Bristol social at armory and sea and court notes
The Bristol Train of Artillery hosts a social at the armory this evening. A schooner from Philadelphia delivered 450 tons of coal to Wardwell Lumber Co. An attachment of 1000 dollars is recorded against Wm H Aspinwall’s property in favor of Cornelius Brogan. Congressman Bull arrived with talk of a Bristol postmastership. Mt Hope park drew nearly 10,000 spectators for a Sunday gathering. Bay Queen excursion from Providence brought hundreds, police report orderly conditions and soldiers from the Massachusetts at Newport attended. Probate court granted custody petitions for Baker children. Baronet de Wolf and family discussed in New York Herald notes, with Bristol ties and recent shipboard incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnstol
Armory
Aneville H Peary
Peary
Philadelphia
Wardwell Lumber Co
Wm H Aspinwall
Cornelius Brogan
Aspinwall
James Walsh
Mudge
Pappoosesquaw
Siegel
Congressman Bull
Stileto
Capt Hall
Bull
Bristol
Mt Hope Park
Bay Queen
Providence
Pars
Morrissey
Massachusetts
Newport
Wer
Court of Probate
Obituary notices and town fire station plans
Obituaries announce the death of Mrs Maude Walther at her Thames and Oliver residence after Brights disease. she leaves husband and nine children, was 42 years, 11 months, 26 days, and attended Trinity Episcopal church plus Miss Alice Henderson. Also noted is the death of Miss Alice Henderson of Bristol, age about 21, with complications after grip, and Augustus Lacy of Bridgeport, a former National India Rubber cutter, with a stroke. The Bristol town plans for a new fire station to replace the Dreadnaught station are shown in Tobin’s window this Saturday and to be reviewed at the June 12 town meeting. committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Walther
Alexander E Ho Walker
Thames and
Oliver Streets
England
Trinity Episcopal Church
Alice the Henderson
Thomas Henderson
Franklin Street
Bristol
Goo Cock
St Moachaees Church
Tunes Fo Keating
Bristel
Augustus Lacy
Bridgeport
Conn
National India Rubber Company
Iis
John Ro Montross
Clarence Booth
John Lewis
Daniel T Mapes
James Tobin
Spencer Rounds
J C Manchester
Edward F Lindsey
James T Robertson
L. L Anderstrom
Electric Bitters End Run-Down Men and Women Find New Strength
Idaville man J W Gardner endorses Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney troubles. He claims the tonic restored appetite and energy, enabling him to eat normally and feel revived. Available at J H Young & Co for 50 cents per bottle with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Gardner
Idaville
J H Young & Co
We Are So Anxious to Make a Living
A reflective note warns that the rush to earn money erodes daily living, urging a shift toward simpler, meaningful priorities.
Grading of sidewalks on Hope and State streets finished
Hope street sidewalk grade was lowered from the post office lot to State street corner with new concrete walk and stone flagging gutters. Curbstones along 11 feet east on State street reset. Work by the highway department under Capt Callan. The YMCA building near completion and stores ready for occupancy after sidewalk lowering. Steps planned in embankment with three steps and 17 inch tread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Street
State Street
Highway Department
Callan
Annual meeting of Bristol Veterans Association elects officers
The Bristol Artillery Veterans Association held its annual meeting at Artillery Armory. Reports from committees and treasurer showed a balance. Elected unanimously were President Joseph Burgess, Secretary Charles Perry, Treasurer Winfred Fish. Col Charles Greene’s death left a vacancy. Col James Coggeshall was elected colonel with Lt Col Munro and Major Fish. The three officers join the battalion’s auditing committee. inquiry panel named Peckham Bullock and Moffitt. Entertainment committee unchanged. meeting adjourned after about an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol [Rain of Artillery, Veteran Association
