1895 Irish trade failures and Utah statehood noted
Dunn's Review tallies 18 197 commercial failures in 1895 with total liabilities of 178 196 060 and an average debt per failure of 13 124. Utah grants statehood by presidential proclamation as new state officers begin duties amid commentary on Washington appointments to the Venezuela commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Territory of
Utah
Venezuela
David J. Brewer
Kansas
U.S. Supreme Court
Richard H Alvey
Maryland
Court of Appeals of the
District of Golombiteen
Sip Andrew de White
Sikoa Promident
Cornell University
Frederick R. Coudert
New York
Daniel O.gilwan
John Hopkins University
Newport Journal
Joshua Simpkins at BristoL Opera House Friday
The four act rustic comedy drama Joshua Simpkins comes to Brist oL Opera House Friday evening. It is likened to Old Homestead and County Fair with special scenery and effects including a real buzz saw scene in act three. The show promises wholesome comedy singing and dancing and descriptive music by a fine orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Simpkins
Bristol Opera House
Buzz Siw
Installation of Officers at Massacott Encampment
District Deputy Grand Patriarch Benjam in W Snow and his officers visited Warren and installed Edward A. Mason Daniel W Glad ding Ambrose O Barnaby Benjamin Buffington John Brown and Thomas Sherman for the ensuing term. Wampanoag Encampment installation planned for January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin W. Snow
Massacott
Warren
Edward A. Mason
Daniel W. Gladding
H. P
Ambrose O. Barnaby
Benjamin
Buffington
John Brown
Thomas
Sherman
Wampanoag
Bristol Light Infantry Fair Opens At Armory Hall
The second annual Bristol Light Infantry fair will run one week starting January 2Q at Armory Hall on State Street. Invitations have been sent statewide, donations received from business leaders, door prizes offered, and dancing every evening to boost the event.
Budlong Wins Wages Suit Against Shippee for 45 Dollars
In district court yesterday George A. Budlong was awarded 45 dollars in a wage claim against Horace Shippee. The defendant appealed for a jury trial. No criminal cases were heard as New Year celebrations passed without incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Budlong
Horace Shippee
Reader Critique of Foreign Phrases in Tribune Opinion
A Phoenix correspondent chides W W for Jawbreaking language in a Friday issue. He argues simple English is clearer while foreign quotations confuse readers and praises editor Kinder's service as the row over taste continues.
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W. W
Trinity ‘Cbarch
Trinity
Organist Kinder
Mr. Kinder
Rampant Winds Hit Bristol with Three Heavy Gales
The Bristol area endured three strong gales in ten days followed by a predicted cold wave from the northwest. Winds snapped tree limbs, scattered debris, and rough seas disrupted harbor work while sails stalled on a coal laden schooner near Hog Island. Temperatures stayed frigid with biting winds intensifying the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Hope Street
Rogers Free Library
New Naval Reserve Armory
Ballymena
National India Rubber Company
Sandy Point
Hog Island
Naval Reserve Torpedo Company Holds Meeting
The regular meeting of the Naval Reserve Torpedo Company was held Friday evening. An invitation from the Bristol Light Infantry to attend their fair Monday evening Jan 20. Four applications for membership were received and ordered before the investigating committee. The committee was increased to seven with Ensign John H. Goddard George H. Bush Edward P. Gladding George W. Warren and Thomas Ashton as new members. Vacancies on the rifle committee were filled by Ensign Goddard Edward P. Gladding Benjamin T. Munro George W. Warren James Milburn and Wendell R. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Reserve Torpedo Company
Bristol Light Infantry
John H. Goddard
George H. Bush
Edward P.gladding
George W. Warren
Thomas Ashton
John H Goddard
Edward P. Gladding
Benjamin T. Munro
James Milburn
Wendell R. Davis
Bristol Notes and Notices From the Bristol Post Office
Local Bristol items report mail close and open times, weather effects from a cold wave, funerals, theatre ads at the Opera House, upcoming entertainments by Joshua Simpkins and the Golden Order, driving park talks, a new mill work, and community notices including a flag-raising, skating offers, and business ads.
