Italian charged over stolen valise in 1906
On Friday June 22 1906 John Patrucci an Italian was charged with stealing a valise belonging to Augusto Cerar a Portuguese peddler. The valise held jewelry valued at 1538. Captain Morrissey located the items at Patrucci’s brother’s home. Patrucci confessed. Cerar later swore out a warrant and Patrucci’s case is set for Monday in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Patrucci
Augusto Cerar
John H. Morrissey
Patrucci
Morrissey
Cerar
Bristol events schedule and notices sweep June to July
A sequence of community events listed for Bristol with dates in June and July. Activities include entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall, Morning of Monologues, high school graduations at Bristol Opera House, receptions at Grand Army, Rockwell Hall, and Blueberry Corners Fire District School, a weeklong Tennis Championship by Excelsior Tennis Club, and performances of Trial by Jury and Pinafore. Also an Early Risers laxative advertisement notes its constancy and sale by W. H. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Commandery
Odd Fellows Hall
Hope Stresat
Bristol Opera House
Grand Army Hall
Rockwell Hall
Young Men's Christian Association
Fire District
Blueberry Corners
Bristol
Excelsior Tennis Club
Bristol and Vicinity Notes and News of Local Interest
Local item lists Bristol post office hours for mails arrive and close and Sunday service. It also covers general delivery window for stamps and Sunday hours. Express matter schedules show Gutward and 7 onward routes with specific departure and arrival times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Door
Bristol News Briefs and Social Notes from Summer 1905
Local items from Bristol include business notes at Connerys and the D Wolf Inn opening for the season, upcoming entertainments by Bristol Commandery and Bucklin Relief Corps, and a rail depot project at Bristol Highlands. Summer arrivals of families, church notices, farewells, and community events are interwoven with late June calendars, theater tickets, and a new Newport and Providence Railway timetable. The piece also records accidents at Joe's ice cream shop, demographic longevity notes from St. Michael's church, and naval veterans events in nearby Boston.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
An old market notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy taken internally rather than applied locally. It claims the preparation, made by J Cheney & Co of Toledo, combines tonics and blood purifiers and has years of physician backing. The ad urges testimonials and lists a price of 7 Be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Pastor Rev W L Hood Visited North Easton Friends
Rev Lenoir Hood pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in North Easton Massachusetts was in town Wednesday and Thursday visiting friends. Hood formerly served as pastor of the State Street M E Church here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lenoir Hood
Methodist Episcopal Church
North Easton
Mass
Mr. Hood
State Street M. E
Preparations for Fourth of July parade in Bristol
Plans for a large Bristol Fourth of July display include three companies from Providence E F and H and the Phoenix Cadet Guards as parade guests. Miss Marguerite Wardwell to ride marshal with local horsewomen as aides. Marshals listed with Peter Morris as Chief Marshal and Charles Gray Jr. as Chief of Staff. Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co. to participate. Rev John McVay to offer prayers at Opera House exercises. Reba Goddard to read the Declaration of Independence. A Kennedy of Blackstone Mass to deliver the oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
J. E. Simmons
Edward Doyle
John Lake
Ith
Peter 8. Morris
Charles C. Gray, Jr
Providence
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co
Opera House
John McVay
Reba Goddard
A. Kennedy
Blackstone
Mass
Dinner in Honor of Ex Governor Bourn at Belvedere
Ex Governor Augustus O. Bourn was feted Monday evening at the Hotel Belvedere with Col. Samuel P. Colt as toastmaster. The guest list included prominent officials from Bristol and Providence, with letters of regret from Gov Utter and David S. Barry. An orchestra played three pieces after post prandial speeches.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
Veterans Association
Stephen W. Bourn
Merton A. Cheesman
Casterer Road
Bourn
J. B. Burgess
Veteran Association
A. W.barratt
M. A. Cheesman
T.¥. Usher
William H. Francis
Samuel P Colt
Augustus O. Bourn
Belvaderé
Samuel P. Colt
Aug Pan
Joh-Steptres W. Bourn
O. &. Bosworth
H. H. Shepard
John P. Reynolds
O. J. Hasbrouck
William T. C. Wardwell
Joseph E. Fletcher
B. Thomas Potter
Charles B. Rockwell
Bristol- Waltery
H.—Barney
Pierce
TE -Benetl
Olatlord
Midnight Prowlers Reported Near Col Colt and Dr Bosworth
Police were alerted to prowlers near Col Samuel P Colt’s residence after a waitress spotted a possible intruder. Officers Goff and Serbst checked the south side and surrounding area but found no entry or suspects. A separate report shortly after noted a prowler around Dr M L Bosworth’s Hope Street home, with similar lack of evidence.
