Herreshoff to Build 21 Foot Racer for Lipton Cup
Chicago dispatch reports Bristol yacht builder Herreshoff may design and construct a 21 foot racing boat for the Illinois Athletic Club to compete for the Lipton Cup on Lake Michigan. President William Hare Thompson sought Herreshoff in Bristol. he was away. If built, the boat would bring Chicago into the yacht world spotlight with designer Herreshoff and builder Addison Hanan shaping the effort, but both remain possibilities.
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Chicago
Herreshoff Boat Shops
Lake Michigan
William Hare Thompson
Illinois Athletic Club
Herreshott
Bristol
Thompson
Herreshoff
Columbia Club
Atlantic Coast
Herreshoft
Ito
Werreshoft
Addison Hanan
Digestive Aid Advert promising Kodol remedy
A local ad promotes Kodol as the best natural digestant for stomach troubles. It claims 16 digests what you eat and promises prompt relief, sold by W. H. Buffington.
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W. H. Buffington
Obituary for David J Waldron of Bristol and Clayton
David J Waldron died Wednesday at his home after a brief illness. Born in Canada, he came to Bristol in 1903 and worked as a marine engineer aboard the Magnolia yacht. He is survived by a wife and a 14 year old daughter, with brothers and sisters in New York and Canada. Funeral held at his Prospect street home with later burial planned in Clayton New York.
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David J.waldron
Prospect Street
Mr Waldron
Canada
John
Martha Waldron
Bristol
Magnolia
Hairman Rogers
Phildelphia
Clayton
N.Y
Apa
Thomas
Charles
William
James Waldron
New York State
Mary Hoyt
Martha Hurd
New York
George L. Locke
St. Michael’s Church
Clayton N. Y
William Waldrom
W. L. Manchester
Clinton Sherman
John Campbell
George M. Wilbur
St. Alban’s Lodge No. 6
A. F
A. M
N. Y
Martin James Simmons dies after two months illness at 67
Martin James Simmons died Wednesday at his Ferry Road home after a two month sickness from a severe cold in Providence before Christmas. He was 66 or 67, never married, survived by brother Town Councilman Joseph Simmons and sister Miss Sally Simmons. He lived in Bristol, worked in agriculture, and was active in St. Michael's church and the Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at St. Michael's Church, Rev Dr. Locke officiating. Burial in North Cemetery.
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Martin James Simmons
Ferry Road
Providence
Mr. Simmons
New Bedford
Mass
Martin Luther Simmons
Hannah K. Simmons
Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association
St. Michael’s Church
Joseph Simmons
Sally Simmons
Mary Simmons
Simmons
Locke
Democratic Town Committee Endorses Local Ticket Slate
The Democratic Town Committee met Wednesday evening and endorsed the ticket for Town Council Edward E Wilkinson Dr R B Church Joseph E Simmons Win throp G Thurston and Charles B Cummings. A majority favored Thomas E Johnson for Town Clerk. Judge Frank H Hammill was the unanimous choice for Probate judge and is expected to receive nominations from both parties. Time of the caucus will be announced shortly.
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Town Council
Edward E. Wilkinson
Dr. R. 8. Church
Joseph E. Simmons
Winthrop G. Thurston
Charles 8. Cummings
Thomas E. Johnson
Frank H. Hammill
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Elizabeth DeWolt Middleton
The funeral for Mrs Anna Elizabeth DeWolt Middleton widow of Prof Nathaniel Russell Middleton was held yesterday at 2 pm from her Pop Pasquash home. Rev George L Locke with Rev William R Trotter officiated. J Louis Coggeshall sang Thy Will Be Done. The body leaves for Chamaston South Carolina for interment at Magnolia cemetery.
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Anna Elizabeth DeWolt Middleton
Nathaniel Russell Middleton
Poppasqquash
George L. Locke
St. Michael’s Church
William R. Trotter
Trinity Church
J. Louis Coggeshall
Cbamaston
Magnolia Cemetery
Urio-O Promised Cure for Rheumatism Advised
Urio-O claimed to cleanse kidneys and blood, neutralize uric and rheumatic acids, and relieve chest pains. Ad text urged internal use, priced bottles at 75 cents and 1.00, with trial bottle offered, and named The Smith Drug Co in Syracuse and J H Young & Co in Bristol as local sellers.
