Providence Fall River Main Line Change And Bristol Through Trains
Supt Burnett announced June 14 timetable shifts the Providence Fall River segment to main line with Warren Bristol as branch. Bristol riders must change cars at Warren though three Bristol Providence daily trains will run through in 28 minutes at about 9 12 25 and 4 pm. Residents protest the branch reclassification but officials cite higher Providence Fall River traffic as justification. A waterworks dispute lingers after a major water main break, raising fire risk. Rhode Island Republicans depart for St Louis with Reed for president and Lippitt for vice president. state hopes for influence despite slim odds.
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St Louis
National Conventions and College Commencement Announced
The Boston Herald notes the need for a capable president. Conventions: Republican at St Louis June 16, Democratic at Chicago July 7, Populist at St Louis July 22, Socialist Labour at New York July 4. Rhode Island College commencement begins June 21 with sermons and receptions.
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Bristol Notes Highlight Local Happenings And Events
Bristol bulletin covers mail hours, local arrests, shop ads, church services, a court color company assignment, social clubs, lawn party outcomes, summer dress arrivals, and upcoming weddings. It notes Prof Jewett visiting, fence work at East Burial Ground, and plans for a Bristol County gas and electric merger.
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Harry Nicholas
Auburn
R I
Advent Christian Church
J. Richard Jewett
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Bristol
East Burial Ground
Elder Mrs Elizabeth Church observed on 83rd birthday
The 83rd birthday of Mrs Elizabeth A Church widow of Nathaniel Church was celebrated at her High street home with relatives from Providence and across the state. She was born June 11 1813 in Portsmouth RI and moved to Bristol at sixteen. She has long served at the First Congregational church and has four sisters and three brothers. Her late husband was a Bristol Train of Artillery lieutenant. Relatives brought gifts and good wishes.
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Nathaniel Church
Seraphine Wilcox
David Wilcox
Church
High Street
Mrs. Wilcox
Portsmouth
Abner Tallman
Bristol
First Congregational Church
Capt
Benjamin Church
Bristol Train of Artillery
Providence
Portamouth
Tiverton
Benides
Albert Peckham
F. 8. Peabody
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Water main breaks flood Hope Street near Thames junction
A water main rupture on Hope Street near Thames Street sent a 60 foot high spout of water into the air for about 45 minutes. The scene attracted a large crowd as water flooded the road and affected areas down to State Street before repairs restored supply. This marked the third break in the main within a year.
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Hope Street
Thames Street
State Street
Thaepphe
Tenth Anniversary of Girls Friendly Society Events
The Girls Friendly Society of Trinity church celebrated ten years with an 8 PM choral service at the church attended by about 50 members of St. Michael's society. Rev. W. R. Trotter preached assisted by Rev. Dr. Locke and Rev. R. Turner Jr. A reception at the rectory followed with 140 attendees, featuring Italian musicians and piano music.
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Big Haul of Sun Fish at Mt Hope Cove
Henry Willis found an immense haul of sun fish in his Mt Hope Cove trap. About fifty barrels were recovered after four hours by six men. The catch included no other fish and was of no value, though it is said to be the largest sun fish haul ever seen in the area.
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Cove
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