The Florist Shop to Play at Imperial Providence
The Imperial Theatre in Providence unveils plans to attract top national acts with new decor and a bold season. Henry W. Savage brings The Florist Shop a witty farce from Oliver Herford, featuring a large company including Nina Morris and Lionel Walsh. The engagement opens Monday September 13 with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday.
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Imperial Theatre
Providence
Florist Shop
Henry W. Savage
Grand Opera Company
Oliver Herford
New York
Andra
Nina Morris
Marian Lorne
Louise Drew
Corene Uzzell
Nelly Roland
Lionel Walsh
Richard Sterling
Parisian
Zimmerman of
Paris
the Imperial
Opening of Star Theatre presents largest moving picture show
The Star Theatre opens with a large program Friday with extra reels Saturday and songs by top singers. Demdra goes to Boston for a strong Howard film lineup. Illustrated songs will be sung by first class performers with frequent changes. Doors open 7 pm and show begins 7 30. Sept 10 lease issues addressed. Bristol Amusement Co used hall earlier. Ad says to expect the best. prices 10c general, balcony seats lic. Come early.
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Star’Theatre
Demdra
Boston
Howard
Bags
Demara
Bristol Amusement Co
the Phoenix
Police Notes on Thames Street Disturbances and Drunkenness
Night officer Hugh Kelley arrested James Shay on Thames Street for drunkenness after trying to return him to Fall River. A second intoxicated man was found near the Thames Street railroad track, perilously close to the 10 20 Providence train, taken to jail and released this morning. Captain Dwyer ended a Thames and State street disturbance as a drunken Portuguese man damaged a window at Louis Molasky’s corner store, with a satisfactory settlement reached.
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Thames Street
James Shay
Fall River
Church
Kelley
Providence
Dwyer
Thames and
State Streets
Louis Molasky
Auto Accident at Barrington Injures Meyers Family
A Sunday evening crash on Prince's Hill Barrington caused a car to strike an electric pole. Herman G Meyers his wife and 12 year old son from Fall River were seriously or fatally injured along with Mrs Cora Spraggle and John K R McClouchlan. They were taken to Dr Nelson G Hail's private hospital in Warren. Fractured skulls feared for Meyers and his son.
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Prince’s Hill
Barrington
Herman G. Meyers
Fall River
Cora Spraggle
John KR. MccLouchlan
John. ¥. Coghlan
Providence
Mrs. Meyers
Mr. Meyer
Rufus B. Goff
Blackstone Boulevard
Mr. Goff
Warren
Nelson G. Hail
Johnnie's Excuse About Thanking at Table
Mrs Brown questions Johnnie about saying thank you for gifts at the table. Johnnie replies that his sister is a woman and always wants the last word. The exchange appears in Once a Week as a light domestic anecdote.
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Johnnie
Mrs. Brown
The Day of Rest Delineator Quip
A Delineator quip notes Carrie's sister May six years old asks why Sabbath differs. She replies carelessly that it is “the day you pin things on instead of sewing.”
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Carrie
May
BOYD
Caesar Misch
Westminister ST. Providence
Heiress Marries Lumber Businessman Says New York Press
Nobleman is questioned as Howell notes the heiress has invested her money in lumber. Powell asks for confirmation. Howell confirms she has married a wooden man, per the New York Press.
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Howell
Powell
New York Press
Matrimony Temps Poverty as Barrier to Maintenance
The Cleveland Leader quotes a witty line that poverty is no bar to marriage yet remains a strong obstacle to proper maintenance. It contrasts a philosopher of folly with an Italian proverb noting that those who trouble others find no rest, reflecting humorous wisdom on marriage and social norms.
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Cleveland
Why the Whistle Howled on the Branch Line
Passenger asks why the engine’s whistle sounds so piteous at a chosen spot. Giard explains it marks where the engineer first met his wife. Kansas City Journal notes this personal tidbit linked to a railroad locale.
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Kansas City Journal
The Finale and the Indian Chief’s Reservation Claim
The Indian chief laments encroachments by white settlers and predicts his people’s lands becoming a mental reservation. The remark captures themes of侵入, dispossession, and cultural response within a frontier setting.
