Editorial on capital punishment in Rhode Island
The Pawtucket murder of William Meagher spurs Representative Bullock to push for hanging murderers in Rhode Island. The piece argues fear of state punishment abroad influences crime, condemns abolitionists, and suggests replacing hanging with the electric chair to avoid gruesome spectacle.
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Daniel W. Bullock
Pawtucket
William F. Meagher
House of Representatives
Rhode Island
William
School Committee Delves Into Child Labor in Bristol
At the last meeting the committee discussed children of school age working in manufactories in Bristol. The Truant Officer reported six such children found without certificates. The president said these six were returned to school upon discovery. A few older children, about three or four, work in town with valid employment certificates issued by the Overseer of the Poor.
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Bristol
Providence Journal Praises Pothier Appointments
The Providence Journal lauds Governor Pothier for his Assembly District Committee picks while deriding assembly members from small towns. It quotes the State Senate as a “bureau of country town legislators” and argues editors favor city control, hinting Providence and its paper aim to dominate Rhode Island.
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Providence Journal
Pothier
Assembly
State Senate
Rhode Island Bible
Providence
Warrant Limits Town Meeting Spending Proposals
The warrant for the Financial Town Meeting held Monday evening March 14 shows only two possible outside recommendations. One item funds a sewer on Prospect Street and the other pays for showcases at Memorial Hall. A vote from last spring restricts legal appropriations to those named in the warrant.
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Financial Town
Signs at Star Theatre Misdirect Voters With Tune
Two posters read The Terrible Ordeal Today and Beat Man Wins Today at the Star Theatre in a stunt by unknown agitators. The quip notes the signs should have waited until election day and jokes that the beat man does not always win in politics.
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Star Theatre
Law Repeal Passed Unanimously in House Concurrence
A bill repealing the requirement to publish annual session laws in newspapers passed unanimously in the House in concurrence. The measure awaits the governor’s signature to become law.
Bristol Post Office Hours and Mail Arrivals
Bristol Post Office schedules show mail arrives at 7.00 10.00 and 7.15 p m with closings at 7.40 9.00 11.30 a m 2.00 6.00 7.15 p m Sunday arrivals at 8.00 a m and closing 4.50 p m. Sunday hours 9.80 to 10.80 a m. Mail distributed from carriers racks at south door 9.30 to 10.30 a m.
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Bristol
South Door
Express train hours to Bristol listed by Earle and Prew
The 18e list shows outward departures at 17.50, 11.20 a. m., 3.20, and 5.20 p. m. and inward arrivals at 8.00, 12.00 p. m., 3.00, and 7.30 p. m. for Bristol. The schedule reflects scheduled services of the Earle & Prew express.
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Bristol
Earle & Prew Express
Fraternal meetings and late March fair in Bristol and Warren
Bristol Aerie No 953 F O E to initiate candidates Monday. Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co No 1 to hold fifteenth annual fair in Artillery Armory April 2 to 11. Warren Town Council adopts resolutions favoring Providence entry of Grand Trunk railway. United Brothers Lodge No 18 L O O F elevates seven to second degree and welcomes a new member. Dutch supper served. Hamill's Dry Goods ad mentions double green stamps. Bonaventura Mansi, three months 17 days, dies at 9 Easterbrooks Ave. funeral at St Marys Cemetery. Miss Ethel Barrymore, wife of Russell G Colt, ill in New York with acute laryngitis. theatre closed. Easter candy promotion at Smith's. Benjamin T Munro celebrated birthday with friends at Noyes Ave. whist prizes awarded.
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Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co
Artillery Armory
State Street
Warren
Providence
Grand Trunk
United Brothers Lodge
Hamill
Bonaventura Mansi
Harry
Antonia Mansi
Easterbrooks Avenue
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Smith’s
Ethel Barrymore
Russell G. Colt
New York
Pinero
Mid Channel
Empire Theatre
Benjamin T. Munro
Noyes Avenue
Mabel Pearse
George Cornell
Gentilemen’s
Joseph Wood
Richard Hodgkinson
Washington
Mr. Munro
Measles prevalence and local church notices
Measles are quite prevalent if Jows. Rev. W. EF. B. Jackson of Providence preached the Lenten service at St. Michael's Church Tuesday evening. Fred M. Dixon recently underwent a successful operation at Rhode Island Hospital and returned home Monday afternoon. Real estate transfers recorded include two Mt Hope terrace lots from Joseph O. Bullock to John Fortune and Thomas Quirk. Three Days Sale at New York Store offering ladies waists 98c. James Tobin injured when carriage king bolt broke but now out and slightly sore. R Cushman at National India Rubber Company plant remains ill with rheumatism at home on Usher Place. Easter card display urged with 8,000 cards and large stock. Colt Memorial High School Athletic Association mulls minstrel show to fund baseball uniforms. Declination of nominations for town offices ends. Dr. W. F. Duffy withdrew, other tickets remain. Sheriff Philo V. Cady ill with cresipelas, not dangerously ill but confined. Horse ran away with grocery wagon. groceries scattered, no vehicle damage. O. A. Zabriskie at Parade Street Sanitarium very weak after three weeks. two operations since Jan 1. Evangelistic service at First Baptist Church. Rev. O. E. Burr of Providence delivering talks on Draw Nigh to God, Let a Double Portion of Thy Spirit Rest Upon Me, and Jesus Christ the Same Yesterday Today and Forever. No meeting Saturday. Burr to speak tonight and Sunday, with potential attendance next week. all invited.
