Body found in bay identified as drowned New Shoreham fireman
The drowned man found near Pappasquash Point is identified as Charles Nelson, a fireman aboard the New Shoreham. Decomposition prevented recognition. no foul play suspected. Nelson, about 5 feet 11 inches tall and 170 pounds, was last seen jumping from the vessel near Ohio Ledge on Oct 2. Contact with East Greenwich and other police failed to locate relatives. If none are found, burial arrangements will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nelson
New
Shoreham
George Hindle
Fall River
Potter’s Cove
Pappasquash Point
Bristol Construction Company
Cranston
W. EF. Williams
G. W. Simmona
North Cemetery
Olson
East Greenwich
Morrissey
Apporany
Greenwood
Providence
New Shoreham
Apponacg
Nelson
Ohio Ledge
A Bit Tactless in Mandy Jones and Clay Jeff'son Tale
Aunt Clorinda recalls a coolness between Mandy Jones and Clay Jeff'son over a strawberry social. A visitor says Clay hurt Mandy's feelings and Mandy plans to test his words. Colby serves the short cake, Mandy asks for seconds, and Clay tries to explain his way out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandy Jones
Clay Jeff
Clorinda
Mandy
Miss Colby
Colby
Chief of the Orchid Tribe and the Giant Orchid
A giant orchid is described as the chieftain of the orchid tribe. A specimen in Ceylon is noted as possibly the largest in the world after forty years of growth. It bears seventy stems, each six to ten feet long with over a hundred leaves. Flower stalks reach eight feet, bearing about one hundred blooms. The plant flowers for about two months, with up to 3,000 flowers visible at once. Flowers are scented, five and a half to six inches across, yellow with purplish blotches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchid
Ceylon
London Strand Magazine
Breach of Promise Witness Confesses a Kiss
A rustic defendant under cross examination in a breach of promise case admits kissing the plaintiff “one or two,” with the witness saying there wasn’t much suffering apparent. The judge even smiled at the exchange.
His Worth and the Editor’s Echo of a Millionaire
A fragmentary exchange shows Jenkins questioning a friend about the value of the late millionaire Riche. The editor mumbles in response about worth and the idea of “more than a quarter,” reflecting a clipped Chicago Herald mood and the era’s financial preoccupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Riche
Chicago Herald
Brown University Progress Through 1909 Growth Report
A pamphlet titled The Growth of Brown University in Recent Years (1899-1909) details external expansion with twelve land acquisitions and thirteen new buildings. Internally, three new departments and six new chairs were created, faculty and student numbers rose, and endowment surged. The university reorganized athletics, expanded extension courses, and strengthened ties with the wider world through visiting committees and alumni networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown University
Borton
Seattle
Wilson
Europe
Holland
Wheaton
Grotius
University
Committee On Student Organizations
Athletic Board
Committee On
The
Athletic Association
Crosby
Ward
Dealey
Aronovici
Walter
MacDonald
Huntington
Crowell
Banks
Gardner
Providence Biblical Institute
Department of Biblical Literature
Merry S Nash
Cambridge Theological School
John P.paters
New York
Manning Hall
Funeral for Mrs Jane Ann West at Prospect Street
The funeral of Mrs Jane Ann West wife of Charles A West was held Sunday at 2 pm at their home 15 Prospect Street. Rev Alfred Stowell of First Baptist officiated. Bearers were sons Charles A West William J West James P West and son-in-law Lucius E Aldrich. Burial was at North cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ann West
Charles A. West
Prospect Street
Alfred Stowell
First Baptist Church
Charles A
William J
James P. West
Lucius E. Aldrich
North Cemetery
Big Night Tonight With Three Bands and Hotel Reception
Health and strength set the scene for a big night as three bands will perform at different locations during the reception at the Hotel Belvedere. One concert will be at the High School, another on the hotel balcony, and a third in front of the Burnside Memorial Building. ushers at the hotel include Charles Henning as chief usher, with U Charles B. Brigham Edward E. Bunn Dr. Howard W Church William M. Connery George Liebreich Benjamin M. MacDougall J Harvey Merrill Howard R. Newman Joseph L. Saillant and William Wardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnsidy Memorial
Hotel
Belvedere
Charles Henning
U Charles B. Brigham
Edward E. Bunn
Howard W Church
William M. Connery
George Liebreich
Benj. M. MacDougall
J. Harvey Merrill
Howard R. Newman
Joseph L. Saillant
William Wardwell
Grand Parade Details Leaders Bands and Civic Units
A long listing details parade contingents and organizers including Chief Marshal Capt. Patrick McGovern and Col. Luke H. Callan. It notes bands such as Herreshoff Band led by William S. Miner and Second Division Reeves' American Band with 25 pieces, plus numerous factory departments like National India Rubber Company with 1,000 workers and foremen. Also mentions carriages with dignitaries, the reception committee, and public safety units including fire engineers and hydrants, finishing with general citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McGovern
Luke H. Callan
William Doray
Chas
O. F. Thompson
William Wardwell
Chas. McGinley
Joseph L. Saillant
John W. Church
Herreshoff
William S. Miner
Bristol
Merton A. Cheesman
