Retirement of Bristol leader James W Franklin
To The Editor of the Phoenix, a letter announces James W Franklin will not seek re election after eight years on Bristol Town Council and seven as president. The piece lauds his long service, knowledge, and cross party support, noting his steady leadership, town governance experience, and the esteem in which he is held by many citizens as he retires for personal relief and continued example in business and public life.
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the Phoenix
James W. Franklin
Bristol
Franklin
Mage
Pep
Ncgrg
Ppt
Sam Kasseiet
Sinan
Hoth
Sparks
Peckham
Churebh
Williams
Miller
Spooner
Bristol Aerie
G. A. R Hall
Worthly
Archibald M. Miller
the Aerie
Eiss
Order
Advertised Letters For Week Ending February 23
Advertised letters for the week ending February 23 include J. M Donaim, Mrs. Julia Jackson, Mrs. James Lambert, Miss Lau Stuart, and Miss Rachel Harper.
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J. M Donaim
Julia Jackson
James Lambert
Lau Stuart
Rachel Harper
Letter to Sheriff Cady on a paint purity claim
A letter from FF Devoe & Co to Sheriff Cady discusses a North Dakota paint law and a state chemist report by Prof Ladd. It critiques labeling as pure lead and zinc while noting resinous oil and benzine are present, praising Devoe paint as truly pure. The letter mentions Millers of James A. Miller & Son as distributors.
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North Dakota
Ladd
Devoe
W. Devoe & CO
P.S. Jas. A.miller & Son
Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company Listing
Public notice listing Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company directors and officers. Names include Frederick W. Easton George W. Newell George M Thornton Benjamin F. Smith William F. Dempsey A A Mann president Philo Thayer Guan P Moses H A Fletcher secretary Veneer Skinner Jr Agence Street telephone 18 3.
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Frederick W. Easton
George W. Newell
George M- Thornton
Benjamin F. Smith
William F. Dempsey
A.A. Mann
PHILO
Thayer Guan
P. Moses
Fare
H. A. Fletcher
Veneer P. Skinner, Jr
Agence Street
Independent Woolen Mill Men Form Trade Association
Joseph E. Fletcher was elected president of the American Association of Woolen and Worsted Manufacturers. The group aims to unify sales方法 while preserving individual pricing, establish arbitration, and create a credit bureau. Rhode Island members include Ashaway Woolen, Mapleville, Woonsocket, Providence mills, Pascoag, Greenville, Westerly, Bridgeton, and more.
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Joseph E. Fletcher
Dew
American Association of Woolen and Worsted Manufacturers
Hletcher
Whilsg
Rhode Island
Ashaway Woolen Company
Ashaway
Onronet Worsted Company
Mapleville
Colwell Worsted Company
Providence
Dunn Worsted Company
Woonsocket
Earnscliffe Worsted Mills
Falcon Worsted Company
Pascoag
Greenville Woolen Mills
Greenville
Hope Worsted Mills
Oakland
Kent Manufacturing
Impression of Giving Across Social Ranks in Dinner Etiquette
The passage contrasts lavish giving with restrained generosity at a dinner, noting that appearances often count more than actual gifts. Samuel Pepys is cited as an example, mentioning a scene where many merchants and others gave lavishly, while one diarist gave only 10 shillings.
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Samuel Pepyy
The Unexpected Sparks This Time
A concise note reflects on how unforeseen events arise from our own actions, quoting Republic Monitor’s reflection on accountability and consequences.
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Republic Monitor
Impressions of Edinburgh Old Town and Castle Hill
A lyrical tour of Edinburgh from Princes Street Gardens to the Castle Hill and Old Town. The narrative journeys through the High Street, Lawnmarket, Canongate, closes, and landmarks like the Scott Monument, Mary King's Close, and Lady Stair’s Close, noting architecture, history, and lingering social contrasts. Renowned sites such as Baxter’s Close, Hume’s residence, Boswell’s times, and the Tolbooth church are highlighted, with references to Geddes and Outlook Tower and Ramsay Gardens.
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the Phoenix
Princes Street Gardens
Castle Hill
Old Town
Princes Street
Waverley Market
St. James
St. Cuthbert’s
Steen Hill
St. Giles
Castle
Pentlands
Oalton Hill
Arthur’s Seat
Salsbury Crags
Holyrood Palace
Lawnmarket
Canongate
Holyrood
Ettie Deana
Whitechapel
Gavudon
David Hume
Bobbie Burne
Arkat
Bank Street
High Street
Duke of Buccleuth
Jadina
Lady Stairn Close
Lord Roseberry
W. G
G. S
Lord Gray
Hgidia Smith
Montrose
Tolbooth
Stair
Edinburgh
Scott
Margaret
Baxter
Barnes
James
Hume
Boswell
Johnson and Paoli
Mylne
Blackfriars Bridge
London
Comiston
Spyres’ Close
Nor’ Loch
Orkney
Mary Queen of Scotts
Bothwell
General Assembly of Scotland
Free Church College
Knox
Mary of Guise
Geddes
Ramsey Gardens
Allan Ramsay
Bristol Boys Fall to New Bedford in Close Duel
Bristol battles New Bedford in South Ends with a strong start by Bristol. Harrison and West challenge, but New Bedford leads 27 to 6 at halftime and wins 42 to 28 as Bristol narrows late. Key players include Simister McMaughey Hermann West Van Almkerk and Wardwell with Harrison and Nesbit scoring for New Bedford. Referee Morris. Time halves 20 minutes.
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New Bedford
Bristol
Harrison
Hoormenn_tung
Igiital
Simister
McUaughey
Hermann
van Almkerk
West
Wardwell
R.f. Rt
West Balfour
1.F. Lf
Watling Simister
Oc. O
Ball McMaughey
T.g
Canvassers Notice for Bristol Town Election Canvass
Bristol Town Council as Board of Canvassers will meet March 7 8 and March 11 12 1907 at 8 pm in Town Clerk's Office to canvass electors for Town Officers election on March 18 1907 and to canvass property voters for the Financial Town Meeting March 18 1907 Personal property taxes must be paid to qualify to vote Bennett town clerk February 26 1907 to March 12 1907
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Bristol
R. J
Board of
Financia
Herbert F. Bennett
Notice of administration for estate of John F Warren
Elizabeth H. Wilson is appointed administrator by the Bristol Probate Court. Bond is given as required by law. All claimants must file their claims with the clerk within six months from the first advertisement date.
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Bristol
John F Warren
Elizabeth H. Wilson
Sarah A Murray
Philo
Julian M Warren
Elizabeth H Wilson
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Beecham
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Fraternal Order OF Eagles
A. M.miller
Aerie
Sheriff Cady
Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company
J.B
A. Artaud
Marseilles
France
J. B. Artaud
Nelusko Brand
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
Ghas. A. Johnson
PRICE
Casino Bowling
Easterbrooks
B. Paull
E. G. Spooner
Impressions OF
Lydia Kendall Foster
Sikdoo
Bristol Boys
Prest & Dixon Old Sugar House
George W. McGann
J. H. Wall & Co’s
Hope Street
Barton
Buffinton
Ms. Williams
Church St. House
Satteen
Lonsdale Cambric
Bristol Dry Good Store
Dorchester Muttal Fire Ins. Co
Boston
Cash Assets
E.L. Watson & CO
Og. Serennial Trust Co
Hamburg
Drawers
Children’s Be Childrens
Ham
New York
F. M. Dimond
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