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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
3
Italian residents held a well lit gathering at Luigi Malafronte’s 226 Wood Street with a grand Welcome sign and colored lights. An outdoor avenue of arches led to a decorated altar while a communal display proceeded safely after a prior fatal event linked to an unexploded bomb.
In the men s doubles semifinals J F Farrally and Ira Shepard beat Dr W Fred Williams and C V Perry Jr 8 6 6 2 6 0 Tucker and Archer beat Shepard and Far rally 6 1 6 3 Datty and Dimond beat Barrows and Howe 6 0 6 4 Mixed doubles first round Archer and Wheelwright beat Camp and Chavet 6 0 6 3 Duffy Jr and Hamill beat Phillips and Rockwell 6 1 6 0 Consolation draws set with Ferry Perry Brown Coggeshall and others Men s singles finals Duffy Jr beat Nelson 6 4 6 0 6 8 6 0
Comrade George Adams of the Soldiers' Home died yesterday afternoon at age 72 from paresis. He was admitted August 29, 1894, from Newport. A Civil War veteran, he served in Company A, First Rhode Island Cavalry. He was a widower with a daughter in New York, and his body will be taken to Pawtucket for burial.
Comrade John T Pearce of the Soldiers Home died Wednesday afternoon after a year and a half illness. A carpenter by trade, he served nine months with the Seventh Rhode Island Volunteers Company G in the Civil War. He is survived by one son, Charles H. Pearce of Providence. The body was taken to Providence yesterday for burial.
Mrs Mary Mullen died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs James Donovan's home on Richmond Street after a long illness. She was 73, born in Ireland and survived by her daughter. Funeral was held at St Mary's Church yesterday at 9:30 a.m., celebrated by Rev Thomas J. Fitzpatrick. Floral tributes followed. Bearers included James Cronin, Joseph Donovan, James Murphy, and James Donovan. Burial was in St Mary's Cemetery.
All boys planning to attend the Prudence Island camp must submit names and camp dues to E J Robertson at the Y C A by July 24. Camp outfits should be at the Y M C A by July 26 labeled with the boy’s name and camp number. Sleeping and dining arrangements depend on camp numbers. A launch departs Monday morning at 8 o clock July 29 from the State street wharf to transport campers.
July 18 1907 notice that the Probate Court of Bristol appointed the undersigned as Administrator of the estate of Hannah Burgess deceased. Bond filed. all claims must be presented or filed with the clerk within six months from the first advertisement. Dates 1-19-26 and 8-2.
Lefferts S. Hoffman executor presents final account of George Stewart late of Bristol. Probate court refers matter to August 5 1907 at 10 80 o clock am for consideration and orders notice published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. Probate Clerk Herbert F. Bennett.
In Bristol on July 18 1907 the probate court considers Harriet R DeWolf sister and next of kin request to appoint Henry A DaVillard of Providence or other suitable person as administrator of Claudia A Tucker estate intestate. Hearing set for August 5 1907 at 10 30 a m in Bristol Probate Court Room with notices to run fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix. Herbert F Sennecta Probate Clerk. 7-19-26 8-2
Probate court in Bristol on July 11 1907 receives a purported last will and testament of Daniel Cornick shank deceased. The will is referred to Aug 6 1907 at 10 30 am in the Probate Court Room for consideration with notice ordered to be published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix.
In a Boston area Italian colony, barber Joseph Balsano and Mrs Katherine Pattrino are reportedly eloping. Balsano left his wife and nine month old child, while Mrs Pattrino’s husband Lavino Pattrino suspects Baltimore. The missing wife took a revolver and valuables. police are investigating. baby is in care of the mother in law.
About 35 members of the Grand Army of the Republic Auxiliary Association of Providence, Woonsocket and Central Falls visited the Soldiers Home on Tuesday. They met at the Franklin Street depot at 11 AM, transferred in a New Haven Hartford van, brought edible gifts for the men, and were served luncheon in the main dining hall. A musical and literary program followed, and the group toured the buildings before departing at 5 PM.
A long list of guests registered at the D'Wolf Inn includes Dr and Mrs Charles H Carpenter and daughter from East Providence, Mr and Mrs Howard Heydon of St Louis, Mrs A L Swartz and Louis Swartz of St Louis, Judge and Mrs Natbsno w FT iee in Ginia mana nae, Oscar L Heltzen of Providence, and many others from Providence Boston New York Nashua and beyond, with travelers from London England and the United States Revenue Corps noted.
A list of excursions booked for Rocky Point and Crescent Park through July. Rocky Point events include church and Sunday school outings, a Ninth Rhode Island Regiment reunion, and factory worker trips. Crescent Park features lodge trips, Merchants Day, and intercity fraternal group gatherings across Worcester and Fall River.
An old fashioned remedy claims to ease constipation with no opiates. It purports to gently move the bowels using honey and tar and is advertised as tasty to children. Sold by W. H. Buffington. A separate notice promotes De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for burns cuts scratches and other skin ailments, also sold by Buffington.
The article urges Poultry Raisers to exploit the growing American industry, citing high feed efficiency and strong returns in laying hens and fattened chickens. It highlights the need for formal education at state colleges, naming Cornell, Storrs, and Rhode Island Agricultural College, as essential to avoid costly errors and to secure practical, safe training for profitable operation.
Boyden Heights offers an old fashioned shore dinner served daily from 12 to 8 with a cool breeze and lively dance hall entertainments. Maguire's Savoy orchestra plays upbeat music while Rhode Island’s Bicycle Polloan and the New Wonder Theatre attract large crowds. The resort emphasizes orderly family outings and reports strong summer patronage.
Do you enjoy your meals or feel hungry after? If you suffer sour stomach belching gas or indigestion, take Kodol after each meal. It nourishes digestive organs furnishes natural juices and helps turn food into rich blood. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
Tomorrow afternoon the Bristols meet the Cromptons in a speedy game with new catcher and swift third baseman. Perkins shifts to second as Philip Morris leaves the season. Barret touted as Hall River’s fastest third baseman faces local interest and crowd support. Fall Rivers manager O'Brien sought him, but Barrett declines professional play. Also the O Wolf Inn team travels to Narragansett Pier to face the Country Club.
The Lad ag Aid society of State Street M E Church held a lawn party on Frank T Remieres grounds last evening. Decorations included national bunting and an American flag between trees. A cake table run by Mrs Abby Paine and Mrs Elwin Hill offered chowder salads ice cream and cake. about 75 attendees enjoyed supper and a handsome sum was raised.
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