School census methods debated by Bristol School Committee
Editorial notes a letter from John J. Vera questioning whether every Bristol house must be visited to census school age children. President Arnold replies that accuracy matters, and enumerators may use common sense to focus on areas with children, avoiding needless visits while ensuring thoroughness and cost efficiency.
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John J. Vera
Bristol
Arnold
Vera
Mr. Arnold
State Street
Bristol Post Office Hours and Express Delivery Times
Bristol post office hours list inland mail arrival and departure times with multiple morning and afternoon windows. Sunday schedule notes include mail distribution from drivers at the south door and stamp sales window hours. Express rates and times from Earle and Prew show outward departures at 7.50 and 11.20 am and 8.0 and 5.20 pm with inward arrivals at 8.00 and 12.00 am and 3.00 pm.
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South Door
Bristol
Earle & Prew Express
Pie Supper and Church Notice in January
Local notices cover a Baptist Pie Supper on Tuesday January 19 at the church, a highway gutting on Franklin Street near Hope and Thames, and various community items including knights installation in Warren, bowling results, land deeds, probate appointments, and public notices from the Phoenix Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Franklin Street
Hope
Thames Streets
Ossino
Warren Specials
John Shepard
Wheeler Avenue
Adolph Balschunet Ax
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Advertised
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and until last few years was supposed to be incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio is a constitutional remedy taken internally. It claims to affect the blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Sold by all druggists at 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Despondent man drinks Paris Green at home
Michael O Rourke aged 78 in despondent state drank Paris green in a cup of water at his 8 Usher street home. He changed his mind after drinking a portion, informed his sister Mrs. Margaret Greene, niece Maggia Brady and authorities arrived. He revived after emetics. former National India Rubber Company worker.
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Michael O’ Rourka
Usher Street
Margaret Greene
W. Fred Williams
O'Rourke
O’rourke
NationalIndia Rubber Company
Owen Quanill
John O’conner
Greave
John Greene
Mr. O Rourke
Benefit Performance For Italian Earthquake Sufferers
Tomorrow night at the Star Theatre a benefit performance will be given for Italian earthquake sufferers. Manager Demara has prepared a strong program featuring Hast Lynne and Dream of an Opium Fiend among other shorts. Singers George Graham tenor Mr Farrell baritone and Miss Miller contralto with the Herreshoff orchestra will perform a special musical program. The object is worthy and a large attendance is expected.
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W. H Smith
Moving Pictures
Bristol Opera House
Metines
Lannon
Italy
Ruth
A. R. Gaul
St. Michael’s Choir
Lillian M. Wilson
Anni McCarty
Helen B. Warren
Adorano
George W Warren
June Rockwell
H. S. Lee
Organ Fund
Phoenix
Italian Relief Fund Committee
Principessa Helena di Napoli Society
Mite Society of the Baptist Church
James Convery
James Brroer
James Walst
William Hugher
St. Mary's T. A Society
Cornelius Gallagher
John Neary
John Head
Patrick Walsh
Star Theatre
Demara
Hast Lynne
George Graham
Mr. Farrell
Miss Miller
Herreshoff
Boy Returns from School Seeks Warm Jacket
A boy bursts in from school asking his parent to hang his jacket behind the stove to dry it. He asks if the jacket is wet and explains that the teacher sent him home with the request to warm the jacket.
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Ima
Fire Engine Companies Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 held its annual meeting with officer elections and reports. Foreman R H Peterson and William McCavaghey led a slate for Fire Department groups, while the Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company elected William McCavaghey as Foreman and two new members joined. A bean and salad supper followed, with attendance by local officials and guests, and plans to attend area fairs were announced.
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Abeaing
Forewan
Walter E. Coggeshall
Thomas Ashton
John Burns
Jdlian, Close
Raymond Card
Thomas de Meiggs
Thomas J." ‘Meings
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Warren
Defiance Hose ‘Company
Kall River
Ladies’ Auxiliary
R. H. Peterson
Joseph Gladane
Albert Minard
Peter J. McAluore
Amos Trodeau
Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
William McCavaghey
Jobn
Cook
Joseph E. Edmonds
George Clark
Augustus A. Gravelle
Theodore F. Rawson
Robert J. Cook
Thomas Lovergan
Carl A . Newman
Augustus McLeod
Frank Gravelle
Defiance Hose Company
Charles L. Hammill
John O. Cook
Tual
Frank E. Spooner
William H. R. Manchester
George Springer, Jr
Hiram A. Rounds
Alexander G Fales
Arthur H. Manchester
Oster
William H.K. Manchester
Charles S.coummings
Winthrop G. Thurston
Edward E. Wilkinson
Joseph K. Simmons
Stephen T. Obarah
David G. Coggeshall
John E.magee
Coggeshall
Spooner
Community Events Schedule in January and February
The notice lists a subscription dance in A. R. Hall on January 21, hosted by the R. B. Whist Club, and the First Annual Fair on January 28 by De ate Hose Company at Artillery Hall. It also mentions a Washington Ball on February 22 under the Jane Train of Artillery at Artillery Hall.
