Bristol Improvement Society seeks tree lined Thames street
The Improvement Society discussed planting trees opposite Wardwell Lumber and Cranston mill properties on Thames street and possibly funding street sprinkling this summer. Proposals include using a sprinkling cart with private subscriptions and town support to protect roads and reduce dust. Harriet Beecher Stowe celebrated her 84th birthday with family and telegrams, while other items note the London Yachtsman view on Valkyrie III and local legal actions.
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Improvement Society
Bristol
Wardwell
Wardwell Lumber Company
Thames Street
Rockwell
Cranston Mill
Christopher Baker
Hope
Thames
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Forest Street
Hartford
Conn
Stowe
Governor McKinley Promotes Constant Movement Toward Goals
Gov. McKinley said at Northwestern University commencement that the secret of getting on is to keep always moving toward a cherished object. The speech follows celebration of the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston with pomp and ceremony.
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Bunker Hill
Boston
Northwestern University
Gov. McKinley
Republican National League to Convene in Cleveland
The Republican National League opens in Cleveland tomorrow for a three day session. The gathering will hint at the party plans regarding the silver question if managers are not cautious.
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Republican National League
Cleveland
Providence burglary wipes two baskets of crockery
Burglars entered a crockery store in Providence Saturday night and lifted enough crockery to fill two clothes baskets. Police did not detect the robbery until Monday morning. Police commissioners should keep night officers alert, perhaps with strong coffee.
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Providence
Notable Bicycle Race Set for Asbury Park July 10
John S. Johnson faces Arthur A. Zimmerman in a $5000 side match at Asbury Park New Jersey on July 10, the day before the national meet. Walter C. Sanger and Charles Murphy race the same day for a $500 prize from the Asbury Park Athletic Association.
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John S. Johnson
Arthur A. Zimmerman
Asbury Park
N. J
Walter C. Sanger
Charles Murphy
Asbury Park Athletic Association
Bristol Notes and Local Notices From Bristol Post
Bristol Post prints mail times, local meetings, sales and notices. It covers ship movements such as the Viva sale and the Iris yacht arrival, social events at Babbitt Post and Sunday schools, town appointments, new products at C A Johnsons and Easterbrooks, and preparations for the Defender launch with Herreshoff works and a marine railway project.
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Bristol
Iron Roofing Co
M. J. Auatip
Franklin St. Dragoon
James Royal Co
Constitution Street
Bristol Improvement Society Seeks Town Improvements
The Bristol Improvement Society held a Saturday meeting in the council chamber led by President W T OC Wardwell. Members discussed enforcing fines for highway obstructions, trimming trees, potential new hotel, and possible street watering if funded by the Town Council. New members elected include Rev W B R Trotter Col OC A Greene and Dr W Fred Williams among others.
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Bristol Improvement Society
W. T. OC. Wardwell
Bristol
O. L. Bosworth
B. Rockwell
Henry M. Gibson
W. BR. Trotter
Col
A. Greene
B. D’wolf
W. Fred Williams
Albert E. Sparks
E. B. Brownell
O. R. Siegel
Lewis B. Waldron
Charles. H. Manchester
Russell D. Ballocok
Geo. A. Arnold
O. BR. Sherman
J. W. Young
P. Colt
O. W. Young
Herbert M
Naval Reserve Torpedo Company Holds Drill With Hotchkiss Gun
The Naval Reserve Torpedo Company met Friday evening to form gun crews and drill with the new Hotchkiss gun under Ensign John H. Goddard. Lieut. Williams arranged a clay target practice on Seal Rock, 800 yards off Anthony farm shores at Mount Hope Bay. Petty officers include George B. Bush Edward P. Gladding James F. Finley Bert R.B. Dunbar Walter O. Talbot and others. Benjamin T. Munro, a former Gunners Mate, will instruct rifle practice for Lieutenant Williams.
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Naval Reserve Torpedo Company
John H. Goddard
Lieut
Williams
Anthony Farm
Mount Hope Bay
Seal Rock
Liont. Williams
George B. Bush
Edward P. Gladding
James F. Finley
Bert RB. Dunbar
Walter O. Talbot
George W. Warren
James Milburn
James F. Stoughton
William Mahnkin
Benjamin T. Munro
Lient. Williams
Examining School House Plans In City Meeting
The school committee and building committee met fully in the Council Chamber to review 12 proposed school house designs. Three plans from W. R. Walker & Son Pawtucket Walter J Paine and Gould & Littlefield Boston were favorably viewed. Architect Jennings of New York also pleased the committee and his plan was sent back for future consideration at the next joint gathering Monday evening.
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Council Chamber
Masons
W. R. Walker & Son
Pawtucket
Walter J. Paine
Gould & Littlefield
Boston
Jennings
New York
Rifle Scores at Anthony Range
Scores at 100 yards show shooters Edward A. Anthony and A P Donnell leading with high marks. J P Donnell and E B Sherman posted strong shows, while Be Ferriagion also posted competitive scores.
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Anthony Range
Edward A. Anthony
Sherman
A. P. Donnell
J. P. Donnell
Bristol Forms Yacht Club From Neptune Boat Club
Former Neptune Boat Club members gathered and discussed forming a Bristol yacht club with a waterfront headquarters. Harry F. Minsher Isaac F. Williams and Frederic F. Gladding were named to amend the constitution and explore building or purchase options. Officers include President William H. Phillips and Secretary Charles Skinner.
