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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1903

Page

3

Mourning for Mary Morrissey Wife of Edward Morrissey

Mrs Mary Helena Morrissey wife of Edward C Morrissey and daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Duffy died Saturday evening at her parents Wood Street home after a two week illness She was 26 and married five months ago The funeral was at St Mary's Church with high Requiem Mass and a long procession to St Mary's Cemetery The Ladies Auxiliary to St Mary's TA Society attended viewing and mass with music by Lizzie Ormond and Mary Pierce The bearers included Joseph Morrissey John Duffy and William J Duffy Jr

Mary Helena Morrissey Edward C. Morrissey Thomas Duffy Wood Street St. Mary’s Church St.Mary's T.A P. McCabe Lizzie Ormond Mary Pierce Ormond Richard C. Quirk Jerusalem Home St. Mary’s Cemetery National India Rubber Co St. Mary’s St. Mary’s T. A. Society Joseph P. Morrissey John Duffy William J. Duffy, Jr James W Goff Frank Hammill William F Connery

Mrs Mary Brechin dies after illness while visiting Greenwood

Mr and Mrs John Brechin Jr return from Bath Maine after funeral of Mary Brechin wife of John Brechin aged 59 years 7 months Her illness lasted about two months and she died in Greenwood Massachusetts en route to visit Bristol She leaves husband two sons six daughters and twelve grandchildren The family came from Scotland twelve years ago and she was well known in Bristol.

John Brechin, Jr Bath Mr. Brechin Mary Brechin John Brechin Bristol Greenwood Mass John Jr Peter W Annie Simonds Sarah Spence Jessie McMallen Seattle Wash Isa Starkey Margaret Peggy W. Brechin Brechin

Civil War Veteran Stanton A Gray Dies at Soldiers Home

Stanton A Gray aged 69, Civil War sergeant in Company B Fourth Rhode Island Infantry, died at the Soldiers Home from apoplexy after illness since last Thursday. A native of Middleboro Massachusetts, he was admitted from Providence and leaves a widow. He was cousin to Captain Charles C Gray state auditor. Body sent to Providence on the 9 15 train.

Stanton A. Gray R. I. Infantry Gray Middleboro Mass Providence Charles C. Gray

Remembered Mallette and Hadfield Families Die in Newport

George William Mallette known locally died in Newport last Thursday at age 19 after a life as a cripple. Funeral held Sunday and burial in Newport. Infant Edgart Glady, son of Henry Glady, died Friday at 8 Narragansett Avenue aged 7 months 2 days. funeral Sunday and burial in St Marys cemetery. Herbert Hadfield, son of Edward and Mary Hadfield, died Sunday morning at Thames Street residence. funeral yesterday and burial in North cemetery. age 5 months.

George William Mallette Newport Willie” Mallette Edgart Glady Heny Glady Narragansett Avenue St. Mary’s Cemetery Herbert Hadfield Edward Mary Hadfield Thames Street

Infant Mary Mederio Dies of Cholera Infantum

Mary Mederio eight month old daughter of Joseph and Mary Mederio died Saturday at one o clock at the parents residence on Third street. Dr Williams medical examiner pronounced death from cholera infantum. Funeral held Sunday and interment was at St Marys cemetery.

Mary Mederio Joseph Third Street Williams St. Mary’s Cemetery

His Life Saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy

B L Byer a well known cooper of this town says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy saved his life last summer after a month of bilious dysentery. He found immediate relief when doctors could not help. For sale by W H Bufington.

Chamberlain B. L. Byer B. T. Little Hancock, Md Wy. H. Bufington

District Court Hears Cruelty to Animals Charge

In the District Court John H Payton of Providence a colored man faced cruelty to animals charges after two horses died on a Providence to Bristol trip. Payton pleaded not guilty, bail set at 200, case continued for trial next Monday. A witness report led to a warrant by Charles E Capwell. Also Joseph Verrs pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed revolver and was fined. Edward Tobin admitted vagrancy and was sent to the State farm for six months. The civil suit LeClair vs Shaw was withdrawn by mutual consent.

John H. Payton Providence Payton Bristol Barton Baffinton Barr’s Hill Warren Charles E. Capwell Joseph Verrs Wilson’s Lane Bosworth Verra Edward Tobin State Farm Eugene LeClair Frederick Shaw

Dimond Captures Stevens Cup in Close Tennis Final

Dimond defeated Tucker 6-4 6-8 2-6 6-1 to win the Stevens Cup at the YMC A Tennis Club. Tucker showed a sharp reverse twist serve and accurate play, but Dimond's swift ground strokes and net game secured the victory. Mrs. Howe presented the cup and a silk umbrella to the players.

F. M Dimond F. R. Tucker Dimond Tucker Ino F. M. Dimond F R. Tucker Leroy Tallman Newport Y. M.C. A Hugh B Baker Tallman Baker

Coming Events at Bristol Opra House and Hall

A schedule of performances and events lists The Mystic Midget by St Marys Sunday school on Sept 28 29 at Bristol Opera House plus Heart of Chicago Oct 1 7, Fair of Company C Oct 3 12 in Pokanoket Hall and other acts through Jan 12 featuring Brindamour the Magician Elocutionary Recital Maud Muller Harvest Festival The Game Keeper Utah the Great Mormon and The Eleventh Hour at Bristol venues and G A R hall.

