Portrait and life sketch of William De Wolf Dimock
The Bristol Phoenix features a half-tone portrait of William De Wolf Dimock from The American Shipbuilder March 12, with a life sketch highlighting his New York City birth on February 29, 1864, distinguished Civil War lineage, education at Columbia College and School of Mines, and early sports activity. It traces his career in steamship work, Navy service in the Spanish-American War, honors for saving lives, and later roles in shipbuilding with the New York Shipbuilding Co. of Camden, plus memberships in multiple historical and military societies.
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American Shipbuilder
William de Wolf Dimock
Dimock
Psi Upsilon
Colorado
New York
Providence and Stonington Steamship Co
Navy
Santiago de Cuba
Casilda
Guantanamo
Trinidad
Cienfuegos
Caimanera
Isle of Pines
Secretary of the Navy
Wilmington
Del
Harlap & Hollingsworth Co
The
Shipbuilding Trust
New York Shipbuilding Co
Camden
N. J
Broadway
Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
Naval Order of the United States
Naval and
Military Order of the
Society Colonial War
Military Order Foreign Wars
Strollers Club of
New York Athletic Club
Stopped the Stealing at the Edin burgh Church
The Rev. Joseph Erskine of Edinburgh once lost a handkerchief and later found it sewn into the tall pocket of his coat by Mrs. Erskine. While walking to the pulpit the woman tugged at his coattails, prompting him to declare with a smile that this was not the day for theft.
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Joseph Erskine
Edinburgh
Engravings of Old Brick School House on Exhibit
Four engravings depicting the east west and south interior walls of St. Alban's Lodge room, once in the Old Brick School House building for nearly a century, are on display in Stevens & Co.'s window and available for sale at the Phoenix Office. Priced at 25 cents postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Lodge
Stevens & Co
Phaznix
Bristol Train of Artillery Holds Meeting for Officers
Regular meeting last evening previews next Thursday's annual election of officers. Nominations favored two contenders for colonel: William M. Gorham, Postmaster, and ex Lieut. Col. Arthur W. Barrett.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
William M. Gorham
Arthur W. Barrett
Prints of Old Brick School House for framing
High demand for prints prompts heavy paper editions 19 by 12 inches. Copies priced at 15 cents each available at Stevens & Co. or the Phoenix Office. Sent postpaid on receipt of payment.
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Stevens & Co
Phoenix
Easy Marks defeat High School in YMCA league game
In the YMCA league Easy Marks defeated the High School team 34 to 30. Easy Marks led 10 to 18 at halftime but rallied in the second half as Wardwell and Monroe paced the High School team, while Morris and Dimond led the Easy Marks with strong floor scoring. Referee G Buffington. Time halves 20 minutes. State Street M E Church notes follow.
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Easy Marks
Floor
Morris
Kenney
Brightman
Dimond
Merriman
H. S
Wardwell
W Munro
Balfour
Young
Easterbrooks
G Buffington
S Paull, Jr
Team 3 Defeats Team 7 in YMCA Bowling Match
Team No 3 defeated Team 7 last evening in a match bowled on the YMCA alley. Scores not fully provided.
Constitution Nearly Rigged by Boston Rigging Gang
A gang led by Mr. Billman of Boston progressed on rigging the Constitution lying beside the north pier at Herreshoff's. The top mast was set, standing rigging installed, bowsprit in place, and the boom and gaff to be shipped. Completion outlook is tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billman
Boston
Constitution
Herreshoff’s
Births in town for St John and Brown families
In this town on March 25 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph St John. In the same town on March 25 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Manuel Brown.
Sanford Infant Dies In SanFord Town Notice
In this town on the 26th inst Allen B son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Sanford aged 1 year.
Drugist Ads Half Price Cure for Constipation
C W Sparks advertises today for fifty men and women to try Dr Howard’s specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price. A fifty cent package is now 25 cents with a money back guarantee if the medicine does not quickly relieve and cure headaches and liver troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Sparks
Dr. Howard
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Swift
Lowell
Stockbridge
the German Clothing Co
Easterbrooks Block
State ST
German Clothing CO
R. I. Drug CO
Hope St
Bristol
Ferris
Chicago
People’s Cash Store
Amos Trudeau
G. M. Wilbur
Xy, M. O. A. Hollding
Hope Street
St., Providence
J. F Dodge
Shepard Co
Bristol Phoenix
Eugene LeClair
Selon
R. I
State Street
M. E. Church Notes
Paul
Rome
New Order of Music
Epworth League
League
Rusty
Brown
McCaw
W. R. Davis
F. van Almkirke
G. Clarke
Smith
G Manchester
S. Church
Clarke
P Kenney
Bristol, R. 1
Connery
Ourritter
Just
F.T. Remieres
Cor
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Bris
Tol
Stove
B. C. Gas & Electric Co
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