Editorial on charity solicitations and 1910 eclipse forecasts
An elderly woman’sunsolicited fund drive for Bristol Children’s Home prompts warning that donations may not aid the Home. The Holyoke Transcript forecasts a busy 1910 eclipse year with two solar and two lunar events, noting May solar and lunar eclipses visible in parts of the U S. Dr J Wilbur Chapman predicts China becoming Christian and a revival in America amid his Portland campaign.
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Bristol
Holyoke Transcript
United States
J Wilbur Chapman
China
Japan
Cross of Christ
Korea
America
Senate Resolution Calls To Raise Lieutenant Governor Salary
Senator Arnold of Westerlys introduced a resolution in the State Senate to raise the Lieutenant Governor salary from 500 to 1500 dollars annually. The move cites increased duties of the office after a constitutional amendment.
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State Senate
Arnold
Westerlys
Representative Hammill Introduces Highway Expansion Act
Representative Frank H Hammill introduced an act in the House yesterday to add Metacom avenue from Child street to Griswold avenue and then Griswold avenue to Ferry Road to the State Highway system. The act was referred to the judiciary committee.
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Frank H Hammill
House
Metacom Avenue
Child Street
Griswold Avenue
Ferry Road
Judiciary Committee
Woman’s Helper Cookbook Snafu in Bookshop Drama Talk
In a suburban shop a customer asks for The Servant in the House by Charles Rann Kennedy, a play about Christ as a servant uniting a household. Clerk replies they don’t have it but offer The Woman’s Helper, a cook book, as a suitable alternative.
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Charles Rann Kennedy
Christ
Wadam
Bristol Post Office Mails Schedules and Hours
Mails arrive at 7.00 10.00 7.15 p m and depart by 7.40 11.80 7.15 p m. Sunday mail arrives 8.00 a m and closes 4.50 p m. Office hours Sunday 9.80 to 10.30 a m. Sunday mail available from carriers racks at south door 9.30 to 10.80 a m.
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South Door
Express schedule for Bristol by Earle and Prew
The outward hours are 7 50, 11 20 a m, 3 20, 5 20 p m for Bristol deliveries. The inward times are 8 00, 12 00 a m, 3 00, 7 30 p m.
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Bristol
Earle & Prew
G A R Hall hosts cakes and bean supper evening
Reports detail cakes and a bean supper at G A R Hall on Tuesday evening February 1, inviting attendance. Also noted are a whist event, job changes, illness updates, and upcoming community activities around Warren including a move to Methuen and a shoe sale.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertising notice in Toledo
There is more Catarrh in this section than other diseases and was once thought incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co claims constitutional action through the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 to prove failure to cure and is sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & C
Promotions In Public Schools And Local Notices
Public school promotions occurred today. Ruth Sdzman, daughter of Mr and Mrs FYE Sozman, recovering from scarlet fever. Comrade Hugh Carroll’s funeral set for burial in Arotio. Euclid Nichols Jr. summoned for Superior Court petitioror on Feb 7. Marriage intentions filed for Arthur Peichoto and Ermelinda Sandades. Lt Col Wadsworth inspected Soldiers Home then Boston. Henry Angelo arrested for drunkenness. Beatrice Colt debutante honor at Churchill House. Land deeds filed for record: Josephus Gooding to John Henry Gregory. Henry M Gibson to Walter A Dodge. Buffington drug store interest sold to William H Buffington. Waldron Company installs new boiler at Court House. Promotions and ads noted.
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Ruth Sdzman
Fye. Sozman
Hugh Carroll
Arotio
Euclid ©. Nichols, Jr
Providence
Arthur Thedoro Peichoto
Ermelinda de Meideiros Sandades
O. W. Wadsworth
Boston
Massachusetts
Henry Angelo
Court Street
Serbst
LeBaron B. Colt
Churchill House
Beatrice Colt
Josephus Gooding
Gooding Avenue
John Henry Gregory
Henry M. Gibson
Walter A. Dodge
Bristol Highlands
George A. Buffington
Worcester
Mass
Buffington
Hope Street
State Street
William H. Buffington
United States Army
the Star
Waldron Company
Court House
F. E. Suzman’s
Hotel Belvedere Sun Parlor
Crown Orchestra
F. M. Straight
Lawless Estate
E. M. West
Bristol
Key West
Tampa
Badentown
St. Petersburg
Florida
Washington
Hasbrouck Block
Wardwell Street
Frank C. Pennie
Rhode Island Coal Company
Portsmouth
Newport Hospital
Suzman’s
Georges McLean
Goff
Warren
Medals Presented To Bristol Train Of Artillery Members
Last evening the Bristol Train of Artillery held a supper on State Street after which medals for skill at Rumford State Rifle Range were presented. Col Merton A Cheesman, toastmaster, spoke as Col John H Bailey and officers offered remarks. Medals were awarded to Sharpshooters including M A Cheesman and Stephen W Bourn, Maj J H Bailey Jr, Maj W F Eddy, Capt Fred M Straight. Marksman Capt Straight and John T Robertson. rifle and revolver bearer William H Kirkwood. Musician J Floyd Huestis. Marksmen Frank Sail lant LeRoy Bell John L Coggeshall Herbert L Springer Antone Bander James Bullock Harold McCaw. First Class Shots Sgt Fred E Suzman Jasper Bullock Edward H E Dodge.
