Newport Social Notes and Local Transfers
Mrs George Taylor of Newport visits Aunt Mrs Mary Hoar on Byfield street. Misses Barns and Mrs H H Shepard plan an afternoon trip to Quebec. Miss Isabel Cabot departs for St Louis to attend the World's Fair as her aunt’s guest. Manuel Machado Costa of Providence and Maris Dores Silva of Bristol file intentions of marriage. Rock street property transfer recorded from J S Hoffman to Margaret A Christie. Mr and Mrs James Garland left for New York with their steam yacht Barracouta possibly sailing south later. Rev T Snowden Thomas of Philadelphia expresses regret at not filling State Street M E church pulpit during the pastor’s absence. he previously led revivals in 1866-67. Weather hinders Sagamore ferry landings. boiler grate out of order. Beavertail to replace Sagamore to resume trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Taylor
Newport
Mary G. Hoar
Byfield Street
Barns
H. H. Shepard
Quuebes
Canada
Isabel Cabot
St. Louis
Manuel Machado Costa
Providence
Maris Dores Silva
Bristol
Rock Street
Maria Rogers
T. Snowden Thomas
Philadelphia
State Street
M. E
Mr. Snowden
Sagamore
Portsmouth
Beavertail
Jamestown
Hartford Courant
LeBaron B. Colt
St. Louisa
Rhode Island
St. Louis Exposition
Rhode Island Ig No
Colt Hag
Thomas Hooker
Narragansett Bay
Jie
Connecticut
Rhbode Island
America
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New York
New Jersey
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Colt
Superior Court
Trevett
General Greene
Perry
Judge Colt
Newport and Providence Railway Weekday and Sunday Timetable
The Newport and Providence Railway Company publishes a weekday and Sunday timetable listing Newport to Providence departures from 6:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., and Bristol to Newport departures from 7:00 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. with arriving times at Newport ranging up to 11:80 p.m. Trains connecting with other cars wait ten minutes if late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Providence
Bristol
Best
Bristol Woman to Turn 92 on October 15
Mrs. Mary G Hoar of Bristol reaches the 92d birthday anniversary tomorrow. She remains remarkably well for her years though rheumatism affects her walking. Her eyesight is good and she keeps a sharp mind, reading newspapers daily. She enjoys fancy needle work and will have relatives gather at her Byfield street home to extend good wishes. Born October 15, 1812, she married James Hoar, a noted local painter, who died in 1889. She has three living children: Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Gifford of Providence, Miss Sarah O. Hoard, and Chief of Police James Hoard Jr. Two sons served in the Civil War, including the latter who lost an arm in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Mary G. Hoar
Byfield Street
Hoar
John
Prudence Hoar
James Hoar
Ann Elizabeth Gifford
Providence
Sarah O. Hoard
James Hoard, Jr
James Hoard
Coming Events Of The Season In Pokanoket Hall And City Armories
Oct 12 Wednesday Christie's orchestra at Pokanoket Hall. Oct 15 Saturday Straight Brothers’ orchestra at Pokanoket Hall. Oct 15 to 25 Seventh annual faire of King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co. No 1 at Artillery Armory. Oct 28 Sunday State parade of Catholic T A Union in Bristol. Nov 14 Monday evening Y M C A Star course first entertainment A Day and a Night With Our Life Savers. Dec 6 Tuesday The Royal Entertainers G Pat Smith and Willard Gorton Y M O A Star course. Jan 25 Wednesday Maro the Magician Opera House Y M G A Star course. Feb 14 Saturday Colonial Orchestra Club with Miss Mabel Fowler reader Y M O A Star course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Artillery Armory
T. A. Union
Bristol
G. Pat Smith
Willard Gorton
Maro
Opera House
Colonial Orchestral Club
Mabel Fowler
A J Jasmin Signs The Bond In Mi o Na Cure Ad
A local druggist in town announces a guarantee bond with Mi o na Nature's Care for dyspepsia. The ad promises no ordinary promise, presenting the bond as simple and plain and linking it to the trusted druggist in the area.
Guarantee bond for Miona refund on return of empty box
Agreement promises refund of money paid for Miona if the purchaser reports lack of cure of dyspepsia or stomach troubles. Coverage applies to two boxes or one month's treatment. Price is 50 cents per box. Signed.
Mi-o-na Promises Cure for Long-Standing Stomach Trouble
A vintage advertisement asserts Mi-o-na can cure chronic stomach ailments after years of distress. It claims two boxes may restore health, one or two in ordinary cases, with nerve strengthening and appetite return. The copy touts a 93 percent link between chronic disease and dyspepsia and notes no risk, with A J Jasmin warranting the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Jasmin
Mrs Kinder Injured in Streetcar Fall
At about one o clock this afternoon Mrs Ralph Kinder alighted from a Suburban car at Thames and Franklin streets missed her footing fell and struck her head on the curb. She was partly unconscious and taken to Dr Merriman s office with a severe cut over the left eye and a badly bruised right eye though it is believed she is not seriously hurt.
