Library dispute letter to Rogers Free Library trustees
A contributor defends his critique of library management and rebuts Rev George L Locke on open hours and notice practices. He challenges claims about monthly book titles, Saturday openings, and a letter slit in the door for renewals. He questions librarian objections and laments privacy and publicity in the Rogers Free Library debates.
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The
Phoeniz
Rogers Free Library
Scylia
Charybdis
Hubert
George L. Locke
Anans
W. W
G. L. Locke
Journala
Lexow Committee
New York
Rural Improvement Society proposal sparks library funding debate
A letter argues for a live businessman on the board to publish monthly book lists and improve libratione health. It notes the Rural Improvement Society name aligns with state groups and urges action to curb debt and tempt public officers toward serving the public.
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Board of Trustees
Christmas notices and local events in Bristol and vicinity
The Bristol Post Office announces mail close and open times. Christmas candy and gifts abound at McNay's with fresh offerings and special sale notes. Various local society events include sermons, lectures, dances, lodge meetings, bachelor and family gatherings, and holiday preparations across Bristol.
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Bristol
Mass Schedule with Choir and Soloists
Masses are set for 5 9 and 1030 am with high mass at five and low mass at nine. Edwin Tilley will cornet at both the five and 1030 am Masses with the children's choir. 1030 am Mass features Millara’s Mass and Adeste Fidelis at Offertory. Soloists include Katie Maher Alice Downey Thomas Cleary and Henry Beaudry. Edward F Christie is organist and director.
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Battman
Lenard
Edwin Tilley
Millara
Adeste Fidelis
Katie Maher
Alice Downey
Thomas Cleary
Henry Beaudry
Peter’s
Sunday Services Announced With Christmas School Festival
The church will forego special services on Sunday but the pastor will preach sermons suitable for the day. Sunday school will hold its annual Christmas festival in a few days.
Christmas Services Chorus to Sing Sunday Afternoon
Appropriate Christmas services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 30. A fine musical program will be rendered by the choir under the direction of Mr John B Pollock chorister.
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Foote
Caroline
Green’s River
Joseph Terry
Fall River
Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s Church
Pan@nix
Stevens & Co
Providence
Samuel Norris, Jr
Ivy Club
St. Michael's Chapel
Theodore Gladding
United Brothers Lodge No. 18
Advent Christian Church
McNay’s
Williams Brothers
Boston
N. T. Sherwin
Bristol
Kansas
Burnside Lodge No. 34
K. of P
Cranston Worsted Company
State Street
George H. Mills
Justin E. Mullin
Custom House
Bear River
Nova Scotia
Virginia
S. H. Johnson
City of David
Christ the Lord
Annis Austin Northup
John Keating
High Street
John B. Pollock
Mrs Gunnison Delivers Notable Lecture at G A R Hall
Mrs Bs telle A Gunnison state manager for The Novita Co gave a scholarly medical lecture and earnest scientific display at the Bristol G A R Hall last Tuesday afternoon. Her readings and two solos by Miss Talbee drew enthusiastic applause and Miss Sadie Paull accompanied with skill. The event drew praise for both content and entertainment and attendees hope for another visit.
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Talbee
Sadie Paull
Gunnison
Bristol
Anderson Takes the Lead in Christmas Slippers
Anderson offers a large stock of slippers at the corner of Hope and Bradford streets. James Anderson advertises the widest holiday selection and unmatched prices, claiming the goods must be sold with extra inducements to move stock quickly. His display includes baby shoes and wool lined ladies’ winter footwear.
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Anderson
James Anderson
Hope
Bradford
Bristol
U. S
Butterjoe’s
Lewando
Annual Hydraulion supper set for January third
At a special Hydraulion Engines and Hose company meeting the annual supper date was fixed for January third. The 59th supper will invite town officials, fire officers, and charter members, with committees named for supper and ball arrangements.
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Hydaulions
Hydraulion Engins and Hose Company
Ohia
Board of Fire Engineers
Charles F. Bickford
Everett L Obardh
Arthur D. Northup
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Walter Coggeshall
Walter H. Coggeshall
Frederick L. Hoar
Philip Brady
Royal Arcanum Mount Hope elects officers for new term
At last evening s Mount Hope Council meeting Royal Arcanum elected Regent W I Finch Vice Regent O E Booth Orator M J Edwards Secretary F B Wilson Collector W J Munro Treasurer W D Bradford Chaplain Geo A Arnold Guide James Hoard Warden James T Phelps Secretary Lewis B Waldron Trustees D J Neylan O L Bosworth Orrin Wilson Representative Henry M Thompson Alternate P H Coyle Officers to be installed at the next meeting January 3 by District Deputy Grand Regent Gordon of Warren Council
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McNay’s
F.S. Burgess
Catholic Mission Church
Roxbury
Mass
Bristol
Father McCabe
St. Mary's Church
Ford
Baltimore
Town Hall
Woman's Exchange
Chautauqua
J. Augustus Miller
John B. Pollock
Dora Bosworth
Teresa Hughes
Laura S. Robinson
Robinson
United Order of the Golden Cross
Noble
Andrew S. Rounds
Sarah E. Rounds
Susan M. Rounds
Elmer A. Rounds
Lucius McNay
Henry H. Tilley
Joseph T. Lindsey
Inner Gate
Sarah F. Lindsey
Frank T. Remieres
Williamh. Maxfield
William B. Spooner
Thomas Brightman
William H. Maxfield
Sarah B. Rounds
Turkey
Royal Arcanum
Mount Hope
W. I. Finch
O. E. Booth
M. J. Edwards
F. B. Wilson
W. J. Munro
W.d. Bradford
Geo. A. Arnold
James Hoard
James T. Phelps
Lewis B. Waldron
D. J. Neylan
O. L. Bosworth
Orrin Wilson
Henry M. Thompson
P. H. Coyle
Gordon
Warren Council
Advertised Grocery Prices and Stock Claim
A Providence area notice markets dried fruits nuts molasses and related groceries with prices per pound and per unit. The seller claims the largest stock and finest assortment, offering pure wholesome goods and prices as low as any Providence house on same terms.
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New Orleans
Providence
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Stephen C. Williaton
Sarah A. Charch
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Behnecker
Trinity Churor
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Ralph Kinder, Jr
Bristol and Vicinity
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McNay
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S. D. Moxley
James Hoard, Jr
Hope Street
Joseph W. Greene
Maniton
George T. Gladding
William J. Faulkner
E. A. Rounds
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Newport Herald
C. H. Kenney
Barre
Rhode Island
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W. J. Smith
Frank Dunbar
John Dunbar
Isaac B. Munro
William S. Munro
North Cemetery
Toye
Order of Foresters
New York City
McLellan
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Matilda Franklin
Reba Lodge No
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P. McCabe
Father Farrelly
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James Jones
Bradford Street
Chief Hoard
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Mrs. Jones
Babbitt Women's Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
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Frank B. Wilson
T. Smith McKeon
Walter R. Blaisdell
William M. Gorham
Fred L. Waldron
John B. Newman
Babbitt Post
G. A E
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First Baptist Church
M. E. Church
C. A. Greene
Hope St
R. I
First National Bank
R.I
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A. W. Ghurch
Herbert Fe, Bennett
W. F.peters & Compan
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