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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
3
In this town on January 26 Gallagher born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gallagher. On January 28 Tradell born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tradell.
Silvia Frank aged 66 67 in this town January 27. Borges Mrs Carolina aged 18 January 27. Mowry Orrin aged 68 69 at Soldiers Home January 28. Ward Catherine M aged 64 in Warren January 28. Funeral Sunday 3 45 p.m from sister Althea Lord Church Street House. Beatives and friends invited.
Star Theatre presents a famed baseball game portrayal featuring Detroit versus Chicago with Tinker’s home run breaking a late-inning lead. Two-day engagement includes five other reels such as A Western Romance and The Accuser. Continuous showings Saturday include matinee and evening performances.
Last evening the Disccards won two of three strings from the Independents. Tuesday evening Zuambooruks extended their lead in the tournament by taking three strings from the Snow Birds. Megoms and Broilerg results are unclear with the latter noted as not appearing.
From the Phoenix of Jan 23 1869 Rhode Island Governor Burnside states he cannot consent to have his name used in the convention or primaries again. He cites desire to withdraw from public life and gratitude for the people of Rhode Island. The issue follows other local notices including court admission, railroad progress, and upcoming events.
A compact look back at Bristol’s past with brief reminiscences reflecting life and events from three to four decades earlier. The item highlights local memories, people, and settings preserved for readers.
Mrs Catherine Mary Ward formerly of Bristol died at Warren yesterday afternoon after a one day illness. She was a nurse in the Gilbert Cole family for three years and fell ill while preparing to travel to Providence. Born in Manchester England she long practiced nursing in this area and belonged to the Babbit Woman's Relief Corps. She was 63 or 64 and leaves two sisters Mrs Herbert Lord and Mrs Elizabeth Bridge. Funeral Sunday at 2 45 at the Church Street House with Rev Dr Locke officiating.
Comrade Orrin Mowry died near dawn at the Soldiers' Home hospital after about a week of pneumonia. A Civil War veteran of Company F, 12th Rhode Island Infantry, he was 68 or 69 years old and admitted to the Home from Woonsocket last November. He leaves a wife and one son. the body was moved to Woonsocket for burial.
Mrs Carolina Borges died at her Thames street home Wednesday afternoon around 4 80 o’clock after a short illness from complications. She was 18. Funeral services were held at 9 30 this morning and 10 o’clock at St Mary’s Church. A mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev John Downing. Interment followed at St Mary’s Cemetery.
Joseph Rose seven years old, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Rose of Bristol Terrace, was injured yesterday at home when a storm door slammed by wind struck him. Both forearms were broken, with the right arm nearly a complete fracture. Dr W F Duffy treated him and he was sent to Rhode Island Hospital in the afternoon.
The Eclipse Quartet, praised for chorus work at Bristol Opera House, returns tomorrow afternoon and evening with W F H Smith moving pictures. Jack Francis will perform illustrated songs, and Mr Smith promises a strong lineup of pictures including Romance of a Jewess Lee list in ad vertisement in another column.
Advertisement urges immediate use of Pape's Diapepsin to relieve indigestion and stomach misery. Claims quick five minute relief, prevents gas, belching, heartburn, and nausea, with a large 60 cent case available at local drugstores. Promotes digestion of all food and renewed appetite after use.
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