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W. EF. B. Jackson
Providence
St. Michael’s Church
Fred M. Dixon
Rhode Island Hospital
Mt. Hope ‘Terrace
Joseph O. Bullock
John Fortune
Thomas Quirk
New York
F. M. Dimond
James Tobin
R. Cushman
National India Rubber Company
Usher Place
Smith’s
Colt Memorial High School Athletic Association
W. F. Duffy
Philo V. Cady
First Baptist Church
O. E. Burr
Jesus Christ
Burr
Seach
Ladies Aid Society Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting
The State Street M E Church Ladies' Aid Society held its annual meeting despite bad weather. Secretary's report approved and filed. president and treasurer reports to be submitted later. Rev John McVay presided. a collation followed. Officers elected: President Mrs A Place. Vice Presidents Mrs John McVay and Mrs Seraphine Paull. Secretary Mrs John W H Potter. Treasurer Mrs Frederick G Blaisdell. Board of Managers and Auditing Committee named.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street M. E
John McVay
A. Place
Vican
Seraphine Paull
John WH. Potter
Frederick G Blaisdell
Susan Hasterbrooks
Frank ‘J. Remieres
O R. *Siegel
Abby Paine
Elfen Coggeshall
Jane Bowler
Samuel McCaw
John B Gravelin
Hattie Gladding
Ella E. Blakeslee
Grit to Win In Fishing Folklore Poem
A dialect inspired verse urges perseverance in fishing with stubborn bite and steady baiting. It repeats a call to continue despite initial failure, ending with a nod to a figure named Smith Premier Balletin.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Dreaded Disease
The notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal use treats blood and mucous surfaces, promises to strengthen the constitution, and offers $100 for any case it cannot cure, inviting readers to send for testimonials from Cheney Brothers in Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Med
Wwers
Cheney
Toledo
Ohio
Whiteside-Strauss Company Opens Bristol Engagement
The Whiteside-Strauss Stock-Company brings a new Bristol engagement starting Monday February 28 at the Bristol Opera House. The company touts a novelty motto with all new stars plays and specialties said to be first class and has earned favorable press and public reviews in cities visited.
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Whiteside-Strauss
Bristol
New York Successes Attract Top Vaudeville Cast
The acting company is among the strongest of popular priced attractions and has been carefully selected and rehearsed. Vaudeville between acts is strong. The Johnson Sisters and Musical Killwoods lead a high class lineup with Miss Maude Clement and Miss Vivian Laid Law in character songs. Bardette Bros. offer top comedy acrobatics with Mr Will Straus and Miss Marie LeOlsir in songs. Ladies' tickets for Monday night only, limited to 160 seats, on sale at Sparks' Drag Store.
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New York
Acta
Johnson Sisters
Lockwoods
Bardette Bros
Will H. Straus
Marie LeOlsir
Sparks
Bristol Opera House Presents Manager Demara’s Film Picks
The moving picture show at Bristol Opera House tomorrow features a personal selection by Manager Demara. Highlights include A Daughters Devotion His Imaginary Crime The Good Brigadier The Angel of Peace The Boxing Match Bonehead It Will Have A Husband and Snow Ball promising enjoyable entertainment for all patrons.
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Opera House
Demara
Bonehead
Snow Ball
Star Theatre Screens Money Mad Biograph Feature
Patrons of the Star will enjoy another Biograph feature Money Mad a top welo drama about lengths people go for money Allsire will sing two new songs Continuous performances tonight and Saturday showings at 2:30 and 8:10 Matinee prizes awarded to boy and girl with lucky numbers
Obituary for Rosario Vasta in Court Street Home
Rosario Vasta died Wednesday evening at 10. Disease of old age caused his death. He was 74, born in Italy and lived locally in recent years. Survived by daughter ra. Natale Marabello, wife deceased in Italy. Funeral at 1 30 from residence, 2 at St Marys Church conducted by Rev John F Downing. Interment at St Marys.
