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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
3
The Children’s Home notes renewed terms and departures among its managers. Mrs Johnson, after five years, and Mrs Bell, two years, step down from committees and board roles. Mrs Dunbar has served thirty years, while Mrs Anderstrom declines re election after thirty seven years as treasurer. Their dedication is praised despite treasury challenges.
A secretary reads a grateful report from the Home managers dated May 10 1910. The record thanks staff and volunteers for long service and care during a measles outbreak that killed two children, Marian Abbott and Edward Trewilliger, and mentions deaths and sorrow alongside appreciation for nurses, doctors, and supporting friends.
The document presents the treasurer's account ending May 10, 1910, showing balance from last year 1617 donations 1006 93 interest 1338 95 and receipts from Town of Bristol 500 00 totaling 3302 55. Payments include matron 275 00 incidental expenses 168 55 wages 354 00 laundry 188 97 groceries 770 80 milk 314 46 shoes 205 64 fuel 316 47 repairs 476 96 sickness coat 337 75 funeral 87 00 laundry bills 66 32 with balance on hand 56 68 and unpaid bills to May 1 12838. Auditor GEO H PECK.
Michael McKeon a longtime Bristol resident and Civil War veteran died at his home 5 Howe street in Bristol after a period of poor health. Born in Spalodove Cavan Ireland he served in Company K Seventeenth Massachusetts Volunteers enlisting April 30 1861 and mustered out August 3 1864. He worked as a boemaker in Providence and Bristol and chaired town committees. Survived by his wife Misa Annie L Keene and nine children including Dr Catherine Hall and Mrs William Murphy. The G A R flag is at half mast in tribute.
Funeral arrangements for Olive Thomas and family announced. Service set for tomorrow morning at 8 from their late residence on Howes Street. Mass at St. Marys Church with burial at St. Marys Cemetery. Mr McKeont described as genial with many friends.
Notice from The New York Times reports Robert Livingston Cutting died Saturday night at a Hampstead nursing home at age forty three. A Columbia alumnus and New York Bar member, he once pursued acting after a troubled inheritance dispute with his father. His marriage to actress Minnie Seligman ended in divorce amid desertion and non-support claims, and he faced a securities suit from his mother. His lineage includes Robert Livingston Catting, 1st, and connections to Hon. James De Wolf through Jalidna DeWolf, with Cutting Jr. born 1887 and died 1894 leaving survivors Judith Moale.
Charles Langello infant son of Antonio and Victoria Langello of 289 State Street died Tuesday evening. The funeral was held yesterday at 3 PM from St Marys Church and was well attended. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery with a profusion of flowers.
Rosie Williams daughter of Joseph and Julia Williams died at 9 this morning at the parents home 64 Fox Hill avenue. Meningitis was the cause. She was 10 years 7 months 6 days old. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
A list of individuals includes iCaughey and Charles E. iSayles among many others such as Matrice ahy Walter T.Remieres Minnie L. Ingraham Nora Leahy Edith Gray Arthur A. Sayles Frank M. Ingraham John Leahy Augustus P. Gray Geertrude B. Franklin Esther B. Franklin and Roza Ingraham. The mix features ages 4 to 65 and a variety of surname groupings suggesting a survey or roster from a historical source.
The Phenix reports 816 votes cast, a town record, with Citizens' ticket winning Senator Isaac F. Williams 427 to 889 and Representative Theodore P. Bogert 704 without opposition for a first seat. Second Representative William T. O Wardwell 444 to John G. Pegram 870. Wardwell wins by 74. Bristol Train of Artillery elects officers including Colonel Burgess and Lt Colonel Smith. Hiram D Maxfield leaves his Warren hotel to focus on Silver Spring resort development.
Dialogue excerpts reveal a shy exchange where Miss Antique notes the man’s remark on wit, while Miss Caustique recalls his effort to restrain laughter at von, illustrating a moment of social wit and fluster in a playful exchange.
Indisputable proof that eczema can be cured is presented by J. H. Young & Co. They advertise a gentle soothing wash with oil of wintergreen as a base. Promising permanent results, a trial bottle costs 25 cents and claims instant relief from itching. Located at 479 Hope Street.
The mortgagee will sell at public auction on Wednesday May 18 1910 at 12 15 pm the two Bristol lots described in the 1901 mortgage to Antonea Oliver and Joseph L Buffam with improvements and gangway rights. The sale is to satisfy the mortgage deed recorded in Bristol and the mortgagee reserves the right to bid. Providence R I April 26 2010.
A doctor advocates hair health over heredity for gray hair, urging use of Hay's Hair Health as a safe non dye remedy rich in scalp sustenance. The note notes premature gray is preventable with proper nutrition and care, and promotes a book from Philo Hay Specialties Co. Newark NJ.
The Third Annual Meeting of Rhode Island Episcopal servers and acolytes convened at Trinity Church with evensong at 5 15. Rev A G E Jenner preached on worship and personal holiness as 68 boys and men processed singing hymns. Supper followed and a business session re elected officers including Jenner and Dana. The Diocesan League of Servers, a ~100 member group, promotes reverence devotion and purity of life at the altar.
Max W. Laugy former Warren police chief sues Peter McGeary in Superior Court for 2500 damages claiming arrest and imprisonment. He alleges the defendant caused his arrest and arraignment March 29 before the Fifth District Court for violating a town ordinance by standing near the sidewalk on Main Street beside James H. Smith’s premises, to the annoyance of passersby.
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