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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
1
Herbert F Bennett Bristol town clerk died at his Bradford street home yesterday at 6 am after a year of illness and arterial hardening followed by grip. He was well known, widely loved, and had no enemies, causing a deep communal sense of loss.
Officers of Bab bitt Post No 15 G A R were installed by Charles A. Baker at the Post Hall with George H Peck and Nathaniel Gladding installed as commanders and officers. Appointments added include Hart Slade Bennett, followed by Bab bitt Woman's Relief corps officers led by Mrs. Emily F Fish. A joint celebration with speeches, bouquets, dancing, and collation followed the ceremonies.
The obituary recounts Herbert Franklin Bennett born March 18 1845 Hopkinton RI as a man of strong character who served as town clerk with thorough records and civic dedication. It notes his Civil War service from 1861 to 1865 in Rhode Island units, promotion to second lieutenant, and numerous battles without injury, highlighting his modesty, tact, and lifelong public service.
Trinity Church hosted the Sunday school and choir Christmas festival on Epiphany eve. A choral service at 7 pm featured remarks on the quarterly school exams with Miss Mary B. Reynolds's top paper at 96 percent and Basil H. Perry at 91 percent. About 800 attendees then saw a Mother Goose play by 20+ children, directed by Miss Mary J. Darling and Miss M. Louise Young, with Cakes, candy, and stage scenery praised for its effort and labor by James DaWolf Perry.
Probate Court presided by Judge Frank H Hamill continued the sale petition for Jerome B Greene estate. Elizabeth Magee's will as executrix of David Magee was admitted with bond set at 2000 and appraisers named. Roselma Bowen’s will as executrix of David S Wilcox estate continued. Commissioners were allowed to examine Hallett claim against Caroline W Thiele estate. Administrator appointment for Jabez H Hazard estate ordered noticed.
In this town there are multiple death notices: Dec 28 Vaccaro infant son of Mr and Mrs Pietro Vaccaro. Jan 6 Henry Holbrook Mudge aged 56. Jan 6 Herbert Bennett aged 62 years 10 months 19 days. Jan 4 Mary G Munro aged 75. Jan 4 Mrs Emily E Brown widow of Charles F Brown aged about 78.
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