Transit Schedule Effective May 28 1916 Providence Bristol River Side
In effect May 28 1916 the Leave Exchange Place Loop in Providence runs at 7.55 a.m. and hourly until 1.55 p.m. then half hourly to 8.55 p.m. with 9.55 and 10.55 p.m. services. Leave Bristol terminus at 7.25 a.m., hourly to 12.25 noon, half hourly to 7.25 p.m., then hourly to 10.25 p.m. Also to Riverside Car House only at 7.55 8.55 9.55 11.25 p.m. and 12.25 midnight.
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Exchange Place Loop
Providence
Bristol
Riverside
Obituary of Mrs Olivia Perry Talbee at 75
Mrs. Olivia Perry Talbee wife of Edward Talbee janitor of Colt Memorial High School died suddenly at her home corner Byfield and High streets Saturday afternoon about 4 o clock after a brief illness attributed to hardening of the arteries She leaves her husband a son Rev Frank E Talbee a daughter Mrs Gertrude Dimond a brother Henry Fish and three sisters and funeral services were held at 2 pm from the Dimond home with Rev Dr A C McGilton officiating Interment at North Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Perry Talbee
Edward Talbee
Colt Memorial High School
Byfield
High Streets
Dimond
H. L. Teller
Talbee
Portsmouth
R. I
Abial
Susan Fish
Frank E. Talbee
Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene
Gertrude Dimond
Francis M. Dimond
New York State
Henry Fish
Delaware
Georgiana Douglass
Sarah Easterbrooks
Newport
Florence Blake
Providence
Methodist Church
F. M. Dimond
Church Street
A. C. McGilton
State Street M. E
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Walter H. Coggeshall
George T. Sisson
Charles F. Dimond
North Cemetery
Eight year old Charles Dubuc dies after surgery
Charles Dubuc son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Dubuc died Friday night at Hope Hospital Providence following an appendectomy. He was eight. Funeral held yesterday at St Marys Church with high mass of requiem and burial at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were Emile Albert Clifford and Leon Dubuc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dubuc
Joseph Dubuc
Hope Hospital
Providence
Constitution Street
St. Mary’s Church
Thomas J. Gillan
Emile
Albert
Clifford
Leon Dubuc
St. Mary's Cemetery
Charles
Mrs Charlotte Ann Goff dies at 65 after illness
Mrs Charlotte Ann Goff widow of William C Goff died last evening at her daughter’s home 32 Dimond Avenue aged 65 Brights disease was the cause. She leaves a son Walter Brotherton in the South Australian English Army three daughters and two sisters and a brother. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from Dimond Avenue home conducted by Rev F E Talbee. Interment North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Ann Goff
William C. Goff
Charles S. Nettleton
Dimond Avenue
Bright
William
Priscilla Mitchell
Walter Brotherton
George C Munroe
Benedicto Cimino
M. C. Kohnsarber
Philadelphia
Sarah Schumaker
Woonsocket
William Maitchell
Seekonk
Goff
South Australia
Egypt
First Baptist Church
F. E. Talbee
Bristol Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene
North Cemetery
Optimistic Thought on Humility and Fortune
A reflective line notes that arrogance or humility mirrors a man's fortunes. The aphorism suggests character shifts with wealth, status, and circumstance, urging self-awareness regardless of station.
Get Rid of Worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer Candy
A historic remedy urging parents to treat children for worms with Kickapoo Worm Lozenges. Advice includes scolding less, giving one half to one lozenge, plain food, outdoor exercise, early bed, monitoring stools, and continuing treatment. price 25 cents at druggists.
