Commodore W L McKee Hosts Yacht Club Reception
Commodore W L McKee presided at Bristo l Yacht Club for Commodore's Reception Day with a flag salute and a 8 am toast. The open regatta started at 2 pm and the 8 pm ocean race featured 6 boats in Class A and B divisions. Kildee won 21 foot sloops while Trouble won 21 foot cat boats. A dramatic storm damaged several yachts, Little Rhody nearly overturned, and captains were rescued. Little Rhody later finished after repairs. The prize was a punch bowl donated by Commodore McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Yacht Club
Commodore
Wm. L. McKee
Fay
Providence
Kildee
Trouble
Mt. Tombuoy
Prudence Island
Sagamore
Potter & Briggs
Ina
E. A. Keetely
Setsa
J .A. Baftington
Little Haste
F.B Tbourber
Sigma IQ
B. W. Comstock
Cindy
A. . Lewis
Montauk Point
Bamr Bina
L. E. Grinnell
Sigma II
Little Rhody
Charles
Priscilla
Wood Brothers
Peni IV
W.J. Rooks
Setsu
J.A. Buffington
Fred B. Thurber
Nutmeg
A. OU. Jones
Potter and Briggs
Fred H. Sherber
New London Harbor
New London
A.O. Jones
Montauk
William L McKee
Closing Exercises at N E District School Grace B Wright
The N E District School closing program featured grades VI to VIII with songs recitations and dialogues. Edith May Smith won the peanut hunt prize, after a sequence of performances including The Sick Doll A Jolly Game and The Curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E
Grace B. Wright
Walcome
Agnes Harris Grada
Mamie Enos
Edith Smith
John Enos
Stella Smith
Mamie
Maybelle Wilcox
Ethel Smith
Roswell Mason
Agnes Harris
Rainbow
Annie Burns
Maybelle F. Wilcox
Violet Hanting
Edith May Smith
Rings Dyspepsia Tablet and Little Liver Pills Ad
If you suffer from bloating belching sour stomach indigestion or dyspepsia take a Rings Dyspepsia Tablet after each meal and overcome the disagreeable trouble It will improve the appetite and aid digestion Sold by C W Sparks Baradache and constipation disappear when Dader Little Liver Pills are used They keep the system clean the stomach sweet Taken occasionally they keep you well They are for the entire family Sold by O W Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Sparks
Dader
O. W. Sparks
Bristol and Brooks to clash in July Fourth baseball
A highly anticipated Fourth of July game pairs the Bristols against the Brooks of Fail River with both teams evenly matched. Bristol will field their strongest lineup including George Perkins on the mound after his recovery, while a fast left-hander is expected to start.
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Bristols
Brooks of
Fail River
Shakeshots
Rimmer
George Perkins
Bristol
Anchorns
Auburns
D’wolf Inc
Mitchell
D'Wolf Inc
College State
St. Mary’s
Aetna Athletic Association
Providence
Neary
CG Macs
Barry
Cleaver
Ahearn
Harrington
J. Connery
J. Mack
Foster
Lemaire
Daffy
A. Connery
Hidden Corn Starch Secrets Improve Everyday Cooking
Researchers Janet M Hill and Alice Cary Waterman show corn starch enhances flavor tenderness and texture across breads jellies soups gravies sauces pastries and more The National Starch Company distributes a free book in New York detailing these findings and practical usage advice for households The Douryens Corn Starch brand is cited for purity and quality in experiments
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Janet M. Hill
Alice Cary Waterman
America
National Starch Company
New York City
Obituary for Mrs Harriet L West of Bristol Ferry
Mrs Harriet Liscomb West wife of Millian West died at her home in Bristol Ferry early Sunday after a stroke she suffered weeks earlier. Born May 26 1830 in this town she was 77 years 1 month and 4 days old. She leaves three unmarried daughters, one sister Mrs Raymond F Taylor, and a son William West who died years ago. Three grandchildren live in California. She belonged to St Michael's Church and was beloved by all who knew her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Liscomb West
Millian
West
Bristol Ferry
John
Harriet Liscomb Waldron
Raymond F. Taylor
William West
