Celebrated eightieth birthday of Mrs Prudence Sills
Mrs Prudence Sills Sills marked her eightieth birthday at her brother Alexander Marchant’s home 725 Hope Street though illness prevented a planned reception. Born July 8 1839 in Edgartown Mass she spent 40 years in Huntington L I and moved to this town in 1894. She has one son J Wessel Sills of Cove Oregon and many relatives. Another neighbor, Nathaniel Gladding, also observed his eightieth birthday at 744 Hope Street with local congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Smith Sills
Alexander F. Marchant
Hope Street
Oregon
Mra
Sills
Edgartown
Mase
Huntington
Ta. Sills
Edwin R. Marchant
Fall River
Mass
Meltiah Mayhew
Tristam N. Mayhew
J. Wessel Sills
Cove
Nathaniel Gladding
Gladding
Bristol
13Th
Rhodes Volunteer Infantry
Babbitt Post
G. A. B.vin
Mr. Gladding
Town
Nathaniel and
Eveline Gladding
Prudence Island Boys Camp Opens With Two Week Program
The Pawtucket and Providence Y M C A groups run a Prudence Island camp starting Wednesday at 10 am. About 100 boys share eight per tent with a reader, enjoying baseball, hikes, parades, swimming, boating, crafts, and daily services, aiming for wholesome outdoor life. The camp near the island’s light and Prudence Park includes a hired chef, asserts orderly baggage handling the night before, and emphasizes healthful activity and clean surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Island
Association
the Light
Prudence Park
Pawtucket
Moorhouse Rockwall wedding reception draws wide guest list
A large turnout attended the Moorhouse Rockwall wedding reception at the bride’s home hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles B Rook sand. Out of town guests from Philadelphia New York and Boston joined the family. Providence caterer Tillinghast provided service and Frank Rain Orchestra performed music. The bride declined entertainment by her parents and sister. Another employee event followed later in the week for Mils Beequeen and allies. Weather limited attendance but guests enjoyed the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhouse
Rockwall
Philadelpia
New-York
Khy
Boteoa
Warren
Is Town
Charles B “Rooksand
Providence
Waa
Frank Rain
Obituary for Joseph Davol Providence Rubber Company Leader
Joseph Davol, president and treasurer of the Davol Rubber Company, died at his Providence home in his 73rd year from complications of diseases. Born June 28, 1887 in Warren, he built the firm into a leading global rubber maker with two sons, Obsries J. Davol in Providence and George A. Davol in Boston. Funeral occurred yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Davol
Davol Rubber Company
Providence
Mr. Davol
Warren
Joseph Bowen
Mary Little (Saunders) Davol
Davol
Enogh
Busin
Mary Eliza Turner
Obsries J. Davol
Norwood
Dr Hale Recollects White House Ties Across Eras
Dr Edward Everett Hale recalls Washington days from 1814 to 1861 as a Boston pastor turned Senate chaplain, detailing tea with Mrs Tyler, Butler’s James River post, and a photo in the White House. He served on General Butler’s staff and mirrored Mrs Tyler’s kindness toward his early years in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Senate
Hale
Washington
Lanchéon
White House
Harrison
Tyler
Dr. Hale
Butiler
Reaching the Spot Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain
Harriet Meiggs of 710 Franklin Bristol reports five months of severe back pain from a cold settling in the back. She suffered from kidney secretion trouble and nighttime pain. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from J H Young & Co’s drug store, she has had no back or kidney trouble. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells the pills in the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Harriet Meiggs
Franklin
Bristol
R. L
Doan
J.H., Young & Co
Prios
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
100 Worst Per SonE List Requested
A reader asks for a compilation of the 100 worst per son e rates, seeking a straightforward listing without novelty or extra framing. The note implies the concept is prewritten and the requester wants to reuse or reference that existing work.
Moonshiner Hoop Hints at Local Basketball Mix Up
In a cryptic OCR fragment, Tuesday evening scores show the Mysteries taking three areas from the Wonders by default, noting a three straight run. The source preserves no clear names, places, or dates beyond the clubs mentioned.