Babbitt Post
George Peck
Samuel Pomeroy Colt
LeBaron B. Colt
Charles B. Rockwell
William R. Trotter
Augustus QO. Bouro
Charles A. Emerson
United States Rubber and Rubber Goods Manufacturing Companies
Reeves’ American Band
William, Spary
National India Rubber Company
James Hoar
Oliver H. Blaisdell
William Golder
John Connery
John R. Mott
James F. Brown
Isaac F. Gorham
Jefferson F. Galvin
Himer S. Current
Wilmarth H. Colwell
Chester R. Dunbar
Edward E. Wilkinson
Bristol Fife & Drum Corps
James F Keating
Cal
John H. Bailey, Jr
Colt Memorial High School
Muscente
Imperial Band of
Providence
Sig. A. Muscente
Board of Fire Engineers
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Joseph E. Edmonds
George King
J. William Wood
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co
Walter G. Coggeshall
King Philip Steam Engine Company
Robert Peterson
Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company
William McCaughey
Marsh Named Temporary High School Teacher in Malden
Charles A. Marsh of Newton was elected temporary teacher at Malden High School to teach mathematics and science replacing Mr Channall. He will be paid 1250 and serves until a permanent teacher is chosen. Marsh is a Brown University graduate with prior teaching in Pawtucket and two years as Bristol High School principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Mail
Malden
Mass
Charles A. Marsh
Newton
Channall
Brown University
Pawtucket
Bristol, R. L
Nominating caucus ends with tight ballot in town race
The caucus named candidates for the Republican slate led by H B Strong and Col M A Cheesman with Ezra Dixon and Frank Hammill top vote getters. Ballots printed in two sizes caused confusion as 496 votes were cast with Hammill and Dixon winning large majorities. A dispute over ballot size triggered adjournment after a brief clash outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Barrett
Orrin’ K.thornton
H. B. Strong
Republican Town Committee
Col. Barrett
Col. Cheesman
Col. Oheesman
HW. &E. Strong
Charles B. Rockwell
Rockwell
Church
James F. Lavander
Hammill
Frank B. Wilson
Ezra Dixonv
Frank H. Hammill
Stephen T. Church
Mr. Hammill
John T. Ashton
Ashton
Advertised Letters Week Ending October 9 1909
Advertised letters for the week ending October 9 1909 include Jas McQueeney N B Morris Jos Marino Leone Reste M J Sonze Jake Denaim Martin L Chase Jas Butterworth F C Balcom Miss Kate O Reilly Mrs Engens Wi Perry Miss Edna G Potter Miss Harriet Oy Richards Mrs Frank E Marrell Mrs Gilbert Mrs M G O Grimes Mrs H Stewett Mrs Jos Jackson Miss Roberta Corscadan Foreign Pascuale Di Santo Di Maroc Manuel Soares Mariano Victor G H Rigley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. McQueeney
N. B. Morris
Jos Marino
Leone Reste
M. J. ‘Sonze
Jake Denaim
Martin L. Chase
Jas. Butterworth
F.C. Balcom
Kate O. Reilly
Engens Wi. Perry
Edna G. Potter
Harriet Oy Richards
Frank E. Marrell
Gilbert
M. GO. Grimes
H. Stewett
Jos. Jackson
Roberta Corscadan
Fragment from a tale about widows and men
A conversation on page 68 notes a hole in a page. Daigo 64 is mentioned as another hole. Jack says widows have an edge over single girls because they know about men. Madge adds that only dead men know all about them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Madge
Lydia E Pinkham Pills Help Women Health Revival
Noting the widespread claim of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieving female ailments the text cites millions of letters from users at the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts praising restored health. A Minneapolis testimonial from John G Moldan supports it saying three months of use made her well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Minneapolis
Minn
John G.moldan
Second St.North
Minneapolis, Minn
Forest Work on Vanderbilt Estate in North Carolina
The Biltmore estate forests span 180000 acres and produce four million feet of timber five thousand cords of tannic acid wood and fuel a thousand cords of tan bark and several hundred cords of pulp wood each year. Fire guards along boundaries protect the forest while permanent logging roads reduce current and future transport costs and aid in fire control. The expanding road network boosts investment value and provides fire lines. Experimental silviculture at Biltmore advances forestry science and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biltmore Estate
North Carolina
Biltmore
Travelers Guide and Providence Railway Time Table
In E Leave Bristol timetable entry lists departure details for the Travelers Guide and Providence Railway Company. The note indicates a Bristol origin with scheduled travel times and stops, reflecting period timetable format and service planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Railway Company
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Man
Poppasquash
Parker
Wae
Scott
Mr. Marsh
Ezra Dixon
Herbert E- Strong
Josiah F. Peckham, Jr
Charles F. Dimond
Arthur W. Barrett
Edward I. Brownell
Harry T. Peterson
Francis M. Dimond
Hdward J. Prest
Col. M. A. Cheesman
Charles H. Church
Chandler H. Coggeshall
Cornelius J. Hasbrouck
Seth Paull
Thomas P. Brightman
Orrin L. Bosworth
Howard L. Clark
Henry M. Gibson
Frederic ¥. Gladding
Vanderbilt Estate
Joseph A. Rui
Thames St
Bery Bristol, R
Travelers Guide
Newport
N. Y
N. H. & Hartford Railroad
Brstol Ar
F&rev. Ar
Buffington
W. H. Buffington
Prarmac
G. W. Simmons
Emma E. Arey
Constitution Treat
A. W. Orgelman
Blaste Street
M. Wilbur
Hope Street
Hristo
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