Bristol Lecture on the Matterhorn Ascent by Miss Annie Peck
Miss Annie Peck plans a Bristol lecture next Monday evening recounting her summer 1895 ascent of the Matterhorn with stereopticon views. The talk follows prior tours in Boston and Providence and comes via the local High School effort to share profits and provide an evening of mountaineering history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Annie
Peck
Mount
Blane
Beight
Jacques Baluat
Edward Whymper
Whymper
Brenit
Proent
Mr. Whymper
Tyndall
Lord Francis Douglas
Hudson
Harlow
Michel Croz
Peter Taugwaldera
Zermatt
J A Carrel
Mr. Hadow
Lord Douglas
Mr Hudson
Tangwalder
Matterhorn
Card of Thanks from Irreprésible Society Meeting
At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Managers of the Irreprésible Society February 1896 a unanimous vote of thanks was given to Briatol Prax for great kindness in helping the realety at December sale. CO L Craneton Assistant Secretary.
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Providence
RK. I
The
Irreprésible Society
Briatol. Prax
Simplex and W W debate on verbs and authority
A reader letters a discussion to the editors about verb forms modify verify agony and agonized. The writer compares Simplex and W W noting Webster's authority and questions agonied usage while urging ongoing friendly debate.
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The
Phaniz
W. W
Noah Webster
Simplex
Huttla
Letter recounts death of W. S. Dixon and slave Scotty’s loyal service
Walter Scott Nixon describes Scotty the enslaved man who served as his attendant from Richmond after Lee's evacuation through Petersburg and Texas, then to New Orleans and Brooklyn. Scotty stayed several years in Bristol and Baltimore, learned to read, helped in a shop and later worked in the restaurant business while remaining faithful and loyal. Scotty sent Nixon a photo last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Tilley
Berkley
Bristol
Dixon
Richmond
Lee
Draper
Pearth
Taylor
Cotty
Pbeibg Salrong Baptist
Petersburg
Fortress Monroe
Texas
Scotty
Flar
New Orleans
Brooklyn
N. Yy
Baltimore
Hichmond
Baptist Church
Thames Street
Pieroe'a
Probate Court Proceedings Continue Estate Actions
Probate Court continued several estate matters including accounts for Edwin F. Lindsey and Herth jah A Church and appointments of guardians and administrators. A guardian for Agnes Kean was granted with 400 sureties. Inventories for Andrew Nimmo Elizabeth B Darling and Harriet P Morris were approved. Petitions to sell real estate or personal effects in multiple estates were granted with appraised value protections.
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Banford
John’ B. Péarce
Nisi
Edwin F. Lindsey
Charler ¥. Simmons
Herth Jah A .Church
Eatate
Abby J H. ‘Waldron
Perry Wind
Orevs
Geo
Ils
Locke
Iesinterot
Agnes
Kean
Minor
H. Peck
AL Barbour
Andrew Nimmo
Elizabeth B. Darling
Harriet P. Morris
Raweres
Dé Bonignon
Bonn
R. D. Bullock
Harriet B. ‘Benford
James H Gladding
District Court Special Session Sentences Several Defendants
A Saturday District Court session saw Frank Martin arraigned on a simple assault charge involving a Mary Oginalos. he pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and fined $2 plus costs. Robert McHenry pleaded guilty to drunkenness and paid $1 plus costs. Emilio Drangelo, carrying a concealed weapon revolver, pleaded guilty and was fined $10 plus costs. later he admitted drunkenness and received a further $1 plus costs after a memory lapse.
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Frank Martin
Sasganlton
Mary, Ogncalos
Bradford
Martin
Robert McHenry
Emilio Drangelo
Wood Street
Graf
Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers in Norfolk
The Hope Chapter No 6 Royal Arch Masons met at Pythias Hall on Monday evening February 3. Officers for the coming year were elected and installed by Grand King George F. Crandall with R E Charles H Whedon aiding. Following ceremonies a turkey supper was served at the Bristol Hotel with members and guests socializing afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asophey
Anul Goul Vosation of Hope
Arch ‘Masons, Waa
Pythias Hall
H. E
George F. Crandall
Newport
R. E
Charles H. Whedon
Wiliam J Bradford
Wiliam J Bradford; “King
Frank B. Wilson
Walter A. Potter
RBE
Charles Henning
Orrin Wilson
Charles Thackery
M. 3d
James O. Bowler
M. 2d
R. E. J. Howard Manchester
M. Jet
Chas. W. Tirrell
Tyler
Benj. T. Munro
Chas. H. Whedon
Bristol
Leap Year Social at Grand Army Hall Impresses Bristol
A lively leap year social at Grand Army Hall in Bristol drew about 80 dancers in full dress. The American Concert Orchestra of Providence provided first class music as Miss Edith Brown led a capable committee including Mary Rich Emma McKeon Dora Bosworth Sadie Connery and Mabel Salisbury. Guests enjoyed a long program ending around 3 am with escorts on hand to ensure happiness and proper conduct.