Injured Board Member Hits Clam Bake Incident
The State Board of Soldiers Relief and 35 invited guests attended a clambake at the Soldiers' Home. At 2 PM Col. Emery J. San Souci slipped during a light athletic activity and fractured a bone in his left ankle. He received temporary care at the Home dispensary and was driven home to Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Soldiers’ Relief
Jamies Peters
Providence
Emery J. San Souci
Col. San Sousi
Hair length memories spark a roadside question
The speaker recalls hair reaching her waist in girlhood and humorously asks if that length was indeed at the waist at the time, reflecting a casual, conversational moment.
Care of the Hair advertisement in druggists
An old advertisement promises hair care without dyeing, urging readers to send a dollar and receive bottles and free books. It mentions druggists in Newark and offers a special May issue and literature titled The Care of the Hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ksag Toois Aay
Haig
Paije
Newark
M. J
Bparks
Doctor Guiteras Warns Roosevelt Of Africa Dangers
New York interview with Dr Ramon Guiteras, Harvard classmate of Theodore Roosevelt, recounts Africa hunting trip. Guiteras downplays rhinoceros danger, warns Roosevelt to boil drinking water and beware ticks and a goat parasite, predicts weight loss and strong recovery after return.
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New York Herald of
Ramon Guiteras
New York
Africa
Rooosevelt
Roosevelt
Homs
Ramon Gusteras
Fish Street
Philadelphia
Dana
Couciteras
Dr. Guiteras
Mr. Roosevelt
Funeral of Edward D. Jones in Newport
The funeral for Edward D. Jones was held yesterday afternoon at Marlborough Street M E Church Newport with many relatives and friends in attendance. A prayer service occurred at his Franklin Street residence earlier in the day conducted by Rev John McVay pastor of State Street M E Church. Interment followed at Island Cemetery Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Jones
Marlborough Street
M. E
Newport
Thia Town
Franklin Street
John McVay
State Street
Island Cemetary
Open Letter from Bradford Block Retail Offer
A July 9 1908 letter from William Hodgkinson agent announces an open sale within a week of the entire stock of kitchen ware stoves ranges gas mantles fittings steam plumbing supplies and related tools and fixtures. The stock will be sold piece by piece at low prices to attract patrons and offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Block
Ateam
Goodhart and Dusty Traz Chat in Heat
From Chicago, Goodhart remarks on travel heat while Dusty Traz responds that he prefers a refrigerator car in summer, illustrating their playful exchange about travel conditions and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre Goodhart
Chicago
Dusty Traz
Roll of Honor High School Attendance List Notes
Roll of honor across grades lists students with perfect attendance, roll of honor, and scholarship awards at Valley Training, Oliver Training, Byfield, Walley, and Burton schools. Names include Marguerite Flowers Annie Pearse Elizabeth Peterson Lucy Farr Phyllis Farrally Helen Osterberg Katherine Paull Doris Buckley Ethel McCaw John Condon Jr Catherine Sanford plus many others across grades and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Flowers
Annie M. Pearse
Elizabeth Peterson
Lucy Farr
Phyllis R. Farrally
Helen Osterberg
Katherine Paull
Peter Bessing
Walley
J. H. Bailey
Doris Buckley
Ethel McCaw