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Jidge
Girl’s Sprained Imagination Catches Local Fancy
A brief literary note reflects on youth and heartbreak as a girl misreads emotion, thinking she has broken her heart while Life quotes a playful line about imagination and perception. The item captures a whimsical mood rather than a literal event.
Obituary: Robert Campbell of Bristol dies at 13
Robert Campbell son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Campbell died Friday afternoon at his parents home on Qole street after a long illness due to rheumatism of the heart He recently returned from a White Mountains trip hoping to improve his health He was born in Bristol and attended local public schools He leaves four brothers Andrew Henry John and Hugh and four sisters Sadie Marguerite Annine and Mary all residing in Bristol The funeral was Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev T New ton Owen First Congregational Church Interment in North Cemetery Bearers were Nehemiah O Johnston Frank R West Harold Blease and John B Crockford.
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Robert Campbell
Andrew Campbell
Qole Street
White Mountains
Bristol
Andrew
Henry
John
Hugh
Sadie
Marguerite
Annine
Mary
T. Newton Owen
First Congregational Church
Nehemiah O. Johnston
Frank R. West
Harold Blease
John B. Crockford
Miss Petticoats Shines at Bristol Opera House Show
The Bristol Opera House hosts a one night only staging of Miss Petticoats on Thursday Sept 9 featuring a well trained company. The play promises New England wit emotion and charm with a four in hand dance and a vivid scarlet cloak motif drawing from the book’s fame.
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Miss Petticoats
New England
Bristol Opera House
Brown University Alumni Association Bristol Holds Meeting
The Brown University Alumni Association of Bristol met at 8 pm in the Byfield Building office of the superintendent and secretary of schools. Ex-Governor Augustus O. Bourn and Rev. William H. Trotter attended among others. The group planned a September 16 banquet at the Hotel Belvedere with President William H. Faunce likely to speak. Membership was opened to Brown students and all alumni.
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Brown University Alumni Association of
Bristol
Byfield
Augustus O. Bourn
Lyndon L. Anderstrom
William H. Trotter
Clinton T. Sherman
John P. Reynolds
Belvedere
William H. P. Faunca
Brown University
Save Money and Health Through Doctor Letter Service
Health ad offers free medical consultation by mail from Dr. Greene of Boston. Send symptoms and receive a thorough written evaluation and treatment plan without leaving home. Includes free bottle of Dr Greene's Nervura remedy for stomach liver and bowel issues.
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Greene
Emple Place
Boston
Mass
Poore and Hope-Lott Exchange Punctuated Debate
Dialogue hints at social critique with Mrs Poore-So noting wealth has disadvantages and Mr Hope-Lott acknowledging pressures to consume out of season and not fit to eat. The fragment suggests a broader discussion on luxury and waste within a historical context.
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Poore
Mr. Hope-Lott
Warren Defeats Bristol Amid Protest and Big Crowd
In Warren Bristol play, Sullivan, Laflamme and Foley highlighted a 4-1 Bristol loss amid a protest over unsigned players. Warren held Bristol to limited scoring as Garrity announced the protest before play.
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Ley Swent
Sullivan
Laflamme
Hurley
Anderson
Warren
Bristol
Corey
Simister
Foley
Cassidy
Cassedy
Fredette
Chappelle
Garrity
Boy
Lawrence
Murphy
Harvard
Hurly
Vermont
O Cassedy
Lowney-Mansfield
Drake
B. Morris
Dessan
Baltimore
Flynn
Biddy’’ Smith
Haley
Haurley
Ahearn
Suullivan
Martin
Bristol Eagles Take Pennant on Final Home Game
Bristol 18 Eagles 2 as Murphy allows 3 hits in home finale. Murphy brothers Darling and Balfour pace Briato at bat with Balfour homering. Darling, Balfour strong in field. other notables include Hill, McKeon, Brightman, H Murphy. Final line score notes Sac flies and misc. details, time 85 minutes. umpire Farrell.
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Bristol
Eagles
Bristol Independents
Eagle Council
Providence
Murphy
Murphy Brothers
Darling
Balfour
Briato
H. Murphy
Brightman
White
O. Smith
McKeon
Hill
J. Murphy
Mack
Sherman
Battershit-Hill
Manchester
Balla
Scales
Farrell
A Darling
H. Maurphy
McClure
Cf Hill
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