Admiral Dewey and the Philippines capture remembered
An editorial reflecting on Admiral Dewey's May 1898 victory and its global impact. It argues preparation and steady character build American youths for future opportunities, noting Dewey’s career shows merit arises from persistent effort, not a single moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
New York City
Dewey
Philippines
Washington
George Dewey
Vermont
Commodore Dewey
Republic
Ope Valley Advertiser
Milson Plans Worsted Mill in Olneyville Next Month
Councilman J Ro Milson advances a Rhode Island worsted yarn venture. He leases the Armsbury and Simms building in Olneyville, buys Eagle mill machinery from Pennsylvania, ships it to Claeyville, and aims to start with about 120 workers once set up. He will remain Bristol town council member through spring elections and attend meetings when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Ro Milson
Olneyville
Milson
Armsbury and Simms Engine Works
Eagle
Pennsylvania
Claeyville
Rhode Island
Bristol
Red Hot From The Gon Ball Caused Ulcers Before Cure
In Newark Michigan during the Civil War a ball hit GB Steadman causing horrid ulcers that resisted treatment for 20 years. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him, claiming to heal cuts, bruises, burns, boils, felons, corns, and skin eruptions. It is advertised as the best pile cure on earth, 25 cents a box, sold by JH Young & Co druggists with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GB Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklen
JH. Young & Co
Bristol Post Office Mails and Community Notes
Detailed Bristol Post Office outward and inward mail times for New York Providence Boston and the east include several daily closes and arrivals. Local items cover civic events shop ads shoes repair promotions school signals weather impact, club social notes, deaths, and public notices from Bristol and Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Providence
Boston
Cure for Catarrh Promised by Henry & Co Toledo
A distressed medical note discusses nasal tube inflammation and the need to restore function to prevent permanent damage. It promotes a “Catarrh Cure” offered by Henry & Co of Toledo, claiming remedies and circulars available. The ad echoes old time patent medicine language and urges readers to request information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carerely Tisk
Henry & CO
Toledo
Local figures shift as Doyle leaves for New York
L L Anderston or Ander strom reports coachman Doyle departed by Fall River boat for New York where he secured a good position as coachman and butler. A benefit performance of Past Redemption at the Opera House Thanksgiving for St. Marys church features local Lyceum Dramatic Club and William F Connery as Harry Maynard. Funeral services for Charles W. Tirrell were held at his Union Street home with Masonic rites and interment at North Cemetery. Daughters of the American Revolution Bristol Chapter held its annual meeting electing officers for the coming year and receiving badges for archival storage.
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John the
Mathewson Street
Providence
James Card
N. Y
N. H and Hi
William Brotherton
People’s Store
Hasbrouck
F. Peters
John A. Card
Levi Nelson Horton
Thomas Simpson
Metacom Avenue
Madeline F
John J Vera
Frank Munroe
Franklin Street
St. Mary's Cemetery
Brstol Penecostal Church
Eagle Hall
Bradford Street
Geo. W. Anderson
F. E. Talbee
John D. Dimond
State Street
Charles Clark
Warren
Dimond
William N McVickar
Episcopal Diocese
Rhode Island
Norway
Sweden
New York
Thomas Doyle
W. G. Low
Butler
St. Mary's Church
Lyceum Dramatic Club
William F. Connery
Harry Maynard
Charles W Tirrell
Union Street
Worcester
W R. Trotter
Trinity Church
St. Alban’s Lodge
F & AM
Lewis Lodge
O AW
St Alban's Lodge of Masons
Lewis Lodge of
