Bristol Phenix Capt Brayton 89. Fire at National India Rubber Co
Capt Benjaminy Brayton, Bristol's senior steamboat master, turned 89 yesterday amid quiet tributes from Fall River relatives. A fire at the National India Rubber Co plant caused about 300 dollars in damage, burning a wooden cement mixing building for twenty minutes before the town fire brigades contained it. no injuries, no insurance due to hazard.
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Benjaminy Brayton
Bristol
Fall River
High Street
Mass
Thomas and
Marietta
Albert) Brayton
Capt. Brayton
Paantx
National India Rubber Co
Henry Rogers
King Philip Company
Shaw’s Lane
Shepard
E. A. Rounds
Bristol Gym Five Defeats Gym Five In Narrow Batting Duel
The Bristol Second Team beat the Brown Gym Five 14 to 12 in a Saturday night game at Brown Gym. Trinity was routed 49 to 6 in the Brown Trinity varsity doubleheader, while the Bristol boys impressed with sharp blocking and scoring before a large crowd. A second local fire scare involved Wardwell Lumber Co barn where a small blaze burned floor planks and horse areas, likely from a dropped match, narrowly contained despite a west wind.
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Bristol
Brown
Bristol Y. M. C
Providence
Trinity
Bristol Boys
Brown Boys
Thene
Wardwell Lumber Co
Thames Street
Bradford Street
Companyiare
Y M C A Notes on Local League and Brown Visit
The Y M C A reports the Rusty Five versus Rubber Five and Too Late against B H S as ongoing league games with growing interest. Brown University will face the local first team on the gym floor, a hard matchup requiring effort. C F Fields spoke at the men's meeting last Sunday to a fair turnout, and a special bowling alley membership ticket is offered for three dollars, granting all privileges except gym and baths, with bowling priced five cents per string.
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B.H.S
Brown University
C. F. Fields
Probate Court session adjourned with several wills actions
The semi monthly Probate Court met at 10 o'clock with Judge Reynolds presiding. The will of Maria P Codman and executor William S Dexter of Boston were continued. Pardee’s request to record A S Van Wickle will was granted. An administrator with will annexed for William M Darling estate was dismissed. Michael Christie will probate was presented and noticed. Williams account as administrator for Henry Goff estate was ordered noticed.
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Michael Christie
William Williams
Henry Goff
Hymn Writer Invitation Draws Providence Youth
A large number of young people have received invitations to meet the famous Hymn Writer in Providence this evening. The Epworth League planned a grand social and supper for Thursday evening February 5th in the church vestry and parlors. Committees were appointed to carry out plans for a New England Supper served from 5 30 to 8 o'clock. The secretary reported a membership roll of 180 with a 25 cent annual fee. New president F G Blaisdell introduced features and business methods that were endorsed, boosting outlook.
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Providence
Epworth League
New England
F. G. Blaisdell
League
Advertised Letters For Week Ending Day 17
The post office lists five names and two Mrs entries as advertised letters for the week ending day 17. A.C. Brown RB Goldsworth E J Sullivan Mrs Frank Brown Mrs J Clain Miss Mary A OConnor.
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A.C. Brown
RB. Goldsworth
E. J. Sullivan
Frank Brown
J. Clain
Mary A. O’connor
Our Little Story Today Overcoats Sale At Reduced Prices
Our little shop announces a clearance of remaining overcoats with prices cut below cost. Stock taking precedes the sale to move the balance quickly.
Gas and Electricity Debate in 19th Century Ad Lede
The note argues gas is more convenient and cheaper than coal, attributed to B C Gas and Electric Co. It presents a promotional stance favoring gas utilities as a preferred energy source over coal.
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Babe” Leland
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Maine Creamery Company
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Broadway
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Hope Street
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B. C. Gas & Electric Co
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