Census Shows Bristol Tops 10 000 With 10302 Population
Census figures reveal Rhode Island statewide growth to 595836 as of March 1 1915 led by Providence County population of 465937. Bristol County rises to 20525 and Bristol town to 10302, with Warren at 7241 and Barrington 2982. State density grows from 508.5 to 558.3 persons per square mile.
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Bristol
Warren
Barrington
Rhode Island
Providence County
Kent
Newport
Washington
Providence
Man's right to change mind questioned in breach case
Defendant faced suit for alleged breach of promise asks if a man can change his mind. The Buffalo Times notes contrary stance when a woman is involved, suggesting double standards in such disputes.
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Buffalo Times
Dr King's New Life Pills Promoted as Easy Laxative
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a pleasant overnight laxative. It claims no bad taste or belching, a simple nightly regimen with water, and a morning bowel movement leaving you feeling fine all day. Sold by druggists at 25 cents per original package.
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Dr King
Local notices and social items from Bristol area
Mrs Annie McCaw visits Boston relatives. Kenney family on two week stay at Senator Dixon cottage. Miss Barbara Peckham to visit Vermont. Knights of Columbus plan annual outing and clam bake. Movie matinee and evening at Y M C A with outdoors option. Mrs Elizabeth Easterbrooks returns home. Providence Realty sold two Beach Terrace plots to William H ONeill. National India Rubber Company workers hosted a clam bake at Poppasquash. Gas stove blaze on Catherine street caused a small alarm. contained. James F Grant named Barrington postmaster to take office Aug 1. State Roads Board repairs Hope street asphalt depressions. Charles Duquette locates valuable Victrola near Bristol Highlands. Thames street car tracks repaired. Franklin street patching under way. Seven year old Margaret Guinan sustains greenstick fracture from fence fall. treated with plaster cast and recovering.
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Annie McCaw
Bourn Street
Boston
Leon J. Kenney
Leon
Senator Dixon
Annie Dixon
Barbara Peckham
Newport
Vermont
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Elizabeth Easterbrooks
Montello
Mass
Sylvester Munroe
Catherine Street
Providence Real Estate Improvement Company
William H. O'Neill
Crans
James F. Grant
Barrington
Charles H. Martin
State Board of Public Roads
Hope Street
Charles Duquette
Consolidated Railroad
Bristol Highlands
Ponce Thomas Dwyer
Thames Street
Highway Department
Callan
Franklin Street
Wood Street
Margaret
George Guinan
A. M. Merriman
Barnaby's Dominates Providence Clothing Shopping
In Providence nearly every shopper buys their clothing at Barnaby's, a local store noted for its wide selection and steady customer flow. The report highlights Barnaby's central role in the city’s apparel market.
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Providence
Barnaby’s
Deafness Cure Claim by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement argues deafness cannot be cured by local applications only, claims cure via constitutional remedies, and offers $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It states deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous membranes, with nine out of ten cases due to catarrh. Hall's Family Pills are also promoted for constipation.
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PRN EY & CO
Toledo
Druggista
Ohis
Hall
Bristol town notices and social tidbits scattered
A Bristol Chronicle page lists residents visiting Connecticut and Massachusetts, local council meeting, summer cottage stays, engagements and marriages in town, church events, theft reports, a 30th G A R anniversary plan, a director visit by the NYNH R R, a streetcar strike settlement, a school resignation, and various social calls and entertainments reflecting a busy town life.
Lucca Oil Can Prices and Contact Details
Olve Ol S Rae Co lists Lucca oil in 1 gal cans at 2.65 and 1-2 pt cans for 2bc. A large bottle costs 5ke. Contact Tel. 116-W and 25-J, C A Johnson for orders or inquiries.
State declares Rhode Island hoof and mouth free
Town Clerk records show Albert P. Peck as executor attaching Frank C. Child’s property for $100. Capt. Metcalf hosts guests at Fort Hill with Metcalf’s Providence and Bridgeport connections. Rhode Island earns hoof and mouth disease freedom while Middlesex and Connecticut guards remain restricted. Rev. Christy reports temperance convention findings at State Street M E Church with evening Union Epworth League on heat dangers led by Arthur Newman.
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Albert P. Peck
George H. Peck
Frank C. Child
James F. Lavander
Charles H. Metcalf
Stamford
Conn
Willis C. Metcalf
Fort Hill
Samuel S Bryant
Porto Rico
Rhode Island
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington
Massachusetts
Connecticuts
A. B. Christy
Anti-Saloon League
State Street
M. E
Atlantic City
Epworth League
Arthur T. Newman
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Bristol Phoenix
Bristol County
Mes
B. L
Bristol Post Office
Phenix
Ubscribers
Phoenix News Stands
H. T. Peterson Eer
Dalaeren
DjlgEe Wood
High Street
HL. M. Darling Y. M. C. A
Northup Bros. Hasbrouck
Richard C. Quirk
Moving Pictures
A. David
Phoenix Office
Mrs. R. Steen
M. E. Church
Minnie V. Pope
Bristol Y.m.ca
Foster-Smith Co
O. K
Dodge & Camfield Co
Exchange Place
Butler Exchange
R. I
Adams Express
A.M. P.M
Bristol and Vicinity
Edward GC. Gallup
Connecticut
Dorothy Springer
Ansonia
A. P. Nerone
Hope St
Helen A. Mowry
Putnam, Conn
Station Sherman
Salvatore Mascena
Maria Russo
Richard L. Holmes
James R. Williams
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Chicago
Mary and
Margaret Blessing
Annie Christie
Ethel Sawyer
Dorchester
E. K. Reynolds
Church Street
Ruth Hanson
Sarah Cole
Intervale
N. H
New York
F. M. Dimond
Della Davidson
Elmer Mathewson
Constitution Street
MFE
Nora Cummings
J. Rowan
Henry R Manchester
Charles Richard Caldwell
Amanda Lucy Effie Bushee
Cambridge
Alfred Freitas
Elizabeth L.F Colwell
Oscar F. Millett
Mabelle
Charles H Smith
Bristol Neck
Minnie V Pope
Bristol Boat Yard
Rocky Point
Lee
Ernest W Weaver
Weaver & Matheson
Union Street
Babbitt Post
Grand Army Post
Bradie
Staples’ Coal Co
Ny,nh,& H R. R
Howard Elliott
Squantum
F. W. Matteson
Rhode Island Company
John P. Reynolds
Emma L. Wardell
New Haven
Colt Memorial High School
Yates
Olve
Corinda Marchado
Perry
Reba Rebekah Lodge
Lodge of Maccabees
Rebecca Sthen
GILBO
F. E. Warburton
R. E
Canada Fur Farms, Ltd
Prince Edward Island
Canada
Howard Bldg
Otis L. Wood
Otis I. Wood
Kingsthorpe
Metacom
Northup Brothers
Elizabeth L.F. Colwell
Constitution St
Misses Bunn
Windmill Point
Pappasquash Road
Head
Wood St
Alfred Clerico Wood Street
H. Tetrault
Westminster St
Oliver St
Tel Union
Gorham’s Express
Young's Drug Store
Bristol Yacht Club
Phoinix Office
Champion Shoe Repair
Phoenix
Roma Street
Luiz Pereira
Case Farm
Pappoosesquaw Point
Colt Driveway
Manuel Arruda
Walter Baker
Duryea
Campbell’s
Premier
Dauntless Brand
Royal Scarlet
Columbia River
Derby
Advance
Richardson & Robbin
Mayno’s
Underwood
Moxie
Charles A. Johnson
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