Can You Eat Dyspepsia Cure Promised by Sage Merchant
Obscure testimonial from J B Taylor of Obresman Toex claims strong stomach restoration after using Kodel Dyspepsia remedy. He describes weakness and loss of weight then reports full recovery after four bottles. Advertises seller William H Baffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Taylor
Obresman
Toex
Ourea
Kodel
William H. Baffington
Annual Report of President Howe at Y M C A Meeting
The annual address reviews last year’s work under Mr Bradshaw, notes debt reduction aided by a $500 gift and Dr Locke’s pledge, praises increased Sunday attendance, and urges heightened philanthropy and membership. It highlights new billiard tables, the State Tennis Tournament, and plans for a stronger future in Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradshaw
Locke
St. Michael’s Church
Bristol
Ftr
Abbott
Ths
Wallis E. Howe
Nautical School Plans Reorganization After Setback
Efforts are under way to reorganize the Nautical Preparatory School after a recent failure. A New York conference chaired by General Manager George H Hiswald Lieut Commander Harlow and directors discussed raising about 100000 to fund a ship cruise. Receiver George H Newhall reports sixteen crew members paid off leaving around forty aboard. Refitting costs for the Pennsylvania are listed at 70000 with 20 tons of meat in fridges slated for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nautical Preparatory School
New York
George H. Hiswald
Harlow
George H. Newhall
Pennsylvania
Mothers Endorse Chamberlain Cough Remedy in Iowa
Mrs Pilmer of Cordova Iowa reports her child suffered severe croup but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gave prompt relief. The community has widely used the product for children and recommends it for ease and quick aid in croup and similar afflictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilmer
Cordova
Iowa
W. Lhs Buffington
New York yachtsman buys two Narragansett Island farms
James A. Garland of New York, owner of the steam yacht Barraconta, has bought over 428 acres on the north end of Prudence Island and more than 321 acres to the south from Mrs. Hope B. Russell and the Beverly Land Company. The properties include buildings and border Potter's Cove near a Rhode Island Yacht Club station. Garland plans a summer residence on the Gammell farm with views of Narragansett Bay. Purchase price reportedly 000. The lands carry Brown family lineage back to the Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Garland
New York
Narragansett Waters
Prudence Island
Mr. Garland
Hope B. Russell
Warwick
Russell Place
Beverly Land Company
Gammell Estate
Providence
Gammell
Merreshoff
Potter’s Cove
Rhode Island Yacht Club
Garland
Narragansett Bay
Brown
Ives
Goddard
Nicholas Brown
Brown University
The Good Old Way Remedy Ad
An old fashioned remedy promotes Boschee German Syrup for colds and grippe, claiming quick cures for children and adults. It emphasizes home treatment and urges mothers to use the syrup, noting trial and regular bottle pricing and availability at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draggista
Seven Barks advertised as stomach and liver remedy
An 85 year legend promotes Seven Barks as a reliable German stomach and liver regulator. The ad offers a full size bottle with a 50 cent deposit and money back if results fail, citing long familiarity and widespread use by American families, including grandmothers and mothers, from 297 Hope St Bristol, S.I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Jasmin
Hope St. Bristol
Anniversary of Capt Michael Peirces Fight Observed
The 228th anniversary of Capt Michael Peirces clash with Nar ragansetts at Pawtucket Falls is marked in Central Falls RI with a 2 30 pm service at the Congregational church High street Speakers include Thomas W Bicknell H Lyons D D Albert H Humes James H Higgins mayors of Pawtucket and Central Falls Edwin O Pierce Hezekiah Butterworth will read an original poem Delegations expected from Scituate Marshfield Duxbury Sandwich Barnstable Eastham and Yarmouth Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Peirce
Canonchet
Pawtucket Falls
R. L
Congregational Church
High Street
Central Falls
Thomas W. Bicknell
H. Lyons
D. D
Albert H. Humes
James H. Higgins
Pawtucket
Edwin 0. Pierce
Hezekiah Butterworth
Scituate
Marshfield
Duxbury
Sandwich
Barnstable
Eastham
Yarmouth
Mass
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S. Dental Association
Wweatminster Street
R.J
Laywis, D.D
JMARK
Waite
Hasy and Quick
LYE
Vical Works
Sagain. J
Variety
Jake Molasey
Baker’s
Mrs. Williams
Bam
DeWitt
Newport & Providence Railway Company
American Industrial Company
Union Street
R. I
Mermdaipa
Imachinery
William M., Connery’s
Hope Street
Fasterbrook
Mre
B. Paull
Mary G Hoar
Mary Gardiner Hoar
Pokanoket Hall
Christie’s Orchestra
Straight Brothers’ Orchestra
A. J. Jasmin Signs
Annual Report
Rhody
Nautical School
J. A. Garland
Prudence
Dr. McMunn
Roman Eye
A.J. Jasmin
R . Drug CO
Barton
The
Waldron-Brownell CO
Bradford Street
F. Beauregard
William H Bafingfooeen
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