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the Smith Drag Co
David the Shepherd Boy King cantata in Bristol
Notes announce costumes ready for the cantata David the Shepherd Boy King to be staged next Wednesday and Thursday at the Bristol Opera House with strong music and splendor. Tickets 600 reserved seats on sale at Paterson's. Also Phi Alpha Pi hosts a Valentine social tonight and the Boys Departments conference in Lynn Mass February 21 22 and 28 with delegates aged 14 to 18 including speakers Riis Stockdale Waite Hinckley and Montross et al. Richmond—next Friday a Washington's Birthday social for senior members and ladies planned with a novel program.
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Bristol Opera House
Paterson's
Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Lynn
Mass
A. A. Stockdale
Boston
R. A. Waite, Jr
New York City
Jacob A. Riis
George W. Hinckley
Good Will Farm
Good Will
Bristol Association
Edwin Montross
Renne Sawyer
George H.ish
Clarence Osterberg
Jouuds
Mark
Nice auto roads improve for visitors and locals
A Paris edition note from Nice praises prime auto roads including the Cimiez road macadamized and tarred and the dust-free promenade des Anglais. It highlights Nice as a growing center for auto excursions and quotes Bristol visitor Mr Francis E de Wolf admiring the Mediterranean view from Mount Vinaigre. The Herald also notes de Wolf has taken delivery of a all Berliet 23-80 horsepower automobile with double Picheton coachwork by Achard Fontan et Cie of Lyons.
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Nice
Paris
New York Herald
Cimiez
Promenade Des Anglais
Francis E. deWolf
Bristol
R. L
Riviera
Palace Hotel
Mediterranean
Mount Vinaigre
Auberge Les Avanta
the Herald
Francisco BE. de Wolf
Berliet
Pretty Good Plan to Forget It Poem Fragment
A nostalgic verse warns against revealing secrets that could ruin reputations or hurt friends. It urges keeping silent about past sins or hidden flaws to avoid causing grief, shame, or anger, and ends with a plea to refrain from spreading rumors or gossip.
Billy in the Legislature Blamed for Quiet Missteps
A distressed parent pleads with a parson to inform a mother that Billy, once envisioned as a worthy farmer, is in trouble after moving west with temptations. Letters from Denver reveal he is in the Legislature, but details are vague and the family fears shame and hardship.
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Billy
Denver
Bill
Y M C A Bowling Tournament Highlights
Tuesday evening the Snow Birds won two strings in three from Hank Hanks as South Ends swept Never Aweats on Wednesday. Len Sanford, filling Br DeWolf's spot for the South Ends, was the only bowler to reach form. Scores follow.
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Snow Birds
Hank Hanks
Len’’ Sanford
D. DeWolf
Hartford Electric Car Service Moves to Weekdays
Averages above 80. Highest single string George Rounds 127. Highest individual eight strings Clarence Osterberg 889. Highest team total Pinticklers 14038. Highest team single string total Pinticklers 498. In effect Sept 30 1907. Week days. Ad.
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George Rounds
Clarence Osterberg
Pinticklers
N.H. & Hartford
Rhode Island Suburban Railway changes schedule
Changes in the schedule for the Barrington Warren and Bristol Line take effect Sunday December 29 1907. Weekday trains from Providence City Hall start at 5 45 A M and run hourly until 5 45 P M then 6 15 P M and hourly to 1 15 P M with a Bristol departure at 5 15 A M and hourly until 7 15 P M then 7 45 P M and hourly to 10 45 P M also 11 45 P M and 12 16 A M to Riverside Car House. Sunday service from City Hall Providence starts 7 45 A M then hourly to 10 45 P M. Bristol departures at 7 15 A M then hourly to 10 15 P M with 11 16 P M and 12 16 A M to Riverside Car House.
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Bristol Ar
Prov
Bristol
Gamele
Lrae
Oes
Warren
Newport & Providence Railway Company
Newport
Infantry Hall
BF. Donnelly
Burbank
Callan
H. Donnelly
Bristol Newport
W. Snow
Dimond
Cromer
E Ee
Barrington
City Hall
Providence
Riverside Osr House
Riverside Oar House
Infantry Hall Bowlers Win Narrow Victory
The Infantry Hall bowling team of Providence edged Bristol on the Y M C A alleys last evening, taking the odd string by one pin. Col. Callan bowled 808 and H Donnelly 810, with Bristol totaling 499 in the first string.
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Infantry Hall
Providence
Bristol
Ool. Callan
H. Donnelly
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Democratic Town Committee
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Never Sweats
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N. Newman
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Herrmann
West
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Card
Panal
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Highlanders
A.W. Orgelman
State Street
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Je Ae
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R. P. Smith
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Rhode Island Suburban Railway
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