Bristol fund drive urges all to join Fourth of July parade
Editorial calls on taxpayers and non taxpayers alike to contribute toward the $200 needed for Bristol’s annual Fourth of July parade, noting total raised so far is $102 and listing donors including Bristol Phoenix and several individuals. The piece urges youth sacrifice and civic patriotism to avoid burden on taxpayers.
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Bristol
Bristol Phoenix
Charles B. Rockwell
Benjamin M. MacDougall
Just Kids
O. L Bowforth
W. R. Davis
William M. Connery
Joseph E. Fletcher
Wm. L. McKee
Ezra Dixon
Dimond
M. W. Schoen
Autoists Fined After Night Driving Arrests
Sunday evening John B. Eddy of Touisset and Dr Virgel of Fall River were arrested by Captain Dwyer and Patrolman Kelley for driving without rear lights between sunset and sunrise. They posted $50 bail each, appeared in court, and were fined 35 plus costs by Judge O L Bosworth. Both paid their fines.
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John B. Eddy
Touisset
Virgel
Fall River
Dwyer
Kelley
Hotel
Belvedere
O. L. Bosworth
Wise words warn against overconfidence after deeds
A folksy saying cautions that those who hesitate after acting may face a second consequence later. It emphasizes prudence and humility following bold actions. The adage reflects community wisdom about accountability and foresight.
Prophet’s Reception in His Hometown
The proverb notes that a prophet is not respected in his own country for his neighbors to hear him say I told you so. A concise claim about local disbelief or misalignment with familiar figures.
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Hovah
Bristol Post Office Mails Arrive and Close Times
The Bristol post office lists arrival times at 7.00, 10.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00 and 7.15 p m with closings at 7.40, 9.00, 11.80, 4.00 p m, 2.00, 6.00 and 7.15 p m. Sunday arrivals at 8:00 a m and closings 4:50 p m with Sunday hours 9:30 to 10:30 a m. Mails are to be distributed from carriers racks at the south door 9:80 to 10:30 a m.
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Bristol
South Door
Express train times to Bristol listed by Earle and Prew
Schedule shows outward departures at 7 50 am 11 20 am 3 20 pm 5 20 pm and inward arrivals at 8 00 am 12 00 am 3 00 pm 7 00 pm provided by Earle and Prew express services.
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Bristol
Earle & Prew
Town Notes From a Summer Weekend in Bristol
William M. Fischer of New York spent Sunday and Memorial Day in town. The Providence Line between Providence and New York began Sunday evening. Elisha Hibbert was called to Mansfield Mass. by his brother’s illness. Walter Carr and family of Providence visited relatives here. Mrs. Norris and daughter Miss Norris returned from New York. Dr. Harold DeWolf of Bellevue Hospital returns to the city today after a two week visit. The R.I. Ry. & Providence guests Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ryone and daughter of Providence visited in town. The Home for Aged Women will hold its annual meeting on Franklin Street Wednesday at 4 PM. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Card and daughter of Boston visited Mrs. Card’s mother on Mt. Hope Avenue. Communion services for the Girls Friendly Society will be at St. Michael’s Church at 8 AM next Trinity Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews and Miss Agnes DeWolf sail for England on the President Grant to visit the Continent until Fall. Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Connelly of Malden returned home after visiting relatives here. Members of the Rhode Island Field Naturalists’ Club visited Mt. Hope, lunch at King Philip Spring. forty-five bird varieties seen. The annual piano recital by Miss Salisbury’s pupils will be in Grand Army Hall Monday evening with dancing to follow. tickets from Miss Salisbury, Mrs. Waldr on, and Miss Jeffords. A Coast Artillery member caused a disturbance on State Street during the lawn fete. authorities to repair damage. Evans, in Coast Artillery uniform, cut his leg during bayonet scabbard attempt. he bled severely, was aided to Dr Church’s office, then returned to Providence.
