Demurrage Rates Raised by New England Commission
The New England Demurrage Commission led by Commissioner A G Thomason announces updated car demurrage charges approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Rates apply until May 1 1917 and set one dollar for day one after forty eight hours free time, two dollars day two, three dollars day three, and five dollars each day thereafter. The Average Rule is adjusted to align with the new rates.
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New England
A. G. Thomason
Old South Building
Boston
Interstate Commerce Commission
Local Birth Announcements Include Four New Sons
In this town on December note two births listed. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Bullock in Bullock Morris on December 11. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Morris in Morris on December 10. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles H Grinnell in Grinnell on December 10. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Duponte in Duponte on December 5.
Obituary notices list five townsfolk dying in December
In this town on December 8 Annie, wife of the late Richard Ashton, aged 65. In this town on December 10 Karl J. Klein aged 65 years 5 months. In this town on December 10 Edward J. Keegan aged 19 years. In this town on December 10 Santo Digati, son of Mr and Mrs Leonardo Digati, aged 5 years 8 months 14 days.
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Ashton
Annie
Richard Ashton
Klein
Karl J. Klein
Keegan
Edward J. Keegan
Digati
Santo
Leonardo Digati
Fugitive From Justice Charged After New Haven Arrest
Alessandro Tagliaferro, arrested Friday by Officers Serbst and Church in New Haven on an assault with intent to kill charge, was charged Saturday with fugitive from justice from Connecticut. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment. An officer transported him back to Connecticut Saturday afternoon.
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Alessandro Tagliaferro
Serbst
Church
New Haven
Amiello Prete
Connecticut
Thomas Dwyer
Relief Corps Elect Officers In Babbitt
The annual election of officers for the Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps was held Friday evening at Grand Army Hall. Elected: President Mrs Martha Kenney, Senior Vice President Mrs Althea Lord, Junior Vice President Mrs Frank Paull, Secretary Mrs Elizabeth Gladding, Treasurer Mrs Ernest Alder, Conductor Mrs Mary E Munro, Chaplain Mrs Martha Barley, Guard Mrs Nancy Taylor. Officers to be installed with Babbitt Post on Friday evening January 5.
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Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Grand Army Hall
Martha Kenney
Althea Lord
Frank Paull
Elizabeth Gladding
Ernest Alder
Mary E. Munro
Martha Barley
Nancy Taylor
Babbitt
Automobile Registrations at State Board Office
Local automobile registrations last week include Manuel H. Goulart of Bristol with a Studebaker 21 hp delivery. Henri S. Deslets of Warren with an American 22 hp runabout. Thomas Conrick of Warren with a Ford 22 hp runabout. Joseph A. Starkweather of Barrington with a Pierce Arrow 38 hp brougham. Henry A. Hoffman of Barrington with a Pierce Arrow 38 hp brougham. Henry C Ballou of West Barrington with a Pierce Arrow 38 hp limousine.
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The
State Board of Public Roads
Manuel H. Goulart
Bristol
Studebaker
Henri S. Deslets
Warren
American
Thomas Conrick
Ford
Joseph A. Starkweather
Barrington
Pierce-Arrow
Brougham
Henry A. Hoffman
Henry C Ballou
West Barrington
Limousine
Boy heir to egotism questions second term prospects
A small boy inheriting his father’s egotism is told he might be president. He shows no surprise and asks what his prospects are for a second term, reflecting a self assured, joking view of political immortality.
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The
United States
Water Systems Protect Farm Homes From Contamination
The article urges careful protection of wells and cisterns to guard household water supplies. It describes building a tight cement curb around dug and driven wells, proper drainage, and sand filter cisterns. Emphasizes well location away from surface drainage and manure pits to prevent pollution.
Window box gardens brighten crowded city streets
In crowded neighborhoods vacant-lot gardens are scarce but window boxes offer a cheerful alternative. Plant gay perennials and graceful trailing vines, with siley geraniums, petunias, and bright irises to cheer passersby and bring a touch of country charm to urban life.
Funeral notices for Dr William F Ingram and Col Ellery W Greene
The funeral for Dr William F Ingram who died Thursday was held at his son Jacob Ingram's home 182 Mount Hope Ave with G A R rites and flag draped casket. Col Ellery W Greene died at the Benjamin Church Home for Aged Men and was buried at Swan Point with St Albans Lodge members serving as bearers.
