Obituary of Mrs Sarah M O Rourke Bristol Irish Elder
Mrs Sarah M O Rourke wife of Michael O Rourke died Tuesday morning after years at home. Funeral held from 8 Usher street to St Marys church Wood street with requiem mass officiated by Rev Thomas J Fitzpatrick the church choir conducted by Miss Elizabeth J Ormond and organist Miss Mary E Pierce. Interment in St Marys cemetery Bristol Neck in family plot. Pallbearers Edward Whittington John Doherty John H Morrissey Thomas Dwyer. She born in Roscommon Ireland about 75 years ago last of three sisters who settled Bristol. She came here 1860s with her husband and again 1868 settled here. Devout member of St Marys Church attended services daily until infirmities confined her. She leaves a husband no children. J Maurke mourns irreparable loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M., O’rourke
Michael O'Rourke
Usher Street
St. Mary's Church
Wood Street
Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth J. Ormond
Mary E. Pierce
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Chestnut Street
Bristol Neck
Edward Whittington
John Doherty
John H. Morrissey
Thomas Dwyer
O’ Rourke
Bristol
Roscommon
Ireland
Joan
Margaret Quinn
Providence
Mount Hope Avenue
St. Mary’s Chuarch
Maurke
Lemon City man endorses hot-water use of Chamberlain remedy
A. Good Suggestion Mr O B Wainwright of Lemon City Florida writes manufacturers recommending Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach pains colic and cholera morbus. He notes drinking it in water as hot as drinkable speeds relief and claims it acts instantly. Sold by W H fan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Wainwright
Lemon City
Hla
W. H. Fan
Death of Rev Edward Niles Harding Reverend minister dies in Fall River
Rev Edward Niles Harding of Bayonne New Jersey and native of this town died Tuesday evening in Fall River Massachusetts after a vacation rest with heart disease listed as the cause. He was born June 23 1817 in Bristol aged 58 years 10 months and 29 days. He leaves a wife Sarah a daughter Grace E Brown of Boston and brothers James G and John H. Funeral arrangements were set from the home of Mrs Josiah Potter 37 Washington street at 1 30 PM with Rev Alfred S Stowell pastor of the First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Niles Harding
Bayonne
N. J
Fall River
Mass
Mr. Harding
Bristol
John G
Mary J. Harding
New Bedford
Edward
Baptist Theological College
Philadelphia
Simpson
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Sarah
Grace E. Brown
Boston
James G
Jobn H
Josiah Potter
Washington Street
Baptist church services conducted. interment at North cemetery
The Baptist church of this town conducted the services and noted interment was held at the North cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Mrs Viets G Peck Dies at Bristol Neck Home
Mrs Viets G Peck died at her Bristol Neck home early Wednesday after a ten week illness. Born December 28 1826 in Taunton Mass she was daughter of Dr Charles and Sarah Pickens Goodwin. She married Viets G Peck in Providence December 13 1866 and lived at Bristol Neck with their daughter Miss Sadie G Peck. Funeral was held at 8 o'clock this afternoon conducted by Rev Dr Locke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viets G. Peck
Bristol Neck
Taunton
Mass
Charles and
Sarah( Pickens) Goodwin
Providence
Daniel Henshaw
Ascension Day Services Across City Churches
Ascension Day services were held at St Marys St Michaels and Trinity churches with crowds at St Marys 5 30 and 8 oclock masses led by Rev John F Downing and Rev Thomas J Fitzpatrick. Trinity offered 8am and 745pm services with Rev William Pressey and FR L preached. St Michaels held morning baptisms at 9 and communion at 11 led by Rev Dr Locke. no evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
St. Michael’s
Trinity
St. Mary’s Church
John F. Downing
Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
Trinity Church
William Pressey
Ashton
FR. L
Stainer
Jaiuna
St. Michael’s Church
Dr. Locke
Y M C A Ladies Tennis Club Notes and Base Ball League
Ladies may use the YMCA tennis court on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays holidays excluded for a three dollar season fee payable to P Skinner Jr treasurer Checks allowed. The first base ball league game will be Saturday at 1 30 PM on the Common between Congregational and Trinity church teams with an oak shield awarded to the series winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Frida
P. Skinner, Jr
Congregational
Trinity
Baptist Church Notes Preaches on In His Name Sunday
Rev Alfred S Stowell will preach Sunday morning at 624 as the Baptist church hosts a gathering of local clubs and nearby societies. A vestry Young People's social follows Tuesday with East Providence Warren and local branches contributing literary and musical parts and speakers from abroad expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred S. Stowell
Andiat Manariah Earman
G. A. RB
Amd
Mehce
Baptist Young People’s Societies
East Providence
Warren
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Better Complexion
An old advertisement claims a good complexion comes from a healthy stomach. It promotes Kodol DYSEP SIA as digesting what you eat to restore stomach function, relieving palpitations, flatulence, sour stomach, and heartburn. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buffington
Bristol Liquor Wholesale Critique to Editor
A reader labeled A Back Woodsman accuses Bristol leaders of profiting from liquor sales and lax enforcement. The letter questions tax and license payments, cites Section 6 Chapter 102, and asks who pays for a political wink amid alleged wholesale beer deliveries to celebration HQs. It laments Boss Tweed comparisons and calls for transparency from town officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heeler
Bristol
Boss Tweed
New York
Linner
Back
Echoes of the Procession in Free Bristol
A reader complains that a town celebration disrupted Sunday church services during a national holiday parade. The letter urges the Town Council to prevent a repeat and questions the parade route and church locations. A Tramp in Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free America
Africa
Free Bristol
Congregational Conference Attends Rhode Island Meeting
Rev T Newton Owen pastor of the First Congregational Church attended the state Congregational churches conference held Tuesday and Wednesday at Central Congregational church in Providence. Parmenas Skinner Jr attended Tuesday sessions and both were elected to key posts in the Rhode Island Home Missionary Society with Owen as secretary pro tem and Skinner as a director. state vice presidents include Herbert J Wells and Lieutenant Governor Frederic H Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Newton Owen
First
Congregational Churches
Central Congregational Church
Providence
Parmenas Skinner, Jr
Congregational Church
Mr. Owen
Rhode Island Home Missionary Society
P. Skinner, Jr
Herbert J. Wells
Rhode Island Trust Co
Lienat
Frederic H. Jackson
Letter Promotes Devoe Paint Savings Showcased
A letter to C B Rockwell argues buying Devoe paint saves money. It cites several customers from Plainfield New Jersey Williamsport Canton and Girard noting Devoe used less paint than competitors, with claims the cost per gallon and wear affecting overall expenses. It mentions W Devoe Co and Kingstase Carpenter Co Providence Rhode Island as sellers.
