Successful Bean Supper and Dance in Grand Army Hall
A bean supper and dance hosted Tuesday evening by the Ladies Auxiliary to Burnside lodge No 84, K of P, raised a handsome sum for the organization. Many Py thian lodge members from across the state attended. supper and desserts sold well despite cold weather. Committee members were Mrs. William A Darling, Mrs. Henry Eckhardt, and Mrs Alexa Alexander. Howler's three piece orchestra provided music for dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight.
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Grand Army Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Burnside Lodge No 84
K of P
William A Darling
Henry Eckhardt
Alexa Alexander
Howler
Annual Supper of Dreadnaughts Held at Fire Hall
The Dreadnaught Hook Ladder & Hose Co. No. 1 held its annual supper last evening at the fire station at Church and High streets. About 60 attendees enjoyed a turkey supper. Toastmaster Senator W. Fred Williams led remarks with speeches by Councilman P Henry Morris Tree Warden Richard H Dunbar Judge Frank H Hammill and State President Daniel G Coggeshall. Entertainment committee members were A A Gravelle Carl A C Neumanne Moses A Connery Joseph E Edmonds and William Coonery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook. Ladder & Hose Co.n. 1
Church
High Streets
W. Fred Williams
P. Henry Morris
Richard H. Dunbar
Frank H. Hammill
Firemen's League
Daniel G. Coggeshall
A A
New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Electric Car Service
The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad announces the electric car service takes effect on October 7, 1906, signaling a shift to electric streetcar operation in the region. The change is expected to improve urban transport efficiency and reliability.
YMCA Bowling Tournament Leaders Clash in Local Match
Tuesday evening team No 6 led by W A Snow won two strings in three from team No 9 led by R E Murray. Last evening team No 4 captained by R W Nelson swept three straight strings from team No 6 led by E Brackett. Scores not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Snow
Rofas E. Murray
R. W. Nelson
E . Brackett
Newport Providence Railway Time Table 1906
Newport Providence Railway and Company releases the weekday timetable in effect October 8, 1906. The schedule outlines train services for week days, detailing departure and arrival patterns across lines served by the company during that period.
Bristol Y M C A Defeats Warren At O Neils Alleys
A Bristol YMCA bowling team traveled to Warren on Wednesday evening and beat the Warren squad at O Neils Alleys Water Street over two strings in three. Warren won the second string with 489 pins. Scores follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Y. M C. A
Warren
O'Neil
Water Street
Man to Blame. Women Deceit Cited Across Ages
A precedented view argues women are more prone to deceit than men. Since Schehera-Zade allegedly told 1.091 lies to preserve peace, the article claims men are mainly to blame, praising their liking for deceit as a societal norm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schehera- Zade
Marriage Sobered Men Says Terrell Transcript Quote
A Texass Terrell Transcript saying that love can be intoxicating but marriage tends to sober a man, reflecting local sentiment on marriage’s effect and stability.
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Terrell
Tex
Woolen and Worsted Men Meet in New York
About 100 woolen and worsted mill makers met in New York to form an association aimed at reducing order cancellations. Joseph E. Fletcher of this town was elected chairman. Rhode Island mills and agents sponsor the movement. A conference is planned in Providence on February 21 to organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Joseph EB. Fletcher
New England
New York
Rhode Island
Providence
A Good Looker and Impression in Hiring
A large employment agency relays a telephone message from a businessman seeking a young woman bookkeeper and office assistant. The note emphasizes neat dress and grooming as crucial for advancement, noting that employers judge candidates by appearance and that New York workers face hurdles from a sloppy image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ai Geome
Success Magazine
Streets Named In A Big Store Kansas City Trade
In a large wholesale grocery house in Kansas City lanes intersecting merchandise are named as streets and numbered stacks aid order filling. A staffer recalls orders like Go over to Easy street and take them to parlor. Swells refer to canned goods that swell, with parlor upstairs. Lane names include Hasy street Fairyland Clabber alley and Corncake lane, aiding efficient packing and speed.
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Kansas City
Easy Street
Luowno
Ixansas City
Paradise The Free Lance and the New York Market
The piece discusses how a metropolitan publishing scene sustains the literary freelance life in New York. Editors invest in selection and talk with hopeful writers, often meeting strangers who turn into prolific contributors, shaping the city’s literary output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Lance
New York
Metropolis
D’auber
J. H. Collins
Atlantic
Standing and Sitting
Dialogue humor about tailoring and bills contrasts sitting and standing. Mr Slowpay references bringing dark trousers for reseating and paying an old bill. Mr Snip confirms receipt and notes he has stood a good deal.
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David Slowpay
Mr. Snip
London
Vinol Tones Digestion And Blood, Claim From Ad
An advertisement touts Vinol as a strengthening tonic for old age, promising to rebuild worn tissues, improve digestion, and produce rich red blood. It claims Vinol uses concentrated cod liver oil from fresh livers with the oil portion removed and offers a guaranteed trial.
Hope Drug Co Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Ad
Advertisement for Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic from Hope Drug Co. promotes feminine hygiene, germicidal and deodorizing effects, claims extraordinary cleansing qualities, offers samples via The R Paxton Co. Boston Mass.
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Saint
R. Paxton Co
Boston
Mass
Bristol Man in Earthquake News
Bristol reports on James Hammill brother of Judge Hammill who was in Kingston Jamaica during the earthquake and fire on Monday and Tuesday. He left Bristol December 19 for Kingston and a letter announced his safe arrival. He worked in a hotel there and relatives in Bristol await further news. Recent telegrams said no Americans were killed.