California
St. Michael's Church
July events in Bristol area plan dances, socials and plays
July events include a Bristol Yacht Club House dance on July 3 by the ’07 club and a July 11 Grand Social at G A R Hall for the Church of Senhora de Conceicao Terceira Azores after earthquake damage. Also July 15 starts the Sixth Annual Excelsior Tennis County Championship week with entries due July 9, plus a July 15 Bristol Opera House three act comedy Our Boys staged by a local chorus to benefit the Y M C A Debt Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Yacht Club
07 Club
Hal
Wilson’s Lane
Tony Marshall
Church of Sentora de Conceirao
Terciera
Azores
G. A. R. Hall
Any Marshall
Church of Senhora de Conceicao
Excelsior Tennis Club
Bristol Opera House
Ocast
Boyden Heights Fourth Attracts Thousands Of Visitors
Thousands head to Boyden Heights for the Fourth holiday. Families enjoy a wholesome atmosphere at the shore resort with top dinners in New England. Scenic Railway, Old Mill, Maze, Laughing Gallery, Wonder Theatre, Bicycle Polo, Moving Pictures and dancing halls offer diverse amusements each day.
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Boyden Heights
Boyden Height
New England
Wonder Theatre
Maguire
Savoy Orchestra
Pjineules and Laxative Syrup Sold by Sparks
An old advertisement touts Pjineules for kidneys and toxin removal with quick relief for rheumatism and urinary issues, sold by O. W. Sparks. It also promotes Semmer coughs and colds remedy and Bses Laxative Cough Syrup with honey and tar, marketed to mothers and children by GO. W. Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GO. W. Sparks
Rocky Point Resorts Thrill Throng With Opening Week
Harringtons Rocky Point opens with a full week of entertainment led by Samup Day events. An all star vaudeville show in the Forest Casino, Imperial Band concerts, Neapolitan Troubadours with Madame Velini and others, a Brighams orchestra in the Dance Hall, and Gardner’s Shore Dinners draw crowds. Narragansett Bay bathing is praised as clean and warm while amusements include Shute the Chutes, Ferris Wheel, Toboggan, and a miniature railway. A Providence vs Boston Americans baseball game attracts thousands as rail and boat travel to Rocky Point proves popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Rocky Point
Rhoode
Sasino
Imperial Band
Signor Muscienti
Palm Garden
Jovine
Namly
Madame Velini
Madame Casale
Madame Corrina
Bay
Brigham
Mecca
Gardner
Narragansett Bay
Crescent Park Opens With Music Hall And Big Free Attractions
Crescent Park near Rocky Point opened with Col Harrington’s remodeled grounds. The four thousand seat Crescent Music Hall hosts continuous performances by Philippine, Spanish, and Italian artists plus Prof Owens balloon ascents and pyrotechnics. Lewis’s Shore Dinners promise hearty meals as Italian Band and Troubadours perform daily. The Steeple Chase area features rides and amusements including the Russian Toboggan and Bamboo Slide, making Crescent Park a major Rhode Island entertainment hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Harrington
Rocky Point
Crescent Park
Mammoth
Exhibition Hall
New England
Phillipine
Mafira
Ovendapowesk
Harrington
Cresent Music Hall
Prof
Owens
Lewis
Phillipino
Rhode Island
Venice
Katzenjammer Castle
Good Old Crescent
Man Zan Pile Remedy Offered For Pain Relief
Hundreds suffer needlessly from piles each year and seek relief with Man Zan Pile Remedy. The product is applied directly to the trouble area and aims to ease pain and inflammation for all forms of piles. Sold by O. W. Sparks for 50 pts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Sparks
Doshewsky Birth in Town Report
Born to Mr and Mrs Michael Doshewsky in this town Jane 30 is noted as a birth. The notice lists the parents and newborn with no additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doshewsky
Jane
Mrs
Michael Doshewsky
Sherman and Chase Married in Brookline and Providence
