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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
3
William Murphy of Warren and Miss Anna McKeon were married at St Marys church in Warren in a quiet service at 10 am on Wednesday. Rev Patrick McCabe officiated and celebrated nuptial mass. Guests included immediate family, friends, and Frs McCabe and Downing. The couple will reside on Sowamset avenue, Warren.
In St Marys church yesterday morning Manuel King former Bristol player and Miss Mary Elizabeth Carmel wed after an 8 o clock ceremony led by Rev Patrick McCabe a nuptial mass followed. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary King and the groom was attended by his brother Joseph. The bride wore light blue etamine with roses and carried a prayer book. A reception at Munro avenue relatives home followed with many presents. The couple left for a short wedding tour yesterday afternoon and will reside on Usher avenue.
Rev Hopkins Brady joined Henry Buffum of this town and Bertha Howard Martin daughter of Charles H and Sarah A Martin of Barrington in a small ceremony yesterday afternoon. They returned to Bristol Neck for a sudden family gathering as twenty five relatives celebrated. Andrew J Keane and Margaret Rafferty wed in St Marys rectory Wednesday evening. The pair then traveled to Providence for a reception at the bride’s relatives’ home.
Mrs H Newson of Decatur Alabama describes three years of indigestion and bowel troubles with severe pain. She credits electric bitters with miraculous relief and recovery, saying it cured liver kidney and stomach issues. Local druggist J H Young sells the remedy for 50 cents with guarantee.
The uniform success of this remedy has made it the most popular preparation in use for bowel complaints. It is everywhere recognized as the one remedy that can always be depended upon and pleasant to take. It is valuable for summer diarrhoea in children and has saved many lives this year. For sale by W. H. Burlington.
The Home for Aged Women held its annual meeting Tuesday evening at the home. Rev. W. L Hood presided as officers were elected: Harriet B Luther president Evelin B Bache vice president Ammie Barton secretary Stephen W Church treasurer with managers from several churches. The secretary and treasurer reported, thanked supporters, and noted ongoing care for inmates.
A dated financial ledger itemizes annual membership fees and household costs including fuel groceries and provisions water tax painting and care of burial lots and walkers. It records balances and an auditor’s confirmation dated June 2 1903. In separate notes a baseball game between Bristols and Independents of Fall River is announced with transport details and lineup notes.
Thomas Gayton, 71, was thrown from a wagon when a southbound Suburban electric car struck his wagon near Bristol Neck and Chestnut street this morning. He suffered multiple broken ribs, a shoulder injury, possible internal injuries, and was taken home for care after Dr. X. M. Merriman attended him. The accident occurred close to his home beside the Middle District schoolhouse. Meanwhile a Baptist Church service for January titled An Evening with Hymns and their Authors will be led by W. H. Hobson of Providence at Central Baptist Church. Public attendance is invited.
In Providence Benjamin DeWolf Taylor aged 88 years 6 months 8 days son of William R and Mary C Taylor and grandson of the late Col William R Taylor of this town. Also Sherman Remington Sherman aged 71 years at Soldiers' Home. Elizabeth R Easterbrooks widow of Aaron Easterbrooks at Sabins Point R L aged 62 years.
Several marriage notices appear including Andrew Joseph Keane wed Margaret Rafferty, William George Murphy wed Anna McKeon, Manuel King wed Mary Elizabeth Carmel, and John Henry Buffam wed Bertha Howard Martin. All ceremonies were conducted by local clergy at St Marys and nearby churches in June.
Advertises Chamberlain palm balm as an antiseptic salve that heals cuts bruises and burns without maturation and much more quickly than usual treatment. Sold by W H Bufington.
Réosipte advertises house rent and business sales at 100 for 15 centa at Phoenix Offices Leave orders for society badges of all descriptions at the Proxniu office.
Local merchant F C Jaquith of Inland Michigan touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the best sold among similar preparations. He guarantees every bottle. Sold by W H Buffington.
Ten measles cases were reported yesterday at the town clerk’s office. Patients named include Madeline Carter Harold Anderson Beatrice Murray John Warren Grace Warren Harold Carey John H Best Augustus Van Wickle Beatrice Carey and Margaret Barbrossa. A dental advertisement exchange prompts a witty dialogue about advertising and finding owners of lost purses.
An office listing states aeRO has been in this office for over eleven years and invites inquiries about services. The note is a financial reference type advertisement referencing Industrial Trust Co. and asks readers to inquire for details.
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