Superior Court Finds for Dunbar in Electric Lighting Suit
Richard H. Dunbar was awarded 1500 by a Bristol County jury in a suit against Narraganset Electric Lighting Company heard at the Bristol County Court House. The trial, before Whipple Edwards for the defense and Cook Brownell for Dunbar, lasted into the afternoon after the morning recess. Damages claimed totaled about 2100 for gas leaks harming Dunbar’s greenhouse plants. The session also heard Mary Ryan vs John W Eddy, an assault and battery case with a verdict of not guilty for the defendant after a trial that followed a prior District Court judgment for the plaintiff. Court adjourned with no further cases.
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Richard H. Dunbar
Narraganset Electric Lighting Company
Bristol County Court House
Whipple
Danbar
Mary Ryan
John W. Eddy
Richardson & Hammill
Providence
Thomas Crowley
Comedy by Local Cast for Arabian Nights in Bristol
Rehearsals progress for a farcical Arabian Nights to be staged at Bristol Opera House in late January by local players. Cast features Arthur Hammingtop H M Kelley Ralph Ormerod J F Farrally Joshua Gillibrand and others with Mrs Hammingtop and Mrs Gillibrand in key roles.
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Bristol Opera House
Boston
Arthur Hammingtop
H. M. Kelley
Ralph Ormerod
J. F. Farrally
Joshua Gillibrand
Funeral of Mrs Matilda Martin Held at St Marys Church
The funeral was held yesterday from the residence of her daughter Mrs Joseph Bernard at Hope and Oliver Streets. Services at St Marys Church began at 9 o'clock with a high requiem mass conducted by Rev Thomas J Fitzpatrick. Choir under organist Miss Mary B Pierce. Bearers were four grandsons George S Bernard Lewis Bernard Charles Bernard and Joseph Bernard. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery on Bristol Neck.
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Matilda Martin
Joseph Bernard
Hope
Oliver Streets
St. Mary’s Church
Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
Mary B. Pierce
George S Bernard
Lewis Bernard
Charles Bernard
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Bristol Neck
Christmas Vaudeville at Bristol Opera House
The Bristol Opera House presents a high grade Christmas vaudeville show. The manager promises first class entertainment with crowd appeal from leading stars including Sacks and Storm, Miss Mattie Soloman, Tessier Bennett, Oscar Bernard and a popular motion picture. Prices 100, 20 and 80. Reserved seats on sale at Conley Brothers' Confectionery Store.
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Bristol Opera House
United States
Sacks and Storm
Mattie Soloman
New York
Tessier Bennett
Oscar Bernard
Conley Brothers’ Confectionery
Obituary: Comrade William T. Dodge Dies at Soldier's Home
Comrade William T. Dodge of the Soldier's Home died in the hospital there at 5:45 AM. He was 81, born in Block Island and served ten months as a private in Company O, Eleventh Rhode Island Infantry during the Civil War. The body was taken to Providence for burial. a son, Irving Z. Dodge, resides there.
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William T. Dodge
Gutation
Comrade Dodge
Block Island
Eleventh
Rhode Island Infantry
Providence
Irving Z. Dodge
Dodge Soldier's Home Death Notice
William T. Dodge died at the Soldier's Home in this town on December 19 at age 81. An odd fragment mentions Kennedy's Laxative Dough Syrup and briefly references a forged item and medicine without clear context, sold by W. H. Buffington.
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Dodge
William T. Dodge
Kennedy
W. H. Buffington
Successful supper and sale at G A R Hall
The Epworth League event at State Street M E Church drew a large crowd with booth decor and volunteers led by Cindy Booth and Sarah Paull. Santa Claus visited the Toy Booth as the sale and supper run from 4 to 10 pm and will be repeated with an oyster supper this afternoon and evening.
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G.A.R
Epworth League
State Street
M. E
Cindy Booth
Sarah Paull
Harn Dixon
Joella Huestis
Toy Booth
Myra Blaisdell
Potter Miss Congdon
Nicholas
Santa Clanus
George Richardson
Vesta Blaisdell
Mattie Paull
Fannie Congdon
Harriet Church
S. W. Church
James Clarkson
May Congdon
Grace Elsisdell
H. W. Church
Fred Blaisdell
Fitz, Munroe
John Potter
Vaccaro Brothers’ Orchestra
The Boys Club appeals for Thames Street funds
A Thames Street boys club committee seeks donations to hire a warm, bright room for evenings with checkers magazines and possible writing class and hot coffee Sundays. Funds cover room, fuel, lights, and a manager. Prior balance 20 pounds. monthly pledges requested for three months from multiple named supporters.
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Thames Street
Phoenixz
M.a.dew.howe
J. Harvey Merrill
O. H. Manchester
George Adama
Drury
H. Leb. Drury
Ff Lynn
Mra Rockwell
W E Howe
Arthur Howe
Miss Bache
George Lebreich
E. S Babbitt
When the Ball Tolls at Bristol Opera House
Justin Adams author of Quincy Adams Sawyer builds a drama from When the Ball Tolls blending heart interest dramatic intensity and wholesome comedy. A very competent company and scenic effects promise a satisfactory performance with reserved seats on sale at Ogney Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin Adams
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Ogniey Brothers
Ferryboat Wave Proves Satisfactory in Trials
The ferryboat Wave built by Herreshoff for government service between Newport Torpedo Station and Prudence Island harbor trials show speeds over 8 knots on the first run 9.11 knots on the third with pumps and equipment proving effective for fire fighting. The vessel will be moved to Newport in a day.
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Wave
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Newport
Torpedo Station
Bristol Ferry Lighthouse
Sandy Point
Prudence Island
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Wardsell Lemele CO
Bristol
B. I
Anderstrom
Yrenny
W. M. Connery
F. E. Suzman
Staples Goal Company
Prof
E. F. Quik
Dancing
Institute
Warren
Superior Court
R. H. Dunbar
Ryan Eddy
Barbara
Tmas
G. A. R. Hall
The
Capital
Hope Street
Bristol. R
Sents
Edward D. Kunz
R. J
Romeos and Juliettes
A. P. Nerone
Earle & Prew’s
Hope Street Ress
Hope and
Bradford Sts
Providence Telephone Company
Bristol County Gas&Electric Company
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