Married in town July 8 by Rev Dr Locke of St Michael's Church John C Sherman of Brookline Mass and Miss Mabel A Chase of Providence. The couple tied the knot in a simple ceremony witnessed by local residents and noted in the parish records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman—Chase
Dr. Locke
St. Michael's Qohurch
John C. Sherman
Brookline
Mass
Mabel A. Chase
Providence
Obituaries Notice for Doris Evelyn Roffee and Harriet Liscomb West
Doris Evelyn Roffee aged 11 months and 4 days daughter of Arthur P. and Hattie L. Roffee died in Providence on June 27. Harriet Liscomb West wife of William H. West died in town at 77 years on June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roffee
Providence
Doris Evelyn
Arthur P
Hattie L. Roffee
West
Harriet Liscomb West
William H. West
Children’s Day Exercises Draw Large Local Audiences
Children’s Day events at State Street M. E. Church and First Baptist drew crowds despite rain. Lillian Nicholas led state street services with floral decor and an array of recitations songs and readings from children and teachers including Elsie McCaw Dorothy Hill and Nellie Sylvester. The First Baptist observance at evening services featured L. L. Anderstrom and Rev. A. S. Stowell with vocal pieces readings organ solos and a missionary address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
M. E
Lillian Nicholas
John McVay
Elsie McCaw
Dorothy Hill
John Norris
First Baptist Church
Jobhn S.weeden
L. L. Anderstrom
He Painted the Town
Providence painter Joseph Smith arrived on Metacom avenue to work for a local man. He socialized on Thames street with a friend and drank heavily at saloons. His painting tools were stolen while he slept but were recovered by police, and he returned to Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Smith
Providence
Metacom Avenue
Thames Street
Joseph
Pinealve and Pineules advertise relief remedies
An old advertisement touts Pinesalve as a poultice for insect bites stings burns and inflammation with a price of 25 cents sold by O. W. Sparks. Pineules are promoted for kidneys and bladder delivering quick relief from backache rheumatism and lumbago with an 80 day treatment at $1.00 and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Sparks
Bristols Defeat West Sides 7 to 1 in Drizzling Rain
Bristol from the Common defeated the West Sides of Providence 7 to 1 in a rain muddied game. Hitzgerald snagged a deep center hit, Van Almkerk hit a home run and scored on a misthrow, Herrmann pitched well for Bristol with eight strikeouts, while Fitzgerald of West Sides was the visitors’ top hitter.
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Bristols
Providence
Hitzgerald
van Almkerk
Raymond
Church Street
Byfield School
Homer
Herrmann
Bristol
Fitzgerald
West Sides
Tucker
C Wardwell
M Fiske
van AlmBerk Ss
Morris
Hueltzen
Duffy R
Guinan
Herrmann P
Po Daily
Elmwood
Gs Fitzgerald
M Raymond
Danforth
Davlin
If Kelly
O Hanley
Rowan
Skgrmoi
ATV
van Almkersg
Daffy
Devlin
Kelly
E. Trainor
Immortal life echoed in every human action
A reflective meditation asserts that life acts as a doorway to eternity, with each deed resonating beyond the present and shaping a timeless moral fabric. The idea emphasizes enduring consequences of choices and the interconnectedness of human conduct with an eternal continuum.
The Challenge of Unselfish Devotion
A reflection on the ease of noble intention versus the difficulty of acting on it. The text contrasts fleeting thoughts of loving devotion with the obstacles that arise in real life demanding steady, selfless action.
Dawn of Morning and Evening Reflection Quote
A concise meditation urging each new day to be a start of life and every sunset a closing, with the goal that small acts of kindness and learnings endure as a personal record of growth.
All that 18 human must retrograde if it does not advance
A concise aphorism asserts that eighteen humans hinder progress unless they move forward, framing social or political stagnation as a form of retrogression. The line reads as a compact, reflective statement on collective effort and momentum.
