Resignation Read In Bristol Pulpit Surprises Congregation
Rev. H. A. Stevens of First Congregational Bristol announces resignation to take effect July 26 1896. He asks for cooperative support during remaining months and plans to call a council for guidance. Readings also note church life and local notices from Bristol Post Office and community events around December 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A Stevens
First Congregational Church
D. Moxley
First Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Moxley
Stevens
Bristol
Brethren
H. A. Stevens
New Officers of the G. A. R. at Babbitt Post No 15
The G A R Babbitt Post 15 held its annual officer election last Friday. Washington I Finch was elected commander, Nathaniel Gladding declined senior vice commander, John H Adams elected to that post, James T Phelps gained junior vice commander, Stephen W Church quarter master, Philip F Dillon M D surgeon, George H Peck chaplain, Col T F Usher officer of the day, Peter Dermody officer of the guard. Delegates and alternates were named, a camp fire followed, and $25 was donated to the charity fund by Babbitt Relief Corps. A public installation is planned for January 10 conducted by Joseph F P Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babbitt
H. F. Card
Washington I. Finch
Nathaniel Gladding
John H. Adams
James T. Phelps
Stephen W. Church
Philip F. Dillon
M. D
George H. Peck
Col. T. F. Usher
Peter Dermody
Philip H. Dillon
William B. Read
Joseph Gifford
Wm. R. Waldron
Allen M. Munro
Lyman B. Bosworth
Notice on Clothing Line Openings at Low Prices
After clearing old stock the shop announces new and fresh goods in the clothing line at the lowest prices. D. A. Prexos at 37 State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Pierce’s
State Street
D. A. Prexos
State
Wood Clark Wedding Held at Constitution Street Home
Miss Harriet Clark eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Clark married Otis Wood of this town at the bride's parents home on Constitution Street The ceremony was by Rev George L Locke rector of St Michael s Episcopal church The couple received relatives and friends at a 3 to 4 30 reception with about 60 guests from Fall River New Bedford Swansea and Providence They will honeymoon in Mount Hope Fall River and New Bedford return to reside with the bride s parents.
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Bourne Avenue
John H. Morrissey
District Three
Bristol
Two-Mile Hill
Warren Sinsatte
Ee Sonfise Binns
de Newbold
Fancy Goods
National
State Soldiers
William R. Trotter
Trinity Church
Pawtucket
Thomas O'Connor
John Shapleigh
George K. Davis
George Bucklin
Wood—Clark
Harriet Clark
Frederick Clark
Otis Wood
Constitution Street
Mendelssohn
Min Althea Lord
George L. Locke
D.D
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Oung
Fall River
New Bedford
Swansea
Providence
Althea Lord
Edmund Etchells
Maud Clark
Maggie Connolly
Mr. Wood
Mount Hope
District Court Fines and Case Postponements Reported
In the District Court yesterday morning Michael McCarty and Gardener Eastersbrooks were each fined $1 and costs. The cases of Del Gregora and Marcharita Desertio for assault were continued one week. The civil case AB Badlong vs Horace A Shippee for wages due was also continued one week due to absence of the defense.
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Michael McCarty
Easterbrooks
John. del Gregora
Marcharita Desterio
Desault
George” AB Badlong
Horace A. Shippee
Town Council Puts Down Its Foot On Petition
The Town Council voted to table the Electric Light Co. petition and ordered removal of gas pipes in the highway. Members said they would not grant privileges until the consolidation proposal is clear, and the matter rests until a new petition appears. Stores report brisk trade amid bright Christmas displays, with Boston and New York stores showcasing a wide range of goods and gifts.
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Electric Light Co
Ypatinian
Arge
Christies Goodyvead
Boston
Boston’ Store, Mr. Allan
Misa Hannah Allan
Mina ‘Grace Allan
Colgate
Shakespeare
Peto-Suit
Okee
Raphael Tuck & Sons
Red Seal Co
Peters
New York
Diddy
Dimond
Thrice-a-Week World expands news frequency and size
The New York World expands to a thrice-a-week edition with three six page papers weekly at one dollar per year. Readers receive 186 papers annually, each eight columns wide, totaling 48 columns per issue. The paper claims greater news speed and both daily-like freshness and weekly features. Offer includes The Bristol Pyayue and World at nine fifty for new subscribers. Phoenix Office invites printing and engraving work.
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New York World
Lafayette Chapter Founded by Bristol D A R Members
A new branch of the Society of the Children of the Revolution was organized at the home of J P Reynolds on December 14. Miss Amelie Knight aided the effort with guidance on chapter duties. Mrs Bache welcomed attendees as Bristol D A R members. officers elected include Miss Tavinia Hodgkinson vice president, Miss Katherine Reynolds second vice president, Miss Bessie Reynolds registrar, Miss June Hockwell historian, Howard Manchester treasurer, Miss Patty Rockwell secretary. The meeting was Lafayette themed and the branch named Lafayette Chapter.
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Society of the Children of the Revolution
Lafayette
Bristol
Patty Rockwell
Lafayette Chapter
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Bristol Phenix
Bristol County
Bradford St
B. I
Farrally Brothers
Papera x
Ericvtol
Phoenix
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Geo. Pailthorp
Briggs
High St
G. W. Easterbrooks
Jas
Tobin R
Gladding
Brstol, R. I
Des
Bristol, RR
Bristol and Vicinity
Bristol Post Office
Tobin’s
St. Michael’s Church
Opera House
A. P. Nerone
Warren Foundry & Machine Company
Herreshoff's
Tobio’s
A. H. Willis
S.c
F. T. Remieres
Ivy Guild
D. A. Pierce's
Walker's Cove
Hog Island
D. A. Pierce
State Street Clothier
Woman's Exchange
C. W. Sparks
John H. Lupton
Mass
George H. King
Hope
Manhattan
A. Johnson's
Wampanoag
Henry Pierce
Rhode Island Volunteers
Massachussetts State Soldiers
Chelsea
McNay
Order of Alfredians
F. S. Burgess
Bristol Train of Artillery
Puanix
Dauntless
Naval Reserve Armory Wall
Thomas Brown
National India Rubber Co
Baptist Pareenage
Richard S. Gladding
John Gilroy
Peter Gilroy
Lackey Gilroy
Trinidad
West Indies
Rhode Island
Soule
J. Wing Monro & Son
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Epworth League
St. M. E. Church
A.S van Wickle
Herteshoff
C. A. Johnson's
Joas Dutra
Vargas
Vernon A. Latty
Clarence i
Deaves
Cojesac
Gounod
Newport
Annie M. Morse
Mabel C. Salisbury
Baptist
Congregational
M. E
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Elizabeth P. Nichols
England
Norris‘s
Bradford Street
John A C. Hammill
Liverpool Rubber Manufacturing Co
Liverpool
Mr. Hammill
C. A. Bishop
Massachusetts
Rhode Ialand
U.S
Mor ‘Providende
Burgess
Atlantic City
UL. Baamiap
Westminster
On View Ave
RK Smith
Steve Dealer
State St
W. L
IL. B
Amer. Sports Pub. Co
Broadway
New York City
LL. Rynze
Ste State St
Annie M. ‘Morse
Mise Morse
Goi Rae W
G. Ww. Banterbrooks
Dra. Heilborn & Church
Chiropodiats
Westminster Street
R. L
Hope Street
Bristol Phonnix
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