Coming Events in Bristol This Holiday Season
A list of community gatherings runs from Nov 26 to Dec 16 at G A R Hall Artillery Hall Bristol Opera House and Memorial Chapel. Highlights include minstrel shows on Nov 25 26 and 28 five act melodrama Lone Tree Mine at Bristol Opera House on Nov 28 supper sales at State Street M E Church Dec 5 chicken pie supper at Baptist church vestry and whist at G A R Hall on Dec 12 hosted by local auxiliaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A. R
Bristol Opera House
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co
Statestreat M. E. Cuhurch
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Congregational Club
Memorial Chapel
The
Baptist Church
G. A. R. Gall
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
District Court Proceedings Flag Civil and Criminal Actions
Yesterday in district court Attorney Crowley moved to reinstate Lena Vesella v Christoforo D Lello which the judge refused as the case had defaulted after defendants absence. Antonio O Livo v Carmelito Alessandro continued nisi. Mortagno v Deroso postponed a week with costs and bill of particulars. Charles G Luther jailed six months for vagrancy. John O Nal fined two dollars for drunkenness. Seth L White pleaded guilty to common drunkard and sent to State Farm for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Thomas H. Crowley
Lena Vesella Vas
Christoforo D'Lello
Bosworth
Antonio O’livo
Carmelito Alessandro
Nisi
Antonio Mortagno
Antonio Deroso
State Farm
Sale of Farley Articles by the Blind
Sale of articles made by the blind of this State to be held at the Normal School building Providence on Tuesday December third from two to six and seven thirty to nine p m under the State Board of Education aided by Society of Hope sunshine circles of Providence and other friends Baskets aprons bags and many useful and fancy articles will be sold Proceeds go to consigners of Writers fous wry Great pains have been taken to ensure high quality and the organizers seek a large attendance and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
State Board of Eduucation
Society of Hope
Sunshine Circles of
Uric-O Promised Cure for Rheumatism Advertised
An advertisement touts Uric-O as a permanent cure for rheumatism, claiming it removes the rheumatic and uric acids from blood, muscles, and kidneys. It urges skeptical readers to test a free sample by mailing this ad with their druggist details to The Smith Drug Company Syracuse. Bristol mentions J H Young & Co as local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Drug Company
Smith
Bristol
J. H. Young& Oo
Piles Remedy Sold By O. W. Sparks For Relief
Advertised remedy comes in a collapsible tube with a nozzle for easy application to soreness and inflammation. Claims to relieve itching and burning from piles at 50 cents with guarantee. Also promotes Rings Dyspepsia Tablets, two days treatment free, urging readers to ask a druggist about them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Sparka
O. W. Sparks
Obituary for Capt. David S. Wilcox aged 86
Capt. David S. Wilcox died at his Burton Street home after a two week illness from apoplexy. Born in Tiverton Rhode Island August 15 1821 he sailed from age twelve and spent over 45 years at sea. He married Misa Seraphine Diman on March 22 1847 and the couple celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1897. He worked as a watchman at Herreshoff 1895 1899 and before that at National India Rubber for nine years. He was a member of United Brothers No. 1 LO OB F and survived by wife Annie and three sons Angelo Frank and Dominick. Funeral Friday at Burton Street with interment at North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. Wilcox
Burton Street
Capt. Wilcox
Tiverton
R. L
Humphrey Wilcox
Sarah (Bowen) Wilcox
Captain Wilcox
West
Misa Seraphine Diman
John and
Hannah (Waldron) Diman
Ee Seeere
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Bradford Street
James Cook
Wilcox
Barton Street
C Apt
Mrs. Wilcox
Fall River
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Herreshoff Company
National India Rubber Company
United Brothers Ge No. 1
LO. O. BF. Ca
David Magee obituary in Bristol town article dated 19th?
