Mysteries Defeat Chips in Close Twin Victory Night
In a busy evening of play the Mysteries beat the Chips twice by narrow margins. Earlier the Snow Birds took two from the Rangers, and Hay Seeds won by default against the Hank Hawks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Ren Schoek
Snow Birds
Rangers
Hank Hawks
Chips
Conglomerates
Hustlers
Hank Hanks
Independents
Megoms
Town Fathers
Carlton Hill
Successful Piano Recital At G A R Hall Features Miss Salisbury
The annual recital by Miss Mabel Salisbury and pupils drew a large audience from Providence Fall River Warren and nearby towns. The program showcased vocal and instrumental solos readings and dances with Miss Salisbury Mrs Nichols Miss Jefferds and Mrs Waldron among performers. The Herreshoff Marine Band provided dancing music after the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Salisbury
G. A.R. Hall
Providence
Fall River
Warren
Arthur Buun
Howard R. Newman
Geo. Salisbury
Roy Elder
BE. D. Kunz
Phi Alpha Pi Holds Straw Ride Plans And Games
The Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity met Saturday finalizing plans for a Wednesday straw ride. The first Gypsy Trip departs Friday at 4 15 pm from the association with overnight camping and meals provided. The student baseball team faces Wire Room Stars next Saturday at the Common and senior team meets Providence Inter Nos in a top M M O A league clash. The two men’s tournament roll-off for May occurs tonight in the alleys amid several high scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity
Wire Room
Providence
Shannon Birth Announcement in Town on June Fourth
In Shannon this town on June 4 a son was born to Mr and Mrs William Shannon. The newborn adds a new member to the Shannon family and brings a note of joy to the community.
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Shannon
William Shannon
Marriages in town June 7 and June 5
In this town on June 7 the marriage of Robert Murray of Warren to Mary E. Pierce occurred, officiated by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan. Also on June 5 Manuel M. Estella and Emelina Melos Tavaras, both of this town, were married by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan.
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Estella
Tavaras
Thomas J. Gillan
Manuel M. Estella
Emelina Melos
Obituaries for Mandell and Brownell in town notice
Mandell widow Mrs Fredereka O Mandell aged 79 years 11 months 22 days dies in town June 6. Brownell Charles O Wolf aged 87 years dies in town June 6. Funeral Thursday at 2 15 PM from 80 Walley Street relatives and friends invited burial at convenience of family
Confiding constable helps maid foil burglary
A London Telegraph tale tells how a rural constable, lured by a maid, hides in a plate cupboard to catch burglars. The plan backfires as the burglars seal the cupboard and the pair escape with the plate, leaving the constable to explain his predicament.
Character of the Montenegrins and exile as punishment
London Chronicle recalls Montenegrin devotion to country with tales from the seventies. A messenger bribed prison guards to secure release, and a prisoner jokingly claimed to return to prison after gathering a skin load. The story highlights fearless independence and a guard’s duty shift for a moment.
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V. J. Stillman
Sven & Messenger
Cattaro
London Chronicle
Summer School for Sunday Teachers Held in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Sunday School Association opens its 8th annual summer school in Bristol from June 26 to July 8 with sessions in Methodist and Baptist churches. Prominent faculty from George Washington University, Chicago, Louisville, and New York join a full program. lodging at O Wolf Inn. It is supported by Samuel Ward Greene’s generous contribution and coordinates through 17 Custom House Street, Providence.
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Rhode Island Sunday School Association
Bristol
Rhode Island
O'Wolf Inn
Wilson
Association
Custom
House Street
Providence
Mitchell Carroll
George Washington University
Antoinette A. Lamoreaux
Chicago
Milton S. Littlefield
Brooklyn
Nannie-Lee Frayser
Louisville
Kentucky
Ralph E. Diifendorfer
New York
Samuel Ward Greene
East Graénwich
Samuel W. Greene
Reminiscences of Bristol in the Phoenix 1899
Dr James North and wife and servants arrived from Philadelphia to occupy Herreshoff house at Poppsa squash Ex Lt Governor Wardwell and family returned from Europe on the 7 10 train after seven months away in good health Grounds at Branson place Hope street improved by R H Danbar House built 35 years ago by Pearse and Lawless Highways surveyors completed concrete corner High and Franklin Ralph Kinder of Grace Church Providence invited to become organist at Holy Trinity Philadelphia starting Sept 1 with increased salary Kinder began organ studies in Trinity Church and later studied in London Associate of the Royal College of Organists returned to Providence Grace Church as organist and director of choir
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The
Phoenix
James North
Philadelphia
Herreshoff
Poppsasquash
Governor Wardwell
Europe
Branson Place
Hope Street
Joseph E Fletcher
R. H. Danbar
Holy Trinity Church
Kinder
Trinity Church
W. K. Trotter
H. O. MacDonald
Providence
London
England
Royal College of Organists
Grace Chrach
Johnstown flood aid raises 210000 at Washington meeting
President Harrison presided over a Tuesday gathering that raised 210000 for Johnstown flood sufferers. In Phoenix, arc lights were tested on Hope Street, with workmen trimming trees for better illumination. May toll shows ten adult deaths. Dr. T H Shipman sails to Europe aboard the S S Servia this Saturday, expecting absence until October 1.
