Bristol Water Question Postponed At Special Meeting
Town meeting defers action on water project citing risk of unequal voting and high expenditure. The Water Company contract critique, TB fund tie in, and local crime notes accompany a national population statistic from Rhode Island.
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E. E. Wilson
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Special Town Meeting Debates Bristol Water Purchase
The Bristol special town meeting met to decide on buying the water works. Moderator pro tem John Reynolds led a lengthy discussion with supporters urging purchase and critics warning of legal and financial risks. Afternoon sessions cited reports from Swarts, Barrington, and Appleton showing water quality concerns before adjourning to Wednesday evening.
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H. F. Bennett
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J. Howard Manchester
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Bennett
Rathbone Gardner, Esq
Providence
Water Committee
Joshua Wilbour
O. L. Bosworth
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Water Company
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Dr., Rathbone Gardner
O. F. Chase
Wm. Williams
Dr. Greene
P H. Coyle
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E. ©. Sparke
Herbert Carr
J. B. Greene
Kickemuit
Gardner T. Swarts
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Barrington
Harvard Medical School
GO. F. Chase
Appleton
Bristol and Viainity News Highlights and Local Notices
Local notices describe Bristol mail close and open times, public works at Town Hall and Navy building, and numerous business ads. Community updates include Dr Horton sarsaparilla, Odd Fellows anniversaries, school alumni rehearsals, church services, and a skiff incident at the yacht slip. Memorial Day planning and Eastern League baseball open with Providence.
Minutes of Bristol Train of Artillery in 1801 1809 1814
Colonel Stevens reports found minutes from the Bristol Train of Artillery detailing committee elections in 1801 1802 1806 and votes on arming uniforms and drills through 1829. Entries note drummer recruitment firelocks side arms muskets and parade practices plus postings at Warren Coles Tavern and gun house maintenance.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
Nath’l Gladding
Sam’ Pitman
Josiah Gooding
Parker Borden
Warren
Col. Coles Tavern
Shirt Waists Featured at F. M. Dimond's Store
A large line of shirt waists is advertised at F. M. Dimond's shop, highlighting selection and price range for customers.
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F. M. Dimond
Narrow escape on Hope street as coal cart wheel narrowly misses man
A drunken driver attempting to ride a moving coal cart slipped and fell in front of a wheel on Hope street. A bystander cried whoa and the horse halted the cart just as the wheel would have crushed the man’s side.
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Mission at St Marys Church Ends After Notable Revival
The Passionist Fathers completed a highly successful mission at St Marys Church drawing over 1200 attendees to the sacraments. Rev Father Albert impressed with earnest sermons and a clear call to faith while Rev Father Joseph offered simple, unction filled messages. The Fathers then departed for Philadelphia to start a mission there.
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The Vigilant Sails to New York in Fast Ocean Passage
The Vigilant under Capt Barr reached New York after a swift voyage from Southampton. The ship logged 17 days 18 hours 60 minutes to cover the distance, averaging 269 miles per day. Comparisons note last year’s eastward trip in 14 days 13 hours 44 seconds and other ships’ times.
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New York
Southampton
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