DeRue Bros Minstrels At Bristol Opera House
DeRue Bros present a refined minstrel show with a strong quintette including Walter J. Hearn English tenor and Master John Lambert juvenile soprano. The Bristol engagement features enlarged cast, new scenery, and a grand Garden of Flowers first part. Street parade occurred at noon, with a high class open air concert at 7 pm outside the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeRue Bros
Walter J. Hearn
William R. Pattie
San Francisco
Frank Graham
Oscar Taylor
John l Lambert
Bristol Opera House
Back Aches and Kidney Pills Advertised
An old advertisement promotes DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation with a week’s treatment priced at 25 cents sold by W. H. Buffington. It also touts Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup praised for children and families as a safe prompt remedy for coughs and colds sold by W. H. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. H. Buffington
Kennedy
W.H. Buffington
Alligator Might Claim A Small Month If It Could Talk
If an alligator could speak it might declare ownership of a small month. The playful thought contrasts animal speech with time keeping and adds a whimsical note on perspective.
Police Chief Promotion in Narragansett Town
The newly elected Chief of Police, born in Providence in 1861, has served as a town officer since 1890 and previously led Company O. Second Regiment, R. I. M. His promotion follows strong local endorsements praising his detective work and steady service over 17 years. The council also considers road hazards, street lighting, sewer projects, and staffing for upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ually
Providence
National India Rubber Company
Narragansett Park
New England
Morrissey
Hhis
Capt. Morrissey
J. H. Morrissey
Chief Hoard
Capt
W. R. Trotter
G.L. Locke
T. J. Fitzpatrick
J. F. Downing
Daniel R.case
Poppasquash
Mr. Oase
Counsilman Oboroch and Simmons
John Solomon
State Street
T. J. Connery
Thomash. Crowley
Crowley
Univerne
Richmond Street
Wood Street
Catherine
Financial Town
W. R. Perry
Thomas Dwyer
Dwyer
Co. O
R. LM
Katherine K.H. de Wolf
Howe Street
Narragansett Electric Company
Bristol Neck
Cummings
State Board of Public Roads
Hammill
Sewer Commission
Messrs. Dixon and Hill
George H. Peck
Methodist Church
False Fire Alarm Traced to Saloon Incident Downtown
A false fire alarm sounded at 8 am in the fifth district. Chief Morrissey questions local bartender Joseph Miranda and saloon owner Joseph Silvia as investigators trace the call to Silvia's saloon. Miranda deflects blame. Silvia denies any impropriety. Police and fire officials continue the probe into the false alarm.
Good Cloth Sold Cheap at Namquit Worsted Mills
The Namquit Worsted Mills managers announce retail cloth sales by mail and yard, with samples available and a display room near Bradford Street. They offer fifty plus all wool patterns including worsted sheeps and stripes, heavy cheviots, white wool serge, and 656 inch goods at low prices, promising notable savings for Bristol and nearby buyers.
