Wild Bill Hickok and frontier legends iron out in memory
A historical sketch recalls Wild Bill Hickok as a complex plainsman and officer. General Custer and General Miles praise his leadership and generosity. The piece contrasts killers with frontiersmen, noting Hickok supported widows and avoided gleeful brutality.
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CIA
United States
Arabal
Hays City
Kan
Abilene
Kansas
Irene
Bill
Hickok
Deadwood
Emerson Hou
Tre Wesain
Hough
Wild Bill
McCandless
Custer
Miles
Old West
John Hays Hammond
Scribner’s Magazine
Truthful forecast on Einstein relativity reshaping civilization
Dr EB Free of Scientific American foresees a new civilization arising from practical applications of Einstein's relativity theory. The piece argues that clearer understanding of physical reality unlocks forces used for mankind's benefit across fields, presenting a hopeful view endorsed by Christian Science Monitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. EB. Free
Scientific American
Christian Science Monitor
Something New in Opera in Berlin Stage Trend
In Berlin the latest grand opera trend is to place singers in the orchestra pit hidden from the audience while slimmer actors perform on stage. The theory claims that 1,050 pounds placed in a quartet of tenors improves acoustics more than the same weight spread among four performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Collier's Weekly
Gays Free Exhibition Gala Pitelli Tightrope Walker
Gala Pitelli noted as a tightrope performer headlines a free exhibition in Gays city. The event highlights her daring act amid a varied program drawing local crowds and media attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gala Pitelli
Ria
Ever Ready Fire Company Beats Employed Boys In Twilight Baseball
The Ever Ready Fire Company team defeated the Employed Boys club by 8 to 6 in a twilight game on the common last Thursday evening. Edison batters Ethier Andrade and Marshall Seviney recorded key performances, with two home runs by Kemph and Kelley highlighting the action.
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Ever Ready Fire Company
Ethier and Andrade
Marshall and Seviney
Andrade and
Guevremont
Coggeshall and Geisler
Kemph
Kelley
James Lee
Local Fair Winners and Events Recap
A list of event winners from a community fair includes Miss Usher and A Ostby in various races. Winners cited are Harry Towne, Mrs Towne, Mrs Ward, Mrs Usher, G A Ostby, and Mrs McGann among others, with committee members named McKenzie and Ren Chard.
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Usher
A. McCaw
Harry Towne
Wana Te Awe
Hs Towne
A, Aw
Miss Usher
G. A. Ostby
Misa McCaughey
A. Ostby
Waami
Funeral Services for John Burnside Newman
Funeral services for John Burnside Newman were held Sunday at 2 PM from his late home 39 Burton Street. Rev Frederick Maryon rector of Trinity Church conducted the services with relatives and many friends in attendance. Bearers were Howard R Newman Arthur and Allan Newman cousins and Harry Munroe. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
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John Burnside
Newman
Burton Street
Frederick Maryon
Trinity Church
Howard R
Arthur
Allan Newman
Harry Munroe
North Cemetery
Obituary of Mrs Licia Connery of Bristol
Mrs Licia Connery of Bristol died Saturday evening at 110 Church Street after a several month illness. Born in Dublin she was 76 and a daughter of the late William and Margaret Nixon. Survived by four daughters and five sons with 13 grandchildren, funeral from 110 Church Street with Fr Francis Pore in Boner and Rev Eugene V of Pawtucket officiating. Interment at St Mary’s Cemetery Warren.
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Licia Colone
Cigaté
Rasapbert” Feennery
Ned
Connery Wass
Dublin
Elangd
William
Margaret Nixon
St. Mary’s Parish
Connery
Maria Augustus Ranciscan
Mary
Quebec
P. W. O’neil
Warren
Lillian B
Robert J
Thomas P
James J
Wiliam H
Augustus V
East Providence
Church Stret
Piancisgs
Eugene
Aeenee
Paws Tucket
Ioan McElroy
New York
William Connery
Moses M
Robert O'Neil
Vincent O'Neil
Willian Nixon
Naugatuck
Joseph Nixon
Beverly
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Dyes Make Rugs Famous in Chinese Craft
The article notes Chinese rugs gain fame from skilled dyers who imprint vibrant colors especially blues. Weavers produce about half a square foot daily from daylight to dark, with apprentices paid little or nothing. Apprenticeship ends with wages as low as 0 cents a day or up to $20 monthly as the peak.
Middle Age Customs Keys as Badges of Households
In medieval times a housewife carried two keys on her girdle as a social badge. The female head of the home was believed to be married to locks and keys, a custom reflecting household duties and status.
Perennial War BegNins To Rout Mosquitoes and Other Pests
A health expert urges spring preventive action to curb mosquitoes and house flies. Dr Pattosky and Dr Alién-N EECT of New Ark emphasize draining standing water and sealing breeding sites. Community effort is needed as one yard alone cannot stop infestations. coal oil films on water can help when removal isn’t feasible.
