Appreciation by the Y. M. C. A. Board Letter
Wallis E. Howe writes to the Phenis praising Board gratitude for the fete’s success. He credits the fete committees, the Mandolin Club, Herrestioff Marine, and Bristol County Gas & Electric for essential services. He envisions a more prosperous future and renewed community usefulness for the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Phenis
Sir
Board of Managers
Herrestioff Marine
Mandolin Club
Bristol County Gas & Electric Co
Wallis E. Howe
Prizes at Lawn Fete Confessionery and Grab Booth
A last issue note describes Lawn Fete contests at the candy confessionery table where J Winthrop De Wolf won five pounds of candy for guessing 13875 beans. exact count 1874. Candy booth, led by Miss A L Hayes with assistants, raised 101 dollars. Grab booth, led by Miss Katherine Hamill, awarded a large doll to Miss Lida Pearse, raising over 50 dollars.
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J. Winthrop de Wolf
A. L. Hayes
Ilies Anna, Case
Helena Case
Kat Fletcher
Hlorence Archér
Rhode Island Old Home Week Opens In Providence
The Rhode Island Old Home Week begins in Providence with Roger Williams Day services. Historical Day features relic displays, Municipal Day includes tours of key sites, and Carnival and Military Way bring parades and sports. Merchants Day closes the week with continued events as Bristol visitors join in daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Providence
Roger Williams
State Capitol
School of Design
Higgins
Bristol
Obituary: Mrs Ann Elizabeth Alexander Dies After Illness
Mrs Ann Elizabeth Alexander died Sunday morning around 2 at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ernest E Alder 4 Howe Street after a long illness Cancer was the cause She was in her 79th year Born May 20 1829 in Scituate Rhode Island daughter of George W Shelden and Myra A Shelden Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at St Pauls Church Hastings Greenwich with burial in that town
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Ann Elizabeth Alexander
Ernest E. Alder
Howe Street
Alexander
Scituate
R. L
George W
Myra A. Shelden
St. Paul’s Church
Hast
Greenwich
Death of Bristol Hotel proprietor John J Ferguson
John J. Ferguson, co owner of the Bristol Hotel, died at 5 a m Sunday at his home 18 Goddard Street after a brief illness. He recently returned from Providence with an brain abscess and passed away. Survived by wife and two children. Funeral at St Patrick's Church Providence and burial in St Ann's Cemetery Orgaston. many local friends attended.
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John J. Ferguson
Bristol Hotel
Goddard Street
Mr. Ferguson
Providence
Bristol
Timothy Hurley
St. Patrick’s Ubaroh
St. Ann’s Cemetery
Orgaston
Balzano liquor case heads to destruction of confiscated beer
District Court heard Balzano and his son claim the beer was for home use after officers seized two kegs bearing A Polli Bristol tag, with witnesses citing Balzano’s name on one tag. Judge Bosworth ruled the beer was kept for sale, ordered destruction of all seized property, and stayed replevin for a keg claimed by Pasquale Barber.
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Balzano
A. Polli
Bristol
Providence
O'Donnell
Rale
Hammill
Barber
Bosworth
Harry Andrews, Jr
New York City
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Burns
Riverside
Narragansett Bay
West Barrington
Warren
Vincent Beatty
W. T’ Donnell
Patrick Hammill
Morris Naddieman
Rosa Felson
Joe Felson
Olara Bassing
Dora Brown
Joseph Felson
RK Hammill
Sessons
L. S. Hoffman
Antonio Isaello
Francisco Cerillo
Singer Sewing Machine ‘Company
Marino Russino
Pinesalve Carbolized and Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Ad
The notices advertise Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for bites stings sunburn cuts burns and bruises and Bees Laxative Cough Syrup containing honey and tar for coughs hoarseness croup and colds. Both sold by O. W. Sparks with claims of quick relief and motherly trust.