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Washington
Harrison
Johnstown
Trimi
Hope Streat
T. H. Shipman
New York
S. S. Servia
Europe
Star Theatre Announces Dazzling Film Program Return
Owing to a misunderstanding James Ryan could not sing and a substitute performed. The Picture program, praised by all, promises an exceptional Wednesday show headlined by The Tell tale Blotter and The Convicts Revenge. Extra matinee for children at 8.45 pm. general admission 5 and 10 cents with refunds for unsatisfied patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ryan
Thammouth
Larry
Rubief
Benny Spurua
Pawtucket
Robbins and His Circus Delights Bristol Audiences
A Robbins circus performed last Friday before large crowds in Bristol. The show featured La Belle Clarke and her dancing horse Grand Duke who could not perform due to an injury but will return this week. Highlights included Dare Devil Herr’s Leap to the Moon on a bicycle, a Royal Italian Band concert nearby, and a full slate of acts such as the Holmes wire walkers and the Gregory family acrobats. The troupe, led by a veteran 89 years in the business, ran with precision and no disturbances, earning universal satisfaction.
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A. Robbins
Bristol
la Belle Clarke
Grand Duke
Herr
Robbins
Corpa
Gregory
Harry Koster
Gowest
Miss Howard
Miss Allen
Aresi Miacco
Orley Brothers
Charles Gregory
William Marks
Rose Edgitt
Dare Devil Herr
District Court proceedings detail murder case for trial
In district court yesterday morning John McKenna’s murder charge in Albert Morris’s death at the Soldiers Home on May 7 was set for trial this Wednesday with Assistant Attorney General Harry P. Cross leading and William T. O’Donnell for the defendant. Also Judge Bosworth found Alfred Lind not guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon on Obidiah Devol after a night ride incident ends in a knife draw. Devol and Harry Allen reported a quarrel with Lind over a jar of whiskey. Lind claimed Devol attacked him. Devol was cut in the scuffle. Charles H. McKenna defended Lind and Frank H. Hammill represented the State. The Quinn vs Brown assault case was postponed a week. In a civil action Louisa McKay v Robert J McKay, a travel judgment of $188.85 was entered for McKay with notice of appeal filed. A Severio Petrucio drinker was fined $2 and costs. At a special Saturday session Judge Bosworth ordered Mary Solomon committed as insane to the State Hospital after expert testimony.
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John McKenna
Albert Morris
Airney
Harry P. Cross
William T.o'donnell
Bosworth
Alfred Lind
Obidiah Devol
Devol
Harry Allen
Lind
Allen
Charles H. McKenna
Frank H. Hammill
George 8. Quinn
John H. Brown
Louisa McKay
Robert J. McKay
Severio Petrucio
District Court
Mary Solomon
W. Fred Williams
A.M. Merriman
Hosital
Second Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Doyle Family
Mr and Mrs Bert F Doyle of New York City marked their second wedding anniversary during a week with Mr Doyle s parents. Relatives and friends attended a merry evening featuring piano and vocal performances by Louise Doyle Veronica Brown Bert F Doyle and Mrs Bert F Doyle. A collation followed and the couple received many useful presents before leaving for New York today.
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Bert F. Doyle
New York City
Mr. Doyle
Mrs. Doyle
Louise Doyle
Veronica Brown
Bert F. Doyle. After Which A Collation Was Served, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle
New York
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Whittier
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Streabbag
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Sunshine and Shadow
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Lehmann
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Elizabeth Williston
Marguerite Lee
Ford
Heins
Y. M
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Plate
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Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
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Phenix
Star Theatre
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Washington Street
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Washington St
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Providence, R. I
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Pnce Providence, R. I
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Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
Arsedot Anp
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Industrial Trust Co
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Providence, R.I
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