Substantial Wedding Gift From National India Rubber Company
Charles O F Thompson delivered to his wife Alice Edson Paull 638 pieces of Gorham silver from the National India Rubber Company officers and staff. The Norfolk pattern pieces include teaspoons spoons forks knives ladles and servers engraved with P. Cost $109 from Edward D Kunz, jeweler.
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Charles ‘O. F. Thompson
National India Rubber Company
Alice Edson Paull
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Providence
Edward D. Kunz
Coming Events and Local Notices for Bristol Community
March 11 Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. Clam Chowder Supper at State Street M E Church. March 17 Wednesday evening G A R Hall social under Hay Seed Club. April 12 Easter Monday Fifth annual hall of Bristol Council 879 in G A R Hall. April 22 Thursday evening Annual ball in G A R Hall under Bristol Aerie 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles. Easy Test Spree Allen’s Foot-Ease advertised for 25 cents. for rubbing shoes or overshoes when they pinch. Sold Everywhere. Do not accept substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
M. E. Church
G.A. R. Hall
Hay Seed Club
Bristol Council
G. A. R. Hall
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Spree Allen
Medical and patent remedy ads mix with seasonal woes
An old advertisement page promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion to digest undigested food, Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup to cure colds, and Kennedy's Laxative Dough Syrup for children. It mentions sellers W. J. Buffington and W. H. Bartington, and warns about the season’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ji. Buffington
Kennedy
W. H. Bartington
Lena Rivers on Stage at Empire Providence
Miss Beulah Poynter stars in Lena Rivers at Empire Theatre Providence for a week starting March 15. The strong company includes Frank Tobin Sylvia Starr Emma Butler Marie Day Nettie Louden Georgiana Wilson J. Irving White L. J. Loring Sam J. Burton and Ted V. Armond in this Mary J Holmes drama about a southern loving heroine who overcomes poverty and family opposition to find happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Providence
R. L
Beulah Poynter
Mary J. Holmes
Lena Rivers
Misa Poynter
Lena
South
Frank Tobin
Sylvia Starr
Emma Butler
Marie Day
Nettie Louden
Georgiana Wilson
J. Irving White
L. J. Loring
Sam J. Burton
Ted V. Armond
D A R Bristol Chapter Meets at Home on Franklin Street
Daughters of American Revolution Bristol Chapter held an afternoon meeting with hosts D A R MacDougall at their Franklin Street home. Mrs H S Bache presented a paper on The Songs of Ye Olden Times, illustrated by song groups led by Mrs Alice Pitman Wesley of Providence. Refreshments followed as members enjoyed a social hour.
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Daughters of American Revolution
Bristol
D. A
E. MacDougall
BM. MacDougall
Franklin Street
Bache
Alice Pitman Wesley
Providence
Carmichael
the Vale
Brinley Richards
Love
Wilson
Kethleen Mavonurneen
Crouch
Sally
Robin Adair
W. Fred Williams
J. Harvey Merrill
Circumstances Over Which We Have No Control
Tommy Pop reflects on the phrase as his modern father explains it to his son, noting how life’s events often unfold beyond personal control and calling for understanding. The piece frames parental guidance about accepting fate and resilience.
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Tommy
Pop
Son
Urio-O Promoted as Cure for Rheumatism
An advertisement claims rheumatism cannot be cured by standard remedies and promotes Urio-O as a blood purifying treatment. It asserts the medicine targets rheumatic acid in blood, muscles, and kidneys and offers bottles at 75 cents and one dollar plus a sample via Smith Drug Co. in Syracuse New York.
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J. H. Young & Co
Smith Drug Co
Smith
The Master's Hand and A Prayer For My Children
Poem fragment reflecting on divine justice and mortality with hopes for heavenly peace and guidance for a son and daughter. Includes a brief, fragmented street vignette featuring The Little Madam and a boastful footpad joke about paying to enter town.
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Bristol
R. J
DeWitts Salve and Early Risers Sold Here
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve aids chapped hands cuts burns and bruises and is noted as especially effective for piles. Available from W H Buffington along with DeWitts Little Early Risers, described as small easy to take gentle and certain pills also sold by Buffington.
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DeWitt
W. H. Buffington
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Adverts
A vintage testimonial style ad extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women during the change of life and other female ailments. Letters from Mrs E Hanson of Columbus Ohio and S Charles Barrenay of Graniteville Vermont praise its health return, urging readers to consult the product for lasting relief. The notice claims a thirty year tradition and widespread community trust in the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs. E. Hanson
East Long St
Graniteville
Lydia B. Pinkham
S. Charles BaRrenay
R.F.D
Freshmen Caps Spark Debate On Campus Dress Code
A brief campus item notes freshmen students face mock scrutiny over headwear as administrators discuss expectations. The exchange highlights student roles and campus norms during orientation period.
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BE. Mathewson
J. Edmonds
Capt O. Cr
Snow Birds
W. Snow
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J. Manchester
Nelle
Snow
Edward J. Prest
Constitution Street
Democrat
Citizens
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Tan
Citizens’ Nom. Paper
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Lincoln Avenue
Charles B. Rockwell
Hope Street
Frank Paull
Benjamin M. Macdougall
Charles S. Cummings
Robert J. Connery
Church Street
Charles B. Brigham
Union Street
Joseph E. Simmons
Ferry Road
Hezekiah C. Wardwell
Metacom Avenue
John H. Bailey, Jr
Stephen T. Church
George “H. Peck
George H. Pece George
Burton Street
Burton
George U. Arnold
Crawford L. Easterbrooks
Justice OF the Peace
Crawford
Lieasterbrooks
Justice OF the , Peace
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BOR
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Phito Hay Spec. Co
Newark
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Hartina
W. Sparks
B. Paull
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