Funeral for Richard McCormick Held at Sister’s Home
Richard McCormick died last Wednesday. His funeral was Saturday at 2 PM from his sister Miss Jennie McCormick’s Wood Street home. Rev. Anson B. Howard of St. Michael's Episcopal Church officiated. Interment followed in North Cemetery. Bearers were Isaac B. Munro James F. Finley Samuel Sherman and Fred Coggeshail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McCormick
Jennie McCormick
Wood Street
Anson B. Howard
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Isaac B. Munro
James F. Finley
Samuel Sherman
Fred Coggeshail
Marriages Reported in This Town in June 1919
On June 7 1919 in this town Rev Frank Damrosch Jr united Henry Tingley of Barrington and Madeline Reynolds. On June 9 1919 Rev Joseph Poja united Annello Federico and Josephine Vitello, both residents of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynoldae
Frank Damrosch, Jr
Henry Tingley
Barrington
Madeline Reynolds
Federico Vitello
Joseph Poja
Annello Federico
Josephine Vitello
Gardner-Swansea Obituary Notice
Gardner Sylvester C. of South Swansea Massachusetts died June 8 in his 74th year. The funeral details were not provided in the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Swansea
Mass
Sylvester C. Gardner
True Version of Cinderella and the Glass Slipper Error
The article explains the Cinderella tale originated in France where the slipper was made of vair fur. A translator confused the French verre meaning glass with vuire, leading to the ubiquitous claim of a glass slipper in popular history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinderella
Cinder Girl
Cinder Ella
One Definition of Envy from Uncle Eben
A humorous remark defines envy as an unpleasant symptom of folks who have been trying to get something for nothing, spoken in Uncle Eben’s distinctive voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Doans Kidney Pills Aid Bristol Residents In Back Pain
Bristol residents report relief from back pain and kidney weakness after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Angus McVarish of Pappose Squaw Crossing says cold exposure caused persistent backache and irregular kidney pain, which improved after taking Doan's obtained at Buffington's Pharmacy. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Doan
Angus McVarish
Papposesquaw Crossing
Dean
Buffington
Defining Science Beyond Doubt and Theory
The text argues that true science rests on proof beyond reasonable doubt and even slight doubt excludes claims from natural law, relegating uncertain ideas to the realm of theory. It emphasizes rigid boundaries between established law and mere hypotheses.
Stone and sources for Kandahar rosaries
Stone used in Kandahar rosaries comes from a hill about thirty miles northwest of the city. The mineral is a soft silicate of magnesia quarried there with abundant soapstone and antimony nearby. The material ranges from yellow to bluish white and is generally opaque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandahar
Frugal Woman and Fat Woman Compared by Observer
A facetious observer notes the main difference between a frugal woman and a fat one. He says the former seeks to cut expenses while the latter tends to spend more, highlighting contrasting spending approaches.
Putty Substitute From Newspapers Paste
DIY filler uses soaked newspaper paste mixed with flour and water to seal cracks in floors and woodwork. A small spoon of glue helps bind the mixture for a cheap repair.
Bristol Boys In Rescue Work On U S S Marietta
Letters from U S S Marietta crew describe rescuing the entire crew of U S S James after a sinking in a Brest France storm on April 28 1919. The James crew express deep gratitude for Marietta’s officers and men and the ship’s treatment after rescue. Harold Manchester of Bristol is also listed as a crew member on the Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. S. Marietta
U. S. S. James
George LeMaire
State Street
Wilfred G. LeMaire
United States Naval Forces
Europe
Harold Manchester
Marietta
James
U. S
Brest
France
H. G. Hamlet
U. S. Navy
U . S. James
Letter of Appreciation from U S S James Crew
The crew of the U S S James forwards a letter of appreciation to the Commanding Officer of the USS Marietta. Dated May 9, 1919, Brest France, the message acknowledges commendable conduct by U S S James personnel under U S Naval Forces operating in European waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
European
France
S. Carola
Brest
USS
Marietta
U. S. S. James
Message of appreciation from Marietta crew to USS James
Brest France May 9 1919 Commanding Officer to Commanding Officer USS S Carola Subject Letter of Appreciation The Marietta crew expresses deep gratitude for the James crew testimonial. They regret the James misfortune but willingly aided James and saved a life, deeming it the highest duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
France
Uss. S. Carola
James
U.S. S. James
Marietta
U.S .S. James
H. G Hamlet
Rhode Island Girls Camp Opens at Hamilton Park
The Rhode Island League of Women Workers' Clubs will open a summer camp at Hamilton Park on Narragansett Bay from July 19 through Labor Day. Open to girls over 16, fees are 6 dollars weekly for members and 8 dollars for non members. The site offers outdoor activities and trips to Nar ragansett Pier. Information at league headquarters 219 Kinsley building Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island League of Women Workers’ Clubs
