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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
3
A cryptic note describes Lodge A F and A M at Stone Bridge near the bay by moonlight, with only fragmentary details of their movement and setting. The text suggests a nocturnal scene along the water but lacks clear action or outcomes.
A fragmentary inquiry questions who should wear a ruby ring on their fingers and where to place it within a named path or tradition. The wording suggests a cultural or ceremonial prompt rather than a clear news item.
Will be sold at Public Auction on Friday July 15 1910 at ten o clock A M on the premises No 35 Strate 81 Bristol Rhode Island under the power of sale in a mortgage deed dated July 2 1907 recorded in Bank No 4 page 43 and due to breach of mortgage terms items include tools machines stock and material formerly Richard B Gadding Tinsmith and Plumbing business by order of H N Henshaw attorney Providence Rhode Island June 22 1910
The ceremony took place in the West Parlor of a German Lutheran church with pastor Schaffer officiating. Relatives gathered from New York Providence Fall River Arlington Pawtucket Riverside and local town. The bride wore a cream gown with lace and orange blossoms. bridesmaid wore light blue. Best man Herman Marz, sister Anna Schobel attended. Reception with 75 guests, gifts include a Gorham bedroom set and humorous wedding cards about marriage. After a trip to New York City they will reside at 512 Thames Street. The bride is a daughter of Martin.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a marriage within a family linked to Germany and the National India Company. The readable portions name a groom as son of Mrs and another with a shoe department reference. Overall, details are incomplete and uncertainty remains about names and exact relations.
Ezra Mason of this town son marries Miss Eliza beth M Stevens of Brighton Massachusetts yesterday afternoon at the bride’s parents home Rev Henry Stevens officiated, many relatives attended. The couple will reside on Metacom avenue near the groom’s father’s home. Friends wish them a long, prosperous life.
Edward Clark Gallup and Miss Jennie K Elizabeth LaFrance were married Wednesday morning at St Marys Church. Rev Thomas VJ Gillan officiated. Bride’s attendant was Miss Melina Clontier of Providence. best man was Louis La France Jr. They held a reception at the bride’s mother home on Wood Street then left for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls. They plan to reside in town after returning.
A humorous dispute unfolds as one person ridicules another's chanticleer hat, joking that it should be trimmed with boiled potatoes and dumplings. The lighthearted exchange centers on fashion and mock critique rather than harm.
A speaker asks to talk with a widow mother about a potential arrangement. He notes she is a widow and indicates openness to proposals, implying a matchmaking or financial negotiation context.
Miss Marion Sols Emily Connery and Josephine Garvin performed piano and songs. Frances Milburn and Mabel Mitchell provided entertainment with vocal selections. Refreshments were served by Clara Stuart and Frances Milburn. Attendees included Helen Sanford, Emily Connery, Josephine Garvin, Marion Cole, Lillian Newman, Carrie Newman, Mabel Mitchell, Clara Stuart and Frances Milburn.
In St Angelo on June 20 a son was born to Mr and Mrs John St Angelo. In the same town on June 21 a son arrived for Mr and Mrs Baptiste Proux.
Mason Stevens in Brighton Mass June 28 by Rev Henry A Stevens. E Wilbur Mason and Elizabeth M Stevens. Marz Schobel in this town June 22 by Rev F Schaffer. Frederick W Marz and Kathryn Schobel. Gallup La France in this town June 22 by Rev Thomas J Gillan. Edward O Gallup and Jennie E La France, both of this town.
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