Celebrating 94th Birthday of Mrs Emily G Bennett
Emily G Bennett of East Greenwich marked her 94th birthday at home on Main Street. Born Sept 27 1805 in Greenwich she is the daughter of Samuel and Mary Austin of North Kingstown. She raised eight children, remains active in needlework, travels and recalls trips across the continent including six visits to Chicago. Her family hosted a Thanksgiving style dinner and shared tales of the past while she stays devoutly Methodist. Her son Hon John Bennett of Woonsocket and other relatives joined the celebration.
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Emily G. Bennett
East Greenwich
R. I
Greenwich
Main Street
Samuel
Mary Austin
North Kingstown
Chicago
Methodist Church
John Bennett
Woonsocket
Samuel Bennett
Providence
James E Bennett
Daugher
Emily A. Burr
Life saved by Dr King's New Discovery in Hannibal
Mr J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri recounts a near death from typhoid and pneumonia. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with rapid relief and full recovery, calling it the surest cure for lung troubles. It is sold in regular sizes with trial bottles free at J H Young & Co.'s drug store, guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E. Lilly
Hannibal
J. H Young & Co
Sockonnosset School Shows Off at State Fair
Superintendent Eastman at Sockonnosset School expands exhibit with more space and features for the State Fair. The boys plan a week at Narragansett Park during Fair week October 9 to 33, showcasing latest methods and work to entertain and instruct the public. A pupil answers a physiology question about the collar bone with a concise reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman
State Fair Association
Sockonnosset
Sockonnossét
Narragansett Park
Dominion Company Manager Wanted in Chicago Area
Wanted several bright and honest persons to represent us as Managers in this and nearby counties. Salary $900 a year plus expenses. Permanent position. References, any bank in any town. Office work conducted at home. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Dominion Company Dept 3 Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Company
Chicago
Kite and Cable Lead to Niagara Gorge Bridge
Orrin E. Dunlap notes in Leslie’s Weekly that the second Niagara gorge bridge replaced the upper suspension span. A schoolboy named Little Homan Walsh pioneered crossing the gorge with a kite to lay the first communication line, enabling a cable way and the eventual bridge construction. Walsh, now in Lincoln, Nebraska, earned $50 for his historic feat.
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Niagara Gorge
Falls
Niiagara
Gorge
Orrin E. Dunlap
Leslie
Walsh
Union
Waleri
New York State Bank
Buffalo Historical Society
Lincoln
Neb
Bread Making on Camel Backs in Bedouin Tribes
The nomadic Bedouins sustain themselves on bread baked while riding as tribes move across plains. Women and boys transport flour and fuel, one woman mixing coarse flour, another shaping the lid, and a third tending the fire. Meals are sparse, with two or three dinners a day plus Sundays and guests.
Water Works Valuation Debate in Bristol and Warren
Taxpayer argues the master must value only Bristol’s supply under contract with Mr Norman as the Bristol Water Works are polluted and worn. The water is declared grossly polluted and unfit for use, and most appurtenances are second hand, suggesting a low valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenia
Bristol and Warren
Bristol
Norman
Industrial and Commercial Supremacy of the United States
A dense 19th century column discusses American economic leadership and potential prosperity. It weighs currency policy and postwar political issues, arguing the nation may attain financial independence and become a premier agricultural and manufacturing power. The piece envisions New York as a future financial hub eclipsing London.
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United States
Spain
New York
London
Financial Clearing House
Thomasi. James
American Monthly Review of Reviews
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Howrigan
St. Mary's Church
Wood Street
T. P. Howrigan
Cornelia Dupuis
Narcisse Dupuis
Patrick McCabe
St. Mary’s Church
Read
Niagara
Phoenix
Tirnell
Charles W Tirrell
KeFu
T. M. Morris
Bristol, RI
Bradford St
Canfield
H. Canfield
C. Stuart Bolting
Fred Fish
Hope Street
William B. Read
G. A. R. Hall
Bradford Street
New England
Pennsylvania
H.w.blanchard
Bristow
Martha A. Franklin
Bristol Phifnix
Herbert F. Bennett
Charles A. Green
Phebe I. Greene
Charles.a.greene
J Howard
Anchester
Decesed
Bristol Phanix
Herbere F Bennett
Providence, Warren
Joseph L. Buffum
Bullock
A& Crest
the Capitol
Capitol
Chase & Sanborn
Annauluoue
Ceylon
Chase & Sanborn’s Teas
Bristol Boot & Shoe Store
Kerr & Company
U. S. Dental Association
Westminster Street
John Lake
Providence, R. J
Capital
Tors
Straxs Hutchins
Grogge T Briss
John P Campbell Olngy T.ixman
Crawford Ranges
Crawford
Walker & Pratt
Pevane
John M. Dean Company
Westminster ST
Prov
Rea
Royal Grand and Crawford Ranges
R. S. Reed Company
Adford Stri
Bry
W. M. Connery’s, Clothier, Hatter and Furnisher
Hope St
N. N. Cole
Massasoit
Brussels
the Waldron“Brownell Co
Bradford, Street
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