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O. W. Sparks
Wicked Warren: Gazette calls for liquor crackdown in Warren
Rev Hutcheson editorialized that Warren cannot long keep order with saloon keepers and druggists openly breaking laws. The Gazette warned of Sunday liquor sales, rowdy crowds, demoralization of youth, and urged prompt, persistent town action to enforce laws. Warren Town Council then revoked licenses of Henry Trombly and Frank P Lenhart for keeping disorderly establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. J. Hutcheson
Warren Gazette
Joseph Hutcheson
St. Mark’s Church
The
Gazette
Bristol
Fall River
Providence
Warren
Henry Trombly
Frank P. Lenhart
The Bristol Train of Artillery Goes to Camp
The Bristol Train of Artillery under Lieut Col Merton A Cheesman left on the eight oclock ferry for Ports mouth where they will spend the week in camp. Thirty four members attend. The camp sits about two miles from Bristol Ferry near Island Park. Tents were erected quickly and dinner served at noon. About 25 Bristolians visited and watched a ball game between the Independents and a military team.
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Bristol
Merton A. Cheesman
Portsmouth
Bristol Ferry
Island Park
Kindness as Path to a Christlike Life
A reflective note on how acts of gentleness toward others bring believers closer to Christ. It emphasizes daily deeds shaping spiritual life and moral growth through compassion and service.
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Christ
Man Who Looks for Mud Usually Finds It
A concise proverb notes that a man who consistently seeks mud tends to locate it wherever he travels, reflecting on a habit of finding trouble or dirt by searching.
Rings Dyspepsia Tablet Ad Offer
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 O. W. Sparks.
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O. W. Sparks
Rhode Island Builds Notable Exposition House at Jamestown
Rhode Island leads among states with a ground breaking and near completion Rhode Island building at Jamestown Exposition. The colonial style replica overlooks Hampton Roads housing the Historic Art Palace with priceless documents pictures and letters linking Providence to colonial and Revolutionary history. Rhode Island commissioners led by John T Blodgett William P Sheffield Jr Dennis P Sheahan George N Kingsbury George Bachelor Joseph P Burlingame oversaw a well executed display. State Day on September 10 features orator W H P Faunce Brown University.
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Rhode Island
Hampton Roads
Art Palace
Gettlers
Providence
Roger Williams
Oliver Cromwell
George Washington
Nathaniel Greene
Great Britain
United States
Charlesa‘ii
England
George III
Oliver Hazzard Perry
Esek Hopkins
John T. Blodgett
William P. Sheffield, Jr
Newport
Dennis P. Sheahan
George N. Kingsbury
George Bachelor
Woonsocket
Joseph P. Burlingame
Lake Erie
Lal
W. H. P. Faunce
Brown University
Water Works Plans in Bristol and Warren
The Bristol and Warren Water Company will adopt a sand filter for town purification. Construction begins soon on upper reservoir cleaning, with running water expected by July. New 14 inch main from Main and Child Warren to Thames and Hope Bristol, likely next spring, plus a six inch main on Washington Street to serve new and Wood Street connections. Independent shutoffs will allow partial operation during work.
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Bristol & Warren Water Company
Bristol
Main
Child
Warren
Thames
Hope Streets
Washington Street
Wood Street
Question of Sewer and Road on Bristol Neck
It is unlikely that the new State road or the Bris tol neck sewer will be built this summer. An $8000 sewer extension from John P. Rennolds residence to Half Way Hill exceeds bids. The Town Council may not raise the appropriation, so the matter may go to the next financial town meeting for action.
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Bristol Neck
Financial Town
John P. Rennolds
Half Way Hill
Financial Town Meeting
Progress in the sense of acquisition is Noted
A quotation by James Wreeman contrasts progress by acquisition with progress by being. It posits growth through expanding faculties, overcoming difficulties, and truth entering the soul as the true meaning of life, urging deeper personal development over material gain.
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James Wreeman
The Joke Was on Her A Woman Lawyer Letters Exchange
A New York woman lawyer shares a correspondence in which a male attorney concedes a settlement to avoid a contest with a woman lawyer. The reply ridicules him for hiding behind a woman's petticoat and cites Genesis to claim Eve did not wear a petticoat.
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New York
Miss Blank
Adam
Eve
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Diphtheria Dilemma After Theatre Night
A young man and his date attend a theater outing. She grows ill and is later found to have diphtheria. He consults a doctor who jokes that risk depends on how he said good night. The man then asks if strong men escape diphtheria.