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Devoe
Aaron Higgins
Plainfield
N. J
Ezra Rathmell
Williamsport
Burt Young
Girard
Nathaniel Barber
Canton
N. Y
Laundry ad touts firm collars and pliable cuffs
An advertisement claims hand laundry leaves collars and cuffs firm thick and pliable. It emphasizes a slick neck feel and invites readers to try this work.
Bristol Common Cleanliness Question Sparks Letter to Editor
A Bristol resident questions whether the common serves locals or outsiders after a Portuguese celebration left the area littered. Four days after the event the common remained dirty, prompting asks about cleaning funds and town upkeep.
Ken Edy Laxative Honey Sand Tar Product Note
A brief line notes that your druggist provides Ken Edy’s Laxative Honey and Tar, described as the original laxative cough syrup, when requested by customers. The wording implies availability and authenticity of the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenedy
DeWolf Estate Auction in Bristol Rhode Island June 9 1906
Public auction to sell the James DeWolf estate land of about 38 acres in Bristol bounded by Mount Hope Woodlawn Metacom and DeWolf avenues with buildings including the Sheep Barn. After the real estate sale, farm utensils a 4 in hand coach a carry two wagons and other farming articles will be offered. Auctioneered by Lyman B. Bosworth for Marion I. DeWolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James DeWolf
U.S
Rhode Island
Mount Hope Avenue
Woodlawn Avenue
Metacom Avenue
DeWolf Avenue
Bristol
Marion I. Dewolf
Lyman B. Bosworth
Last Will and Testament of Charles Pepper Bristo Probate
The probate court in Bristol receives Charles Pepper as last will and testament filing dated May 26 1906. The document is referred to June 18 1906 at 2 o clock PM for consideration. Notice will be published for fourteen days in the Phoenix newspaper. Herbert F Bennett Probate Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristo
Charles Pepper
Charles Papper
Bristol
Listol Phoenix
Herbert F. Bennett
Robate Court
Thomas McKale
Rose McKale
Owen Hughes
Robate
John G. Bucklin
Edward J. Brownell
Bristol Phoenix
Herberi F Bennett
James Francis
Henry Dreyer O’ Wolf
Sophie J. D’ Wolf
Probate Court Notifies Bristol on Pitman Will
May 26 1906 Bristol Rhode Island Pitman estate executrix Carrie Armstrong seeks probate copy of last will left by Andrew F Pitman late of Brooklyn Kings New York. Court orders fourteen day publication in Bristol Phoenix starting soon and set for June 18 1906 at 10:30 AM in Private Court House Bristol for consideration.
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Robate Court
Bristol
Andrew F. Pitman
Carrie Armstrong
Brooklyn
County of Kings
New York
County of
Ings
Rhode Island
Hopmin
Bristol Phoenix
Herbert F. Bennett
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Sarah M. O’rourke
Liliputions
Hydraulion Engine & Hose CO
Bristol Opera House
Anna C. Maxcy
F. H. Decker & Company of
C. W. Sparks’ Drug Store
Hope
State Streets
Ascension Day Services
Y. M
Ladies’ Tennis Club
BASE
Baptist Church Notes
Etons
Cesar Misch
Providence Public Market
R. I
Kickers
The
Phenix
Phonis
Congregational Conference
C. B. Rockwell
Vanes Truly
W. Devoe & Co
Kingstase & Carpenter Co
R. L
Bristol Common
the Phoenix
W. M. Connery’s Clothing Store
Hope Street
Nyal
W. H. Buffington Hope St
Wright’s Church
Vaccaro Bros
Rarkiin Street
Chiropodist
Beecham
A.J. Morrison
Providence, R
Edward B. Munro
Bradford ST
Waldron-Brownell Co
Cor
Hope & Union Sts
Marie von Unschuld
A. W. Orgelman
State Street
R. P. Smith
William Street
Mary G Hoar
Sarah E Hoar
James Francis O' Wolf
Sophie J. D' Wolf
John D. Coyle
Mary Gilheney
Memorial Hall
William Williams
James W. Franklin
Clark H. Straight
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