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Rosario Vasta
Natale Marabello
Court Street
Mr. Vasta
Italy
John F. Downing
St Mary's Cemetery
Deaths: Mrs Elizabeth Mowry dies at State Hospital
Mrs Elizabeth Mowry aged seven died at the State Hospital for the Insane in Howard after a year there. She was sister of the late Henry Reynolds of this town and is survived by two nephews in Providence. The body will be brought here Monday for a funeral at 1 p.m. in the Mortuary Chapel North Cemetery.
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Elizabeth Mowry
State Hospital For the Insane
Howard
Henry Reynolds
Providence
North Cemetery
Obituaries from local town records
Two deaths reported in the town notices. Elizabeth Mowry aged 76 died on February 24 at Howard. Rosario Vasta aged 74 died on February 28 in the town.
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Mowry
Howard
Elizabeth Mowry
Vasta
Rosario Vasta
Community events and schedules listing upcoming dances and suppers
Lyents set for March 17 Thursday dance in G A RB Hall with committee H Springer W Manchester J McMahon. A March 3 Thursday chicken chowder served at State Street M E Church by Epworth League. Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company plans fifteenth annual event from April 2 to 11 at Artillery Armory State Street.
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G. A. RB. Hall
H. Springer
W. Manchester
J. McMahon
State’ Street
M. “E. Church
Epworth League
Hydraulion
Artillery Armory
State Street
Thieves Ransack Connery Home on Bradford and Central
The Connery residence at the Bradford Central corner was ransacked Tuesday night. The burglars fled in fear, leaving Mrs. Connery's gold watch. Edward Phillips, who lives upstairs, heard noises and alerted Chief Morrissey, who is investigating. The Connerys are staying temporarily with Mrs. LeRoy Cook on Washington Street.
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John Connery
Bradford
Central-streets
Connery
Bristol Town Meeting Warned for March 1910
Notice to electors of Bristol to meet at the Town Hall on March 9 1910 to vote for Moderator Town Clerk Town Council Probate Judge Town Treasurer School Committee members three years Assessor of Taxes three years Sewer Commissioner and three Justices of the Peace per Chapter 986 Public LawsThomas E Johnson Town Sergeant February 25 1910
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gery, Garter
John M. Cogg
Bristol
Gard
Thomas E. Johnson
Argeant
Canvassers Notice for Bristol Town Officers Election 1910
Bristol Rhode Island Town Clerk announces canvass sessions at the Town Clerk's Office on March 4 5 1910 evenings and March 7 8 1910 evenings to canvass electors and property voters for the March 9 1910 town officers election and March 14 1910 financial town meeting. Tax payment required for personal property list voters before canvassing day. COGGESHALL Town Clerk.
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Bristol
R.I
Gaid Town
Res
Board of Canvassers
At & Wcluck
Financial Town
A. D
Mee Es Me Coggeshall
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Bristol Phoenix
Bristol County
Farrally Brothers
J F. Farrally
H. T. Peterson
Wm. J. Briggs
H. M Darling
W. Fred Fish
Irving Smith
Richard Quir
Wood
Black Cotton Hose Jones & Co
Skirts Jones & Co
W-S Stock Co
Estelle Mudge
Epworth
T. E. Johnson
Julia Warren
Editorial
Cravenette Boots
Thos.f.peirce & Son
Dorrance and
Westminster Corner
Providence. R
Dodge & Camfield
Exchange Place
Providence, R. I
Smith Premier Balletin
Heweara
Miss Grace Fries
Wollesige-Strauss Co
Bristol Opera House
Lyents
Whiteside-Strauss Co
Sparks Brag Store
Sian Chawder
Bernard Farley
Alto
Meek
Drexel Bldg
Phila
Aires
Lord's
Belvedere
Hope Bt
Neck
Burton Ebrers
Arenes
Colu
Waldron Company
Rhode
Island
Brist
Marguerite D’wolf Mudge
Estelledge
Goseen M
Coggeshall
Iors
Elizabet Uardian M. Warren
Julia M. Warren
Sais
Maren Soioar
Marca
ST. Studio
Church Street
Elizabeth L. F. Cary
Joseph Rubery
Thames ST
Illinois
Kase
F. Gilmore
Effingham, Illinois
Moving Pictures
Erie
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