District Court Docket Shows Multiple Trials and Pleas
District Court heard several cases with pleas of not guilty for non support and reveling. Bonds set at 200 dollars with sureties. One case awarded a verdict for 199.29 on a bank account dispute, appeal filed. Victoria Diman pleaded guilty to larceny of jewelry and clothing from Mary Read and was placed with probation services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Brown
Jake Brown
John H. Morrissey
Warren
Thomas H. Crowley
S. Goldes
Manual Travers
Louis
Benevides
Third Street
Joseph R. Silva
L. H. Callan
Harry Andrews, Jr
Andrews
Capias
Manuel Brown
John Raposa
Manuel Bothelo
Kate Murphy
Candidia Bothelo
Jake Felson
Felson
Patrick Hammill
Morris Nuddelman
Pasquale Delamorte
Francisco Cameria
Colman Huccalina
John Ryan
Wardwell Lumber Co
Henry M. Slocum
L. S. Hoffman
E. I. Brownell
Victoria Diman
East Providence
Mary J. Read
Lewis H. Smrith
Providanea
Swansea visitor reacts to new home features in Warren
An elderly Swansea woman visiting Herdangissss witnessed window and door screens for the first time in Warren. She exclaimed in astonishment and mild displeasure about Mirandy's work, wondering what she might do next after creating such airy improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swansea
Herdangissss
Warren
People delay laughter and tears until causes occur
The quote notes that people often wait for something to please them before laughing and cry without a clear reason to cry, highlighting human tendency to delay emotion until events warrant it.
Gratitude for the Past and Present Shape Future Happiness
A reflective note on happiness linking gratitude for what has passed, satisfaction with present circumstances, and trust in what lies ahead as the trio of a fulfilled life.
Spelling Aide for Doctor Note in Quirky Exchange
A dialogue shows Pat asking how to spell rheumatism for a note to the doctor while Mary jokingly offers to spell measles instead. The exchange highlights rural or colloquial speech and watchful humor about illness and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Mary
Proverbial Advice From Matthew Henry on Providence
A fragment quotes Matthew Henry on wealth and family size. It contrasts those with large families but little substance needing faith in providence with those who have wealth but few dependents, urging them to supply others in want.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Henry
The Growth of Grace Like Polished Metal
The passage compares grace to metal being refined from an opaque surface to a bright mirror. First the surface is dull, then a spark appears, then a strong light, and finally a perfect image reflects the sun.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Club House
Pert LI
W. J. Books
Bonita
B. OC. Hurst, Jr
F. Herreshoff
Uoavernor
Howe Brothers
Qclass
W. E. Simmons
Marguerite
J. D. Peck
Bother
Gilbert Brown
Harriet L.west
First Baptist
Mrs. Reynolds
Annie Chadwick
Kingdom of Home
Pora Battcher
Mary Cady
Pauoline Sylvester
Helen Buffington
Minnie McNay
Emily Poljoo
Childre
Cbhurch
Nellie Sylvester
Elsie Battcher
Ollie Blaisdell
Marion Potter
Mildred Greene
Iawn
Nellie Winwood
Rachel Hill
Sammie McCaw
Nellis Sylvester
Marguerite Flowers
Marion West
Ruby Blaisdell
Samuel W. Church
M. A. Sanenders
William N.newman
Arthur T. Newman
Meshkm M2 Poe
Cec Om Eeakook
Alfred S Stowell
L. L. Annderstrom
George A. Arnold
Ruth Robb
Mannie Francis
Clarrisa Reynolds
Neliie Newcomb
Jesna
Harold Carey
Alice Roberts
Rachel Ashton
Alton Barrett
Charlie Reynolds
Herbert McKay
Willie Hranccis
Willie Roberts
Norman Hathaway
Frank McCarty
Robert Middleton
Addie Baker
Beatrice Carey
American Baptist Publication Society of the Church
A. S. Stowell
Christ the Center
Mamie Francis
Emily Roberts
Marguerite Wiggins
Helen Stowell
Amy Perkins
Beatrice Asrey
Clarisss Reynolds
Nellie Newcomb
District Court
Hasbrouck
R. I
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