Town Critique Over Poppasquash Road Bills Sparks Debate
A Bristol letter writer and local observers clash over highway bill practices tied to a special appropriation. They argue district and town control, demand itemized accounting, and urge taxpayer presence at Annual Town Meetings. The dispute centers on Highway District No. 11 and who authorized spending $500 without proper detail.
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Haditor
The
Phoenix
Poppasquash
Pappasquash Road
Bristol
Poppasquash Road
Poppasquuash Road
Pappasquash
Highway Department
Highwayre
Fall River
Merton A. Chehsman
Highway District
Stephen I. Church
11Th District
James O. Church
Chandler H. Coggeshall
Charlies H. Church
Highway District No. 11
Councilman
Church
Wouncilman
Col. Cheesman
Councilman Church
Vol. Obeesman
Col Chee s Man replies to repeated debate
A clipped item notes disbelief at Col. Chessman and his repeated points. The writer dismisses the utility of further discussion, claiming Chessman is dull and fails to add new argument. The excerpt ends amid critique.
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Col. Cheesman
Col. Chessman
Yarmouth Town Meeting as Model of Honest Governance
An editorial lauds Yarmouth Massachusetts for its transparent town meeting system. With 391 voters the 105 page annual report details expenditures 62063 and a 24968 balance. Dog fund funds libraries, schools spend 8000 for 190 pupils, illustrating open, democratic local government.
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Wall Street Journal
Yarmouth
Mass
Bristol
New England
Yarmouth Town
Roosevelt to lay cornerstone of Lincoln birthplace memorial
President Roosevelt will lay the cornerstone of a granite memorial building marking the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. The log cabin where Lincoln was born, 100 years ago today, will be housed and preserved within the memorial two miles from Hodgenville Kentucky. Norcross Bros will build it and it will be dedicated a year from now by Mr aft.
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Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Hodgenville
Kentucky
Norcross Bros
Aft
Star Theatre Presents A Daughter of Erin and More
Large crowds praise the week’s shows at Star Theatre. Friday and Saturday feature A Daughter of Erin a dramatic romance about a rich landlord and a poor tenant. Other top pictures include The Sheath Gown The Village Gossips Two Broken Hearts Wouldn't it Tire You A Kind Hearted Boot Black A Woman's Jealousy and Love Laughs at the Lock Smith. Matinee Saturday at 2 30 pm continuous show 6 80 to 11 pm. Next week matinees on Sunday Wednesday and Saturday Prices 6 and 10 cents arrive early.
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Erin
Moving Picture World
Lock-Smith
Gndays
Lady and Tramp Stove Confusion Sparks Cookhouse Talk
A domestic moment reveals a misunderstanding over a gas range vs fire in the kitchen. The lady asks for supper while the tramp admits he planned to light a fire, highlighting a practical clash in a simple domestic scene.
Bristol Post Office Mail Schedule and Hours
Mails arrive at 7.00 10.00 a m 12.00 2.00 4.00 5.45 7.15 p m Mails close at 8.00 8.45 11.80 a m 1.45 5.45 7.15 p m Arrive 8.80 a m Close 5.00 p m General delivery for stamps 4.80 5 p m Office hours Sunday 980 to 10.80 a m Sunday mail from carriers racks 9.80 to 10.39 a m Express matter hours by Earle Prew outward 7.50 11.20 a m 3.20 5.20 p m inward 8.00 12.00 a m 3.00 7.00 p m.
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Bristol
South Door
Earle & Prew Express
Walter Blaisdell Ill With Grip At Home
A column of brief items notes Walter Blaisdell is confined to his Constitution Street home by a grip. Other notices include a United Brothers Lodge meeting electing a candidate, a new Lincoln two cent postage stamp sale, piano ads at 70 Church Street, and social updates from St Marys T A and the Narragansett Assembly banquet. Local business, exams, reunions, and social visits are referenced with various dates and names.
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Walter Blaisdell
Constitution Street
United Brothers Lodge
Lincoln Memorial
No. 70
Church Street
Geo. T. Sisson
Blake
George T. Gladding
George H. Carr
Jamestown
R. I
St. Mary’s
Bernard F. Morris
Suzman
William J. Tobin
William J. Golden
Arthur T. Newman
Narragansett Assembly
Mathewson Street
M.E
Lincoln’s
Valentine
Washington
Smiths
Samuel P. Colt
New York
Hot Springs
Bristol
John L. Lonergan
Warren
General Assembly
Fifth District Court
Thomas E. Johnson
Lonergan
Warren High School
Edison Phonograph
UO. W. Sparks
National India Rubber Company
George Edwin Shaw
Frederic Middlston
Local social and church notices fill a busy week
The issue lists theatre party agents for Russell's Chocolate at the Opera House and a Good Time Club event at Ge ASR Hall, a First Division social at the State Armory, and a Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge election in Providence. Also noted are attendance at a Y M C A Bible class, school organist updates, and forthcoming Queen Esther and other performances by A H Newton. Minor items include sales at Suzman’s, a burn accident to Annie Abbenande, and the Carnival of Nations planning at G A R Hall with a minstrel show under Edward Christie.
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Bri
Russell
SMITH
Tomorow
R. L N.B
State Armory
Gharob Street
PFO
Herreshoff
Magia Band Orchestra
Suzman’s
Phoenix
Y.M.C. A
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Providence
John J. Hackett
Burnside Lodge
R. of P
Rhode Island
Miller
St. Andrew's League
St. Andrew’s Club
St. Michael’s Church
St. Andrew’s School
Barrington
John Usher
Hope Street
Mary E. Tanner
Fruitvale
California
William
Phebia Usher
Francis W.'lanner
Warren
A. H. Newton
Cantatas
Uxbridge
Mass
Newton
David
State Street M. E
W. L Ward
John McVay
Annie Abbenande
Pasquale Abbenande
Third Street
W. FE. Duffy
Walton
Carnival of Nations
G. A. R. Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
St. Mary’s T. A. Society
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Public Cure Claim
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional remedy that allegedly cures catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollar reward for failure, urge testimonials, and list Toledo Ohio as the address for F J Cheney & Co. Also promote Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Robert Emmet Ball Plans Set for Grand Army Hall
The Robert Emmet Literary Association outlines elaborate plans for its annual ball to be held at Grand Army Hall one week from tonight on February 19.
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Robert Emmet Literary Association
Grand Army Hall
Appraiser Declines Estate Appointment for O'Rourke
Philip Brady, appointed by Probate Judge Wardwell as an appraiser on the estate of Michael O'Rourke, who is of full age, informs Probate Clerk John M. Coggeshall that he declines to accept the appointment.
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Philip Brady
Wardwell
Michael O’ Rourke
John M. Coggeshall
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