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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1906

Page

3

Obituary for Ann Elizabeth King 1882 74 years old

Ann Elizabeth King died yesterday morning at 8 o'clock at 108 Franklin street after a long illness. She was born December 29, 1882, in this town, age 74 years 11 months 12 days. She was daughter of George W. and Rebekah Chase King, attended local schools, and attended South Christian church in youth before joining the First Congregational church. She was unmarried and survived by one brother, George H. King of Hope street, with relatives in New Bedford and New Jersey. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. from Franklin Street residence. Rev. T. Nesthan Owam of the Congregational church will officiate. Interment in North Cemetery.

Ann Elizabeth King Franklin Street Sow George W Rebekah (Chase) King South Christian Church First Congregational Church George H. King Hope Street New Bedford Mass New Jersey T. Nesthan Owam Qangra National Church North Cemetery

Death of Marshal Toin A Bristol Native in Washington

News from Bristol reports the death of Marshal Toin at 49 in Washington on Tuesday. A former Bristol resident and Namquit Worsted Mills weaver, he was unmarried and had been working in New Bedford before moving to Washington three weeks ago. Born in Canada, he was a son of Marshal and Victoria Ton. Survived by his father and two sisters Mrs. Mary Nadean and Mrs. Louisa St. Peter of Bristol. Funeral held in Washington at 8 am yesterday.

Bristol Marshal Toin Washington R. L Toin Namquit Mit New Bedford Canada Marshal Victoria Ton Mary Nadean Louisa St. Peter

Contributions Arrive Totals Reach 4725 43 Dollars

Donations since Tuesday total 4725 43 dollars with new contributions amounting to 235 dollars added. The ongoing fundraiser balance reflects steady support from contributors securing a larger sum for the campaign.

Entertainment at Rockwell Hall draws large crowd in soft evening

The YMCA benefits from about forty dollars as proceeds. The program pleased a large audience with a Camping Trip in Canada stereopticon by J Stogdell Stokes and photography by L L Anderstrom. Miss Chadwick delivered humorous readings and double encores. Music featured soprano solos by Miss Mary Colt and Miss Louise P Chadwick, tenor duet Homeward, and violin and cello pieces.

Rockwell Hall Canada J.stogdall Stokes L. L. Anderstrom Miss Mary Colt Miss Grant

Horton and Baker Families Welcome Daughters

A daughter was born October 8 to Mr and Mrs William Horton in this town. A daughter followed October 12 to Mr and Mrs Herbert W Baker in the same town.

Horton William Horton Baker Herbert W. Baker

Social Comedy Event by Y P S C E at Congregational Church

The Y P S C E social committee presented a pleasing program in the church chapel on Wednesday evening. A large audience enjoyed the humorous two part dialogue In Want of a Servant featuring a cast led by John Brechin and Miss Mary Brechin. Before the dialogue Eva Maydale performed A Dream of Pearls and Celia Hill sang The Chord Love with Miss Gertrude E Church at the piano. An encore followed for Miss Cole and Miss Hill. Afterward ice cream and cake were served during a social hour.

Congregational Church Mr. Marshall John Brechin Miss Hill

Harvest supper and cake sale at Baptist church

Coming events list two activities: an Oct 24 Wednesday evening harvest supper and cake sale at the Baptist church, followed by the Oct 28 to 31 Second Grand Fair of Bristol Council No. 379 at Pokanoket Hall. Local groups invite participation and attendance.

Baptist Church Bristol Pokanoket Hall

Uric-O Promises Cure for Rheumatism in Ad

An old Bristol ad touts Uric-O as the permanent cure for rheumatism and related pains. It claims rapid action on muscles kidneys and blood, neutralizing acids and clearing deposits. Sold by H. Young & Co at 75 cents to a dollar per bottle with a free trial offer via Smith Drug Co Syracuse.

H. Young & Co Bristol Smith Drug Co Syracuse

Woonsocket Rubber Co to Honor Mill League Champs

A Woonsocket correspondent reports President Samuel P. Colt of the Woonsocket Rubber Company will host a complimentary banquet for the Alice Mill baseball team and the other seven teams after their Woonsocket Mill League pennant win. Superintendent George Schlosser was tasked to invite league members and arrange a date, with directors approving the plan at a meeting. The event will be at the company’s expense.

Woonsocket Samuel P. Colt Woonsocket Rubber Company George Schlosser Alice Mill Woonsocket Mill Quook Schlosser Colt Mill League Col Osl

Beauty Contest Proposed By Bristol Admirer Letter

A Bristol citizen writes to the editor suggesting the Providence Journal visit Bristol for the Colt Memorial High School cornerstone laying. The admirer claims Bristol has more pretty girls and beautiful women than anywhere in Rhode Island.

Providence Journal Bristol Colt Memorial High School Rhode Island

Real Estate Transfers Filed for Record in Town Clerk’s Office

The town clerk records transfers including a Washington street land parcel from Samuel D. Wardwell to Paul Pevin, a Hope and Constitution streets house and lot from Mary Ann Hargraves to Charles H. Manchester, and a rolling plat lot from Edward Tradell to Ernest W. Weaver and wife.

Town Clerk’s Washington Street Samuel D. Wardwell Paul Pevin Hope Constitution Streets Mary Ann Hargraves Charles H. Manchester Edward Tradell Ernest W. Weaver Et. Ux

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