Bristol Opera House St. Mary’s Sunday School Heart of Chicago Company C Second Regiment Pokanoket Hall Congregational Crach Memorial Chapel Brindamour G. A. R. Hall Louise P. Chadwick Trinity Church Maud Muller Fair of Council Dom Luiz Felippe Columbia Hall Woodstreet Utah

Advertised Letters for Week Ending September 26

Advertised letters list includes F. Albert, A. W. Carr, W. Mills, Signor Buonicure Rafaele, Mrs. E. B. Greene, Miss Isabel M. Rhodes, Mrs. Anna Witt gren, Miss Annie Woods, Mrs. Manton B. Carpenter, Miss Catherine Morrow.

F. Albert A. W. Carr W. Mills Buonicure Rafaele E. B. Greene Isabel M. Rhodes Anna Wittgren Annie Woods Manton B. Carpenter Catherine Morrow

Democratic caucus to elect delegates in District Court room

The Democratic town committee issues notices for a caucus this evening in the District Court room. It aims to elect delegates to the State convention in Providence on Thursday Oct 1 to nominate candidates for senator and representative, elect a town committee and a State central committee member, and handle other business as needed.

Democratic Town Committee Providence State Central Committee

Women and Kidney Trouble Promises Relief

Women as well as men are made miserable by kidney trouble and bladder issues. Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer claims quick relief, with sample bottles by mail and pamphlets, urging readers to mention the paper and address in Binghamton New York.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Swamp-Root J. Kilmer Binghamton N. Y

Emulsion Pitches Worth of Skin Deep Gain

A whimsical ad notes a young woman paid 6 to 8 cents a pound for twelve pounds of flesh, bought Scott's Emulsion for a dollar, and gained twelve pounds on regular doses. It touts value, promises a free sample, and lists Scott & Bowne in New York as chemists.

Beecham U. S. A. Depot Canal St New York Scott

Boston Exposition Opens in Mechanics Building Oct 5

Boston gears up for a four week Merchants and Mechanics Exposition at Mechanics Building starting October 5. Highlights include a government exhibit with half a million dollars in currency, army detail, an infant incubator display, air ships wireless telegraphy and a Midway of Fairyland with Orient and Occident novelties, Creature the band master and Kilties, plus free school visits for New England children at 25 cents admission.

Mechanics Building Mechanics’ Association War Department Treasury Department Treasury United States Boston Commonwealth Massachusetts Orient Occident Polar Japan Lea Garden India Ching Foo Lee Jim Key Creature Kilties New England

Electric car service links Providence and Bristol schedule

Regular service between Providence and Bristol runs weekdays from Dorrance and Weybosset at 5 45 a m with 80 minute gaps until 7 16 p m and hourly to 11 15 p m. Bristol terminus departures begin 5 19 a m with 80 minute gaps to 8 48 p m and hourly to 10 49 p m plus 11 49 and 12 41 a m to Riverside car house. Sunday service starts 7 45 a m with half hour intervals to 7 15 p m, then hourly to 10 15 p m. Bristol terminus departs 6 49 a m with half hour gaps to 6 49 p m and hourly to 9 49 p m plus 10 49 and 11 41 p m to Riverside. Cars depart Franklin street six minutes after leaving terminus.

Providence Bristol Dorrance Weybosset Riverside Car House Weyhosset Riverside Franklin Street

N Y N H and Hartford Railroad Timetable Effective May 1903

Northbound weekday trains from Bristol to Providence and Fall River run from 5:45 a.m. to 11:16 p.m. with numerous intermediate times including express at 8:15 a.m. Southbound from Fox Point Providence to Bristol operate on weekday times from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Arrival times to Bristol and Providence listed for inbound and Sunday services, detailing morning, afternoon, and late-evening departures and arrivals.

N.Y N.H. & Hartford Railroad Bristol Providence Fall River Fox Point

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Marx Morrissey Mrs George W. Mallette District Court HB. W. Church W. E. Howe Dr. H. W. Church Amos S. Gorham F R R. Tucker L. C. Bradshaw W.h.buffington Chicago Lincoln J. Carter The Park Theatre Mr. Carter Heart of Chicago” Co Heart of Bill OC F Bradford St R. I Pearl Street Phoenix Dr. Deane J. H. Young & Co Burnside Memorial Building Soananter Geo. Peck Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co Edward 8. Babbitt Equitable Pawtucket Mutual Fire Main Street Pawtucket George A. Mumford Edwin A. Perrin Edmund & Mason James L. Jenes Benjamin F. Smith Philo E. Thayee George W.newell J. Milton Payne Frederick W. Easton A. A. Mann Chas. P. Moses Isaac Shove Foley GARE W. Hi. Buffington
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