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Denver Post
Monster Rodent The Capybara Facts and Folklore
A capybara is a massive South American rodent weighing up to 280 pounds with a large head and coarse mixed black and yellow hair. It loves water and can dive for eight to ten minutes. jaguars prey on it and indigenous people smoke its flesh as a delicacy, once called the water hog.
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South America
Ives
Testing the Insane in a London Hairdresser Tale
Sir Douglas Straight told a humorous story at a Journeymen Hairdressers dinner about a young barrister visiting a barber shop. The barber, recently released from an asylum after erratic behavior, caused the barrister’s surprise and a policeman’s warning as the event highlighted concerns over mental health treatment.
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Douglas Straight
London Standard
A Standing Rule at the Theater Plans
Jones asks Mr and Mrs Blank to the theater but Mr Blank is out. Mrs Blank wants to go and telephones 913A Gerrard to reach the club. A club attendant replies there is no husband there, ending with a surprised line about knowing her name.
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Jones
Mrs. Blank
London Tatler
What the Noise Did in London Streets
The old water poet notes the clamor of hackney coaches in London causing ear-stopping noise near churches. He argues the din obstructs edification, weakens faith and good works, and leaves charity cold, robbing souls of heavenly manna.
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London
Hackney
Taylor
A Curious Fact About Letters of Introduction
A caller boasts of strong letters of introduction and is told by Senator Sorgum that such letters may mislead. The senator notes a man can be described as noble yet refuse to endorse a note for $20, illustrating skepticism toward flattering introductions and the value of real merit.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Bad Outlook Quip From Smiths Magazine
A humor line contrasts a mother in law with her daughter in a cartoon style exchange. Dorothy apologizes for the mother in law while addressing a comic audience about family relations. The caption echoes early 20th century magazine wit.
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Dorothy
A lazy man goes far, and he who shuns labor labors doubly
A Greek proverb notes that laziness leads to longer journeys and avoidance of work results in doubled effort, implying that skipping labor ultimately increases toil.
The Lining of His Gravat and a Railway Detec tive
A Kansas City Star tale recounts a detective noting a farmer adjusting his necktie. The farmer hid money in the cravat, drawing attention from the railway detective. The farmer admitted the tie concealed the bills, and the detective commented the plan was sound but failed in restraint.
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Kansas City Star
Qualities of the Oyster
A San Franciscan tells a seaside tale about oysters opening shells. An acquaintance describes a tub of water to dunk oysters as they begin to open. The punchline: after a while the oyster learns to keep its mouth shut.
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San Franciscan
Varied Coastal Names For Waves Across Britain
The article catalogs regional terms for sea waves around Great Britain. Peterhead fishermen call large crashing breakers Norrawa carpenters, Lincolnshire and southwestern coasts use rollers, East Anglia uses slog and home for swell, Suffolk fishermen note a windless nasty home, bark for surf, and feather white foam with spoon drift describes foam and the sea lands in a vivid vernacular.
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Great Britain
Peterhead
Norrawa
Norway
Lincolnshire
Atlantic
Debutante Chaperone Recalled in London Tit-Bits
A witty exchange recalls a debutante fifteen years past. Mrs Houtton accuses, while Mrs Inglese remembers her elegant role as chaperon at the coming out. The London Tit-Bits fragment preserves sharp social banter.
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Pineule Medicine CO
Chicago
C. W. Sparks
Lawn Fete
District Court
Wicked Warren
Jamestown
Water Works Matters
Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Main Street
Pawtucket
R. I
Frederick W. Easton
George W. Newell
George M. Thornton
Benjamin F. Smith
William P. Dempsey
A. A. Mann
Chas. P. Moses
H. A. Fletcher
P. Skinner, Jr
Hope Street
Philo E Thayer J. Milton Payne Philip C Sheldon James L. Jenes
Edwin A. Perrin
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
E.L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co Building
G M. Wilbur
Hone Street
Union Fish Market
Bradford St
Waldron-Brownell Co
L-Gladue & Son
George W. McGann
J. H. Wall & Co
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