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York
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Mansfield
Mass
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Samuel Norris
Miss Norris
New York
Harold DeWolf
Bellevue Hospital
Charles Card
Boston
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Herrmann Gablinski
Mt. Hope Avenue
St. Michael’s Church
Girls’ Friendly Society
Elizabeth Andrews
Agnes DeWolf
England
President Grant
Francis J. Connelly
Malden
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Kate A. Bannon
Boston Post Office
Rhode Island Field Naturalists’ Club
Bristol
N. Y
Mt. Hope
King Philip Spring
Miss Salisbury
Grand Army Hall
Louise Chadwick Waldron
Geneva Holmes Jeffords
E.d.kunz
Coast Artillery of
State Street
Gott
St. Mary’s T. A. Society
Ferreshoff’s Marine Band
Order of Hayles
Holy Name Society
T. A.S. Hall
St. Marys’ Cemetery
Hope Street
Hope
Chestnut Street
John F. Downing
T. J. Gillan
Thomas Moore
Moore
John P. Reynolds
Bay State
Elizabeth Reynolds
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
St. Mary’s
Warren
Babbitt Post
Babbitt Woman’s Relief Corps
Herbert K. Bennett
Sons of Veterans
E. P. Roberts
Charles H. Alden
George T. Pollock
George Ish
Mr. Talbee
John McVay
Jesus Christ
Town Council to hold regular monthly meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council will be held this evening. John Brockin has been drawn 88 and grand juror for the Superior Court, Monday, June 7. Mrs. O E Leitiger and Miss Emma Helliger of Dorchester Mass are guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Koch. Williams Root Beer ad urges summer health for children. Real estate transfers include sale of land on Pack plat from Viets G Peck to Sebastian Perry DeRosa. Joseph Kindar captured 6th prize in 10 mile Marathon at Crescent Park yesterday. St Michael's Church organ being repaired by H P Seabury of Boston. Hammocks for sale from 980 to 2.50 at Suzman's. Mrs Walter E Garretson of Elmhurst IL visiting her mother Mrs Phillips on William Street. Bristol Yacht Club plans special meeting Saturday June 5 at 8 15 PM to vote on new racing rules.
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John Brockin
Superior Court
O. E. Leitiger
Emma Helliger
Dorchester
Mass
Charles Koch
Viets G. Peck
Sebastian Perry DeRosa
Joseph Kindar
Crescent Park
St. Michael's Church
H. P. Seabury
Boston
Suzman
Walter E.garretson
Elmhurst
L. L
Evelyn
Phillips
William Street
Bristol Yacht Club
Patrick Hammill Obituary in This Town
Patrick Hammill died Sunday morning at 6 at his home 149 State Street after a period of poor health. Born in Ireland in 1880 he lived in this town for 61 years. He worked for Robert Rogers for years and spent the last 25 years mostly retired with some real estate work. His wife Mary Gallagher Hammill died in 1900. Survived by daughters and five sons including Representative Frank H. Hammill. Funeral tomorrow at 1:30 from State Street home with committal at St. Mary's Church and burial at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
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Patrick Hammill
State Street
Hammill
W. Fred Williams
Mr. Hammill
County Roscommon
Ireland
Charles L. Hammill
Frank H. Hammill
William P. Hammill
James
Widow Mrs Emma Lane Interred At Juniper Hill Cemetery
Mrs Emma Lane widow of Rev James P Lane died of pneumonia in Waltham after visiting her daughter Maria Rogers Lane. Funeral Comital services were held at Juniper Hill Cemetery with Rev George L Locke D D rector of St Michael's Church leading. Survived by two daughters Maria Rogers Lane Annie Lane and two sons John Lane and Bernard Lane. Her husband served as pastor of the First Congregational Church in town for about ten years.
