Newport Residents and Visitors At Local Happenings
Frank A Vars of Newport visited old acquaintances on Sunday. C G King of Providence arrived at their Metacom avenue summer home Monday. Rev Henry A Stevens preached a missionary sermon at the Congregational church last Sabbath. Newport Naval Reserves will visit Bristol on July 4 as guests of the Bristol Naval Reserve. Alfred and Mrs Smith were in town Tuesday visiting the Fishs on Constitution street. Bishop Howe of Reading Pa arrived Monday and will occupy his summer residence at Metacom and Woodlawn avenues. The Bristol Naval Reserve attended the Lawn Party of the Bristol Train of Artillery and staged a street parade Thursday evening. Wardwell Lumber Co discharged 253 tons of coal from the Helen Augusta of Middletown Ct bound for the firm. The estate of the late William H Spence was sold at auction last Saturday by Hezekiah Church. John A C Hamill bought it for 1415 dollars. Bishop Clark of Rhode Island administered confirmations to 14 at St Michael's and to 11 at Trinity Church and preached strong sermons. A specimen ballot for Burrillville town officers can be seen at the Puanix office. it is 24 by 19 inches and lists 127 candidates. The election was held last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Naval Reserve
Bristol Train of Artillery
Wardwell Lumber Co
Helen Augusta
Middletown
Clark
Diocese of
Rhode Island
St. Michael’s Church
Trinity Church
Burrillville
The
Puanix
Burillville
Bristol Town Council approves veterans group payment and notices
The Bristol Town Council met with a full board and unanimously authorized a $100 payment to Major James Coggeshall of the Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association. It also approved $100 to the Captain of the Bristol Light Infantry for armory rent, ordered payment of monthly bills, and granted Narcisse Dufries sewer access. Police reports, town maintenance notes, and local notices follow, with community events and changes in services noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association
James Coggeshall
LB. T. A. Veteran Association
Bristol Light Infantry
Co. C
Rhode Island
Narcisse Dufries
Wood Street
James Hoard, Jr
John H. Morrissey
Thomas Gayton
Josiah Votter
Probate Court Action on Wills and Estates
The Court of Probate met in the Council Chamber Monday. Executors named for Ann D. Pierce and Maria Hargraves had approvals continued. Several estate accounts including Dunbar Spooner Tilley were allowed. Guardianship and sale petitions for several minors and estates were continued or allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Probate
Ann D. Pierce
William H
Jonathan H
James M. Munro
Maria Hargraves
Mary Ann Hargraves
Hulda
Benj. T. Church
Martha D. Gardiner
William H. Usher
Grand Chancellor ScottVisits Burnside Lodge 34 K of P
Tuesday visit by Grand Chancellor Scott and State Board of Grand Officers to Burnside Lodge 34. A new Page admitted. speeches by P G C Gates G C Walter Scott G V C Pierce and others. duett by Easterbrooks and Wilkinson. Scott praises lodge efficiency and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
State Board of Grand Officers
K. of P
Burnside Lodge
George C. Gates
G. C. Walter Scott
G. V. C. Chas. E. Pierce
P. James A. Chanley
G.M. E. J. H. Washburn
Wm. A. Wilson
Douglass A. Johnston
G.O G. F. O. Wehosky
C. C
George Clark
P. F. Dillon
Easterbrooks
Wilkinson
Lodge
Order
Deaconic Ordination for Harry Howe Bogert in Providence
On Tuesday June 12 Mr Harry Howe Bogert youngest son of the late Hon Theodore P Bogert will be admitted to the Sacred Order of Deacons at St Johns Church Providence with Bishop Thomas M Clark officiating He will spend the summer assisting Archdeacon Robert Weeks Suffolk County Long Island and return to the General Theological Seminary New York City in fall to complete priesthood studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howe Bogert
Theodore P. Bogert
Bristol
St John’s Church
Providence
Thomas M. Clark
Rhode Island
Bogert
Robert Weeks
Suffolk County
Long Island
General Theological Seminary
New York City
Capt Win Torres and Chase Bickford Escape in Sound
Capt Win Torres and Capt Chase Bickford narrowly escaped as their small boat capsized while chasing the cat boat Acis in Long Island Sound Friday evening. The Acis had parted its hawser while being towed by the steam yacht Viva. They were rescued by Viva's crew. Atlas secured, and the yachts reached New York safely with boats delivered to owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Torres
Chase Bickford
Long Island Sound
Acis
New York
Viva
Atlas
J. B. Herreshoff
Vigilant style Bristol yacht launched by Saunders yard