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Yacht Club
William H. Phillips
Charles F. Easterbrooks
Charles Skinner
W. H. Munro
Minsher
Probate Court Actions Approve Executors and Guardians
In the Court of Probate yesterday Frank T. Remieres was approved as executor of Rachel T. Weeden's estate. H. W. Church's account as administrator of William P. Rogers's estate was allowed. Will for William M. Coit estate continued. Sarah T. Coit named executrix. H. Bennett approved as executor of Caroline F. Waldron estate. Abbie A. Tilley approved as guardian of Elizabeth M. Tilley. Appraisers H. H. Tilley, W. Williams. bond set at $5,000. Inventory for William F. Paull estate allowed. Administrator petition to sell Paull bank stock approved. Abbie A. Tilley administratrix for George Tilley estate continued.
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Frank T. Remieres
Rachel T. Weeden
H. W. Church
Wm P. Rogers
Sarah T. Coit
Wm. M. Coit
H. Bennett
Caroline F. Wal
Abbie A. Tilley
George Tilley
Summer Service Via the Fall River Line Schedule
The Fall River Line mid summer schedule begins Monday June 17 with the steamboats Priscilla Puritan Plymouth and Pilgrim in service. Vestibuled trains from Park Square Boston depart 6 and 7 p m direct to the Fall River steamship wharf in about 80 minutes. Fall River steamers depart 7 40 and 8 40 p m with the Newport stop at 9 15 p m and the later bound for New York. The line touts its record of supremacy and promises a delightful traveler experience.
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Fall River
Plymouth
Park Square
Boston
Old Colony
Newport
New York
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B. L
Farrally Brothers
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Laidlaw
Russell Sage
Dynamiter Norcross
Journal
Harlem
Great Lakes
Long Island
Stars and Stripes
Bristol and Vicinity
King Philip Engine Company
Augustus A. Gravel
Singer Sewing Machines
Hind Quarters
C. A. Johnson’s
Crescent Park
Riverside
Viva
J. B. Herreshoff
American Steamship Company
J. Wing Munro & Son's
Iris
William H. Howe
Walcott
Brown University
First Baptist
C. A. Johnson's
Mary H. Brockway
New London
Millard
National India Rubber Company
Elizabeth Guiteras
High Street
Queen Olives
G. W. Easterbrooks
Babbitt Post
William O'Donnell
F. S. Burgess
O'Donnell
Brown
Burgess
Armour
Charles B. Rockwell
Guentercante Vane
Mary E. Spooner
Rogers Free Library
George A. Arnold
Europe
F. T. Remieres
M.S. Sullivan
New Bedford
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Ross
C. A
G.W. Easterbrook
Supreme Court
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company Et al
McNay
Burnside Lodge No. 84
K. of P
G. A. R. Hall
United States Baking Company
F. S. Burgens
John S. Ingraham
Cady
Sheriff's Office
George A. Shaw
Pawtuxet
Samuel Griffin
Silver Hook M. E
Michael Charillo
Raffaele Fenello
Charillo
Bosworth
Fenello
I. B. Munro
P. O. Box
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Congregational
Baptist
C. A.johnson’s
Dr. Cottrell
Pappoosesquaw Point
C. F. Gladding
Edward W. Young
Fred W. Wyman
Philadelphia
Richmond Manufacturing Company
G. W.easterbrooks
Priscilla
Commodore J. F. Richmond
Rhode Island Yacht Club
Herreshoff Marine Railway
Walker's Cove
Langstaff
National Band Orchestra of
C. A. Johnson
Welcome Lawton
Fairhaven
Mass
Phi Beta Society
Woman's College
Grace C. Paull
Lillian Peckham
Allan P. Stevens
Edward Skinner
William O’donnell
O’donnell
Liverpool
England
Pavonia
D. Moxley
First Baptist Church
Moxley
Lithia
Bristol Commandery
United Order of the Golden Cross
N. C
H. H. Tilley
Frederic Warner
W. P
Susana Rounds
Anna Early
F. K
W. HH. Maxfield
Henry M. Darling
W.H
F. A.yallman
W.J.G
W. H. Bullock
Lucius McNay
P.N.C
A. S. Rounds
Remlares
Lamphire
Charles Hadley
Church Street
Waldron-Brawnell Company
Town Hall
Holy Name Society of
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5Th
Wood Street
Florence Frances Bosworth
Elizabeth F. Bosworth
William Howard Barrett
Burrington Street
Choice Green Peas
Peck
Enigma
Benjamin W. Snow
A.M. Newman
Roxbury
Massachusetts Bay
Isiah Crowley
Wasp
Harry Haff
Rome
N. Y
Hank Haff
A. P. Nerone
State Street
James Smith
Brooklyn
Phillips & Co
Herreshoff
Naval Reserves
U.S
A Yacht Club
Probate Court
Akon
Constiention Street
M. J. Austin
Franklin
Benjamin Lincoln
Providence Shade Roller Company
A. Flint
Weybosset Street
R. I
Millnery
Hops Street
Misses Bunn
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