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Emma Lane
James P. Lane
Consolidated
Juniper Hill Cemetery
George L. Locke
D. D
St. Michael’s Church
First Congregational Church
Cyrus P. Osborrne
Boston
Seaman’s Friend Society
Mr. Lane
H. A. Stevens
Lane
Maria Rogers Lane
Annie Lane
John Lane
New York
Bernard Lane
Government Printing Office
Washington
Barrington Market Gardener Watson Bates Dies at 74
Watson Bates of Barrington died at his Broad Street home on Sunday at 4 PM. A longtime market gardener, he had been in poor health. He leaves a widow, one daughter, and two sons.
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Watson Bates
Barrington
Broad Street
Police Notes Report Drunkards and a Threatening Suspect
Charles J. Ray and Angus McLeod were arrested by Capt. Dwyer and Officer Church. Both faced District Court charges for common drunkenness. McLeod’s case was dismissed with a promise to improve and weekly support payments, while Ray received a six month sentence to the State Farm. Obadiah Devoll feared returning home as Lind, on bail for assault with a dangerous weapon, was rumored to threaten him. Lind was found beside the Hope street area and sent to Popasquash, where he worked, with Devoll ensuring safe arrival home.
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Charles J. Ray
Angus McLeod
Capt. Dwyer
Kelley
Qohurah
Devoll
Hope Street
Poppasquash
Lind
Do You Take Any Periodicals Joke
A new clergyman asks parishioners if they take periodicals. A woman replies she does not, but her husband does, and she wishes the preacher would get him to sign the pledge.
Quote on happiness and need for joy echoed by Lowell
A fragment reflecting on happiness and frequency of seeking joy. It notes that happiness can be cheap and asks why we neglect joyful acts, attributed to Lowell.
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Lowell
Memorial Sunday Observances in Town Cemeteries
Memorial Sunday activities featured St Marys T A Society Ferreshoff Marine Band and Fraternal Order of Eagles with processions through State Hope and Chestnut streets to cemeteries. Bands decorated graves of departed leaders Robert T Jones and Thomas Moore. prayers hymns and remarks followed. Sunday services at State Street M E Church for veterans concluded with sermons and tributes to Civil War soldiers.
Lawn Fete At Armory Draws Large Attendance
A Memorial Day lawn fete at the armory on State Street drew a large crowd under the Bristol Train of Artillery. Japanese lanterns decorated the lawn while booths sold ice cream candy and lemonade and Reader Rawson's chowder pleased guests. Dancing occupied afternoon and evening with Lavey's Imperial orchestra. Parades at 2 and 7 featured guest units from Hospital Corps and several local companies and fire crews. Sideshow attractions included the Chamber of Horrors the Bearded Lady the Wild Man Magic Mirror and a shooting gallery.
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State Street
The
Bristol
Train of Artillery
Reader Rawson
Lavey
Imperial Orchestra
Hospital Corps
Coast Artillery
Rk. L N. G
James B. Jane
Providence
K. of P
Warren Artillery
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
Defiance Hose Company
Chamber of Horrors
Magic Mirror
Shooting Gallery
Hammill Obituary Indicates Long Life in Town
Patrick Hammill died in his eightieth year in this town. Funeral plans are not yet announced. He was a longtime resident known for community service and family ties in the area.
Weston urges walking to lift mood amid rising step counts
Ocean-to-Ocean Walker Weston exhorts that when life weighs heavy one should walk off bad thoughts. He notes a community trend toward increased walking and credits Allen's Foot-Fase antiseptic powder for comfort, praising its merit as widespread use grows.
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Weston
Walker
Allen
June Festival and Benefit Events for Local Churches
June events run across the week at G A R Hall and Memorial Chapel. A June Festival supports St Marys Church with multiple days, a piano recital by Miss Salisbury and pupils at QG A KR Hall, an illustrated Rome lecture by Col O H French for the Teachers Retirement Fund, and a Congregational Club salad supper in Memorial Chapel.
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G. A. R.hall
St. Mary’s Church
Miss Salisbury
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