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Grand Army Hall
Bristol
Mabiner
American Concert Orchestra
Providence
Mantiel
Rey
Charles Madn
Chéster
Misess
Edith Brown
Mary Rich
Emma McKeon
Dora Bosworth
Sadie Connery
Mabel Salisbury
Was
Itha Brown
Ek Dwyer
Mary Tling
Providence News Special Edition Showcases Local Firms
The Providence News industrial edition printed Thursday features a colored first page and sketches of nearly 200 Providence businesses. It is described as entertainingly written and well printed, reflecting pride in local commerce.
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Providence News
Providence
Fall's Catarrh Cure Promised to Cure Catarrh
The advertisement claims Fall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh a constitutional disease. It states the medicine acts on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease foundation and strengthen the constitution. It offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials.
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Fall
Hall
Addresa
YF. J. Brenee Glo
Toledo
St. Noe
Birthday Party By Epworth League At M E Church
The Epworth League at State Street M E Church held a birthday party in the church rooms last evening. A large vestry crowd enjoyed piano solos, recitations, vocal numbers, and a male quartet. Clinton Sherman spoke in the President’s absence due to illness. Refreshments followed and about $72 was collected in door bags.
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Epworth League of the State
M. E Churchsheld
t _ Pianocnett
Migses Sadie
Roxie Paull
Dillian
Nicholas
Katie Kirkwood
May Congdon
Officers Elected in Hybernians and Robert Emmett Association
Sunday afternoon elections for Division No 1 Ancient Order of Hybernians and Robert Emmett Association produced officers for the coming year. Hybernians chose Bernard O Rourke as president and Patrick Walsh as treasurer among others. Emmett Association named William Nerone as president and Robert Connery as vice president with Bernard O Rourke recording secretary and Patrick Walsh financial secretary. A ball was voted for Armidry Hell State street on Thursday evening.
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Department of
Rhode” Island
Women’s Relief Corps
Lizzie’ E “Prenting
Flora Annis
Phoenix
Order of Hybernians
Bernard O'rourké
Frank Carney
William O'Shaughnessey
Patrick P. Walsh
James, Petgis
Patrick P. Warth
John, Duffy
Owen Ciniffe
Michael,Keir
John Hart
John, Gearns
Owen’ Harvey
Gerald Branelle
Robert Emmett Association
William M. Nérone
Robert Connery
Bernard O'Rourke
William M. Connery
Peter Dermody
Corneling
Rileywach
Armidry
Hell
State Street
Bsbsts
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Bristol Phenix
Bristol County
Bradford St
B. I
Farrally Brothers
Ehaltors and Proprietors
G. W. Easterbrooks
Burgess
Hope Street
E. H. Carter
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Briggs
Hone Street
Bristol and Vicinity
LOGAL
James Farley
Malden
Mass
H. B. Woodmansee
Pascoag
Advent Christian Church
John Porter
Bourn Street
Williams
George A. Arnold
Grand Lodge of
Odd Fellons
Hopkins
Charles Schlosser
Nellie Miller
New Brunswick
N. J
Warren
N. W. Warren
Burton Street
Harbor
Waldron & Brownell
F. T. Remieres
Robert Barclay
West End
John R. Potter
E P. Allis Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Bristol Artillery
Warren Company
Joseph T. LeValley
Western Union Telegraph Company
J.A. Miller & Son
Joe
Andrew
Boston Rubber Shoe Co
Burnside Lodge No
K. of P
Allyn & Lavoy
Augustus A. Gravel
Phagnix
Herbert Henry Briggs
Nellie Edwards Paull
Henry Paull
M. E Church
A. W. Kingsley
Warren Gazette
Brother Martin
Arion Banjo, Blandolin and Guitar Club of
Boston
Opera House
King Philip, Steam Fire Engine Co
Eloise H. Williams
Remieres
Howes
New York
W.S. Dixon
Goodyear Glove Companies
A. P. Nerone
Mamie
Bertha Stewart
Canada
Montreal
Quebec
Toronto
Alexandria Bay
G. A. R Hall
Magnolia
Gen F. Thornton
Racine
Thorton
Racine Boat
Mfg. Company
Bristol Cornet Band
G. A. R. Hall
Murphy & Munroe
Robert Bullock
Isabell H. Campbell
Hugh Campbell
Bradford Street
Newtown
Coen
Ladies Aid Society
M. E
Garry Owen
Opera
Tony Farrell
8. of V
Abraham Lincoln
Henry F. Phillips
New Bedford
Bristol Sugar Refining Company
Philadelphia
St. Alban’s Lodge
Artillery Hall
Indraulion Engine and Hose Co
Longstaff
National Band Orchestra of
Peter Riley
Hope
Franklin
Riley
Gibson
William H. West
Frederic N. Fales
Frank Boffington
Mr. Riley
Depot & Horse
Henry
Cooke
Namquit Mill
West
Church Street
William J. S. Thompson
Somerville
Union Street
A. F
A. M
S D. Moxley
First Bapist Church
North Cemetery
Macons
St. Albans Lodge
John D. Dimond
Frank Byone
Benjamin’ Wood
Walter Scott Nixon
District Court
Nyour
C. W. Sparks
John Shepard
Pat
WicCaw’s Cash Crocery & Market
High and Constitution
Church Streets
B. Rockwell
Heiny
Briarwood & Meerschaum
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