Artillery
Treasury
Joseph Bo Burgess
Charles Perry
Fred Fish
Charles A. Greene
James Cogveshall
Beoj
Munro
Wim Fred Fish
Anditng
Georo Peckham
James N Bullock Win
Marie Win Moffitt
Robert Ho Bullock
Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut Advent Christian Session Held in Bristol
The first quarterly session of the Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut Advent Christian Conference will meet in Bristol at the Advent Christian church on Tuesday, June 13, through Thursday, June 15. The Sunday School Convention accompanies the event, starting 2 PM Wednesday and continuing into the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island and
Eastern Connecticut
Advent Christian Conference
Bristol
Advent Christian Church
Easton Connecticut
Ordination of Richer A Rounds in Rhode Island church
The closing service marks the first quarterly session of the Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut Aol vent Christian Conference. Richer A Rounds of this town, a Mendota College student, will be ordained to the ministry Thursday evening. Elder Joseph Miett of Comcard ON will preach the ordination sermon. Rounds was baptized by Elder Mietts and converted in Woonsocket, tying his ordination to Mietts’ ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Pelton Bristol
Richer
Mendota College
Mendletal Dereis
Joseph Miett
Comcard
Bristol
Reunds
Miett
Woonsocket
Burnett Appointed Superintendent of Worcester Union
Burnett, a well known figure, has been named Superintendent of the Worcester Union. Born in Southberd Massachusetts, he graduated from Harvard and trained in railroad operations in the West. He previously served in Chase Barton and Quinney's operation department and held posts in Providence, Warren, Bristol, and New Haven before rising to assistant to Supt Spencer and then superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett
Bustel
Southberd
Mass
Harvard
Bsab
Chase Bart Nten
Quinney
New Faud
Boy Pout
Tel Caleny
Brstol
Wastata
Oun Bh
Cld
Your
Worrester
Barneth
Spencer
Warren
Bristol
Bogert A Son Born In Town On June 4
In this town on June 4 a son was born to Mr and Mrs W Rusegell Bogert. The family announced the birth in the local column noting the new arrival and the parents' names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocrrt
W. Rusegell Bogert
Obituary Notices for Mrs Maude Walker and Miss Alicia Henderson
Two notices record deaths in this town on June 4. Mrs Maude Walker, wife of Alex BF H Walker, aged 42 years 11 months 26 days, and Miss Alicia Jane Henderson, daughter of Thos H Henderson, aged 24 years 4 days. Both entries list residence and family ties.
Remedy Ad Offers Free Sample From Binghamton Firm
An old style advertisement urges readers to obtain a sample bottle of a new remedy claimed to address kidney liver bladder trouble. It touts 50 cent and one dollar sizes and directs mail requests to Dr Jeilane & Co in Binghamton NY along with a pamphlet describing the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeilane & Co
Binghamton, NY
Canvassers Notice for Bristol Elector Lists
The Bristol Town Council acting as a Board of Canvassers will meet at the Town Clerk's Office on Friday the 16th at 7:30 p.m to canvass the lists of electors. By order Herbert F. Bennett Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Jane
Herbert F. Bennett
Women Auxiliary and Boys Department Form at Association
