Cordial Invitation from Miss Barrows on Pinkham Help
Miss Barrows narrates how Mrs Pinkham s advice aids working girls in avoiding female disorders. She urges correspondence with Lydia E Pinkham s daughter in law who for 25 years offers free medical guidance, with testimonials praising the Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Barrows
Lydia E. Pinkham
Abby F. Barrows
Nelsonville
Athens Co
Ohio
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Many Tried Recipes For Everyday Household Tips
A collection of practical home hacks from old text detailing preservation of brooms by boiling suds, keeping milk fresh with horseradish, removing white varnish spots with heat, tenderizing tough meat in vinegar, cleaning furniture with oils and kerosene, and other craft tips. Includes cautions on salt curdling milk, freshening varnish, and lamp wicks.
Bristol Home for Destitute Children Meets in May
The fortieth annual meeting of The Bristol Home for Destitute Children was held May 8 with Rev. A. S. Stowell presiding. Officers elected include Wardwell, Church, Waldron, Johnson, Bradford, Arnold, Weeden, Hodgdon, Bache as secretary, Anderstrom as treasurer, and a noted advisory board. The report reflects four decades of community support, noting fewer monthly contributions but ongoing need, and honoring long-time workers and trustees, with remarks on past years and hopes for future management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
A. S. Stowell
H. P. Wardwell
S. W. Church
L. B. Waldron
Congregational Church
C. A. Johnson
Sarah Bradford
St. Michael’s Church
Seth Paull
R.H. Dunbar
H. W.chaurch
Methodist Church
G. A. Arnold
J. S. Weeden
Fred Hodgdon
Baptist Church
E. B. Bache
L. R. Anderstrom
J. Russell Pearse
G. L. Locke
D. D
Ezra Dixon
G. H. Peck
Noogettold
Farrally
Phenix
Reynolds
Trinity Church
U Aal
Ransom
Warren
Cabot
Stephen W.church
E S. Babbitt
Paradise
Evelin B. Bache
Funeral service for Charles Pepper held at Washington street home
The funeral for Charles Pepper was conducted at 2 PM Saturday at his daughter Mrs. Samuel W. Munro's residence on Washington street. Rev. G. L. Locke officiated, with Pepper's son Charles J. Pepper and grandson Harry Munro among attendees. Burial followed at North cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pepper
Samuel W. Munro
Washington Street
G. L. Locke
St. Michael's Church
Mr. Pepper
Walter M. Garr
Providence
Ccharles J. Pepper
Harry Wunro
North Cemetery
Obituary for Alfred Peabody of this town
Alfred Peabody native of this town died in Providence Saturday at his home 27 Commodore street He was in his 88th year The funeral was held at his late home in Providence at 1 o clock this afternoon and the body was brought here and interred at the North cemetery During the civil war Mr Peabody served in Company G Second Rhode Island Volunteers He was a brother of the late Frederic Peabody a well known contractor of this town One survivor Mrs George Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Peabody
Providence
Commodore Street
North
Peabody
Rhodeslang
Frederic Peabody
George Smith
District Court Acts in Civil and Juvenile Sessions
In yesterday's Fifth Judicial District session civil cases Mary O'Brien v Ingram, William R Perry v Maggie Callahan, A P Nerone v Henry W Hayes were continued one week. Paul Nadeau, charged with burglary on School street, pleaded guilty then retraced to not guilty. bond set at $100 with Manuel D Olieveria as surety. Manuel D Olieveria pleaded not guilty to violent assault on Boris de Morris, case continued to Monday, bond $100 with Joseph R Silvia as surety. At Juvenile Court, Sevia Romano Ferdinand Espinosa Louis Illo Pasquale Santo and John Nappi, ages 2 to 16, pleaded guilty to malicious taking warects guardsver stables one lap Fath Wright on Benjamin R Wilson estate May 13. fined $5. Judge Bonworth said the court will crack down on theft of fruit and plants, urging diligence to curb marauding. He warned harsher punishment if offenses continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Judicial District Court
Mary O’brien
Jacob R. Ingram
William R. Perry
Maggie Callahan
A. P. Nerone
Henry W. Hayes
Paul Nadeau
John H. Morrissey
School Street No. 2
School Street
Nadeau
E. Vachon
Manuel D’olieveria
Boris de O. Morris
Joseph R. Silvia
Sevia Romano
Ferdinand Espinosa
Louis Illo
Pasquale Santo
John Nappi
Wright
Benjamin
R Wilson
Bonworth
Nolice
Bosworth
William Fales burial in Juni per Hill cemetery
The body of William Fales was brought from New York City on Saturday morning and interred at Juni per Hill cemetery. He formerly resided in this town in the house on Hope street, now occupied by the Misses Wardwell. A sister, Mrs. Ellen S. Coward, lives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fales
New York City
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Fales
Misses Wardwell
Hope Street
Ellen S. Coward
The Cellars of Bordeaux Describe Revered Dark Tapestry
The passage likens Bordeaux cellars to grand, warm curtains and stalactite like barrels while warning against vandalism. It notes that even educated readers may not understand the reverence for the dismal tapestry and calls vandalism shocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Chambers
Marriage by proxy in Holland described in Scots paper
A Scottish paper notes that marriage by proxy is legal in Holland. The so called glove marriage involves a Dutchman abroad selecting a suitable bride through a lawyer who obtains a left hand glove and power of attorney. If approved, a friend marries the woman by proxy and she is sent to her new home.
