John H Morrissey Dies After Weeklong Illness
John H Morrissey chief of police for seven years died at his home on Church and High streets after a week with pneumonia. He fell ill Wednesday after a chill and worsened until his death around 9 30 p m Wednesday evening. His wife, already ill, could not be with him until shortly before he passed. Morrissey was born January 1 1861 in Providence and moved to this town as a child. He had worked at the National India factory in his younger years.
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John H. Morrissey
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Mr. Morrissey
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National’ India
Chief Morrissey Dies After Nearly 25 Years in Bristol Police
Longtime Bristol police chief Morrissey dies leaving a widow and six children. He served as captain before being named chief on Oct 1 1907 after James Heard’s death. He led Police, taught YMCA Cadets, and earned praise for detective work and affability. Funeral set at St Mary’s Church.
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Counil
James Heard
New England
Narragansett Park
Providence
Morrissey
YMCA
Bristol Police Department
Mt. Hope Council
Royal Arcanum
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Mary
Margaret
Colt Memorial High School
John H. Morrissey
City Hospital
Daniel
Harvard Medical School
Joseph
National India Rubber Company
Thomas
James Barry
Elizabeth Morrissey
Mary Prairie
Pastime Theatre Presents Star Photo Plays
A strong lineup for tomorrow night features Arthur Johnson and Lottie Briscoe in The Question and Answer Man Dorothy Kelley and James Morrison in The Wheat and the Tares in two parts The End of the Trail in two parts and John Bunny and Flora Finch in Polishing Up.
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Arthur Johnson
Lottie Briscoe
Dorothy Kelley
James Morrison
John Bunny
Flora Finch
Bristol Veteran Firemen Elect New Officers
The Bristol Veteran Firemen’s Association met Wednesday evening and elected officers headed by President Daniel G. Hoggeshall with vice presidents Lewis B. Waldron George T. Gladding James A. Newman and Charles F. Sanford. Philip Brady was secretary Julian Close treasurer. Robert J. Anderson served as captain of Engine with Charles L. Pendleton second lieutenant and Allister A. MacDougall as second lieutenant. Delegates to the New England State Firemen’s League were Daniel G. Coggeshall and Julien Close with Everett L.B. Church and Philip Brady as alternates.
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Bristol Veteran Firemen's Association
Daniel G.H Oggeshall
Lewis B. Waldron
George T. Gladding
James A. Newman
Charles F. Sanford
Philip Brady
Julien Close
Robert J. Anderson
Charles L. Pendleton
Allister A. MacDougall
New England State Firemen
Reba Lodge installs officers for IOOF No 12 in Odd Fellows Hall
Reba Rebekah Degree lodge No 12 installs officers last evening with District Deputy Grand Master Harriet E. Paine presiding. A turkey supper followed in the banquet hall as the group plans the 40th anniversary event next Monday featuring a roll call and a music and literary program. Eva May Cole received the noble grand regalia and jewel, Walter O. Talbot was honored with a gold piece, and Mrs Paine received a bouquet. United Brothers lodge and Wampanoag Encampment to attend.
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Reba Rebekah
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Harriet E. Paine
United Brothers Lodge
Wampanoag
Eva May Cole
Walter O. Talbot
Paine
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J. Warren Kerrigan
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Mabel Orgerman
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George R.fish
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Elizabeth Lynch
Daniel W Coggeshall
Madeline Reynolds
Rogers S. Farrally
Phyllis R. Farrally
Bertha Wyatt
Mabel Orgelman
H. W. Remington
Mr. Dillon
William Bell
J. We Morrissey
Pastime Theatre
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Victor Victrolas
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New Years Greetings
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Lottie Brigéo
Dorothy’ Kelley
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