Probably Drowned in Harbor
John Bent a well known colored man of 106 Thames street near the Old Sugar House has been missing since Friday evening and is thought to have drowned in the harbor. Bent, 31, Indian ancestry and Narragansett descent, had worked for Charles F Herreshoff Jr at Poppasquash and was to work Saturday. His boat overturned in the harbor Friday night, with oars washed ashore later at the harbor head. Police and family seek more details as inquiry continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bent
Thames Street
Sugar House
Bent
Charles F Herreshoff, Jr
Poppasquash
Herreshoff
Thomas Dwyer
Jar
Hertreshoff
Ferreshoff
Mr. Herreshoff
Gustep
Louise Robbins
Westerly
S Bent
Bent 1A
Weeterly
May 14 to 21 Bazaar and community events
Coming events listed include a May 14 to 21 bazaar under Burnside Social Club and Ladies Auxiliary of Burnside lodge of K P J A R Hall, a May 29 Bristol Opera House performance of A Scrap of Paper by a local cast for Y M C A benefit, and a June 5 G A R Hall dance by the 07 club with High School pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside Social Club
Burnside Lodge
P.J. A R Hall
Bristol Opera House
Y. M CA
G. A. R. Hall
Bristol and Vicinity Notes and News of Local Interest
Bristol Post Office hours and mail schedules are listed, including arrivals and closings for weekday and Sunday service. Details cover general delivery windows, stamp sales, Sunday pickup at carriers racks, and Earle & Prew express outward and onward times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Door
Bristol
Earle & Prew
Town Scene Notes Local Visitors and Social Events
William M. Fischer of New York visits relatives in town. Olive's Dry Cream is featured. Mrs. John N. Burgess is seriously ill at her Constitution Street home. Last night’s movie exhibition closed the season. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Burgess of Worcester called here due to Mr. Burgess's mother’s illness. Charles V. Perry Jr. of the Henry Miller Piano Co. of Boston spent time in town. St Mary’s A Society and Ladies Auxiliary held a rummage sale in Teamnerance Hall. William Milburn and wife plan a month in New York then Jamestown Exposition. Parker Mills announces a 10 percent wage increase starting May 27. Bristol Train of Artillery members attended the Warren fair under Lieut.-Col. Merton A. Cheesman. A Citizens political movement meeting is set for Thursday at 8 at G A R Hall. Mrs. Clara Anderson and son attend funeral in Passaic, N. J. for her brother John Kennell Sr. Mrs. Brigham’s son is mourning, with his mother’s death in Vineland, N. J. Madeline Walsh sustained minor injuries after a horse incident on Wood Street. Rev. John F. Downing returns from Los Angeles to Providence. Democratic caucus shows solid support for Col. Samuel P. Colt. delegates chosen. Bishop William N. MacVickar confirmed youths at St. Michael’s and Trinity churches with sermons and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Fischer
New York City
Olive
Warren
John N. Burgess
Constitution Street
John R. Burgess
Worcester
Mass
Mr. Burgess
Charles V. Perry, Jr
Henry Miller Piano Company
Boston
St. Mary's
Ladies’ Auxiliary
William Milburn
Parker Mills
East Warren
Bristol Train of Artillery
Merton A. Cheesman
Warren Artillery
Vineland
N. J
John F. Downing
St. Mary's Church
Los Angeles
Cal
Providence
Thomas J Fitzpatrick
Court House
Samuel P. Colt
Edward F. Christie
Nicholas Golden
Peter Gd. Oolton
William Krase
Trinity Parish
Mary P. Rounds
G. A. R. Hall
Catherine McQuaide
Nelson Terry
Fall River
Miss Rounds
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
First Baptist Church
A. S Stowell
Mary A. Green
Wange
S. Baptist Foreign Missionary Society of
Rhode Island
Burnside Social Club
Wilfred Adams
Claremont
St. Andrew's School
Barrington
Davison
Sanderson
McQuaide
St Andrew's
Smith
Gibbs
Bishop
Charles A. Edwards
New Bedford
Society
Wilson's Lane
St. Maryv’s
T. A. Society
Man falls ill on Constitution Street and local notes
Capt John Springer is critically ill at his Constitution Street home. A parade of small items follows: midget photos at Clark's Studio 56 State Street. marriage licenses issued to Matteo Balzano and Miss Pasqua Moise. Miss Martha Rockwell visiting Philadelphia for Bryn Mawr reunion. Winsome sails and Reigh launched at Herreshoff shops. Harold Payson ill in New York possibly scarlet fever. Church events include World Sunday School program at Baptist, Trinity Church confirmation, and parish reception. School and club activities cover St Andrew's defeating Barrington 14 to 1, Ivy Club upcoming game, and local Portuguese Society 10th anniversary activities. Public notices include water main break, Epworth League events, and Home Supper plans. Also listed are obituaries, real estate transfers, a masquerade skating contest, and local arrests of Manuel Rego and August Cabral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Springer
Constitution Street