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Holland
Rev D A Whedon D D Dies at 82 in East Greenwich
Rev Daniel A Whedon D D longtime pastor of State Street M K church died in East Greenwich Sunday aged 82. He was on the New England Southern conference retired list and father of Charles H Whedon who died a few years ago. Funeral from his Bart Greenwich home tomorrow at 4 PM with burial Thursday at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel A. Whedon
State Street
M. K. Baron
East Greenwich
Mr. Whedon
New England Southern Conference
Charles H. Whedon
Bart Greenwich
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Parable of Worth and Mileage in a Political Exchange
A humor line exchanges question and answer about a man worth a six figure salary to a corporation. The congressman’s wit contrasts value with silence. The congressman’s son interjects asking about the golden age, and the reply ties it to mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pop
Doncaster Art Club Exhibition Critique Noted
In Doncaster Gazette coverage Miss pursues portraiture with a father’s head study praised for intention but criticized for artistic finish. London Mail describes a royal parade with soldiers in scarlet tunics contrasting with police. A British tailor laments clearing a Scotch merchant’s overcoats at a big reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doncaster
England
Doncaster Gazette
London Mail
Police Loic
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Ad from Harlan Merchant
Geo L Chubb of Harlan Michigan praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine. He asserts it cures a cough or cold faster than any other treatment and should be kept in homes for instant use. Sold by W H Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Geo. L. Chubb
Harlan, Mich
W. H. Buffington
Not a Born Forger Indorsement Dilemma at Bank
A woman enters a bank where checks payable to Mrs Lucy B Smith were presented. This time the instrument was made to Mrs M J Smith with the initials M J. The teller says endorse as written, but she finally hesitates, unable to imitate the M as drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy B Smith
M. J. Smith
M. J
Differences Between Animal and Human Hair Construction
The text explains that human hair has a smooth upper skin, a broad circular section forming the main shaft with color, and a thin tubular part extending up to a quarter of the width. Animal hair also has three parts but features a tube that often fills most or all of the hair.
Treasurers Report Balance and Expenditures for Bristol
Receipts show balance from last year of 125 dollars 77 cents donations 407 02 interest 507 14 Board of Children 111 00 Town of Bristol 600 00 rent 110 00 total 1760 98 balance to new account 22 23 Expenditures include salary matron 312 00 incidentals 36 00 wages 208 94 washing 75 00 groceries 573 89 milk 72 00 shoes 70 28 labor repairs 151 29 fuel 208 00 miscellaneous 31 85 total 1788 70 balance 22 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Children
Town of
Bristol
Not Practical Dream From The Earth At Your Feet
The Washington Star quotes a sentimental girl and Miss Cayenne discussing a plan. The girl says a man would lay the earth at her feet, while Miss Cayenne counters that she already has the earth and needs a three or four story house above her head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Minister Bobby Love Question Prompt in Philadelphia Inquirer
A six year old named Bobby answers a minister about why he loves his teacher. The child cites the Bible saying we must love our enemies. The brief exchange appears in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Philadelphia Inquirer
What Distinguishen Man From Lower Animals
Quote from St. Louis Globe Democrat: the difference between man and lower animals is that man alone cooks his food and wears artificial clothes, and these two things injure his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Why Suffer From Rheumatism Pain Balm Relief
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as quick relief for rheumatism enabling rest and sleep. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. W. H. Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee praising the product as the only thing that relieves her head to toe pain, with sales by W. H. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. H. Leggett
Tennessee
W.H. Buffington
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New York
Hope and
Constitution Street
A.J. Morrison
Arcade
Scott
District Court
D. A. Whedon
Ey’s Worth
Rocky Mountain
Vinci
Eugene le Clair, Sr
Constitution Streets
Acpe Drug Company
Geo. H. Peck
Wright's Church
The
Bristol Hand
Randall & Randall, Proprietors
Mars. Williams
Church St. House
Hasterbrooks Block
S. B. Paull
B. G. Spooner
W. M. Connery’s Clothing Store
Vaccaro Bros
Franklin Street
Muasle
Ibe
U. S$. Dental Association
Westminster Street
Fall River
Frank Jones
Kennebec
New
East River
N. Y
Prest & Dixon Old Sugar
Aer N Barton
Buffinton
John Shepard
Thames Street
Bradford Street
Che GeChui
Burton Street
G. M. Wilbur
G. W. Simmons
Waldron-Brownell Co
Bradford St
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