Hamilton Park
Narragansett Bay
Wickford
Narragansett Pier
Rhode Island
League
Kinsley Building
Providence
Outing Postponed By Local Business Men's Gym Class
The committee met this morning and postponed the outing and dinner planned for today to Thursday at 11 a.m. due to cool threatening weather. The event will be held on the shore of the Herreshoff farm, south of Griswold Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herreshoff
Griswold Avenue
Bristol Defeats U S S Constelation 6 to 2 in Newport
Bristol pitcher Baker held the visiting Constelation crew to two runs through six and stranded three early hits in the seventh. Buff Bottomley and Sonny Garvin, recent French service, starred behind Bristol’s defense and in the batter’s box. Other local notes include Colt Memorial’s 17 to 3 win over LaSalle at Davis Park and Pilgrim A C besting Warren 19 to 1 on Arlington avenue grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Bristols
Baker
Bristol
Buff” Bottomley
France
Sonny” Garvin
Eber Hill
Ome
Colt Memorial High School
LaSalle
Davis Park
Providence
Pilgrim A. C
Warren
Arlingtonn Avenue
Henry Wright
Viitory
Dut
Crescent Park
Riverside
Rummies
Charles S. Bruscato
Pilgrim A. C.’s
Cranston Worsted Mill
Charles B Rockwell
Horse Flees with Quirk Brothers Wagon. Driver Hurt
A horse attached to a Quirk Brothers delivery wagon bolted Friday around 2 pm after a broken whiffletree struck its hind legs. Charles McHugh was thrown, bruised but not broken, and walked home to Bradford Street. The wagon damaged a State Street corner letter box before the horse was recaptured on Thames Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quirk Brothers
Charles McHugh
Court Street
Hope Street
State Street
McHugh
Bradford Street
F S. Suzman
U.S
Hope
Bradford
Thames Street
Married sixty five years of union for an aged couple
Capt and Mrs John Nelson West marked their 65th wedding anniversary at home on Summer Street with informal greetings from many friends. The longtime spouses are described as possibly the oldest couple in the state for length of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelson West
25 Summer Street
Miss Madeline Reynolds Weds at Trinity Church in Providence
Miss Madeline Reynolds and Brintnall Tingley were married at Trinity Church Providence on Saturday at 4 pm by Rev Frank Damrosch Jr. The ceremony featured organist Helen Wing Church and floral decor. The couple will reside at 165 Irving Ave Providence after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tingley
Barrington
Madeline Reynolds
Trinity Church
Frank Damrosch
Helen Wing Church
Mary Bissell Reynolds
Fannie Reynolds
A. Brintnall Tingley
Fred Budlong
Earl Davis
James Taylor
Providence
Rhodes Budlong
Philadelphia
Harry Allen
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Tingle
Union Prohibition Resolution Stresses Immediate Action
A unanimous union service at the First Congregational Church Bristol RI urged Congress to enact a national prohibition enforcement code before July 1. The resolution condemns brewer campaigns to undermine the eighteenth amendment and urges support from lawmakers and local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Clarke McGilton
State Street
M. E
First Congregational
Bristol
R. I
LeBaron B
Colt
United States
Washington, D.C
First Congregational Church
First Baptist
St. Michael's Episcopal
Methodist Episcopal
Congress
A. C. McGilton
A Man of Honor Romance Weaves Adventure and Treasure
Harold Lockwood stars in a vivid romance of love and daring as a man of honor outwits dishonest schemers and finds pirate gold on a tropic isle. The tale follows storms, intrigues, and heroic acts leading to wealth, love, and happiness with a rare beauty in the romance. Based on Henry Kitchell Webster's novel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lockwood
Henry Kitchell Webster
June Events Highlight Local Church Socials and Armory Dances
The calendar lists a June lineup of social events in town: a Chowder supper at State Street M E Church hosted by the Ladies Aid, a Department President visit to Babbitt Relief Corps in G A R Hall, a rubber social for State Street M E Aid, a Universal Club social and dance at G A R Hall, a Naval Armory dance by the Bristol Naval Veterans Association, and a Fourth Company Rhode Island State Guard inspection, drill, and dance at the Naval Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lydia A. Brayton
Woman's Relief Corps
Babbitt Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Rubber
Universal Club
Naval Armory
Bristol Naval Veterans Association
Sanitary Unit
Rhode Island
State Guard
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. Decristofaro & CO
Franklin ST. Frank
G.W. Simmons Undertakers
B. Aac Colweill
Ephone
Constitution Street
Garfield Avenue
Clark’s Express
Gorham's Express
J. H. Young's
Cor
Hope and
Bradford Sts
Boys IN Rescue Work
Beaucoup
Ara
Wilfred Lemaire
John N. West
Tingley—Reynolds
Rhode Island Foundation
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Westminster Street
R. L Buy
Charles Ray
Teton
Jimmy Duncan
Tom Mix
Mack Sennett
Emmy Wehten
Norma Wood
Norma
Miss Wehlen
Marie Walcamp
George “Walsh
U.S. Inteligence Bureaut
Router
Manners
George Walsh
George
Treasury
Ruth
Roland
Swift
Frankforts
Wood
Island of
Newman Bros
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