John J. Condon, Jr
Catherine Sanford
Eldlena Usher
Byfield
Ina P. Warren
Earle Dunbar
William Kemphy
Marion Sherman
Annie Sisson
Sarah Garrity
Frank Keating
H. Augusta Coggeshall
Thomas Downey
Annie Scanlon
Harold Chadncy
Marguerite F. Lee
Alice Tattrie
Julia Nerone
Ethel Bovay
Bridget Vommaro
Alice W Tattrie
Harriet Meigs
Grace Shiel
Ida Garrity
Marion Potter
Bertha Kemph
Sarah Downey
Catherine Gray
Margaret Morrissey
Field
Mary A. Pitman
Katherine DeWol Ry Pasho
Sarah Callan
Annie Peters
Mary al
Rey Coggenhall
Catherine McKevitt
Mildred Newbold
Catherine Seiboe
Manuel Almeida
James Flynn
Oseph Goldes
John Norris
James Pierce
Joseph St. Vincent
Norman Warren
Frank, Williams
Frances Ordwley
Mary Sousa
Josephine R. Kerr
Rachel Ashton
Anna Pierce
Francis Connell
Charles Hughes
Herbert Geisler
Alma Bouchep
Bermadette Boschee
Rose Bessing
Rene DaCosta
Laura Durant
Katharine Kirby
L Louise Malafronte
Ethel Makowsky
Grace McCallum
Freda Straight
Gladys Thurston
Mary Tomarro
Annie Connery
Oliver
Mary IL McKeon
Louise Snow
Margaret Flynn
Annie Matroni
Helen Scanlon
Lavinia Trainor
Mary Freitas
James Murphy
Thomas Maytum
Philomena Peters
Herbert Newman
Seraphine Raposto
Martin Shippee
Ada Monroe
James Lee
George Lee
Eddie Terwilliger
Leon Meings
Mary Neumann
Annie Munro
A. Adams
Ina L. Flowers
Miriam J. McCaughey
Isabelle T. McCaw
Elvira P. Paull
Emily G. Pollock
Frances L. Merriman
Julia Alisio
Annie Riccio
Flora Demares
Amanda Bacon
Annie McCallum
Harry Young
Grace Fay
Lauretta Shippee
Veronica McGovern
Marguerite Murphy
Winifred Walsh
Johnn Andrade
Joseph Flynn
E R. McCotter
Milton Hill
Sarah Brechin
Lucy Cavallaro
Lena Dupont
Nora D’archangelo
James Q Clark
Peter O’conner
Francis Ricard
Valley
Jolis H. Gorham
Eva Vermette
Carrie Vera
Ethel Fhiele
Mary Sylvia
Emily Palumbo
Isabel McGovern
Janet McUaw
Jeannette Desrosier
Sophie Cabral
Frederik Serbat
Tony Nunes
Willie McNay
Roland Martelly
Daniel Alizio
Hezekiah
Raffie Lanzire
James Walsh
Abner H. Bailey
Edward Gravelle
Augustine Nerone
Clarg. Bacon
Marion Darling
Charles Chase
Arthur MacDermott
Jamies Walst
Laurine Bradford
Annie Kemph
Burton
Emeline A. Monro
Alice Munro
Ernest Meiggs
Juliette E. Coggeshall
Arthur Coggeshall
Dorothy Hill
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Ethe
Aio Iake
Brownell
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Joe Edmonds
C. W. Cromer
Peeton
H. Schaftt
F. Wilgoo
F. Clark
Hill
R.E. Murray
Conglomerates
Ohi
Hustlers
Hank Hanks
Independents
Rangers
Oms
Town Fathers
Carlton Hill
Wondera
South En
Ge J. Sailiant
Hilda
O. W. Cromer
R. W. Nelson
3. B. Newman
Ih. Magee
P. Kenney
A. Davidson
M. Nelle Be
W. Manchester
Munro
BH. W. Church
R. H. Daonbar
J. Best
O. Herrmann
Oe Dimond
J. Earle
T. Byrnes
Walter Remieres
H.wkins
W. McCaughey
J. Walsh
J. Conrick
LL Be
QO. Bickford
F. Wilson
A. K. Newman
O.miller
A. Edmonds
J.F. Farrally
G. A. Balfour
F. Wilbur
W. Charoh
J. Robinson Os
E. Matheweon
G. Clark
B. M. MacDougall
L McCanaghey H."mccaw
Lieut. Franceig Oo
L. Coggeshall
Mr. Rossevelt
William Hodgkinson
OF Honor
Grace B. Wright
Griswold Boynton
Amy W. Watts
Robert B. Watts
Manuel Bota
Ood
O. Griswold Boynton
Adonilda Letellier
Charles E. Mason
Eee
Sytos
Kigkapoo Medicine CO
Clntonville
Photo
Kodaks
Brownies
Century
PREMO
Eastman Co
Velox
Azo
W. N. Burgess
HOPE
C. W. Sparks
Hope and State Streets
H. R. Hughes
Constitution Street, Bristol
R. I
East Side
State and
Wood Streets
Tel
Constitution Street
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