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Bristol
Bristol Town Council Deliberates Bills and Licenses
The Bristol Town Council held a regular session to review Dr. J. B. Greene’s bill, accident damages to horses, license transfers to Martin V. Newton, and the appointment of an extra policeman. They approved bond conditions for a victualling license, referred the police matter, and filed library bid recommendations. prominent figures include Dr. Greene, Peter Riley, Richard Corcoran, and municipal officials, with various accounts and payments docketed.
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Ve Lown. Council
J. B. Greene
Theodozie Duarte
Dwyer
Peter Riley
Franklin Street
Gibson
Richard Corcoran
William Soper
Geo. Pailthorpe
Benjamin T. Munro
William A. Rawson
Thamee
Bristol
Iquor
Martin V. Newton
Rogers Free Library
B. & W. Water. Co
J HH. _ Morrissey
T. Dwyer
North Cemetery
B. We W. Co
Waldron & Brownell
Wardwell’ Lumber Co
E. T. Nichols
J. N. Morrin
J. H. Young
E. LeClair
C. A. Barbour
Ta. E Sparks
F. Chase
Geo
W. Simmons
Remieres
Gladding
Akérman
Electric Light Co
J. M., Gooding
Hi Hazard
G. Sullivan
I ‘Geo. Johnson
Iy. Callan
B. Kinder
D. Cruickshanks
National
India Rubber Co
E.’Leclair
W. F. Fish
O.H. Spooner
Mre
J. W. Sherman
B. Y. Cady
Quirk Bros
B. A. L. Potter
Wardwell Lumber Co
Seth Paull
J. H Young
N.Y. Cole
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Bristol Phoenix
Bristol County
Bradford St
B. I
Farrally ‘Brothers
Paix
Brigtol Post Office
Phoenix
G. W. Easterlr
Burgess
E. H. Carter
Geo. Pailthorp
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Briggs
Brooklyn Eagle
Rhode Island
New England
The
Venezuela Committee
W. W. Taken
Simplex
Naval Reserves Meeting
Bristol and Vicinity
Norris’ Pilgrim
Bradford St.*a
Opera
Ain
F. E. Hale
C. A
Manchester
Middletown
Conn
King” ‘Philip Steam Fire Engine Co
Pen@nix
St. Michael’s Chapel
Ivy Club
F.T. Remieres
Agnes Kean
State Street
Dr. Locke
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Moana
Macmillar Manhattan Creamery
C. A. Johnson's
Maria Pereira
School Street
St. Mari
P. McCabe
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Joseph Beacaw
Martin Place
Opera House
Warren Gazette
King Philip Fire Engine Company
Isaac B. Munro
John M. Norrin
John H. McKay
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder ' S
James B. Bullock
James R. West
Hydralion Engine and Hose Co
Chas. B. Wilson
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Julian Close
Manhattan
Johnson's
United Order of the Golden
Boston
Roda Blake
Pawtucket
Providence News
Wallen
Aadi
Paaux
Neiliges
Eusta
Edith ‘Meiggs
Sarah
Colt Gate
PaceNix
George
F. Thornton
Herreshoff Works
the Rhine
Wisconsin
Boat “Manufacturing Works
Samuel
C. Swan
Bradford
Ling
Dleof
Orleans
F. ‘T. Remieres
Gaited Brothers Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Odd Fellows
G. A. R. Hall
Edward Belknap
Brooklyn
Arthur Codman
Codman
Juniper Hill Cemetery
W. R. Trotter
Shenandoah News
Joshua, Jsimpkins Company
Sparkscof
Warren Artillery
Wartéb
Milburn and Dunbar
Bristol Naval Reserves
National I India Raber ‘Company
Ie Ears
Tistodi
York
Apy Grand Army
Annie ‘Fendermano
Trilbys
Farrally
Ridgefield
Y Press
Palgrave
London
Brad Henry
Leighton ‘ Court
Providence
R. LL
Atlantic
City
M. Laramazo
Westminster
R. I
Richard. Bent
Pererra
Maria Pererra
Kran
Kunze
Oocker
York State
McCaw
Sta
C. A. Bishop
Bradford Block
Bay View Ave
R. Smitis
State St
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