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Phenix
Bradford Street
Namauit Mills
Bristol
Bristol Train of Artillery Sees District Meeting and Fair Prep
The Bristol Train of Artillery held its first regular monthly meeting for fall and winter with 24 members present. A committee reported readiness for the Armory Hall fair from Oct 7 to 14 and outlined by law revisions for November. Leut. Robertson chaired the fair committee. Leut. Cheesman presented a framed pastel of Gen George Washington. Postmaster Gorham donated an oak table. The group plans a 20 member brass band led by Bernard Foley, previously with the Herreshoff Marine Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Train of Artillery
Gol
W. Bourn
Armory Hall
John T. Robertson
M.a.cheesman
George Washington
William M. Gorham
Bristol Train of Artilley Band
Bernard J. Foley
Herreshoff Marine Band
Artilery
Funeral of Mrs Eleanor B Grant at 89 Constitution Street
The funeral for Mrs Eleanor B Grant wife of Thomas L Grant was held yesterday at 2 30 PM from her home 89 Constitution Street. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended with floral tributes from charitable societies she supported. Rev Alfred S Stowell of the First Baptist Church led the services. Miss Mary P Rounds sang Face to Face and Mrs Annie McUarty with Miss Rounds performed Asleep in Jesus. Bearers were out of town relatives. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor B. Grant
Thomas L. Grant
Constitution Street
Alfred S. Stowell
First Baptist Church
Mary P. Rounds
Jesus
Annie McUarty
Miss Rounds
North Cemetery
Obituary of Frank C Silvia Aged 17 in Local Town
Frank C Silvia died about 11 o clock Wednesday evening at his home 40 Fox Hill plat after a illness of several months from a complication of diseases. He was born in St Louis Portugal and came to this country when young. He was a son of Joseph Silvia and the late Mary Silvia, age 17. He worked at National India Rubber Company as an odd work boy and in the cutting department. He is survived by a father three brothers and two sisters all in town. Funeral Friday at 9 am at St Marys Church with high mass by Rev Thomas J Kitzpatreik. Burial in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Morrissey
John McElvognne, Jr
National India Rubber Company
Fiat
Joseph E. Silvia
Bradford Street
Silvia
Joseph Miranda
Mr. Silvia
Daniel G. Coggeshall
James W. Gof
Mr. Miranda
Morrissey
Chief Morrissey
Fire Department
Frank C. Silvia
Fox Hill
St. Louise
Portugal
Joseph Silvia
Mary Silvia
St. Mary’ S Church
Thomas J. Kitzpatreik
Death of Rev T Snowden Thomas noted in Philadelphia
Charles B. Brigham reports the death of Rev T Snowden Thomas in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. He served as pastor of State Street M E Church during the 1867 revival, baptized 145, and helped convert hundreds, including most of a fire company. He was 78, survived by a wife and several daughters, and was known for deep Christian character. His longtime parishioners in town mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Brigham
T. Snowden Thomas
Philadelphia
Mr. Thomas
State Street M. E
Thomas
M. J. Talbot
D.A. Whedon
Former Governor Bourn Hosts 78th Birthday Dinner
Former Gov Augustua O Bourn celebrated his 78th birthday with a small dinner at his Seven Oaks home. Guests included ex Gov George H Utter and Col John Tweedale among others from Providence Westerly and Washington. Letters of regret came from several invitees. The supper was provided by the Hope Club of Providence. A Chicago burglar was suspected after stealing a piano for its keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustua O. Bourn
Seven Oaks
George H. Utter
Westerly
Edward D. Pearce
H. Bedell
Carl D.W. Brownell
Albert A. Baker
Arthur Watson
Walter H. Barney
Walter R. Stinens
Providence
Harry H. Shepard
Francisco E.deWolf
John P. Reynolds
George L. Locke
D.D
L. Bosworth
Oraelius J. Hasbrouck
B. Lichomas Potter
Stephen—W
Bosrn
Hiatown
John Tweedale
Washington
Nawhort
William T
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Namquit Worsted Mills
R. I
Westminster School of
Butler Exchange
Hope Street
Julian L. Herreshoff
Brockton Fair
Bickford’s
Burton St
Bickford's
DeRue Bros.’ Minstrels
Cubarcog
Pipes
Hope Drug CO
Edwin Baker
X Son
South Main ST
The
Providence Brewing Co
Waldron-Brownell CO
Bradford Bt
G M. Wilbur
Bourn
Queen Quality
John
Mathewson Streets
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Herman Thiele
Phoenix
Dreagenaing
Hasterbrooks
B. Paull
E. G. Spooner
John Shepard
A. W. Orgelman
John D. Martelly
Mary E. Tilley
Orrin L. Bosworth
Bristol Phenix
Herbert F. Bennett
Robate Court
Bristol Phoenix
Henry H. Tilley
Howry H. Tilley
High Street
Gar
Moses Wood
William McCaw
Hope
Grego
William Henderson
William Holmes
Jeremiah W. Munro
Mary Downey
Thomas Goff
Mary
Patrick Murphy
Annie E. Fay
Alfred Luther
Gerbert F. Bennets
Poekis
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