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William F. Ingram
Jacob Ingram
Mount Hope Avenue
Cairo
Ill
Kaysville
Utah
Fifth Illinois Cavalry
Jacob
David
Pendleton
Oregon
William
North Hood
R. R. Mitchell
Canajoharie
New York
A McGilton
State Street M. E
Babbitt Post
No. 15
North Cemetery
Henry F. Card
John Holton
Giles S. Congdon
Robert Bullock
Charles A. Barbour
Joseph Gifford
Ellery W. Greene
Benjamin Church
Trinity Church
Charles E. McCoy
Swan Point Cemetery
Providence
Elwin A. Hill
James F. Finley
Ernest W. Weaver
John H. Bailey, Jr
St. Alban’s Lodge
Bristol Train of Artillery
Jeremiah
Newport
Funeral for Mrs Annie Frances West Held at North Cemetery
The funeral for Annie Frances West wife of James R West was held yesterday after death last Friday morning. Services were at 1 pm from her 73 Grosvenor Street home and interment followed at North Cemetery. She left four sons one daughter one stepson and one stepdaughter. Mr West remains in critical condition with death expected imminently.
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Annie Frances West
James R West
Grosvenor Street
Fifth District Court Docket Faces Drunkenness Fines
In Warren Judge F H Hamill presided over a brief Fifth District Court docket. Samuel Salisbury and Manuel Almeida pleaded guilty to drunkenness and were fined $2 plus costs. A civil case, Frank M Dimond versus Theodore O Gladding, was continued. At a Sunday special session two more drunkenness cases were fined $2 and costs each.
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Fifth District Court
F H Hammill Samuel Salisbury
Manuel Almeida
Warren
Frank M Dimond
Theodore O Gladding Wan
District Court
Star Theatre Schedule Promises Mixed Classics and Shorts
The Star Theatre presents The Love Trail five act Pathe tomorrow with War What It Really Means and The Grip of Evil serial. Wednesday features Douglas Fairbanks in Reggie Mixes In and Earl Williams in The Scarlet Runner with Fred Mace in Bathtub Perils. Triangle Keystone shows My Country First five acts and The Girl from Frisco Thursday.
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Star
Pathe
Douglas Fairbanks
Reggie
Earl Williams
Fred Mace
Triangle Keystone
Frisco
Women Benefited by War Say New England Speaker
The Hon. Barrett told the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs that the European war will elevate women economically and politically. He cited Allied women’s efforts in England and France and noted potential push for equal suffrage and rights after the conflict. Barrett’s Vermont mother, now an Illinois voter, joined in organizing women to vote, reflecting lasting gains.
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Point Barrett
Mssachusetts State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Barrett
England
France
Sea
Europe
Germany
Austria
United States
South America
Federation of Women's Clubs
Vermont
Ilinois
Shake into Your Shoes with Allen's Foot-Ease
Antiseptic powder relieves painful swollen feet. eases stings from coins and bunions. Sprinkle in footbath and rubbers or heavy stockings. Addresses sweating and callouses. 25 cents with free trial package. Sold by druggists. Allen 8S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Allen 8S Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Worth in Bristol Testimony
Bristol resident Mrs Angus McVarish testifies that backache and kidney trouble eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought from Buffington's Pharmacy. She says the remedy strengthened her back and corrected kidney pains, with a 50 cent price at dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo N Y promotes the pill.
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Dean
Bristol
Angus McVarish
Doan
Buffington
Price
Dun's Report Indicates Prosperity Despite Notable Debts
Dun's Report notes November insolvencies totalled 14.1 million dollars, far below 1913 levels, while overall indebtedness remains above 15 million. The report cites 23 percent higher estatier losses and 36 percent lower in amount than 1915, with fewer defaults than in recent Novembers and signs of improving business activity despite ongoing failures.
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R. G. Dat & Co
Thanksgiving Thought Honors God’s Goodness
Daily Thought reflects Willis’s view that Thanksgiving is both memory and homage of the heart to God for his goodness, a reflection on faith and gratitude.
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Willis
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Relief Corps
Bristol Improvement Association
Star Theatre
ALL News
Popular Mechanics Magazine
North Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Popular Mechanics
Sayling
Dun’s Report
Bafington’s Pharmacy
Hope Street
John Temple Drury
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins Gr
E. L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Bradford Street
Constitution St
W. Bristol
B. L
N. J. Golden
Wood Street
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
G. M. Wilbur
Union ST Bristol
Walter H. Coggeshall
Constitution Street
J. L. Gifford
Cor. Hope and Pleasant Sts
Otis L. Wood
DeWolf Avenue
Anne
Northup Bros
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
Telephone
G.W. Simmons Undertakers
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