The M C A notes an interest meeting tonight at 7 30 for baseball enthusiasts at the Association rooms. The Women's Auxiliary holds a regular meeting Thursday at Mrs H F Bennett’s residence. A Boys Department was organized at St Michael's chapel with E M Robinson of Boston detailing aims and Ezra Dixon praising the group. Committees were appointed for religious work, athletics, membership, social events, and arrangements for a July outing and Silver Lake camp. The Board of Managers met to report six new active members and approve purchases for Rockland bath fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H F Bennett
St Michael's Chapel
T Sherman
Boys’ Work
E M Robinsorn
Boston
Young Men's Christian Association
Ezra Dixon
Wich
Womens Auxiliary
Elizabeth Adams
Robert Vo Black
Edward Munro
Waite R Kirkwood Warren Perkins
JH Bailes
Courtland Wilson
Howard Newman
Eddie Robertson
George WooSivdam
Roy Billborough
Alfred Finch
Euysene Ryope
Henry Magee
John Canield
Roy Wardwell
Alfred Finch Howard Man
Chester
Silver Lake Mass
Board of Managers
Worth
Rockland
Mass
WR Davis
Dixon
W . Davis
J. Lo Anderstrom
Building Movement
Ete
F Gladdiey
Cone Junction
Dtaon
James Ashton
Gorham Bf
Pickles
Ryone
He Ryone
Rawson
TI. Anderstrom
Ds Weeden
Fo Skinner
George H Peck
HE Coggeshall
George Roo
Ashton Woalham Bullock
George Uo Mtnd
Wallis Fo
Hlowe
Foster
Manfeld
Farrally Social Department
Woor Davis
J of
Farrally
OM Connery
Manchester
Telle Los Hoffman Boo Charel Gree
Ashton Po Ho
Gamwell Physical Department
Bred Williams Charripant
George
Farrally John EH Ashton Charles H Manchester Fom
Dimond Boys Department
Sherman
Otm Pickles
Otters
Evin Dixon
Tpob Bennett
Fred Fish
Foot Watson Oneral
Foom
Nevian Mood
Special Town Meeting to Consider Fire Station Needs
Town meeting notice from Bristol town clerk Herbert F Bennett for June 12 1899 at Bristol Town Hall to hear the fire department report assess needs and cost of a new fire station borrow funds and determine assessment method. List of town officers and attendees referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Woofer
Regiox
Spencer Kounen
Mantester
James Manchester
Corters
Oloinedies
James Rhasbettaon
John Lake
LL. Anderstean
Die
EL Watson
Henry Miodbienipescn
J W. Franklin Frank
Hayer Williaan
Ezra Mason Lewis
Warden
Milton Foot
P Krowneil
Peters
Sherman P Skinner
Howard Manchester
James Anderson
Sylvester Munroe
Herbert
Bnetol
Bristol
Sam Herbert F Bennett
Othee
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Aylor
T M Morris Bristol
New York Herald
Mroo
Francisco de Wolf
Paris
T A Veteran Association
P Ketcham
Poke City
Cale
Buffington
Tommy
New England
U. S. Dental Association
Westminster Street
HA Law
DDS
The
Waldron-Brownell CC
Bradford Street
Providence, R
Transa
Sea General Banking
First Buainness
Moness
Khiedde
Norinabl
Roper High Seti
Thomas B. Stockwell
Seentary State Board
T Pata Gteu
Bor Hse
Prov
Cfemes
William B. Read
A. R. Hall
Massasoit
Brussels
Revmieff ES
Hope and Pradford Streets
Winkhip Wittiaw
Durer
Wolf Warpwert
Samuel Edl
Bocon
Cyrus P Brown
Waildom Place
Steras Fit
Brlibs
Jon Po Campbell Onvey
Isway Tie PO
Owrimorr Waanken
Arnold TM
Anbprwan
Rctire
Pega of
Memorial Hall
Wally
William Williams
H, Spooner
Stephen W
Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Main Street
Pawtucket
R I
George A Mumepord Foward
Oreene Edmunds Waason
VAMFS
Maxfield
W. Fred Fish
City Savings Bank
Weybosset Street
John S Palmer
Vie Presidants
Fuss
Beurras Tharaes
Bayer
Crem
WNP
A. W. Fairchild
Arcade
Geo. H. Peck
Mutual Life Insurance Co. of
New York
Eo West
Addeeam
Tla Peste
M.N. Shorey
Fey Ae Flaw
Haldretes
State St. Studio
C. F. Sanford
William SI Bristodt RT
N. N. Cole
Henry
Martha
STEAD
Athens
Noosa
Ocbeeob
Eo Spr
Bose
Ures
Hk Hee
Blake
Ro Dunbar
J. Wing Monro
Hope 8
Chas.c Haskell & Son
Norwich
Smith Brothers
Remieres
Attorney At Law
Bristol, R
D. G. Waldron
Church Streets
Tomate
Hope
R. P. Williams Chiropodist
Taunton
al Operan
Lanith
Mra FO
W. R. Douglas
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