School Committee Discusses November Attendance and Finances
The Byfield school panel met with four members present. Secretary Brady chaired as pro tem with Shepard presiding in Arnold’s absence. Reynolds reported November enrollment at 112 percent and noted high school entrants on trial, promotions planned for February. Bills totaling 1991.25 were approved and Secretary Brady logged expenditures at 19229.55. Evening schools showed low attendance. one teacher retained. A Bristol town letter urged reassigning census duties so the chief can focus on police work. The meeting adjourned to next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byfield
H. W. Church
J F Gualvin
H W H. Shepard
Philip Brady
John P. Reynolds
Brady
Shepard
George A. Arnold
Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Committee On Accounts
Lown Council
Bristo
R.L
Bristol
R.J
Chas.s Cummings
President
Lawn Council
W. Fred Williams
New York City
Cummings
District Court Rules in Favor of Espirito Santo Society
In Judge O L Bosworths District Court yesterday the Espirito Santo Society sued Antonio Rego Mello to recover a $160 silver crown kept by him. The court ruled for the plaintiff and an appeal was taken. William Fay pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined two dollars. John Conlin of Barrington was found guilty of being a common drunkard and sentenced to six months at the State Farm. The civil case Joseph R Silvia vs John J Vera was continued two weeks.
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O.L. Bosworth
Espirito Scnto Society
Antonio Rego Mello
Illiam Fay
John Conlin
Barrington
State Farm
Joseph R. Silvia
John J. Vera
Funeral of Miss Sarah Callan Held at St Mary’s Church
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 12 30 at the home of her sister Mrs Hugh J Breen 11 Lincoln avenue and at 1 oclock at St Marys Church Rev Thomdas J Gillan officiated with a large turnout of relatives and friends Many burial tributes were placed Bearers were John Callan and Brian Byrnes of this town and John Holland and James E Byrnes of Providence Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery Warren
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Sarah Callan
Hugh J. Breen
Lincoln Avenue
St. Mary’s Church
Thomdas J. Gillan
John Callan
Brian Byrnes
John Holland
James E. Byrnes
Providence
St. Mary's Cemetery
Warren
When Rubbers Become Necessary
When your shoes pinch Allen's Foot Ease powder to shake into the shoes. Ideal for breaking in new shoes. Sold everywhere 25c. Sample free. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY. Do not accept any substitute.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup praised for soothing throat
The advertisement promotes Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup claiming it stops cough by reducing throat and lung inflammation and expels the cold by gently stimulating bowel movement. It notes children favor its maple sugar like taste and lists W. H. Burlington as the seller.
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Kennedy
W. H. Builington
Electric road discontinance statement to Bristol council
Captain Robert N Turner testifies before Bristol Town Council on December 12 1908 about the Bristol Providence trolley project. He revives a 1398 chartered committee that reported in 1899 and 1900 but never fully discharged seeking council approval to continue and report findings. He urges a restraining order to stop rails from being removed and to preserve the franchise while noting the line’s profitability and assets in Riverside and Bristol.
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Robert N.turner
Bristol - Bristol
B Rockwell
Joseph F. Farrall
Robert N. ‘Lorner
Hezekiah W. Church
Nathan N. Cole
Bristol
Providence
Riverside
Barrington
Potter
Providence Journal
Hiverside
Robert N. Turner
Bristol Growth Debate on Transport Franchise Plans
Robert N. Turner argues that Greater Bristol east of High Street offers rich growth potential with space for business and summer residences. He cites 1903 public hearing comments by Judge Thomas L. Lee on ferry charters and urges granting favorable terms to the Newport & Bristol Ferry Co. to expand trolley rails and connect with rapid transit, improving regional access.
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Bristol
Greater Bristol
High Street
Warren Line
Mount Hope Bay
Bristol Ferry
Newport & Bristol Ferry Co
Thomas L. Lee
Paralello
Consolidated Road
Island of
Rhode Island
Newport
Barrington
Riverside
Barton Street
Burton Street
Griswold Avenue
Metacom Avenue
Child Street
Warren
Metascom Avenue
Main Road
Hope Street
Fall River
Providence
Constitution Street
Thames Street
Robert N. Turner
Bristol D A R hearing guest from Rhode Island
Mrs Chas B Rockwell hosted the Bristol Chapter D A R meeting yesterday afternoon. Honor guest Mrs Richard Jackson Barker Vice President General D A R Rhode Island recounted her earlier address on Rhode Island Troops at the Battle of Red Bank. Music by Misses Rockwell and Noa, refreshments served, afternoon closed with America.
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Chas. .B. Rockwell
Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
Richard Jackson Barker
N. 8
Rhode Island
Rockwoall
Noa
Amorioa
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Bristol, R. I
N.Y
N.H
H. R.R
Bradford Street
A&p Make
Gonnery
Gor
Hope and Bradford Sts
Bristol Public Market
Grand Army Hall
L. F. Cohen
R. I
Nbbi
John Shepard
Chiropodist
A. W. Orgelmar
State Street
James Dixon Carpenter
Church Street
District Court
Electric Road
R. N. Turner
Electric Road Committee
Daughters of American Revolution
Hope ST
Gorham Silverware
Edward D. Kunz
Jeweler Optician
Ata
The
Providence Telephone Co
Contract Department
UNION
Staples Goal Company
Foot OF
Milady
Bristol County Gas and Electric Co
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