David Magee died at 5.80 o clock yesterday at 245 High Street Brights disease caused death He was born November 12 1848 in northern Iceland aged 69 years 13 days He came to this country in 1869 worked as a gardener in Bristol Survived by wife Elizabeth Magee daughter Elizabeth and sons John R and James Magee and siblings Robert Magee and three sisters Funeral at St Michael's church Friday at 1 o'clock Rev Dr Locke to conduct Interment in North Cemetery The family and community express sympathy and honor his long service as sexton of St Michael's church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Magee
High Street
Bright
Mr. Magee
Iceland
Robert
Maria
Thompson) Magee
Elizabeth McKay
George L. Locke
St. Michael's Church
St. Michael’s Church
Elizabeth Magee
John R. Magee
James Magee
Robert Magee
William Mac-Caughey
Hope Street
David McCaughey
William McCaw
Locke
North Cemetery
Town Council Grants Licenses Amid Protests and Debates
The Town Council approved twenty three liquor license applications after warnings from Reuben Randall of the O Wolf Inn and protest regarding Nos 198 Thames Street and 288 State Street. Giuseppe Sansone’s State Street license was denied. Bonds of 800 each were required, with police enforcing compliance by December. Ada M. Robinson seeks 2500 for injuries from a sidewalk hole on Church Street October 28, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Randall
O’ Wolf
Louis A
Thames Street
State Street
Tiagsecppe Sansone
Giuseppe Sansone
Ada M. Robinson
Church Street
Land
L. L. Anderstrom
Dambrosio Widow Dies While Visiting New York City
Mrs. Guisseppa R. Dambrosio wife of Andrew Dambrosio of 78 Franklin Street died suddenly in New York City while visiting her sister. The body was brought home to this town. She is survived by her husband and three daughters Mary Rosie and the text notes additional survivor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guisseppa Romano Dambrosio
Andrew Dambrosio
Franklin Street
New York City
Mary
Rosie
Benjamin M Lima Dies After Long Illness
Benjamin Marshall Lima died Sunday around 10 oclock at his home 1 Third street after a long illness. A native of the Western Islands he lived here for years and worked at the National India Rubber Company factory. Survived by his wife. Funeral held at 2:80 this afternoon and at St Marys church at 8. Burial at St Marys Cemetery. Age 43 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Marshall Lima
Third Street
Injured Providence man crushed by rock blast at rubber plant
Walter J. Prout of Providence was seriously hurt at the National India Rubber Company plant when a nearly ton rock blasted from a ledge shattered a mill window and struck him in a pit. He suffered a compound fracture of the right leg and hip injuries, was treated by Dr. Merriman, and advised for Rhode Island Hospital. Prout is the son of Providence Police Sergeant Joseph A. Prout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Prout
Providence
National India Rubber Company
Prout
Samason
Hartwell & Kingston Co
Young Prout
A Merriman
Bristol
Consolidated Railroad
Field Avenue
Clifford H. Griffin
Griffin
Rhode Island
Joseph A. Prout
Fifth
Chorus Girl’s Wet Mind Keeps Her From Catching Cold
A playful local diary note hints that a chorus girl’s wet mindset protects her from colds. The item reads like a light social snippet with humorous tone.
Man and young woman walk together in storm
A man walks with a pretty young woman during a heavy rainstorm. The scene suggests two people braving the weather together amid gusts and rain.
Man who heeds his own advice would fare better here
A proverb notes that a man would get along in this world if he followed the guidance he offers to others. The remark reflects on self-application of counsel and practical prudence.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Westminster Street
Hubert A. Lewis
D. D
William T.C. Warpswell
Industrial Trust Company
J. M. Addeman
Pineule Medicine CO
Chicago
U.S. A
C. W. Sparks
LaFontaine
Fred O. LaFontaine
Magee
David Marae
Cambrosio
Gaisseppa Romano Dambrosio
Turkeys
Bristol Public Market
Hasbrouck
W. Schoen
Cor. Mepe and
Constitution Sts
New England
Providence Brewing
Providence, R. I
Farley
Washington
Annie
Sone
Angello
Krank
Dominick
St. Mary's Church
Surial
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Council Grants
Bernard Breen
John Street
Narcisse Dupuis, Jr
Wood Street
James Holmes
Alexander Heale
Angels
Lor Lombardo
Arms & Co
Hugh Murphy
Pugh
Mar Dy
Luke McLough
Hon
Renauebin
Malafronte
McDonough
Richiaes Street
Hobart
Rawson
Bylvia
John J. Vera
Carmine Volino
Mount Hope Avenue
Stephen F. Warren
John Holmes
Belvedere
Louis A. Servant
Guisseppa R. Dambrosio
Piso
Namquit Worsteds
Namquit Worsted Mills
Bristol& Warren Water Works
Waldron-Brownell Co., Agts
Guinen
Stare Fraternal Insurance Society
N. Y
Réstol
B. M. Man
Weybosset
John F. Warren
Town of
Burnside Memorial
Illiams
George A. Arno
Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Main Street
Pawtucket
BR. I
DIREC
Fredeerson W. Easton George W. Newell
George M. Thornton
Benjamin F. Smith
William P. Dempsey
Philo
Thayer J. Milton Payne
Philip C. Bheldon
James L, Jenes
Edwin A. Perkim
A. A. Mann
Chas. F. Holes
H. A. Fletoree
Bear P. Brinner, Jr
G. W. Simmons
Emma E. Carey
Constitution Street
Snow Brothers
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