Workmen
J H Young
W R Davis
Joseph Kinder
Mr Christie
Rock of Ages
W.G Thurston
Edwin F Lindsey
Christian Herrmann
Daughters of the American Revolution
Bristol
W. F. Williams
Evelyn Munro
E. G. Easterbrooks
Evelin Bache
Anna B. Manchester
William McC. Ransom
H. F. Bennett
E. R. Luther
Richard Dunbar
Alice Gardner
Alice Cole
Wardwell
Jehreyn
Joshua Wilbour
Cleveland Celery Compound Tea Promises Nerve Cure
An advertisement touts Cleve land's Celery Compound Tea as a universal remedy for nerve diseases and many ailments. It claims to purify blood, aid digestion, liver and kidney health, and skin conditions, offering a free trial and large packages for 25 cents from W. H. Buffington at 136 Hope St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
W. H. Buffington
Hope St
Obituaries for Ella Newbold Morris Murphy and George W Bourn
Mrs Ella F Newbold widow of James Newbold dies aged 41 years 8 months 12 days in this town October 8 Morris Murphy son of Mrs Mary and the late James Murphy dies in this town October 5 George W B Bourn formerly of Bristol son of Francis and Nancy Bartlett Bourn dies in Providence October 8
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Newsqup
Ella F. Newbold
James Newbold
Murrary
Morris Murphy
Mary
James Murphy
Bourn
Providence
George W. B. Bourn
Bristol
Francis
Nancy (Bartlett) Bourn
Consumption Snake Warns of Dying Cold Cure Offer
An advertisement warns that consumption and colds can be deadly, stating Cleveland’s Lung Healer cures colds or you get money back. A trial bottle is offered free, with large bottles priced at 25 cents, by W. H. Buffington at 185 Hope St.
Harsh Temperature Swings Described In Brief Note
A compact, vivid snippet notes the helplessness of extreme weather with burning heat for an hour followed by freezing cold, highlighting harsh climate conditions.
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Bristol Phenix
Bristol County
Ofice
Bradford St
B. I
Telephone
Farrally Brothers
Mal Matter
Phoenix N
Phoenix
Alwa
W. Easterbrooka
J. C. Pailthorp
Ws O. W. Sparks
W. J. Fish & Co
Hope Street
High St
Y M.C
Board
Empire Stock Co
F. A. Wright
C. W. Tirrell
Murphy & Family
Kerr & Co
Mr. Milson
Americal
Angelica
Tokay
Muscatel
America
Thos. F. Peirce & Son
Westminster & Dorrance Sts
Providence, R. I
Bristol and Vicinity
Bristol Post Office
West
South
East
John the Sloeman
Defender Club
Grand Army Hall
Perry
Bristol Golf Club
Agawam Club
J. Louis Coggeshall
Wilson's Lane
Charles*w. Rogers
Georgianna D.C. Nornha
Gseorge
Cole
Joseph Reposa
Manuel Reposa
Usher Avenue
George E. Bernard
Philadelphia
John the Shoeman
A. B. Meiggs
J. H. Bailey
Arthur Barrett
Bristol Train of Artillery
Kentish Guards
East Greenwich
Church and
State Street M. E
Emma E. Carey
Louise Chadwick
J. B. Pollock
F. T. Remieres
M. B. Paull
Fanny Congdon
Anna Pierce
Hope Streets
George Munro
Charles H. Smith
Church
Charles A. McDonald
Framingham
Mass
High and
Church Streets
Empire Stock Company
Dave Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Brstol Train of Artillery
Rumford
A LB. Meiggs
A. W Barrett
Chester Myers
John J. Fair
Edward H. Chadwick
Mt. Hope Park
Wardwell Street
King Philip Steamer Company
Board of Engineers
James Connery
National India Rubber Company
Court Street
Dodge & Camfield
Butler Exchange
L. L. Anderstrom
Church Street
Mr. Tirrell
Pire Stock Co
Bristol Opera House
JD Tee Otto Ee BF Anevernr As
Church of Thames Pireets
A. Wright
Mary Murphy
Klondike
Bristol County Gas & Electric Co
John Drury
Horténse. Boynton
Josephine L. Boynton
Tate Street
Canfield Sanitarium
F. A. Gardner
14Th St
Washington, D. C
C. H. Straight
Q. L. Bosworth Alote ET Al-Law
Bristol, .I
Providence Real Gstate
Antares
Doe Bar
Oie Street
R. H. Dunbar
Henry
Tafft
Weybosset St
R.I
Garfield Ave
C. A
Cupid
W.R Douglas
L. Weinstein
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