Noted Verdicts and Death in Tucker Case at Charlestown Prison
Tuesday June 12 1906 reports on Charles L Bookery alias Tucker the Charlestown prisoner executed at Weston March 31 1904. The piece debates innocence and confession, citing figures Carlyle Harris and Albert T Patrick as contrasts, and argues the value of a straightforward life as the moral takeaway for boys and young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Bookery
Charlestown
Usetts
Weston
Tucker
Dacker
Carlyle Harris
Albert T. Patrick
Qecirmenatores
Pegpis
Hris
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertised
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles with itching bleeding and blindness like symptoms. It claims a refund if the treatment fails to cure within fifteen days and mentions a price of five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tito
Bristol Post Office Hours and Mails Schedule
Notes and News of Local Interest list Bristol post office hours. Mails arrive at 7 00, 10 00, 12 00, 2 00, 4 00, 5 45, 7 15 p m. Mails close at 8 00, 8 45, 11 30 a m, 1 45, 5 45, 7 15 p m. Sunday mail 8 80 a m close 2 00 p m. General delivery stamps 4 80 to 5 p m. Sunday hours 9 80 to 10 83 am. Express matter due to leave and arrive Bristol: outward 7 35 and 11 05 a m 3 05 and Sat pm inward 7 45 and 11 45 a m 2 45 and 6 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. m
South Door
Bristol
Earle & Prew Express
Connerys and local events mix of town news
Ready to wear suits priced 7.50 to 20. Made to measure suits 13.50 to 85.00. Capt Parker of the sloop Lakken is in town preparing the boat for the season. Bristol Council Knights of Columbus meet Thursday. Webster visitors Annie Carney Catherine O Donnell and May O Donnell in town over Sunday. George McCarty and Mary Duffy to wed at St Marys church next Thursday. Ang ie W Pierce Jr and Nora Elizabeth Walsh filed intentions to marry. Beacons weather suspenders advertised. Mrs Thomas E Johnson injured after a stairs fall at 61 Court Street. Bertha Connery bridesmaid at Elizabeth Rooney and Jeremiah Connolly wedding in Woonsocket. Ina Peat Goddard to wed Leighton Bilsborough at First Baptist Church June 28. Elm limb fell on State Street near Adams estate. tree warden cleared debris. Mrs Williams and son and Jack Lewis visiting in Virginia. Dr Williams telegram says they arrived safely at Newport News. First Baptist Church Children Day June 17 features Songs of Summer and Homeward Bound. Egyptian moths on display from Henry Wilkinson’s yard. largest moth six inches wingspan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Connery
Elizabeth Rooney
Jeremiah Connolly
Woonsocket
Ina Peat Goddard
John Goddard
Leighton Bilsborough
John Bilsborough
First Baptist Church
Marriage notices and local civic notices in town records
The town clerk records marriage intentions for Meyers Bennett Austin with Laura Ida Frances Collins and Albert Dion with Mary Gladue, all residents of the town. Bristol Naval Reserves ordered to report next Tuesday at 7 am for a day at Rumford rifle range. Odd Fellows Hall hosts Bristol Commandery meeting and updates on upcoming lodge entertainment for June 25. Up-to-Dates beat Thames Street Silver Crickets 18 to 7 at Clark's baseball game with Darling and Nelle on the winning battery. A false fire alarm caused a late-night disruption. Local ads note hammocks for sale and self-heating sad irons. A piano recital, with several local musicians, is scheduled at Grand Army Hall with dancing and live music by Herreshoff Marine Orchestra. Boys’ wash suits advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyers Bennett Austin
Laura Ida Frances Collins
Albert Dion
Mary Gladue
Thames Street Silver Crickets
Darling and
Nelle
Gladuear Rogers
Engagement Announced At Linden Place Dinner Party
Col Samuel P Colt and guests returned from a Maine camp and then held a dinner at Linden Place where his niece Miss Mary Colt was announced engaged to Col Harold J Gross of Providence. The event featured Judge LeBaron B Colt and family, and the group toured to Pappa squash farm and the new ocean drive and bridge over Mill Gut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Colt
Maine
Linden Place
Mary Colt
LeBaron B Colt
Harold J. Gross
Providence
LeBaron B. Colt
leBaron C. Colt
Primrose Colt
Beatrice Colt
E. Tudor Gross
EB. A. Barrows
Marsden
L Perry
Francisco E. de Wolf
Russell Colt
Col Colt
Pappasquash
Ocean Drive
Mill Gut
West Shore
Firemen's Memorial Sunday Parade Honors Deceased Members
Firemen's Memorial Sunday was observed with a parade in this town. Hydraulion Engine and Hose No 1 led by a drummer joined King Philip Steam Fire Engine No 1 and Dreadnaught Hook Ladder No 1 to march to Bristol Neck cemeteries. Graves in North St Mary's and Juniper Hill were decorated with flowers, with a delegation visiting Warren to place flowers in St Mary's cemetery. The parade formed around 2 o'clock, firemen in full dress uniforms with white gloves carrying bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydraulion
Franklin Street
Hope
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Bristol Neck
St. Mary’s
Juniper Hill
Warren
Devoe Paints Claim Better Value For Homes