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Bristol
Cheesman
Merton A. Cheesman
Stephen W. Bourn
John H. Bailey, Jr
W. F. Eddy
Fred M. Straight
Marksman
John T. Robertson
William H. Kirkwood
J. Floyd Huestis
Frank Saillant
LeRoy Bell
John L. Coggeshall
Herbert L. Springer
Antone Bander
James Bullock
Harold McCaw
Fred E. Suzman
Jasper Bullock
Edward HE. Dodge
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Mary A. Hazard family
The Hazard family thanks friends for kindness during their affliction and for the beautiful powers sent. They also thank Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Dimond for vocal selections at the funeral.
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Frank M. Dimond
Mary A Hazard and
Incompetent Warren Police Chief Removed at Council Meeting
Charles W Sanders was dismissed as Warren Rhode Island Chief of Police after a Town Council vote. Night officer James J Cronin became temporary head and day officer. Sanders protested via attorney Thomas P Cooney and was told the protest filed was on file. The council cited incompetency and entered formal charges. The protest argued lack of due process and proper charges. A subsequent ordinance barred Sanders from remaining in the Town Hall office.
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Charles W.sanders
Warren
James J .Cronin
Sanders
Thomas P. Cooney
Charles W. Sandera
O. W. Sanders
Charles W. Sanders
Cooney
Bristol
Rhode Island
Obituaries for Susan Ryan Lawrence Rhoades Mary Watkins
Obituaries note deaths in January in town and hospital. Susan Ryan aged 61? years died Jan 26 at home. Lawrence Rhoades died Jan 25 at Soldiers Home aged 68. Miss Mary Watkins died Jan 26 at Rhode Island Hospital aged 55.
Funeral Held for James Coggeshall in Wickford
The funeral of James Howard Coggeshall, who died at his Wickford home Sunday night, was held Wednesday at 10 o'clock from his late residence. Interment followed at North Cemetery. Masonic rites observed at Mortuary Chapel. Bears included R. W. Manchester and others. officers of St. Albans Lodge attended. Coggeshall, a Bristol native, joined the lodge in 1871 and had a long career in Providence and Athol before returning to Wickford.
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James Howard Coggenhall
Wickford
North Cemetery
Franklin- Street
St. Alban’s Lodge
A. F
A. M
R. W
J. Howard
Manchester
Robert A. McCaughey
William McOse
John Campbell
Coggeshall
Bristol
M. T
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Nova
H. T. Peterson
Wood's Building
High St
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Wood Street
Your
Phoenix
K. E. Bliss
Editorial
Dodge & Camfield, Importers and Grocers
Exchange Place
Providence, R
of Superior Footwear
Thos.f.peirce & Son
Dorrance and
Westminster Corner
Providence. R
Bristol Post Office
Sunday Mail
G. A. R. Hall
Harry Hawkins
A. M. Merriman
H. R. Pierce
Gerald Brunnell
O. R. Siegel
Harriet Palmer
Lincoln Avenue
Methuen
A. P. Nerone
Samuel Ballock
Union Street
Charles L Hammill
William H. Cheetham
Cheetham
United Brothers Todge
Charlie Rockwell
Rockwell
Wilson. Moorhouse
Ardmore
Penn
Mise Juve
U. S
John W Best
Ferry Hill
Margaret Best
Best
Burr’s Hill Fire Company
Bristol Train of Artillery
M. E
Ntireday
Epworth League
St. Alban’s Lodge Noé
J. H. Coggeshall
Edith W. Coggeshall
George W. Wilson
Samuel C. Wilson
King Street
Warren K I
Phoenix Office
Fr. M. Dimond
Barton Street
Noyes Avenue
Jones & GO
Star Theatre
Belvedere Sun Parlor
Bristol Legion
J.P.L. Crown Orchestra
Bligh
Delaware
Baltimore
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New York State
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St. Louis
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