Funeral for Nehemiah Cole Johnston Held Quietly
The funeral of Nehemiah Cole Johnston, who died by suicide last Sunday night, was held Wednesday at 2.30 pm from his Wood and Cole streets home. Rev. Dr. George Locke led the service. Interment followed at North Cemetery with relatives from Providence and nearby towns in attendance. Bearers included Arthur Johnston, Charles C. Duffy, Oswald Crockford, and Joseph M. Bottomley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehemiah Cole Johnston
Wood and
Cole Streets
George Locke
St. Michael's Church
National India Rubber Company
Phenix Office
North Cemetery
Providence
Arthur Johnston
Charles C. Duffy
Oswald Crockford
Joseph M. Bottomley
Worth-While Quotation Reflects Quality Over Size
A Phillips Brooks remark discusses greatness as a quality in human lives rather than a measurable size. It suggests significance can exist even in modest life ranges.
Colts Win Narrow Victory Over Providence Inter Nos
The Colts of Colt High School defeated Inter Nos of Providence 37 to 11 at the Y M C A gym last night. Harold Goddard led scoring with seven points as the home team dominated all four quarters and drew a large, cheering crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COLTS
Colt High School
Harold Goddard
Sunny” Garvin
Inter Nos
Providence
Goddard
J. Garvin
R.f. Gladding
F. Goddard
C. F. Garvin
R.g. Geisler
I.g
Guild
Geisler
F. Garvin
Gladding
W. Bottomley
Baby Week Draws Interest With Health Talks
Town marks Baby Week with talks by Dr. Anthony Covese and Dr. John Morrissey and shows on bathing babies led by Miss Annie Selley. Events at Colt Memorial High School feature music, plays, and demonstrations plus expert advice from Dr. D. L. Richardson and Dr. Henry E. Utter. Health guidance urges birth registration, exclusive nursing, proper sleep, clean homes, bottled milk, and fly control to save infants.
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Anthony Covese
Providence
Italian Hall
Wood Street
John H. Morrissey
Mary J. Santos
Columbia Hall
Annie Selley
Colt Memorial High School
Kinder
Little Mothers’ League
D. L. Richardson
City Hospital
Judith
Ariel
Henry E. Utter
Providence Health Department
Bureau of Public Health and Hygiene
Department of Health of
New York
New York City
Health Department
Community events listed for March to May at local venues
A calendar of events includes entertainment at Colt Memorial High School on March 11, a public debate March 16, a Ladies' Arts Society supper, a Crown Orchestra benefit for pianist John R. West March 17, Bristol Aerie memorial service March 19, a stereopticon lecture at St Marys March 19, a Pie Supper at First Baptist Church March 22, a cantata March 23, and Hydraulion Engine fair Saturdays May 6 13 20 at the G A R Hall.
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Colt Memorial High School
Baby Week Committee
State Street
M. E. Church
Ladies’ Arts Society
G. A. R. Hall
Crown Orchestra
John R. West
Bristol Aerie
St Mary’s School Hall
First Baptist Church
The
Mite Society
State Street M. E
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Wanted Girls to Clean Waists Bright Girls Apply Ninth Floor
An old New York Tribune sign on Twentieth Street near Sixth Avenue advertises employment for a few girls to clean waists and a few bright girls, inviting applications on the ninth floor.
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Twentieth Street
Sixth Avenue
New York Tribune
Obituary of Darwin Almy Pioneer Engineer and Yacht Builder
Darwin Almy 68 longtime Providence resident died at his home 33 Moore Street Providence after a long illness. He was born in Tiverton February 28 1848 son of Isaac C and Alice Almy and descendant of William Almy who settled in Portsmouth in 1644. He helped found Almy Water Tube Boiler Company in 1890 serving as president and treasurer. Almy was active in numerous engineering societies yacht clubs and business associations. He leaves a widow three children and two sisters and his funeral is set for Sunday at 1 30 PM from Providence and burial at North Cemetery with Masonic services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin Almy
Moore Street
Providence
Mr. Almy
Tiverton
Isaac C
Alice (Bateman) Almy
William Almy
Portsmouth
Edwin A. Baker
Menhaden i Iis
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Almy
Almy Water Tube
American Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Naval Engineers
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
The
Providence Mechanical Engineers
Rhode Island Business Men’s Association
Providence Chamber of Commerce
Engineers
Clara M. Almy
Charles F. Herreshoff
J. H. Cortell
Florida
Albert S. Almy
MRS JAMES WEIR ROBINSON REMEMBERED IN PHILADELPHIA OBITUARY
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin reports the death of Mrs. James Weir Robinson, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Howe of this town. She died Friday after weeks of illness at 1622 Locust Street. A longtime active member of church and charitable groups, she was beloved for her gentle nature and devotion to children affectionately calling them her bluebirds. Her writing, poetry, and kindness left a lasting memory among friends and admirers.