A letter to National India Rubber Co. argues Devoe paint saves money on painting costs and lasts longer. It cites Ezra Rathmell of Williamsport and compares gallons used, cost implications, and printing expenses, claiming Devoe offers true measures and longer wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National India Rubber Co
Devoe
Ezra Rathmell
Williamsport
I. W. Devoe & Co
Ip. B. Opongdon & Carpenter Co
Providence, R.L
Worst Electric Storm Rips Through Town Causing Heavy Damage
A severe electric storm Saturday night devastated the area with widespread outages tearing down electric lines and halting trains. Lightning struck barns and a ferryboat glass shattered as repair crews worked through the night. roads and sidewalks were damaged and traffic on Suburban railway was delayed after a car derailed near Franklin and Thames streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Samuel W. Church
Pappasquash
Bristol
Dexter ‘U'harbor
Ferry Hill
National India Rubber Company
Gibson's Road
Franklin and
Thames Street
Franklin Street
Riverside
Bowen and Brown Tie the Knot at St Marys Church
Two weddings were held this morning at St Marys church. Miss Jennie Brown and Peter Bowen married by Rev John F Downing. The bride wore white maslin and a picture hat, attended by Miss Alice B McHugh. Best man was Charles F McHugh. A wedding breakfast followed at the groom’s Woodstreet home and the couple departed on an afternoon train for a short wedding trip. They will reside in town upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Jennie Brown
Peter Bowen
John F. Downing
Alice B. McHugh
Pierce Walsh wedding at St Marys church
At 9 oclock Angie W Pierce Jr and Miss Nora Walsh wed at St Marys church with Rev Thomas J Fitzpatrick officiating and a nuptial high mass. Bride wore white silk and orange blossom veil, attended by her cousin Miss Mary J Walsh. Groom attended by Robert Murray of Warren. Couple to reside in the town after a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home and a short wedding trip. Bride daughter of Mrs Johanna Walsh. groom son of Angie W Pierce and employed at the American Automobile works in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie W. Pierce, Jr
Nora Walsh
St. Mary’s Church
Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
Mary J. Walsh
Robert Murray
Warren
Bourn Street
Johanna
Patrick Walsh
Angie W. Pierce
American Automobile Works
Providence
Herreshoff Marine Band
Advertising Drives Business Success in Early Trade
The text argues that three essentials for profitable trade are a proper store, suitable employees, and adequate capital. Advertising is portrayed as necessary for business growth, signaling ongoing and future activity. It claims that buyers favor successful advertisers, so those who advertise will likely achieve the largest business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermeer
Annual Visitation to Rabbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Department President Mrs Rosa M Pratt of Central Falls and her staff led the annual Visitation to Rabbitt Woman's Relief Corps with members from Providence Pawtucket Warren and others attending. A misboarded train delayed the visiting delegation but commissions were presented to Special Aids and Department Aids during a business session followed by a social hour with music and a bouquet presented to Mrs Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa M. Pratt
Central Falls
Rabbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Lincul and Ives
Providence
Farragut
Riverside
Tower
Pawtucket
Ballou
Central
Tabim
Warren
Lottie Brelsford
Lillian Sawyer
Christiana Remieres
Sadie Marshall
Babbitt Post
No. 15
A. M. Phelps
Advertised Letters Week Ending June 9
List of names and recipients for the week ending June 9 includes Pélléwibe ts d, Kivertive Letter, ML L. Hooley, and Mrs. JI Panvit. Rolli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pélléwibe
Ick
ML. L. Hooley
JI. Panvita Tae Rolli
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phenix
Bristol Coin Office
Hope Street
R.1
Farrally
Bristol Post Ofice
Iw Advertisements
Bradford St
Anthony
S. L
Dodge & Camfield
Exchange Place
Providence, R
Peirce’s Shoes
Thos.f.peirce & Son
Dorrance and Westminster Corner
R. I
Bristol and Vicinity
Connery’s
Capt. Parker
The
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Annie Carney
Catherine O’ Donnell
May O'Donnell
Webster
George McCarty
Mary Duffy
St. Mary's Church
Nora Elizabeth Walsh
Thomas E. Johnson
Court Street
Adams Estate
State Street
R. H. Dunbar
W. Fred Williams
Jack Lewis
Merchants and Miners Steamship Line
John I. Lewis
Clarkesville
Williams
Newport News
First Baptist Sunday School
Phenix
Henry Wilkinson
Mount Hope Avenue
Second Street
Wilkinson
Thia Yard
Marcl
Rumford
Bristol Commandery
Odd Fellows Hall
Clark's
F. E. Suzman
William Kruse
Frank Pardee
Rockwell Hall
J H. Young
Children, Sc
Sally Dewolt
Fannie Dewolp
Bickford’s
Bradford Street
R. 1
Phoenix
Martin Houlihan
Rhode Island
Texas
W. L. Hall
Wharton
Martin’s Grove
Barrington
White Church
Martin
Arrington
Acn
Bowen—Brown
Pierce—Walsh
Sarah L. Herreshoff
Katherine K. H. Tubbs
Marie von Unschuld
Joe's Ice Cream Parlor
Easterbrooks Block
Beecham’s
Beecham
Relief Corps
Lyman B. Bosworth
James DeWolf
U.S
Woodlawn Avenue
Metacom Avenue
DeWolf Avenue
Marion IL. Dewolf
Lyman B Bosworth
W. N. & C. R. Burgess
A. Johnson
W. KH. Buffington
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