Reminiscences of Bristol Past Echoes and Events
Readings from the Phoenix recalling Bristol memories from 10 and 20 years ago. Naval resupply plans, electric lighting pole locations, city fairs, visits by William Perry and Nelson Aldrich, Thanksgiving greetings, Sons of Veterans recruits, and the 25th anniversary of the Bristol Young Men's Christian Association with church exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S.perry
New York City
Byron K. Fish
Old Colony Road
Lillie Brunsen
St. Michael’s Church
Nelson W. Aldrich
United States
P. Colt
Ezra Mason
California
Sons of Veterans
Thomas J. Usher
Isaac R. Hadwen
Somerville
Mass
Hadwen
Funeral for Mrs. Frederic A. Geisler Held at Home
The funeral service for Mrs. Frederic A. Geisler occurred Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her residence 122 Mt Hope Avenue. Rev. Alfred S. Stowell of the First Baptist Church led prayers and sermon with a church choir quintet performing Nearer My God to Thee Abide with Me and Face to Face. Pallbearers were Henry I. Dreyer Frederick A. Dreyer Alexander Geisler and Frederick M. Barney. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic A. Geisler
Mt. Hope Avenue
Alfred S. Stowell
First Baptist Church
A. W. Barratt
Charles Liscomb
Phillips
A. W. Barrett
Calendars for 1909 at Phoenix office sale
The ad urges orders for Calendars for 1909 styles now at the Phoenix office with delivery available through January 1 1909. No money due until delivery, and a large assortment is promised to avoid December rush. It also promotes DeWitt’s Little Harry Risers pills and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup sold by W H Buffington, noting safety and palatable taste for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
DeWitt
Harry Risers
W. H. Buffington
Kennedy
W.H. Buffington
South Ends Sweep Broilers In Bowling Match
South Ends defeated Broilers three straight yesterday afternoon. South Ends set a three string record totaling 1367, while R H Dunbar matched Martin Nello at 817 for the individual three string mark. Leading figures included M Nelle and R H Dunbar with 317 each, and Hayseeds posting the top single string total of 188.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broilers
R. H.dunbar
Martin Nello
M. Nelle
R. H. Dunbar
South Ends
Hayseeds
DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad in 19th Century
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised as unequaled for weak back backache bladder inflammation rheumatic and urinary disorders. Described as antiseptic and prompt action urged. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. H. Buffington
Licenses Granted in Warren by Town Council
Warren town council granted 11 liquor licenses to Goff s Hotel Thomas F Fox proprietor and Hotel Fessenden William F Walsh proprietor plus licenses for Napoleon Asselin Turner and Market streets Martin Burke 47 Markes street Frank E Conroy Water and Main streets Martin W O Neill Water and Johnson streets Patrick W O Neill 45 Main street Octave Salois 69 Water street James F Smith corner Miller and Water streets James H Smith 57 Water street James F Wylie 41 Main street Unsuccessful applicants were Adolph Lenhart 12 Water street Joseph Mondina Metacom avenue Samuel O Pare Metacom avenue Samuel B Patterson corner Child street Metacom avenue and Jacob Trombley 71 Water street No licenses in Rush City Parker Mill District and East Warren dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Town Couuncil
Goff’s Hotel
Thomas F. Fox
Hotel Fessenden
William F. Walsh
Napoleon Asselin
Turner and
Market Streets
Martin Burke
Markes Street
Frank E. Conroy
Martin W. O'Neil
Water
Johnson Streets
Patrick W. O'Neil
Main Street
Octave Salois
Water Street
James F. Smith
Miller and
Water Streets
James H. Smith
James F Wylie
Adolph Lenhart
Joseph Mondina
Metacom Avenue
Samuel O. Pare
Samuel B. Patterson
Child Street
Jacob Trombley
Rush City
Parker Mill District
East Warren
DeWitt’s Salve Promises Quick Healing For Piles
