Navy court finds Capt Garst guilty over Rhode Island grounding
Capt Perry Garst commanding officer of the battleship Rhode Island at York Spit in York River May 5 was found guilty of neglect of duty and carelessness in grounding his vessel. The court martial sentenced him to loss of five numbers in grade and one year suspension on half pay. Secretary Bona Parte reduced the suspension to six months.
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Perry Garst
Rhode Island
York Spit
York River
Bonaparte
Reverend Peters Calls Mrs Eddy a Clever Designation
The Rev Madison C Peters of New York labels Christian Science leader Mrs Eddy as The Lydian Pinkham of the Soul in a quip noting the clever comparison.
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Madison C. Peters
New York
Mrs. Eddy
Christian Science Leader
Pinkham
Weather Outlook for Brown Starts School Year
A cautious forecast covers Brown’s commencement period with dry conditions expected and light to moderate winds. Temperature ranges appear mild, with no significant precipitation anticipated during the event or surrounding days.
Coming Events in Bristol June and July
June 19 20 Tuesday Wednesday Liliputions in Fairy Land at Bristol Opera House a benefit for Hydraulion Fire Company June 25 Monday evening entertainment under Bristol Commandery No 821 Odd Fellows Hall June 27 Wednesday high school graduation exercises 10 am and 730 pm Bristol Opera House reception in the evening in Grand Army July 7 one week Tennis Tournament for Bristol County Championship under Excelsior Tennis Club July 11 12 Trial by Jury and Pinafore at Bristol Opera House
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Liliputions
Fairy Land
Bristol Opera House
Hydraulion Fire Company
Bristol Commandery
Odd Fellows Hall
Grand Army Hall
Bristol
Excelsior Tennis Club
Cure a Cold in One Day Remedy Claim
Advertisement asserts a one day cure for cold symptoms using laxative bromide and quinine tablets. Claims refund if not effective and features E. W. Grove signature on each box. Price 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Experience as the Phoenix Job Printing Department
The Bristol Phoenix cites over twenty years in artistic printing as a core strength. It advertises a satisfaction or no pay guarantee with every order and offers telephone connections for patron inquiries.
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Bristol Phoenix
Bristol Post Office Mails Arrive and Close Times
The Bristol post office lists mail arrival and closing times including 7.00 10.00 12.00 2.00 4.45 7.15 p.m. Mails close at 8.00 8.45 11.30 a.m. 1.45 5.45 7.16 p.m. Sunday mails arrive 8.30 a.m. General delivery window open 9.80 to 10.80 a.m. Sunday mail from carriers racks 9.80 to 1.30 a.m. Express outbound 7.55 11.05 a.m. 3.05 5.05 p.m. Inbound 7.45 11.45 a.m. 2.45 6.45 p.m.
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Bristol
South Door
Rainy day notices and town events collide in June
Severe storms lash town affecting highways and sidewalks while local groups plan meetings at State Street M E Church. Notables include marriage intentions for Edward Holden Martin and Lois Linwood Munro, a 96th birthday for Captain William Howe Church, scarlet fever report for Harriet Meiggs, and a new tea room under the Womans Exchange. Local yacht interests feature James Kee's death aftermath and J Rogers Maxwell's Queen trial amid harbor development by Leonard Sanford at Rocky Point.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street M. E
John B. Gravelin
Hope Street
Edward Holden Martin
Riverside
Lois Linwood Munro
Wall Brock
Constitution
Womans Exchange
Attorney Swan
Providence
Gramont Cottage
Windmill Point
Swan
Portland
Edwards and Angell
Luélla Huestis
Ella Waldron
Miss Munro
St. Michael's Church
Morrissey
Police Department
Thomas H. Crowley
BE. I. Brownell
Joseph Felson
the Phoenix
The
Phoenix
J. Rogers Maxwell
Queen
Nat Herreshoff
Mr. Maxwell
Newport
New York
Maxwell
Celt
John W. Church
Rocky Point
Willows
Poppasquash
Sanford
Sanford Douté
Malcolm MacNeaught
Connery's sells men negligee shirts 45c
The notice lists shirt prices and local sales at Connery's. It also reports local events including the King Philip baseball team beating Defiance 14 to 10, juror notification for Martin J. Simmons, and various community notices from Bristol and Providence.
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Connery’s
King Philip
Editor and reporter clash over next big story
An assertive reporter predicts the tale will be the paper’s best in a month as the editor grabs a blue pencil, signaling a sharp, decisive moment in the newsroom.
Advertised Letters For Week Ending June Sixteen
The column lists advertised letters including Wm. T. H. Pearse Mr Friedman Jr Mrs Mary S Thompson Miss Edith Richardson Miss Jennie Rogers Louise De Meer and foreign correspondences Tommaso Ciglio Jose d Millo Scamello Guiseppe Nései Jose de Almeida Porte Joaos d Ponte Janeiro Angela Grella and others awaiting pickup.
