Incendiary Fire Destroys Warren Barn and Horses
A Sunday morning blaze leveled George B. Warren's barn on East Central Street, destroying three horses including Melba who had a 2.29 track record, plus two express wagons and related gear. The fire caused extensive damage to a carriage house and sparked an ongoing police hunt for the arsonist while insurance adjusters settled Warren's losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Warren
Central Street
Earle and Prew Express Company
Bradford Street
Thomas Lonergan
Central
Wardwell Streets
Mr. Warren
Mr Warren
National India Rubber Co
Bradford
High
State Streets
High Street
Melba
Warren
Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Providence-Washington Insurance Company
Golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Edward S Babbitt
The Babbitts of Bristol celebrated fifty years of marriage with a reception attended by family friends and St Michael's church circle. The couple, lifelong Bristol residents aside from ten years in Boston, recalled past weddings and displayed heirlooms including a wedding gown and daguerreotypes.
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Edward S. Babbitt
Bristol
Boston
St. Michael’s Church
Babbitt
Abby Willard Page
Annie C. Monro
Mr. Babbitt
Naval Reserves annual meeting and officer appointments
The Naval Reserves held its annual meeting at the armory on Friday evening with large attendance. Lieut E P Gladding presided as Albert T Gale was elected secretary and Robert H Anderson treasurer. Several petty officer appointments were announced including George P Gladding B M Ist class Earl P Bowen B M 2d class Samuel C Wardwell GM Ist class Russell P Coggeshall GM 8d class Thomas J McCaughey QM 9d class Herbert H Congdon QM 2d class and Coxswains Thomas Darby Robert H Anderson James V Garbett and John R Magee Yeo man 8d class. Ensign election postponed to Jan 9 at 8 o'clock to fill vacancy caused by Ensign O K Thurston’s resignation. Committees named and officers noted for athletic and rifle duties.
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Naval Reserves
Armory
E. P Gladding
Albert T.gale
Robert H. Anderson
Lafayette Guards
Warren
Gladding
Ensign O. K Thurston Merton A. Cheesman
Phanix
Lieut. Gladding
George P. Gladding
Earl P. Bowen
Samuel C. Wardwell
Russell P. Coggeshall
Thomas J. McCaughey
Herbert H. Congdon
Thomas ©. Darby
James V. Garbett
John R. Magee
Albert T. Gale
William Hunt
John Coggeshall
William van Voast, Jr
Percy R. Beals
John N Anderson
James V Garbett
Boys' Club Seeks Illustrated Magazines and Stove Loan
The Boys' Room organizers request illustrated magazines and a stove loan for winter use. Donations acknowledged include Mrs. George Adams, Mrs. G. T. French, Mrs. S. A. Taylor, a friend, Mrs. S. P. Colt, Mrs. John Peck, Mrs. M. A. DeW. Howe, Rev. G. L. Locke, Charles B. Rockwell, another friend, Mrs. Fielding Williams, and a stove lent by Miss Mary DeWolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Street
George Adams
G. T. French
Wees
S. A. Taylor
S.P. Colt
John Peck
Dee
M. A. Dew. Howe
G. L. Locke
Charles B. Rockwell
Fielding Williams
Mary DeWolf
New Century Comfort Arnica Salve Ad
Millions find comfort in Backlen's Arnica Salve. It relieves burns scalds cuts bruises ulcers fever sores eruptions salt rheum boils felons cores warts. Best pile cure on earth. Only 26c at J H Young & Co.'s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Young & Co
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Merrimac
WAR Eee Eeaeen CO
F. S. Engel
Lonsdale Cambric
Toc
Continental C
New York
F. M. Dimond
THE
Maine Creamery Company
William N. Burgess
Earle & Prew’s Express
Maine Creamery Coo
Broadway
Providence,r. 1
Joseph L. Buffum
Contractor & Builder
Hope ST
E. M. Handy
R.I
Grand Army Fall
E. M. Handy, Barrincron,r. I
Bristol Phenix
New Century Comfort
Industrial Trust
Industrial Trust Company
Connery
Men's Outfitter
F.T. Remieres
Cor
Hope and
Bradford Streets
B. C. Gas & Electric Co
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