Clark
State Street
Charles H. Manchester
Central Street
Lambaga
Matteo Balzano
Pasqua Moise
Providence
Oclerk
Martha Rockwell
Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr College
Herreshoff Boat Shops
Reigh
Herreshoff Manufacturing Co
Maine
North Boat Shop
Harold Payson
William F Payson
New York
The
Baptist Church
Rome
Alfred 8. Stowell
Bristol Neck
Trinity Church
A Scrap of Paper comes to Shristol Opera House
A three act comedy drama titled A Scrap of Paper will be presented at Shristol Opera House next week on Wednesday May 29 for Y M C A fundraising. The cast includes performers from Our Boys and Brown University’s Sock and Buskin Club with local talents. Tickets are selling at W J Fish and Co. and the Y M C A building. The play, set in England with no villain, promises wholesome amusement as Arnold Hayes performs a specialty between acts. Cast list features Col Anthony Blake Dr A M Merriman Sir John Ingram Archie Hamilton and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendalls
Shristol Opera House
Y. M. GA
Our Boys
Messrs. Kelley and Burbank
Sock and Buskin Club
Brown University
Y. M. Goa
Col
Anthony Blake
A. M. Merriman
John Ingram
J. F. Farrall
Penguin
Harvey M. Kelley
Archie Hamilton
Robert T. Burbank Thomas
Sir John
Pardon T. Kenney
Miss Cory
M. Hill
England
Sir John S Country House
Dr. Penguin
Col. Blake
Sir John’s Country House
Funeral Rites for William H Clinton Held in Town
The funeral for William H Clinton, who died after an assault in West Barrington, was conducted Sunday at Odd Fellows Hall with Rev. Alfred S Stowell officiating. Burial followed at North cemetery with Odd Fellows ritual. A wreath from United Brothers lodge No 18 symbolized the lodge’s tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Clinton
Rhode Island
West Barrington
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Alfred S. Stowell
First Baptist Church
Providence
Warren
Barrington
Clinton
United Brothers Lodge
Lodge
Robert G. Bingham
Philip A. Manchester
Byron K. Fish
L B. Waldron
North Cemetery
Odd Fellows
Fourth of July Committee Appoints Orator and Band
The Fourth of July committee met in Burnside memorial building and appointed Rev John McVay to give the oration while Nathaniel G Herreshoff Jr was named reatler of the Declaration of Independence. Hart Adams and Herreshoff Marine Bands will be engaged for the event. Meetings move to Mondays in the council chamber and a fireworks committee of John McElvogue Josiah F Peckham Jr and James P Murphy was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside Memorial Building
John McVay
State Street M. E
Nathaniel G. Herreshoff, Jr
Hart Adams
Herreshoff
Council Chamber
John McElvogue
Josiah F. Peckham, Jr
James P. Murphy
Devoe Paint Ad Claims Superior One Coat Coverage
A letter from PF W Devoe & Co promoted by S J Field of Indianola Florida asserts Devoe paint uses fewer gallons than any other brand. It claims houses there are painted with Devoe and that one coat equals two of competitors, promising less gallons and lower cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
S. J. Field
Indianola
Fla
W. Devoe & Co
P.S. Ah A. Miller & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phenix
Bristol County
Hope Street
R. I
Farrally Brothers
J. F. Farrally
Bristol Post Ofice
Your
Phoenix
Phoenix News
W. M. Connery
Briggs
Wood's
High St
W. J. Fish & Co
Y. M
NDEX
Wolf Inn
Cranston
Dodge & Camfield
Exchange Place
Providence, R
Peirce
Thos.f.peirce & Son
Dorrance and Westminster Corner
Bristol and Vicinity
Bunday Mailb
St. Michael's Church
William N. MacVickar
B. R. Wilson
Epworth League
Franklin Street
League
Annie Miller
Mattie B. Paull
Sara B. Paull
Sarah YD. Bosworth
Lillian Nicholas
Lilian G. Luther
William Thatcher
Cole Plat
William J. Duffy
Ellen Bullock
Jasper M. Bullock
Pokanoket Hall
Burrow
White and Sullivan
Cornelius Brogan
S.Q. Republic of the White Star Line
Belfast
Ireland
Manuel Rego
August Cabral
Marion Sousa
Justice of the Peace
Bennett
Samuel Crury Wardwell
H. M. Thompson
Royal Baking Powder
Francisco Barboza
Jordan Cabral
James Clarke
A. B. Dennis
John Fennly
Raatel Shome
William J. White
Russell Manchester
Anna Conneley
Ella F. Gardiner
Frieda Nesyman
R. P. Smith
William Street
Pt Gonce Ag
Sare
Bath
Randall & Ranrala
M. Angell
American Dick & Accident Association of
Buffalo
N.Y
American Sick & Accident Ass'n
N. Y
Heater
Eugene Linclair, SR
Catherine McQuade
Shey Street
D.R. Onaase Farm
Poppasauash
Ho Street
Penklin Street
Augustin P. Nekone
Plymouth
Tel
Pethe
Ace Re Oe
Ir Wolf
H. D Apalyta
Burton Street
Malcolm
Kught
R. J. Title Guarantee Company
Arthur E.brown
Westminster St
Providence, Rit
Atlantic National Bank
Frederick I. Johnson
ST. Andrew's Industrial School
Ryor
Diloc
Sun
East River
Wall St
Bradford Street
Bristol & Warren Water Works
Waldron & Brownell Co
Chiropodist
Mrs. Williams
Church St. House
Vaccaro Bros
Franklin ‘Street
Bristol Music
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