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Newark
N. J
Pattosky
Probate Court Grants Administratrix Appointments In Multiple Estates
In a Probate Court session Judge Edward Leahy oversaw inventories and final accounts. Susan M. Sheple was approved as administratrix for Bartlett Drake McGinity and other estates with bonds of 5000, 2000, and 3. American Surety Company and Henry L Sweeney named as surety and appraiser. Final accounts for Eliza D Chase and guardianship investments for James Barnard French Jr. and Frank Howe French noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Leahy
Catherine O’mara
Jesse Steere
Ward
Susan M. Sheple
American Surety Company
Henry L. Swerney
William F. Bartlett
Susan, M Sheple
Bond
Henry Sweeney
Alphonso A. Drake
Henry L Sweeney
Injured Boys Hit By Ball At Local Game
During last Thursday's ball game on the common Antone Panzarella near first base was struck by a thrown ball and taken to Dr. A M Merriman for head injuries. A second boy behind the catcher had a tooth knocked out when struck in the mouth by a pitched ball.
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Antone Panzarella
A. M. Merriman
Malley Weds Walsh at St Marys Church
In St Marys Church the marriage of Stephen Charles Malley of Providence to Elizabeth Catherine Walsh of this town was performed on July 20 by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan.
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Malley—Walsh
St. Mary's Church
Thomas J. Gillan
Stephen Charles Malley
Providence
Elizabeth Catherine Walsh
Obituaries Notice From This Town Listings
In this town on July 19 Katherine wife of William E Con ley aged 67 years. On July 18 Alicia widow of Robert F Connery aged 76 years. On July 18 Stephen Thomas Northuf aged 90 years.
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Contey
Katherine
William E. Conley
Connery
Alicia Connery
Robert F. Connery
Northup
Stephen Thomas Northuf
Seventh Day Adventists Organized After 1860 Conference
A movement of New England converts shifted to a seven day Sabbath in 1844 and, after a Battle Creek conference in 1860, was organized under the name Seventh Day Adventists. A subsequent general conference followed three years later.
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Seventh Day Adventists
New England
First Day Adventists
Battle Creek
Mich
Udinex
Seventh Day Adventiat
General Conference
Rogers Free Library Adds Broad Row of New Books
Rogers Free Library announces new circulation titles including The Carolinian by Rafael Sabatini Mystery of Angelina Freud by Freeman Stolen Idols by E Phillips Oppenheim High Noon by Grosby Bistersten The Sons of the Sheik by M Hull Our Little Girl by Robert Simon Warning by Pamela Wynne Riddle of the Night by Thomas Hanks The O Henry Memorial Prize Stories of 1924 The Shadow of the Glass by Chas Dutton The Roughneck by Robert Service The Eames Erskine Case by A Fielding Sea Horses by Francis Young Souls of China by Louise J Milne Suffering Husbands by Wallace Irwin Sweet Stranger by Bertha Ruck Souls for Sale by Rupert Hughes.
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Rogers Free Library
Rafael Sabatini
Angelina Freud
Freeman
E. Phillips Penheim
Ehigh Noon
Chas. Dutton
The
Robert Service
A. Fielding
Francis Young
China
Louise J. Milne
Wallace’ Irwin
Bertha Ruck
Rupert Hughes
Lost or Destroyed Book Appeal for Duplicate Issue
A notice describes an application under law for a duplicate issue of a lost or destroyed book. The claimant is named by the Treat Ce in Bristol and must respond within a specified period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Mrs. Katherine Conley Dies at 65 Burton Street
Mrs. Katherine Conley wife of William E. Conley died at her home after months of illness. Born in Ireland she came to this town 45 years ago and was active in St Mary’s parish Holy Rosary Society. Survived by her husband two daughters Grace McKay and Mrs. Byrnes a son James and two sisters. Funeral from her residence with a high mass at St Mary’s Church and burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
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Katherine Conley
William E. Conley
Burton Street
Conley
Holy Rosary Society
St. Mary's Parish
Grace McKay
New York
Thomas Byrnes
James Conley
Margaret McDermott
Providence
Teresa Conley
St.Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Stephen T Northup obituary notes long local ties
Stephen Thomas Northup died at his home at 282 Weed Street at 5 a.m. Saturday after a period of illness from a complication of diseases. Born in this town May 835, he was a son of the late Tostah and Anice Northup. He left school early to work in the local quit mate spinning department, later employed as a watchman and later by related firms. Survived by a large family, his funeral was held at 7 p.m. at his residence with Reverend Je med Goodacre of the First Congregational Church conducting services. burial followed at Novi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Thomas Northup
Pak
Mr. Northup
Tostah
Anice
Douglas
Northup
Mate Éspinsning
Bree
Moses
Joseph
Taterre
Dence
Goodacre
Fi First ‘Congregational Church
Ghar Coener
Tusetna
Fragmentary Notice with Unclear Details
The readable text is fragmentary with unclear names places or dates. A single action or outcome cannot be determined from the garbled OCR.
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