Saturday tribute to Bristol's Captain William Howe Church
Captain William Howe Church, a Bristol elder, celebrated his 96th birthday at his Bradford Street home. Friends and Daughters of the American Revolution delegates called, offered remembrances, and praised his long life including 31 sea voyages as a master. His daughter Gertrude and granddaughters Reba and Helen assisted in receiving guests. Refreshments and lemonade were served from a silver pitcher given by the S A R in 1902 for his 92nd birthday.
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William Howe Church
Bristol
Bradford Street
S. A.R
Quick Cold Cure Ad With Laxative Bromos Quinine
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for a cold using laxative bromos quinine tablets. Money back guarantee promises refunds if the cure fails, with E W Groves signature on each box and a 25 cent price tag.
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Dro
E. W. Grove
Patriotic Social Held at State Street Church Vestry
A patriotic social organized by the Enworth League social department was held in the State Street Methodist Episcopal Church vestry. The decorated room featured League and National colors, with tables and a program of tableaux, recitations, songs, and music. Participants named Mabel Manchester, Marion Coggeshall, Helen Potter, Hattie Edson, Sarah D. Bosworth, Nellie Sylvester, Bessie Flowers, Marion West, Annie Chadwick, Grace Blaisdell, Ruby Blaisdell, Ethel Blaisdell, Lena Congdon, May Congdon, Lyn_nard Brow, and Sammie McCaw. The program included Old New York, My Maryland, Independence Bell, Home Sweet Home, and America, with refreshments served at the close.
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State Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Enworth League
W. N. Newman
League
Charkett
New York
Mabel Manchester
New Hampshire
Marion Coggeshall
Connecticut
Helen Potter
Massachusetts
Paul Revere
Hattie Edson
Maryland
Sarah D. Bosworth
New Jersey
Nellie Sylvester
Virginia
Bessie Flowers
North Carolina
Marion West
South Carolina
Annie Chadwick
Georgia
Grace Blaisdell
Delaware
Ruby Blaisdell
Rhode Island
Ethel Blaisdell
Pennsylvania
Independence Bell
Lena Congdon
Columbia
May Congdon
Lynnard Brow
Sammie McCaw
Lillian Rebs
America
A Letter on Automobiles and Road Courtesy
An Observer criticizes WJ B and W W for views in the Kickers Column of the Phoenix. The writer recalls experiences with slow wagons blocking roads, riders who hog lanes, and evasive drivers, arguing motorists face greater danger than cyclists. He challenges readers to consider real road friction and urges cooler tempers from writers before penning sharp judgments.
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WJ. B
the Phoenix
J. B
W. W
Kickers
A Base Ball Kicker Opposes St Marys Schedule
A letter from a local baseball follower questions St Marys team scheduling, noting early starts to fit Bristol games and players’ work, asks why La Fontaine did not place a game last Saturday, and urges Fourth of July committee to honor a proposed exhibition game between St Marys and Fort Greble with all local players and a Common prize on July Fourth.
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Tapia
St. Mary
Providence
Newport
Bristol
Lafontaine
St. Mary’s
Fort Greble
Letter to the editor about W W statement in Phoenix June 22
A reader from East War Ten comments on a June Phoenix column, disputing W W’s statement about agricultural custom in New England. The letter refers to Mr Bonis of East War Ten and a confrontation described in the kickers column.
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the Phoenix
W. W
Kickers
Phoenix
New Ih
England
Bonis
East
An Unfortunate Owner of a Devil Wagon
W said whoa to his horses and stopped to talk with W W in the road, blocking most of the lane. The writer blames the wicked chauffeur for nearly colliding and notes drivers often break road rules, urging caution among both automobilists and horsemen.
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W. W
Ates
Joe —_ sion
Fire misread remark sparks editor’s sour note in Phoenix
A misunderstanding inflames local editorship after a fire at Felson. Respondents argue for better access to extinguishers and faster alert methods at King Philip station, proposing a still alarm and preplaced keys to reduce fire response time and costs.
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Felson
King Philip
Do Not Own Autos Letter to Editor
A reader chides the editor about owning a motor car, joking that they lack funds and will wait for prices to drop. The note humorously warns against showing wealth to the “nobility” and ends with a teasing sign-off.
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W. W
Children’s Day Exercises at State Street M E Church
Sunday evening the annual Children’s Day exercises were held in the State Street M E church. The attendance was good and the recitations and songs were well rendered. The altar was decorated with flowers and two white columns topped with pots of flowers framed the center of the platform. Miss Lillian Nicholas supervised the program with Miss Margaret Gardiner at the organ and Rev. John McVay delivering the opening prayer. The program featured recitations by Mary Cady, Marion Potter, Rachel Hill and others, songs including Onward Christian Soldiers and June Time, solos, and several group tableaux reflecting praise for children and flowers.
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State Street
M. E
Lillian Nicholas
Margaret Gardiner
John McVay
Mary Cady
Marion Potter
Rachel Hill
Sarah Cole
Anna Chadwick
Nellie Sylvester
Helen Potter
aEa Gel
Pete
Mattie Paull
E. W. Miller
Albaré Sparks
George Cady
Sammie McCaw
Harold Brow
Marguerite Flowers
Marion West
Ruby Blaisdell
Clifford Bailey
Ollie Blaisdell
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DRY Good Store
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Ina Flowers
Mildred Green
Marion Weat
Mr. McVay
Arthur T. Newman
Vesta Blaisdell
Minnie Potter
Wright's Church
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Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company
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James L, Jenes
Edwin A. Perrin
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A. A. Mann
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Italy
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Eagle Condensed Milk
Tyler B. Earl
Mrade Tyier R.earl
S Soldiers
Earl
Woonsocket
Scituate
W. R. Trotter
Charles Pepper
Said
Sarah L. Herreshoff
Katherine K. H. Tubbs
Lyman B
Bosworth
James DeWolf
U.S
Congress
Mount Hope Avenue
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Metacom Avenue
DeWolf Avenue
Marion I. Dewolf
Lyman B. Bosworth
L. B. Bosworth
Elizabeth L. Heath
Lyman W.deane
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Edwin L.heath
Gertrude M.heath
Nolen Ae Heath
Sarah M. Heath
Arnold H. B. Heath
Emma B . Heath
Martha D
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Ly Colt
St. Michael’s Church
Mary Featheing
Nathan B. Heath
du Bonis
Martha D Gardner
Tevcht
R. I
Joe’s Ice Gream
Fasterbrooks
Chiropodis
MHS. Williams
Church St. House
Tod
Fae
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