Funeral for Dr Martin L Bosworth at State Street residence
The funeral of Dr Martin L Bosworth who died last Wednesday was held Saturday afternoon from his State Street home. Floral tributes included pieces from Masonic orders. Rev Dr Geree L Locke of St Micha Church led services. Bearers were Dr John Denby Howard K DeWolf Charles W Greene and M R C Sipple of Washington Lodge Masons Warren. Interment followed at South Cemetery Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin L. Bosworth
State Street
Geree L. Locke
St. Micha Church
John Denby
Howard K. DeWolf
Charles W. Greene
M. R. C. Sipple
Washington Lodge of Masons
Warren
South Cemetery
Funeral for Chesebrough Killed in Auto Crash
The funeral for Albert S. Chesebrough, killed when his car plunged six feet over a seawall into the bay on Col S P Colt's ocean drive last Thursday night, was held yesterday at noon at 142 Hope Street. Rev Dr George L Locke led services noting the tragedy and many relatives attended. Honorary bearers included Edwin A Barrows and George E Leighton, with interment at the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Chesebrough
Col. S. P. Colt
Ocean Drive
Lewis Herreshoff
Hope Street
George L. Locke
St. Michael’s Church
Mr. Chesebrough
Edwin A. Barrows
George E. Leighton
Wallis E. Howe
Daniel R. Case
North Cemetery
Narra gansett Amateur League baseball schedule updates
Severe thunderstorms halted last Saturday’s games. Esmonds game postponed to Memorial Day afternoon. Bristols move to Phillipsdale next Saturday. Holy Family High School of New Bedford did not appear for their game against the Colts. Colts vs LaSalle Academy on the common this afternoon and Warren High School at home Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett
Esmonds
Bristols
Philipsdale
Holy Family High School
New Bedford
Colts
LaSalle Academy
Warren High School
Automobile registrations at State Board of Public Roads office
Last week the office listed registrations including Bristol owners George H. McClure and Peter J. McClure with Ford 22 hp touring models, William E. Conley in Bristol with a Ford 22 hp touring, and J Napoleon Heroux of Bristol with a Cadillac 32 hp touring. Other entries include John J. Dennis of Bristol a Rep 25 hp touring and multiple Warren and Barrington registrations across Maxwell runabouts and various 22 hp to 33 hp models.
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The
State Board of Public Roads
George H
Peter J. McClure
Bristol
Ford
H. P
William E. Conley
J. Napoleon Heroux
Cadillac
John J. Dennis
Rep
John J. Conway
Warren
Maxwell
Annie C. Higgins
Apperson
Herman H. Possner
Veile
Russell Gover
Inter-State
H. P. Runabout
LeRoy Fales
Barrington
Leander M. Parme
Calendar of Society Events at Bristol and Nearby Halls
May events in Bristol include dances at G A R Hall and Pastime Theatre with The Lottery Man and Fi Fi of the Toy Shop. Compline entertainment by Bristol Mothers Club. prize declamation in Coft High School. Mock Trial at State Street MFE Church. salad supper at First Congregational. Naval Reserves dance. Bristol Brotherhood entertainment. Colt High School Alumni dance. Whist by B W R C. Fi Fi of the Toy Shop at Pastime Theatre by Young Women’s Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ and Machinists
Mutual Benefit Association
G. A. R. Hall
Bristol Mothers’ Club
Coft High School
State Street
MFE
Frog Hollow
Sunshine Club
Memorial Chapel
First Congregational Church
Congregational Club
Naval Reserves
Aus Ricks
Aeronautical Corps
R. I N
Bristol Brotherhood
GA. R. Hall
Colt High School Alumni Association
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Toy Shop
Young Women’s Parish U
Advertised Letters List May 20 1916
Advertised letters page dated May 20 1916 lists men Jose Furtado Brum Louis Gla dding Joseph Lew Salvatore Pugliano M Sousy and women Miss June Alberts Miss Mollie McGrate Miss Esther Toolin. Foreign notices include Yacht-Capt J B Abbott Joaquiana Borges Alfonso Di Florio D G Coggeshall and P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Furtado Brum
Louis Gladding
Joseph Lew
Salvatore Pugliano
M. Sousy
June Alberts
Mollie McGrate
Esther Toolin
J. B Abbott
Joaquiana Borges
E Alfonso di Florio
Obituaries Notice from Hope Hospital and Town Records
Dubuc aged 8 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Dubuc at Hope Hospital Providence May 19 Goff Charlotte Ann widow of William C Goff aged 65 in town May 22 Talbee Mrs Olivia A Talbee wife of Edward Talbee in her 76th year in town May 20
Bristol Fourth of July committee gears up with bands and parades
The Bristol Fourth of July Committee voted to engage the First Coast Artillery Band or the Fourth for the exercises, parades, and concerts. Providence Veteran Fireman's Band and Herreshoff Marine Band join the parade, with Caledonian Society in Highland dress. Readiness includes decorated car prizes, athletic events, and an oratorial invitation to Senator Lippitt. Theodore Roosevelt declines due to prior engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Artillery
Providence
Herreshoff Marine
United Train of Artillery of
John FE. Whitley
First Congregational Church
Bristol
Secretary of the Navy
United States
LeBaron B. Colt
Samuel Molasky
Henry F. Lippitt
Theodore Roosevelt
Bristol Shakespeare Pageant to be staged in June
Bristol citizens plan a Shakespeare Pageant Guild Revels at Colt Memorial High School during the last week of June 1916 to honor the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. A public meeting will announce plans and fundraising efforts include a dollar per participant.
