drugg
Draggis Yl
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Hay
Hartina Soap
W. Brownell
Burgess
E. Mathewson
J. Edmonds
J. Davidson Ae
P. RK. Kenney
J. W. Cbureh
J. Cenrick
W. McCaw
J. Saillant
J. Earle
J. L. Coggeshall
Ana
Eok
Ge J. Saillant
H. W. Church
M. Nelle
O. W. Cromer
R. W. Nelson
L. H. Callan
O. Hill
J. O. E. West
Ja. B. Newman
P. Brady
L. Sanford
W. N. Newmar
J. W. Obarah
Rk. Bush
John Pickles
W. McVusaughey
J. Bottomley
EF. Wilbaree
S. Robinson
B. Wall
R. Munro
R. Murrayee
W. R. Davis
Q. Miller
R. Ballee
J. L. Buffum
A. Edmonds Ai
Oo. LeClair
McCaughey
EL .McCaw
B. ML MacDougall
J. L. Coggentieil
G. Clarkee
Lieut. Francis
K. Slade
Zumburooks
la Pipsisawas
Conglomerates
Megoms
Broilers
Rangers
Miss Annie Silvia
Phenix
Gers Products Retiming Company
Parker
Iltearee
Ron
Hope Druc Co
Chiefe
Clen
General
Mason
Collins Street
G.W. Simmons Undertakers
A Carey
Ephone
Lima
Powerrimon Street
Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Main Street
Pawtucket, R. 1
Azent
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
E.l.watson & Co
Industrial Trust Co
R.J
John Shepard
G M. Wilbur
Aristo
James Dixon Carpenter
Church Street
A.P. Smith
William and High Streets
Trudell Bros
Second Street
John Loiselle
Franklin Street
A. W
Byfield ST
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