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Wm. T. H. Pearse
Mr. Friedman
Wm. H. Goodwin, Jr
Mary S. Thompson
Edith Richardson
Jennie Rogers
Louise de Meer
Tommaso Ciglio
Jose d’ Millo
Scamello
Guiseppe Nései
Jose de Almeida Porte
Joaos d
Obituary for Comrade George D Wade at Soldiers Home
Comrade George D Wade died at the Soldiers Home Friday aged 64. He came from North Providence after living in Ireland. He served with Company B, Second Regiment in the Civil War. Funeral was Saturday at the Home chapel Rev W R Trotter officiating with four bearers. interment in the Soldiers lot at North Cemetery.
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George D. Wade
North Providence
Ireland
George A Bush Civil War veteran of Bristol dies
George Arnold Bush of Providence died June 11 at Sabin's Point aged 0 years. He left Bristol for the Civil War on June 5, 1861, with Company G of the Second Rhode Island Infantry. He was one of six of 45 Bristol enlistees to return, serving in many major battles from Bull Run to Cold Harbor. He was honorably discharged June 17, 1864, after three years of service. Surviving are four daughters, a granddaughter, three great grandchildren, and a half brother. Buried in Bristol North Cemetery last Wednesday.
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George Arnold Bush
Providence
Sabin
Bull Run
Cold Harbor
Yorktown
Williamabung
Hill
Antietam
Fredricksburg
Mayre’s Heights
Salem Heights
Gettysburg
Rappahannock Station
Mile Run
Wilderness
Spottsylvania
Cold
Frank Bush
Ithaca N. Y
Bristol
North Cemetery
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles Ends in Refund Offer
An advertisement claims PAZO tablets offer relief for itching bleeding and rectal pain with a money back guarantee if not cured within six to ten days. The drug is promoted for external and internal hemorrhoids and priced at 50 cents.
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Beecham
Real Estate Transfers Filed at Town Clerk
George W Diman and others sold a Ferry Hill lot to William G Low. Frank Paull sold his two story dwelling and lot on Bradford Street north side through Traight agency to Max Makowsky.
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George W.diman
William G. Low
Ferry Hill
Frank Paull
Bradford Street
Oftraight
Max Makowsky
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J. F. Farrally
Your
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Wood’s
High St
J. Fish & Co
D. G. Lebb
Hasbrouck
W. Sparks
Arthur W. Howe
Congregational St
W. C. Johnson Co
Charles Pepper
W. EH
Dodge & Camfield
Exchange Place
Providence, R. 1
Peirce’s Shoes
Thos.f.peirce & Son
Dorrance and Westminster Corner
Bristol and Vicinity
Earle & Prew
Bethe Markadee
Taxa Gooding
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
State Street
M. E. Church
A. W. Place
High Street
Wm. Howe Church
Merriman
Harriet Meiggs
Thomas J. Meiggs
Franklin Street
Alfred Irving Forbes
Nettie May Easterbrooks
Philip R. Easterbrooks
James Kee
East Warren
Young Men’s Christian Association
Sherior Parton
Tay Settlement
New Brunswick
Martin J.simmons
Superior Court
William G. Dixon
Hot Springs
Arkansas
A. P. Nerone
W. L. Douglas
Brockton, Maas
Herreshoff
Viola T. Brown
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston
W. R. Trotter
Bristol High School
Mr. Trotter
Trinity Church
Chariss F. Chase
Waterman Street
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Catherine A. Reynolds
June Rockwell
Charles Henning
U Constitution Street
Amos $. Gorham
Industrial Trust Co
Just
Suzman’s
Philip DeWolf
H. R. DeWolf
Ruth Wood
John Wood
Wayne
Penn
DeWolf
Salt Lake
Utah
St. Mary’s
T. A S
Robert Clair
Kirwin’s Beach
Ward-Corby
Mr. Clair
Europe
Babbitt-Post
Tobin Post
Warren
George L. Greene
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Miriam P. Robb
Hodgkinson
Union St
Lyman B. Bosworth
James DeWolff
U.S
Mount Hope Avenue
Woodlawn Avenue
Metacom Avenue
DeWolf Avenue
Marion I. Dewolf
Rhodesland Normal School
Rogers High School
Woonsocket
East Greenwich
Academy- Westerly
W.alter E. Ranger
State Board of Education
Real Estate Transactions
C.R. Burgess
Marie von Unschuld
Queen of Roumania
Massachusetts Ave
Washington, D. C
Newport Daily News
Miss Wilbur
Church Street
ST. Lady's Plamiond Pin
Dimond Evenes
Pappasquash Road
Beard
Addred Congregational Street
Narrows Road
Pasara
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Banigan Building
Amall Bristol
Malcolm Knaught
Thames Street
W. H. Buffington
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