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James Weir Robinson
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Herbert M. Howe
Robinson
James Weir Robinston
Locust St
Mrs Maria J Schumaker Dies At 48 After Illness
Mrs Maria J Schumaker widow of John H Schumaker died Tuesday evening at her Byfield Street home after a two week illness Rheumatism developing into pneumonia caused death She was born in Ireland daughter of Mrs Nora Connell and the late James Connell and came to the United States as a child She worked for the National India Rubber Company She is survived by her mother and brother Joseph Con ne residing on Byfield Street The funeral was held at St Marys Church this morning at 9 Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery
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Maria J. Schumaker
John H. Schumaker
Byfield Street
Ireland
Nora Connell
James Connell
National India Rubber Company
Joseph Conne
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
State Street M. E. Church Service Notes
At 10 30 a m Sunday the pastor topics The Church on trial by July Your Verdict and Conquering Love headline the services. Sunday School and Bible Class at noon Epworth League at 6 45 led by Mrs George Richardson with A Great Task. Evening service at 7 30 features the pastor subject Conquering Love with a large chorus choir and male quartet providing music.
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State Street M. E
Epworth
George Richardson
Daily Thought Quote by Charrop
A reflective maxim urges gratitude for kind acts and humility for giving help. The aphorism notes a good turn should be remembered by the recipient and the giver should forget it to keep modesty.
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Daily Thought
Charrop
Missing the first hour of meals, mistress directs servant
An old Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt shows a household scene where the mistress instructs Nora to serve meals promptly and asks if delaying beyond the first hour would require waiting for the next. The dialogue captures strict time care and servant duty in period speech.
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Nora
Birmingham Age- Herald
His Opinion of Brown in Tit-Bits Sketch
Indignant old gentleman condemns Brown as two faced a man who pats you on the back to your face and hits you in the eye behind your back in this Tit-Bits quotation.
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Brown
Optimistic Thought and Fortune Tied to Wise Manners
A reflection notes that optimism shapes outcomes and that a fortunate man experiences luck in many things. It emphasizes character and perception as the engine of favorable results.
Perfect Artificial Foot Demonstrates Clever Counterfeit
The foot of the artificial leg is described as a clever counterfeit with a wooden core from the leg body, enveloped by vulcanized rubber in thin layers to provide springiness and a natural gait.
Borderland of the Blessed In Christian Myth
The text describes a region described as near the abode of the blessed, a borderland where the praised less and the blameless dead once dwelt. It used as a metaphor for a mental state of fooling oneself through vain hopes.
High prices for cashmere shawls in London markets
Weavers take two to three years to finish a pair of the finest cashmere shawls. Each shawl fetches upward of 500 dollars in London markets, reflecting the luxury demand and craft effort behind these textiles.
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London
Happiness Like a Snail Finds Home and Heart
A pensive medley compares happiness to a snail that seeks a home yet travels with it, implying contentment arises from belonging and steadiness rather than distance or possession. The reflection hints at home as a moving, inner shelter rather than a fixed place.
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Cues &Y
R.j. Dobson
Gable c. Guild
Lord Lg. Chase Ybson
Gable
N. I. A Co
Newport
New Bedford
Bristol Y. M. C. A
Staples Coal Company
Hathaway
Zoe
Kansas City Star
Shore Acres
James A. Hearne
Margaret Best
Veronica McClure
Rathbone Gardner
Men’s Forum
All Men
Iit
Colgate’s
Pearl
William’s
F. M. Demond
Lamb
Swift
Bristol
Newman Bros
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