Bruises scratches sores and other conditions said to heal quickly with DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve, a remedy named as especially good for piles. Sold by W. H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. H. Buffington
Engagement Announced At Bridge Whist Party
Mrs A W Archer and Miss Archer hosted a six table bridge whist to announce the engagement of James DeW Archer and Miss Marie Green daughter of Dr and Mrs A L Green of Providence. Prizes went to Miss Rachel Simmons of Providence and F R Tucker of this town. A supper followed with many local and visiting guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W Archer
Miss Archer
James Dew Archer
Marie Green
A. L Green
Providence
Rachel Simmons
F R Tucker
Archer
Green
Miss Green
Gertruda Hambly
Louise Dempster
Esther Tillinghast
June Rockwell
Madeline Reynolds
Mollie Wheelwright
Alice Bourn
Bristol
Henry
New York
Tudor Green
Charles Webster
N. W. Hatchinson
Eart Davis
Morse Wheelwright
Frank Hunter
Albert Poland
James Tillinghast
Allan Blanding
Hugh McWall
L. K Henry
Frederic Starr
Warren
Silver Molasky Wed in Providence Hall Ceremony
Joseph Silver of Providence married Miss Sara Molasky daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Molasky at Vincent Hall Providence. Rabbi Hierowitz officiated witnessed by relatives from New York City Long Island Boston Providence and Bristol. Best man Samuel Molasky sister Rose Molasky attended. After a wedding breakfast the couple will reside at 242 Blackstone Street Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Silver
Providence
Sara Molasky
Louis Molasky
Vincent Hall
Chalkstone Avenue
Rabbi Hierovitz
New York City
Long Island
Boston
Bristol
Samuel Molasky
Rose Molasky
Hanaast Room
Silver
Blackstone Street
Ivers and Pond Player Piano Promises Family Friendly Music
The Ivers and Pond Player Piano combines an upright piano with an automatic player mechanism offering nearly twenty thousand pieces. Any family member can play with the music roll system. trade in your old piano for full value toward a new model, with used pianos offered at reduced prices. Write for details from IVERS POND PIANO CO at 116 Boylston Street Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivers & Pond
Guger
Ivers & Pond Piano CO
Boylston Street
Boston
Mass
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy after surgery avoided
Lena V. Henry of Norristown Ga writes of suffering female troubles and fearing an operation. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with her dramatic improvement after one bottle and full recovery. The ad touts the product as a 30 year standard cure for displacements inflammation fibroid tumors irregularities and more and invites sick women to write for advice in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lena V. Henry
Norristown
Lydia E Pinkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beecham’s
Beecham
the Phoenix
William Sanford
Naval Reserves
United States Navy
Thomas
Narragansett Electric Lighting Company
Hydraulion Engine & Hose Co
Opera House
THE
Phenix
L Sanford
Capt
O. LeClair
R H. Dunbar
J. Kinder
J.B. Newman
H. Schafit
R. E. Murray
S. Munro
A. Davidson
H. Card
Jas. Davidson
Snow Birds
W. Snow
W. Newman
J. T. Manchester Tv
Independents
Broiters
Rangers
Town Fathers U
Edrnee
P.R. Kenney
Ge W. Nelson
Nelle
Schafft
Newman Hodgdon
H. Dunbar
Kenney
G. Hill
Higgins
Harold Newman
O. E. West Ee
W. Brownell
J. J. Walsh
J. Bestoe
P. R. Kannev Jr
S. Monro
A. RK. Newman
L McCaughey
P. Brady
O. Osterberg
W. N. Newman
O. Herrmann
O Dimond
Jas. Davidson Ee
Kay
Elfair Health
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Harfina
W. Sparks
Silver —Molasky
Jimmie’s
James J. White
Goff
Hope Street
J. B. Carpenter
Weybosset ST. Providence
G. W. Simmons
Eun E K. Carey
Dhometer
Ephone
Constitution Street
A.P. Smith
William and High Streets
S. Goldes
A. W
Byfield ST
R I
John OD
Franklin Street
Wnirs
S. B. Paull
Waldron-Brownell GO
Kitshun Furniture
Bradford Street
Wilbur
Direcor
Kristo
Barnaby
New England
Rogers, Peet & Co
Oxford
Black
Harvard
Choice Products
J.B. Barnaby CO
Barnaby Corner
Westminster
Dorrance
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