Samuel P Thornton a veteran of the New Jersey Central
A Bristol born sailor and railway man, Samuel P Thornton, veteran inspector of drawbridges and derricks for the Central Railroad of New Jersey, is profiled in the January Railroad Employee. Born January 18 1840, he served as cabin boy, in the U S Navy during the Civil War, and later joined the O R R B of NJ at Elizabethport. He advanced to Wreck Master, oversaw wrecking at Bloomsburg, tested equipment in Wilmington, and became Road Foreman Machinist. Thornton helped install draw-bridge improvements, designed a box signal, and has long led church and veteran employee groups. He visits his sisters Mrs Edwards and Mrs Walter in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Thornton
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Model Railroad
Mr. Thornton
Bristol
R. L
Young Thornton
U. S. Navy
Thornton
Matanzas
Qaba
Navy
Providence
Kr.l
Philadelphia
Juniata
West India Squadron
Norfolk
Navy Yard
Spain
O. R. RB
N.J
Elizabethport
Crossman
Thronton
Bloomsburg Bridge
Col. Ricker
Wilmington
Del
Sam Thronton
Thomas Frank Quirk dies after brief illness in Bristol
Thomas Frank Quirk of Quirk Brothers groceries died at his home at 46 Byfield Street at 4:30 AM after a short illness that began with a severe cold and developed pneumonia. Born in Bristol, he attended local schools, graduated from Bristol High School in 1891, studied at Boston School of Pharmacy, and joined his brothers in the State and Wood streets grocery business. He was a charter member of Bristol Council 879 Knights of Columbus and a member of Dreadnaught Hose Company. He is survived by his parents, two brothers Richard and Edward Jr., and sister Miss Mary Quirk. another brother James M. Quirk died in 1906. Funeral plans were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Frank Quirk
Quirk Brothers, Groceries
W. Fred Williams
A. M. Merriman
Mr. Quirk
Edward Quirk
Bristol High School
Boston School of Pharmacy
State and
Wood Streets
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
Richard
Edward Quirk, Jr
Mary Quirk
James M. Quirk
Frank
Quairk
ManZan Pile Remedy Sold In Collapsible Tube
The advertisement promotes ManZan Pile Remedy ready to use in a collapsible tube with nozzle. One application proves its merit by soothing healing reducing inflammation and relieving soreness and itching for all forms of Pilea. Price 600. Guaranteed, Sold by O W Sparks.
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O.W. Sparks
Bristol Camp Reunion Thrills Y M C A Boys in Rockwell Hall
The Y M C A boys held an annual camp reunion in Rockwell Hall with a camp style setup including a rock tent stage and cooking area. About 20 members ate from camp dishes, enjoyed hot chowder bread beans coffee and cakes, then shared stories around the fire and heard Charles Francis play cornet solos before a blanket toss finale.
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Rockwell Hall
Robertson
Charles Francis
James Sylvester
Sixty-eighth M E Conference Opens in Town
The sixty eighth annual New England Southern Conference prints manuals in Phoenix office and will meet at State Street M E Church starting April 1. About 186 ministers will stay in town hotels and local homes. Bishop Daniel A Goodsell presides with elders A J Coulins J A Newland and W L Ward in attendance. A reception for conference grand army men is set for April 8 at G A R Hall hosted by Babbitt Post 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Southern Conference
Phoenix
State Street
M. E. Churoh
Warren
Daniel A. Goodsell
D.D
L. LD
A. J. Coulins
D. D
J. A. Newland
W. L Ward
Grand Army
Babbitt Post
G. A. R. Hall
New Chief of Police Named in Warren
At a Warren Town Council meeting last evening Charles W. Sanders was elected Chief of Police to replace Chief Macomber. Sanders won with three votes while Michael F. Fox and Robert Walsh received one each. Sanders, 47, was born in Warren and is the son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Sanders. He previously worked for Harlo & Praws Express Company and once served as a freight clerk on the Steamer Tennessee between Providence and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Charles W. Sanders
Macomber
Michael F. Fox
Robert Walsh
George L. Crown
Harlo & Praws Expresz Company
Tennessee
Providence
New York
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Promises Relief for Tired Feet
Tiny print testimonial style notice offers Allen's Foot-Ease powder for tired swollen feet with over 80 000 testimonials. Druggists sell it for 25 cents. Trial package offered free by mail from Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Industrial Trust Company Opens General Banking Services
Industrial Trust Company announces its capability to transact a general banking business and invites corporations firms and individuals to open accounts. It promises courteous treatment and every facility consistent with prudent and conservative banking standards.
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Wardwell Lumber CO
Stockbridge
Wardwell
Henry Ostrom
John B. Hillis
Connery Outfitter
Bradford
Warren Monumental
Cornelius Harrington
Croée
Railroad Ave
Warren, R, I
New Jersey Central Railroad
Quirk Brothers
T. Frank Quirk
M. E
TIVE
Hope Street
R. I
Gey
Wes
Edward D. Kunz,c
Bristol, R. I
Hurley Bros’ Footwear
A. P. Nerone
Earle & Prew
Hope ST
Staples Goal Company
Providence Telephone CO
Union Street
Bristol County Gas & Electric Company
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