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Goff and
Serbst
Col
Samuel P. Colt
M. A. Cheesman
Cqit
James W. Goffi
M. L. Bosworth
Gerrard Wins Big At Rhode Island Horticultural Show
John Gerrard of Kingsthorpe tops the Rhode Island Horticultural Society exhibition at Fallon Hall Providence winning first prizes in 18 entries. He took top honors in Hybrid Perpetual roses ten varieties roses six varieties roses three varieties roses six blooms Baroness Rothschild six blooms Alfred Colombe one half peck peas one quart Marshall strawberries one quart Baboch strawberries one quart Sharpless strawberries twelve onions and a vegetables collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gerrard
Kingsthorpe
Rhode Island Horticultural Society
Falstaff Hall
Providence
Gerrard
Baroness Rothchild
Alfred Colombe
Mary Brady obituary in local town notice
Mrs Mary Brady wife of Philip Brady Overseer of the Poor died at her home 108 State street Tuesday afternoon after long illness from valvular heart disease and Bright's disease. Born May 20 1862 in town she married Philip Brady May 21 1888. Survived by six sisters and one brother and many relatives. Funeral tomorrow at 9 30 from 108 State street mass at St Marys Church at 10 o clock Rev Thomas J Fitzpatrick officiating Interment in St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brady
Philip Brady
State Street
Bright
Brady
Patrick
Bridget Condon
Edward F. Carrigan
St. Mary’s Church
Michael Kavanaugh
Richard Corcoran
Francia Duffy
Ellen Condon
Josephine Condon
Elizabeth Condon
John Condon
Altar Society
Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
St. Mary's Cemetery
Bristols to Meet Fort Greble Tomorrow in Canned Ball Action
Bristols line up against Fort Greble with Manager McBain promising a strong, entertaining team after last Saturday’s rain. St Mary's challenge awaits next Saturday for 25 dollars, Bristol fans urged to expect strong local lineups and financial support for upcoming games. St Marys T A B baseball team to play St Andrews of Barrington on the Common tomorrow at 2:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristols
Fort Greble
McBain
Watappas
Bristol
St. Mary’s
Bristol Boys
The
Phenix
Watuppas
Fall River
St. Mary's
LaFontaine
Fall River Independents
Taunton
St. Mary's T. A
St. Andrew's Club
Barrington
Torrow
Opiates cure claim sold by Buffington company
An item labeled as a cold remedy pitches a “sword statement” about protecting users with a manufacturers claim. It mentions W. H. Buffington as the seller of this cougar syrup product intended to drive the cold from the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buffington
Hotel Arrivals at Belvedere
Recent guests include E. L. Cadien of Boston A L Levy and J T Cook both from Boston E J Jackson and H Dorl from New York Dr and Mrs R Cogan and Alexander Forbes from Newark NewArk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Belvedere
E. L. Cadien
Boston
Mass
A. L. Levy
New York City
E. J. Jackson
New York
H. Dorl
J. T. Cook
Mrs. R. Cogan Alexander Forbes
Newark
Rest the stomach with Kodol for dyspepsia
An old advertisement explains that a sick stomach needs rest much like a tired body. Kodol for dyspepsia is said to digest food, ease the stomach, and restore it to working condition, suggesting relief from disordered digestion. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buffington
Express Trains to be Resumed Between Bristol and Providence
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad will restore four Bristol to Providence express trains after criticism since June 10. Bristol departures at 7.05 and 8.05 pm shift to 7.15 and 8.15 pm, arriving Fox Point at 7.45 and 8.45 pm with Warren and Riverside stops. Afternoon 5.05 pm Fox Point to Bristol trip shortens by 30 minutes, and 6.05 pm may run 85 minutes as before. A Hartford spokesman says the programme stands today though minor changes may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Providence
Bristol
Fox Point
Warren
Riverside
New Haven
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Bristol Phoenix
Hope Street
Bristol, R. J
Your
Phoenix
BEG Easterbrooks
En & Krieger
Anda
Santarig Moe
Evertts
Dodge & Camfield
Exchange Place
Providence, R.1
Peirce’s Shoes
Thos.f.peirce & Son
Dorrance and Westminster Corner
R. I
Bristol and Vicinity
Bristol Post Office
Earle & Prew Express
Porosknit
Connery’s
D’wolf Inn
Randall
Frank R. Ames
Pawtucket
Bristol Highlands
Frank M. Dimond
Dora Greene
Joseph Kinder
Berths M. Hope
William Sisson
H. A. Rounds
Isaac W. Gorham
Clarence Dubu
St. Michael’s Church
Bey Ane Locke
J. H. Young
Marguerite Wardwell
Wardwell
Little’s Narrows
A. M. Merriman
Westboro
H. M. Howe
Philadelphia
Herrycliffe Farm
Frank W. Bowen
Louisa M. Pratt
William R. Trotter
Bristol High School
Trinity, Church
Harold
Louis Easterbrooks
Washington, D. C
Pati V. Qady
Edward Kennedy
Providence County
Kennedy
Supreme Court
Newport and Providence
Reilly
Gallagher
Kane
Marion
Luigi
Annieano
Munro ‘Avenue
Levay de Kistelek
Budapest
Hungary
Francisco E. de Wolf
Finme
Adriatic Sea
Baron Levay de Kaistelek
CG. B. Rockwell,Jr
Hills School
Pottstown
Penn
Howard W. Manchester
St. John’s School
Manlias
N. Y
Miss Fern Dison
Laselle Seminary
Auburndale
Phillips Academy
Andover
Roswell Colt
St. Paul’s School
Concord
N. H
Bucklin Relief Corps of
East Providence
Recreation Hall
Alabama
Cherbourg
U. S. S. Kearsage
Kearsage Association of Naval Veterans
Fannies
Midnight Prowlers
Mr. Gerrard
Base
TRIAL
National India Rubber Company
George F. McCarty
Rhode Island
Normal School
Newport
Rogers High School
Woonsocket
East Greenwich
Academy
Westerly
High School
Walter E. Ranger
State Board of Education
Beechaih
Beecham
Miriam P. Robb
Hodgkinson
Union
W.N. &C. R. Burgess
Marie von Unschuld
Brstol
Bristol Station
Durfee Street
Phoenix Ffice
Metacom Avenue
Narrows Road
C. Johnson Lanigan
Bialee
Smn
Phoenix Gas
Martin's
Gas Engisie Oil
Malcolm Aught
Thames Street
I Price
Or . Co. Dewitt & Company
Chicago
Ile
W.H Buffingtion
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