A fine loop yacht built in Bristol by George Saunders yard last Saturday resembles the Vigilant design. The 36 ft overall vessel features a 11 ft lead keel, yellow pine planking, white pine deck, oak deck house, and a large cabin finished in cypress. Owner Russell Grinnell of New Bedford, son of Frederick Grinnell, plans to sail from New Bedford aboard the schooner Quickstep's owner’s line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
George Saunders
Vigilant
Reying
Russell Grinnell
New Bedford
Mr. Grinnell
Frederick Grinnell
That City
Is This Hot Enough for You A Sarsaparilla Claim
A humorous claim suggests men who complain of heat rely on Ayer's Sarsaparilla to tone the system and cleanse the blood of irritating humors. The ad style implies health tonics as solutions to overheating discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Bristol Hosts Dr Coburn Summer School in July
Dr Coburn returns to Bristol for a two week summer program in the Town Hall. Morning lectures cover physical culture with classes, afternoon Bible study and character talks, and evenings feature stereopticon lectures on Jesus in Art and other topics. He is aided by Rev Wallace Coburn and a team including Mrs William Coburn and Miss May Horton, with music and readings nightly. Tickets are priced low to be accessible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Coburn
Town Hall
Chicago Medical College
Jesus
Christ
Ober Ammergau
Wallace Coburn
New York
William Coburn
Emerson School of Oratory
Oberlin Conservatory
May Horton
Boston
Mgr. Moody
Northfield
Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association Annual Meeting
The Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association held its annual meeting at the Armory on Monday June 4. Officers for the year were elected and the treasurer reported a balance of 4100 with no debts. The Centennial Celebration committee reported part of the program, Col J B Burgess was chosen toastmaster, and the Bristol Cornet Band will provide music for the 100th anniversary charter date June 18 1794.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association
Wm F. Fish
Charles N. le Oka
Wo Bred Fish
C A Greene
T F. Usher
James Coggestull
Iquiry
James A Newman
Julia
Ingraham Jr
Samuel
Swan
John H Adams
Benj
Boar Entertainment
T F Usher
John H. Adama
Fo Hoar
Joseph Eo Simmons
Kbaven
WV Rowe
Battallion
Charles A. Greene
T OF Usher
James Coggarshall
Jonn Hl Adams
Chris
N Lycke
HL Young Chayplain
George IH. Peck Parmas
Janes A. Newman
W. Fred Fish
Col
J. B. Burgess
Bristol Cornet Band
Ayer's Pills Promoted For Cathartic Use By Children
An advertisement promotes Ayer's Pills as safe sweet and satisfactory for children needing catharsis. It emphasizes gentle relief and reliability from the medicine brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Hall's Hair Renewer Promoted as Best Hair Tonic
A stimulant is advised to nourish roots and keep hair a natural color. Hall's Hair Renewer is presented as the best tonic for the hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Obituary: Mrs Addie Rogers Edwards Dies at 37
Mrs Addie Rogers Edwards widow of Capt George B Edwards died at the home of Mr Lyman B Bosworth on Saturday evening of consumption. She leaves a daughter about 16. Her funeral was held Tuesday at 2 PM from Juniper Hill Avenue with Rev Henry A Stevens officiating. Interred Ridgewood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Rogers Edwards
Geo. B. Edwards
Lyman B. Bosworth
Peleg
Harriet Rogers
Bridgewater
Juniper Hill Avenue
Henry A. Stevens
Congregational Church
F. M. Dimond
Theo. H. Gladding
Fred M. Burgess
Thomas Easterbrooks
Edwards
M. W. Newton
George B. Edwards
National India Rubber Co
Ridgewood Cemetery
Death of Jason D. Simmons Former Town Native
Jason D. Simmons a former resident died at his Chicago residence on Sunday in his 74th year. A native of this town he was a contractor and builder early in life and later ran sash and blind supporter manufacturing in Chicago. He leaves three children, including a son from this town and two daughters. He helped found Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company in 1848 and remained connected in social circles before his move to Illinois about 34 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason D. Simmons
Chicago
Ill
Simmons
Albert M. Sparks
National India Rubber Co
Louise Thompson
Samuel Thompson
Wm. H. Thompson
Ile
Cars
State Normal School
Pennsylvania
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Weddings Bind Keefe and Nerone in May City Ceremony
Miss Katherine E Keefe of Winchester Mass and Mr Augustus P Nerone wed at St Mary's Church in Winchester on May 5 in a white satin gown with pearl trim. The couple, attended by family and friends, will reside in Worcester Street, after a two week honeymoon visiting major East Coast cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine E. Keefe