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James Hammill
Hammill
Patrick Hammill
Kingston
Jamaica
Bristol
Providence
Final account in Elizabeth C Beach estate examined
Probate Court of Bristol on January 18 1907 reviews Robert L Wenstey executor final account for Elizabeth C Beach late of Bristol. Court orders notice published fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix and sets February 4 1907 at 10 30 a m for consideration in Bristol Probate Court Room. Herbert F Bennett probate clerk.
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Bristol
Elizabeth C
Beach Robert.l. Wenstey
Elizabeth C Beach
Bristol Phoenix
Herbert F. Bennett
Robate
Susan F. Bowler
Charles F. Bowler
Bristo
Lihe
John F. Warren
Elizabeth H. Wilson
Guardian seeks sale of minor's Bristol real estate
Guardian of Annie LaForest, a minor, petitions to sell her undivided interest in a Bristol land parcel on Thames Street. The sale funds would cover the minor's debts and support and seek a better investment of proceeds. Notice is set for fourteen days in the Bristol County newspaper.
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Poobats
F . Bristol
Dan
Annie Laforest
Joseph Gregory
Welsing
Minor
Bristol
Hames Street
Pontnix
Herbert F. Bennett
Probate Court of Bristol Dec 22 1906 Estate of Betsey G Wilcox
George H. Peck as administrator presents his account for allowance showing credit from real estate sales. He requests distribution of any remaining estate. The matter is referred to January 21 1907 at 10 30 a.m. in Bristol Probate Court for consideration. Notice ordered in Bristol Phoenix. Herbert F Bennet, Probate Clerk.
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Bristol
George J. Smith
Charles F Sanford
Bristol Phoenix
Herbert F. Bennett
Betsey GQ
Wilcox
George H. Peck
Betsey G. Wilcox
Bristol Pannix
Herbert F. Bennet
Bristol Probate Court Notices 1907
The Bristol probate court requests written requests to appoint administrators for estates of Susan F Bowler Julia M Warren and Albert C Bennett. Hearings set for January and February 1907 with notices to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. Probate Clerk Herbert F Bennett issues orders for citation and consideration in the Probate Court Room Bristol.
Bristol Town Transfer of Liquor License Request
Town Clerk announces January 9 1907 application by Timothy Burley to transfer his liquor license under chapter 102 General Laws to John J Ferguson and William J Maguire for Bristol Hotel at 24 State Street. Town Council to meet February 6 1907 at eight o'clock pm to hear public comments on the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tansfer
Timothy Burley
John J. Ferguson
William J Maguire
Bristol Hotel
State Street
Herbert F. Bennett
Executrix Named in Bristol Estate of Thomas Burns
Jane Joan Burns appointed by Bristol Probate Court as executrix of Thomas Burns. Bond filed as required. Claims against the estate must be presented to the court clerk within six months from the first advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Thomas Burns
Joan C. Burns
Executrix Bonds for Mohlenkamp Estate in Bristol
January 8 1907 notice states the executrix of the Diedrich Mohlenkamp estate has given bond as required. All claimants must present claims by the first advertisement date 1 11 18 25. Elizabeth Leitiger signs as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Diedrich Mohlenkamp
Elizabeth Leitiger
Guardian's Notice in Bristol Probate Court
Guardian Edward D. Kunz of Daniel Stevens ward files notice of guardianship authority in Bristol. All creditors must present claims in the ward’s estate by specified dates in January 1907.
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Sloans
Earl S. Sloan
U.S.A
N.Y
N.H.& Hartford Railroad
LY Bristol
Bristol Ar Frov
Mrov
Geo Ebbits
Cad
B. M. MacDougall
Geo. Clark BO
L. Sanford
R. E. Murray
Davidson
F. Card
James Davidson
Munro
W H Higgins
L. Manchester Ad
F. Slade
B. D DeWolf
E. F. Brackett
A. R. Newman It. Brightman
W N Newman
J. L. Baffom
L F. Gorham
Oscar Kunze
Hibbert
Kunze
Brightman
Cromer
Nelson
Newlap
Leitiger
Farrally
Sallaint
F Gorham
P. Gasper
H Higpins
la Gorham
F. M Dimond
L Sanford
P Kenney
F. Rounds
C Dimond
F Hodg
Newport Providence Railway
Newport
E. Hibbert
Ww Higgins
C. Cromer
J Newman
L H Callan
Warren O'Neil
C Maley
J Smith
M. Miller
P. Monahan
Hope Drug CO
Ublic
Hope
Church Streets
Boston Dry Goods
CO. Baker
Hasterbrooks Block
Paull
E. G. Spooner
G. W. Simmons
Emma EB. Carey
Constitution Street
Oliver G. M.gann
Hope Street
State and
Thames Street
Hugh
Holmes
Julia M. Warren
Julia Marren
Probate Court Room
Bristol Phenix
Terbert F. Bennett Probayy Clark
Albert C. Bennett
Albert Dennett
Helen Keefe
Thomas F Keefe
Chiropodis
Mrs. Williams
Church St. House
John Shepard
Wilbur
Eugene LeClair, Sr
Mason
S. Goldes
Guardian's
Daniel Stevens
Fullage
Edward D. Kunz
Hasbrouck
Prest & Dixon
Fall River
Frank Jones & Kennebec
East River
N. Y
Wall St
A. W. Orgelman
A. W. Noll, Prop
Specia Warren Monumental
Cornelius Warrington
Crode St
Railroad Ave
B. 1
Vaccaro Bros
Franklin Street
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