Y M C A Bowling Tournament Upsets Steam Rollers
Friday evening the N I R team defeated the Steam Rollers with two wins and scores averaging above eighty. The event highlighted strong performances as players posted averages over 80 for the night.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
3
Friday evening the N I R team defeated the Steam Rollers with two wins and scores averaging above eighty. The event highlighted strong performances as players posted averages over 80 for the night.
The Greenock based Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company launched the twin screw yacht Cassandra of 1280 tons designed by A S Chesebrough. The 284 ft length vessel, class 100 A1 at Lloyds, features nine watertight bulkheads, two triple expansion engines delivering about 3000 indicated horsepower, teak and Circassian walnut interiors, and a grand dining room. Miss Janet H Scott performed the naming ceremony with guests including Chesebrough, Scott family, and Captain Mathies slated to command.
Narragansett Brewing Co of Providence promotes Narragansett Select Stock Lager and Banquet Ale as New England’s leading lager beer. The firm touts quality ingredients, slow aging four to five months, Bavarian and Bohemian hops, and pure rock-filtered water. In 1907 191000 barrels of Lager and Ale were sold, with TM Morris listed as local agent.
Mr G W Williams of Powderly Texas says he suffered years with kidney and bladder trouble. He tried many preparations without relief until he found Finenles after 80 days. He reports feeling fine and states money is refunded if not satisfied. Sold by G W Sparks.
An advertisement extols Dr Greene of Temple Place Boston offering free guidance for nervous and chronic diseases through letter correspondence. Patients describe symptoms, receive explanations and cures without leaving home, using Dr Greene's Nervara remedy.
Rockwell Hall filled with men as Rev. John E B Blake of Fall River spoke on the making of a man detailing the physical mental and spiritual natures in Christ. The meeting featured strong singing by Nelson Terry and Mae Rounds. Next Sunday Dr. Alexander Mitchell of Providence will discuss Kindling the Faith. the Y M C A secretary urges nonattending men to hear him.
Police notified of a break at William G Low's summer residence at Ferry Hall. Earle Potter found blankets hidden near a stone wall and alerted Constable Frank H Thompson. Entrance believed forced via an unfastened window. Low in Brooklyn notified as police investigate.
The District Court session before Judge Bosworth saw Antonio Angello v Carabotta Philadelphia result in Angello winning claims of 1124 with William T. O'Donnell for plaintiff and T H Crowley for defendant. Other cases were continued or decided against plaintiffs, including Bronsonino v Carabotta where the defendant Italian woman was discharged after threats. Joseph Henjamin v Seguin awarded plaintiff 11.35 with Hammill for plaintiff and Crowley for defendant.
The town financial meeting formed a committee to decide the town hall’s fate after closure. It elected Judge O. L. Bosworth as chairman and J. Winthrop DeWolf as secretary. Plans were discussed and the group will inspect the building Saturday to prepare recommendations for a special town meeting.
During the factory shutdown at National India Rubber Company the wire department room will be converted to hose manufacturing. The old grinding room and twin engine room walls have been removed to create a single large room on the Wood Street side of the building.
In Boston on March 16 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Chesebrough of this town. The new arrival is height and weight not reported. Parents and child are doing well.
The Board of Voting Trustees of the Union Trust Company prepares to reopen the bank on May 4, following a court decision last week. Directors will be elected by the Board of Trustees, then appoint a President for the reorganized institution. Rathbone Gardner and Nathan W. Littlefield are named for the presidency.
Mary A. Brown of Warren dies March 22 followed by T. Frank Quirk of this town on March 24 aged 85 years 8 months and 186 days. The notices announce the deaths of daughter of Andrew and Jessie Brow and reflect customary obituary details.
Prompts to restore blood health and neutralize uric and rheumatic acids with Urio O. Claims swift muscle and kidney action, internal relief, and permanent cure. Advertises bottles at 75 cents and 1.00, with trial bottle free, via The Smith Drug Co. Syracuse and Bristol agents.
A dialogical scene quotes an employer teasing Pat about his hair and former scalp injuries. Pat reveals the tale might refer to his brother Moike, suggesting a conflation of identities as a humorous misunderstanding. The brief exchange preserves dialect and tone from the source.
Dr Wm H Anderson of Soda Springs Idaho says Bees Laxative Cough Syrup relieves coughs and colds where other remedies failed. Its gentle laxative effects suit children. Also good for sore throat hoarseness and whooping cough. Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold by O W Sparks.
An historic advert promotes Pins salve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns chapped lips hands and face claimed to soothe and heal Sold by O W Sparks in a period-typical local marketplace notice
Change in schedules effective Sunday December 29 1907 for the Barrington Warren and Bristol line. Weekdays list City Hall Providence departures from 6 45 AM to 1 15 PM and Bristol departures from 6 15 AM to 10 45 PM with late trains. Sunday service starts Providence 7 45 AM and Bristol 7 15 AM with hourly runs to Riverside Car House including late 11 15 PM and 12 15 AM.
Railroad service by the New Haven and Hartford Electric Car line becomes active starting September 30, 1907. Electric streetcar operation expands transit options in the region. Local riders can expect new routes and schedules accompanying the rollout.
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