Rhode Island Independence Day Observance Noted by Officials
Rhode Island public schools publish a 1909 program marking Rhode Island Independence Day on May fourth. Walter Ranger cites Bristol as the earlier observance site in 1898, with North Smithfield credited for first May fourth school celebrations. He urges continued civic study and notes General Assembly actions making May fourth legally Rhode Island Independence Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Walter E. Ranger
Ranger
North Smithfield
Bristol
George A. Arnold
John P. Reynolds
General Assembly
America
Department of Education
James 8. Slater
Slater
Congregational Church
Slatersville
Thomas W. Bicknell
Pythian Annual Visitation Hits Largest Attendance
Grand Chancellor J Irving Davis and board visited Burnside Lodge 34 and Warren Lodge 29 in G A R Hall with 120 Pythians from Garfield Perseverance Rhode Island Sterling Union Warren and town. Speakers from grand officers praised the event and a salad supper followed the 10 20 train departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Irving Davis
Board of Grand Officers
Burnside Lodge
Warren Lodge
K. of P
G. A. R. Hall
John J. Hackett
Nathaniel Stevens
Maxwell B. McMillen
Albert E. Harris
John E.percival
William A. Wilson
Frederick&. Phillips
Henry O. Martin
Ivanhoe Lodge
Justin Boyce
M. D
Highth
Bristol
East Providence
Augustus A. Gravelle
Warren
Riverside
H. D. Murray
Maurice Burnside
2D Battalion
New Life Saving Station Trench Rescue In City
Doris Johnson four years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Johnson, nearly fell into a six foot trench on Hope street near Drury block during sewer work. Heavy rain filled the trench, she was saved by John Pickles of W M Connery after sinking. Taken to Hasbrouck block confectionery, mother fainted, child later cared for by Dr O J Hasbrouck with a light cold from the chilly bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Johnson
George Johnson
Irving Smith
Post Office
Drury
Hope Street
Colt
John Pickles
W. M. Connery
Emeline A. Munro
Burton
Bristol Ball Opens Inter-Urban Schedule at Common
The Bristol team of the Inter-Urban league opens the league schedule tomorrow at 3:15 PM on the Common against Hillwoods. The lineup features Brightman catching Herrmann pitching with Darling Manchester Paull at first and second, Hill at short, Rische in left, Balfour Munro rf Miller McClure and Cornell behind. team departs for Hebronville at 12:20 PM the next day. The Inter-State league begins with Bristol visiting Hebronville while Warren hosts Attleboros and the Bristol roster includes Walsh Harrington Tucker Van Almkerk Demara Ahearn Guinan Morris Lemaire Mack Lucien and subs.
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Bristol
Hillwoods
Brightman
Herrmann P
Darling P
Manchester
Paull
Hill
Rische
Balfour
Munrorf
Miller
McClure If
Cornell c
Hebronville
Warren
Attleboros
Walsh
Harrington
Tucker
van Almkerk
Demara
Ahearn
Guinan
Morris
Lemaire
Mack
Lucien
Successful Benefit Dance for Bristol Independents
A Wednesday benefit dance at G A R Hall raised about 30 for the Bristol Independents of the Inter Urban baseball league. About 175 attendees came from Bristol and nearby towns. Christie’s Union orchestra provided music as Elmer Rische directed the event with William Manchester assisting and Oliver Miller aiding. Robert Anderson served as prompter and the arrangements committee thanked ticket buyers and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Bristol Independents
Inter- Urban Baseball League
Christie’s Union Orchestra
Providence
Warren
Elmer Rische
William Manchester
Eber Hill
Oliver Miller
Aida
Robert Anderson
William Darling
Liquor Dealers Organize in Bristol Branch
A Bristol branch of the Rhode Island Liquor Dealers' Association formed Wednesday afternoon at the Bristol Hotel parlor. Twelve State members attended alongside ten local liquor dealers. Officers for the year were elected: President John J. Wolmes, Vice President Luigi Malafronte, Treasurer Bernard Breen, Secretary Nicholas J. Golden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Rhode Island Liquor Dealers’ Association
State Association
John J. Wolmes
Luigi Malafronte
Bernard Breen
Nicholas J. Golden
Industrial Trust urges May 15 deadline for savings deposits
Industrial Trust Company notes May 1 marks a new interest quarter and deposits received by May 15 earn interest from May 1. Interest compounds semi annually in August and February. The message highlights a timely opportunity to add to savings as of the start of the quarter.
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Wardwell Lumber CP
Bristol, R. I. WA
LIMA
Connery
F. T. Remieres
Cor
Hope and
Bradford Streets
M. W. Schoen
Constitution Streets
German Clothing CO
Osrserve
Sw' N Clothing CO
State. Street
Constitution
Goldes
Hop
Peterson’ Candy Store
Hog Island
N. A. Lybeck
Mer
R. I
Davis
The
Knights of Pythias
Bristol, R. I
Edward D. Kunz Or
Ican
A. P. Nerone
Sott Seta
Telephon
Providence Pelephone
Staples Goal Company
Foot OF
State Street
COAL
Art Electrics Co
Sha Rutes
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