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A. R. Hall
R. B. Whist Club
Deate Hose Company
Artillery All
Washington
Jane Train of Artillery
Normal School Admission and Registration Dates
Spring term starts Monday February 2 at 9 a m Amotions for admission occur Friday January 23 beginning at 9 a m Registration of students at the principal's office Friday January 29 High school graduates admitted to regular two and a half year course without examination two year course requires examination For catalogue or information contact Walter E Ranger Secretary Trustees Box 1511 or John L Alger Principal R 1 Normal School Providence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Ranger
Hox
John L. Alger
R- 1
Normal School
Providence
To Rent Lower Tenement at No 7 Howe Street
For further particulars apply to Mrs Dewolf at 11 Burton Street. Gas and city water are provided.
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Hope St
Howe Street
Promoters Debate New Stock Amid Capital Increase
Fragmentary dialogue shows two promoters discussing funding. One asks about issuing additional stock to match increased capital as they consider Junob. The text is incomplete but indicates a financial maneuver and questions of equity.
Courageous Captain Commands Halt Drill Maneuver
A young captain directs a squad in a drill with a precise halt command. He instructs that when he shouts Halt the foot on the ground be placed beside the airborne foot and remain still, emphasizing exact, disciplined movement.
Born in Silvie and Herreshoff Families
In town Jan 7 a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Silvie. In New York City Jan 5 a son to Mr and Mrs James B Herreshoff Jr.
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Silvie
Frank Silvie
Herrenshoff
New York City
James B. Herreshoff, Jr
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Bristol Phenix
Hope Street
Arrally Brothers Proprietors
J. F. Farrally
Your
OENIX
Tas Phornix
H. T. Peterson
Wm. Briggs
H. M Daring
W. Fred Fish
Irving Smith
Wood's
M. C
Hasbrouck
LIDKE
Editorial
Dodge & Camfield
Exchange Place
Providence, R, i
Wotsen
Thos.f.peirce & Son
Dorrance and
Westminster Corner
Sunday Mailb
Augustus A. Gravell
Knights of Pythias
Blake
Edward L. Leahy
John J. Ferguson
Henry M. Thompson
the Baptist Church
New York
Alexander G
Nathaniel B Fales
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Bristol Highlands
John H. Morrissey
Vincenza Carobotte
Alexander Carmello
Dominick Palumbo
F. M. Dimond
Bristol Train of Artillery
Rough and Ready Fire Company
M. A. Doeread
W. Bonrn
M. Straight
W. F. Kinkwood
LeRoy Danbar
Floyd Huestis
John Jablinksi
Chareh
Dext Sanday
St .Véderick
Mary Travers
Thames Street
St. Mary’s Cemetery
T. F. Ounitt
Michael J. O' Rourke
Sanday School Teachers’ Association
St. Mary's Church
Temperance Hall
Woon Street
Quit Memorial High School
James T. Phelps
James Morev
New Rochelle
Paeumonia
Morev
Bessie Stafford
Langdon
Langdon G. B
Lonsdale Cawbrio
Black Bass Club
Walter E Simmons
Highstreet
Thomas J Tobin
Joseph L. Bertrand
John R. White
Joseph 8. Robinson
F. J. Cheney & C
Paris Green
Rifc Ag
Bers
Treasury
Artillery Hall
George Springer
Transurer
John Coggeshall
Samuel Young
Alphonse Vermette
Herbert
Springer
Philo Hay-Spec, Co
Newark
N. J
Beecham’s
all_ Garments
Jones & GO
Rhode Island Normal School
R. A. McUaughey
Phoenix Office
Church St. Corner
F. A. Wright
Frank Kinnicutt
High Street
Town Water
Apple
Dimond
A. R. Paull
Church Street
F. A. Weeden
Dewolf Avenue
Wilbur
Rhode’ Island’ Hospital
Sarah P. Dixon Wilbur
J. KB. F. Wilbur
Alton
R. I
John T. Dixon Fomerly
Maccimen
Joseph J. Maccimen
Peter J. Lannon
William. H. Smith
Jack-Francis
Jesus
Star Theater
Pokanoket. Hall
Geo
Mgr
Miss. Hannah
Miller
M. J. Farrell
Abet
M.w.schoen
Hope and Constitutionists
Wak! Ham
E. C. Dew
Chicago
Ill
Buffington
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