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Shakespeare Pageant Guild of
Bristol
Colt Memorial High School
William Shakespeare
England
America
New York
Percy MacKaye
Harvard
Forbes-Robertson
Hamlet
Boston
Shakespeare Pageant Guild
Phoenix
Bowling Roll Off At YMCA Alleys
The two man bowling tournament roll off at the YMCA alleys produced top scores by F Wilson and P Kenney 596 and R Nelson with L Kenney 591. Other high totals followed with A R Newman and F Pearce 584 and R Nelson and J Newman 582.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
F Wilson
P. Kenney
R Nelson
L. Kenney
A. R. Newman
F. Pearce
J. Newman
R. Nelson
J Newman
A Sparks
C. F Dimond
F. Wilson
C. Hill
Bristol Citizen Endorsement for Doan's Kidney Pills
A Bristol resident Spencer Rounds testifies Doan's Kidney Pills helped his lumbar pain and back ache. He bought a box at Hope Drug Co. and reports relief. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills at 50 cents, from Foster-Malbarn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Doan
Spencer Rounds
Pierce Ave
Hope Drug Co
Successful Fair Closes after Sixteenth Annual Event
The sixteenth annual fair of the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company closed after three Saturdays of events. Attendance was large with five neighboring towns sending companies. Boy Scouts joined the parade. Mary Murphy won a diamond ring for selling the most combination tickets and Nancy Baker won a bracelet watch for the second highest amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
East Greenwich
East Providence
Riverside
Manton
Warren
Mary Murphy
Court Street
Nancy Baker
Franklin Street
Fair Draws Strong Social and Financial Praise
The event was highly successful both socially and financially, drawing praise for its impact and fundraising efficiency.
Fifth District Court Proceedings With Several Adjudications
In the Fifth District Court before Judge Hammill Herman Freitas faced charges of threats to assault Joseph Silvia in Warren on May 8. Silvia was found guilty and ordered to post a $100 bond to keep the peace for six months and appealed through attorney James F. Lavander. The Shainin case was continued one week and the Marshall vs Corderio matter was set for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth District
F. H. Hammill
Herman Freitas
Joseph Silvia
Warren
James F. Lavander
Joseph A. Hammill
Ida Shainin
Frank Marshall
John B. T. Corderio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beecham
Tommy
Armory
Church St
Rhode Island Co
Barrington, Warren and
Bristol Line
R. Roscoe Anderson
Supt Transportation
F. N. Easterbrooks
BASE
D. G. Coggeshall, P
Shakespeare Guild
Fifth District Court
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Providence, R. I
Staples Coal Company
COAL
William Hochman
Thames 81
H. J. Andrews
Alfred Peat
Gooding’s Lane
Narrows
John Temple Drury
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Constitution St
W. Bristol
BR. I
Otis L. Wood
Kingsthorpe
Eiacom Ave
Northup Bros
Thomas Christodol
Thames and Oliver Streets
TOY Shop Pastime Theatre
Bristol, R. I
Young Women’s Parish Club of
Trinity Church
Page & Shaw’s Chocolates
Angelus
Newman Bros
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