Winchester
Mass
Augustus P. Nerone
St. Mary’s Church
Father Madden
Margaret J. Flynn
Jas F. Christie
Parker House
Boston
Swinton Street
New York
Albany
Troy
Washington
D. C
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wood Street
John E. Flynn
P. W. Reardon
Wedding at St Marys Church for Miss Katie McElvovns and Mr Wu
The ceremony was conducted Thursday morning by Rev Father AlcCabe at St Marys Church. Bride wore blue corded silk with Miss Jennie Corcoran as bridesmaid and Mr Felix Conley as best man. The couple received many gifts and planned a brief bridal tour before settling in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Balfour
State Street
Louisa Agnes Balfour
Chas. Erwin
Norwich
Conn
Wm. R.trotter
Trinity Church
Rosetta Balfour
Geo. Morris
Town
Worcester
New York
Hudson
Troy
Albany
Philadelphia
Baltimore
St. Mary's Church
Katie McElvovns
Wu. E Conley
Father AlcCabe
Wae Ais
Jennie Corcoran
Felix Conley
Bosworth House Sold to Charles Meacham in Bristol
Lymen B Bosworth sold the house and 80 by 800 feet lot on Juniper Hill to Charles Meacham. The property is described as one of the most pleasant locations in Bristol district and the sale price was $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lymen B Bosworth
Charles Meacham
Juniper Hill
Bristol
Pastor to preach on devil theme at Sunday services
The pastor of the A. C Church will preach next Sunday at 2 30 p.m. on Who and where is the devil and at 7 30 p.m. on The eve of perdition. Loyal Workers meeting at 6 30 p.m. All are welcome.
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A. C
Household hints from Maine and Rhode Island clash
The Rockland Maine Star notes a Maine tip to cut onions turnips and carrots across the fibre while Rhode Island readers trim them on bins with curled edges, reflecting regional kitchen practices in a brief contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Maine
Rhode Island
Largest of Their Kind From a 19th Century Ledger
A compilation of world records notes the Peter the Great statue in St Petersburg weighing 1100 tons as the world’s largest statue. It cites a brim depth near Lambert Belgium 3490 feet for deep coal mines, and Harbison of California owning 6000 beehives as the top bee keeper. Other entries include Gaur of Russia estates 100 million acres and a Pesth Hungary artesian well 8140 feet deep. The Rafflesia flower is the largest bloom with nine foot plus diameter, while Merodella beetle eye count reaches 25 million facets. The tallest balloon ascent by Coxwell and Glaisher hit 437000 feet from Covent Garden in 1862. Metallic gallium tops the list of medicines by price at 8100 000 per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stronze
Peter the Great
St. Petersburg
Russia
Lambert
Belgium
Harbison
California
Pesth
Hungary
S. Raffles
Sumatra
Coxwell
Glaish‘er
Covent Garden
London
St. Louis Republic
Boat Found on Mount Hope Say Or Brstui Shore
Found article notes a boat located near Mount Hope Say on the Brstui shore. The owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying charges. Reported by Owen Tluley at Soldiers Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope Say
Brstui
Owen Tluley
Shunty Ou Te Sporell
Salesmen Wanted Free Prepaid Outfit
An advertisement offers a prepaid sales outfit and notes one agent earning over 20000 in five years. Apply via P QO Box 1371 New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. QO
New York
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Home News
Frank A. Vars
Newport
C. G. King of
Metacom Avenue
Newport Naval Reserves
Alfred Smith
Frank W. Fish
Constitution Street
Bishop Howe
Reading
Metacom and
Woodlawn Avenues
William H. Spence
Franklin and
Oliver Streets
Hezekiah Church
John A. C. Hamill
S. D. Moxley
First Baptist Church
Marla Fish
Johnson
Mary Spooner
Wm. H. Bell & Co
Chas. S. Sparks
Central Drug Store
Daniel Kenney
Electric Light Corporation
Bristol Pratnix
Freeman D. Somerny
Chas. H. Baker
Joseph Gladding
James H. Eckerly
Order of the Iron Hall
Onor
Seth Paull
New Hampshire
Port Reading
N. J
MacLellan’s Gallery
James C. Manchester
Barrington
Bristol Ferry
Manchester
Veteran Association
Hunting
N. Y. Clipper
Mr. Hunting
Elegant
Eugene Wack
le Vans
Bob Hunting
Louis Hunting
Bourn
Wm. H. Brown and Others
Alonzo N. Pierce
Horace Collins, Jr
Losworth
Thomas Lavey
Patrick Noon
Michael Finley
Rogers Free Library
Allin Cornell
Dirs
Byron K. Fish
Hopy Street
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Brlotul
Ketale
Stary
A. Busworth
Wilwag
Lyman Pe Busworth
Alary A. Busworth
Gridiul
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Ven
Auid
de Bristot Phanix
Herbert FP. Benneed
Provine
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