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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
3
Two weddings occurred in the town on Wednesday. George F Bernard and Miss Bessie Cecelia Scott married at St Mary's church at 8 am officiated by Rev Charles Edwards before many friends and relatives. The couple planned a two week honeymoon to New York, returning to reside at 22 Oliver Street.
Frederick M Coggeshall and Miss Mary Lawrence Nerone were married at St Marys Parochial Residence with Rev Charles Edwards officiating. The bride wore white crepe de chine and a white hat, attended by her sister Emma Nerove. After a reception at the bride’s Prospect street home the couple left for Boston on a short wedding trip and will reside at 98 Goddard street Providence. The bride worked at the local telephone office. the groom is with Adams Express Co Providence.
A Bristol correspondent signing RK letters that date Sept 27 1906 argues as a life long Democrat that Bristol should avoid factional meddling by Providence. He praises Col Colt as a candidate who would serve Bristol’s welfare and home rule, urging support without political bias.
Frances Merriman held a Wednesday birthday party for 384 young friends at her parents’ Hope Street home. An imitation pleasure boat named Frances, 19 feet by 6, built by Albert Perry, served as the decked play area with a chicken wire railing. Flags flew atop, a stove pipe chimney puffed “smoke,” and guests enjoyed games and refreshments inside.
Frank Howe of Van Buren reports two years of Rheumatism and costly treatment with no relief. A seventy five cent bottle of Uric-O cured his pain quickly, stopped crutch use, and he claims the remedy works on blood and kidneys. The Smith Drug Co. of Syracuse offers samples and literature. J H Young & Co. of Bristol also recommends Uric-O as a rheumatism cure.
A Providence meeting of the Republican State Central Committee on September 25 1906 unanimously adopted resolutions calling a state convention in Antony Hall Providence October 11 1908 at 10 am to nominate state officers and elect state central committee members. Town and city committees are urged to hold primary meetings by October 9 1906 to select delegates, with six delegates per town or city equal to three times its 1906 General Assembly representation. credentials to be reported to Nathan M Wright secretary. The call notes certification procedures for delegates and sets the nomination deadline for Senators and Representatives as October 16 1908 with certificates due by October 16 1906.
Last evening the Herreshoff band serenaded the business district and private residences to thank supporters of summer concerts. The tour started at 8 o clock and continued until late. red fires lit some storefronts and refreshments were served. Includes an advertising aside for DeWitt's Little Early Risers laxative sold by W. H. Buffington.
The Bristol Opera House offers Biograph and Kinograph life size moving pictures directed by William H. Smith with Mr Walsh as co manager. Matt Beney will sing illustrated songs and a weekly program includes new pictures and safe Saturday matinees for children. Parents urged to secure seats in advance.
A 1906 notice from the Republican Committee of the First Congressional District Rhode Island invites electors to participate in selecting Delegates for a District Convention at Infantry Hall Providence on October 11 1906 at 11 am to nominate a Representative to the 60th Congress. Town and City Committees urged to hold Primary Meetings by October 9 1908 and send delegate credentials to Secretary Nathan M. Wright Providence RI.
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