Colt Memorial High School Tuition Question Clarified
Col Samuel P Colt in New York states in a signed letter that Colt Memorial High School is to be a Free Public School for Bristol residents. School Committee seeks a recorded statement to confirm no tuition charges for out of town pupils, after debate over deed wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Colt
Tra Os
Samuel P. Colt
New York
Bi Committee
Philip Brady
Colt Memorial High School
Kree Public School
Col Colt
N. Y
Jane
Bristol
R. L
Country minstrel show delights St. Ry’s Parish
Last evening at G A R Hall the St. Ry’s Parish societies held a bazar clearout event. The Snow Brothers starred in a popular country minstrel show and prizes were awarded for items such as a large picture The Last Supper Miss Jennie Morris and a statue of the Virgin Mary Miss Marguerite Morris. Benard and Conley won small gifts amid ice cream and cake refreshments and a final promenade concert by Christie's Union orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
St. Ry’s
Snow Brothers
Jennie Morris
Wood Street
Virgina Mary
Marguerite Morris
Bristol Ferry
James Tobin
Alicea McDonald
Franklin Street
Benard
Bay View Avenue
Conley
Leon Lemaire
State Street
Christie’s Union Orchestra
Subscriptions for the Fourth Collectively Listed
A list of subscriptions totals appears for the Fourth including many names such as Charles B. Rockwell Benjamin M. MacDougall Lover of Good Music Ezra Dixon Wm. L. McKee Georges Li Kinnicutt and Rev. George L. Locke among others with varied amounts from 5 to 2000 dollars and a final total line reading To Make It Even Ol 20100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Phoenix
Charles B. Rockwell
Benjamin M. MacDougall
Just Kids
O. L. Bosworth
W. R. Davis
William M. Connery
Joseph BE. Fletcher
Wm. L. McKee
Ezra Dixon
F. m. Dimond
M.W. Schoen
James F. Lavander
Georges Li Kinnicutt
H. Be, Strong
L. W. Kisher
Charles B. Brigham
Robert J. Connery
A. . ‘Lawton
L."remieres
FL “Morrissey
W. F. Baker
Providence
Samuel Norris
Max Makowsky
B. J. Radway
Dr. 0.R., Siegel
George L. Locke
Many Wedding Gifts for Hon James W Franklin
Hon James W Franklin superintendent of the National India Rubber Co shoe department married Monday January 7. Employees sent many costly gifts to adorn his new town home and to honor the couple. Gifts include a sterling silver candlestick set a five piece tea service and parlor furniture from various departments. Large crowds visited Attica yesterday to view the silver service and extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Franklin
National India Robber Company
Jane
Franklin
Narrowe
The
National
LeBaron
Colt
National Indian Rubber Co
Gaiter
Cantata Sunday Evening at St Michael's Church
The St Michael's Church choir repeats A R Gans sacred cantata The Holy City next Sunday at 7 30. Soloists include Annie McCarty contralto George Warren bass and Mrs Thomas and E L Cummings soprano and tenor. Virginia Boyd Anderson June Rockwell violinists and B M MacDougall pianist. Leader Henry H Lee organist directs. Miss Lillian M Wilson unable to sing lead but leads chorus. Offertory funds service expenses and organ debt. Seats are free and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's Church
A. R Ganl
Holy City
Annie McCarty
George W. Warren
Bats
Thomas
E L. Cummings
Central Congregational Church of
Henry 8. Lee
Lillian M. Wilson
Fourth in the Suburbs Fireworks and Farce in Lowellville
A humorous Fourth of July anecdote from Lowellville recounts a chaotic day with the Declaration read at breakfast, a waitress blown up by a wife, a chauffeur’s loud exit, a barn fire, and two barns stockpiled with highballs fleeing with silver, illustrating wild patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowellville
Hine Pats
Married in town on June 16 tied by Rev Locke
Newman Russell Newman and Clara Louise Henning both of this town were married by Rev George L. Locke on June 16. Roy Bigelow Cook and eee Dunham Fales, both of Central Falls, were wed by Rev T R Peede on June 16. John Charles Connery of this town and Flossie Louise Fales of Central Falls were married in Central Falls on June 16 by Rev T R Peede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman—Henning
George L. Locke
Howard Russell Newman
Clara Louise Henning
Cook
Fales
Central Falls
Richard Peede
Roy Bigelow Cook
Eee Dunham
Connery—Fales
John Charles’ Connery
Flossie Louise Fales
Coggeshall and Bowden Obituaries Highlight Local Farewells
In the town on June 16 James Coggeshall aged 85 years and 99 days died. Funeral Sunday at 1 p.m. from 98 Church street. Relatives and friends invited. In Barrington on June 17 Wheaton B Bowden aged 65 years dies with a note of romantic whimsy and practical humor quoted in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coggeshall
James Coggeshall
Church Street
Bowden
Barrington
Wheaton B. Bowden
Pleasantly Remembered At Home Wedding Gift
Last Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Hugh Murray were surprised at 97 Franklin street by employees of the Mechanical Department of the National India Rubber Company where Mr Murray works. They presented a couch as a wedding gift in a social gathering with vocal and instrumental music and refreshments. John McGoverne spoke for the group and William Golden led the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Murray
Franklin Street
National India Rubber Company
Murray
John McGoverne
Mr. Murray
William Golden
Bristol baseball double header previews on the Common
Tomorrow afternoon three Inter-State League games highlight Bristol baseball. The Bristols meet the Crescents of Providence at 3.15 with Harrington and Drake in the battery and Mack in center field. Also Bristol Independents face Hillwoods in Providence, while Bristol Baptists play Riverside Independents on the Common at 2.15 and St Mary’s hosts Warren Baptists in Warren later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristols
Crescents of
Providence
Harrington
Drake
Battery
Bristol
Warren
Mack
O’brien
Bristol Independents
Hillwoods
Bristol Baptists
Riverside Independents
St. Mary’s
Warren Baptists
Bristol Red Hooks
Dion and
Collard
Red Hooks
Newbold
Vellecca
Taunton DAR Chapter Visits Bristol for Luncheon
Fifty-six Lydia Cobb Chapter members from Taunton Mass visited Bristol yesterday and dined at the Hotel Belvedere. Bristol Chapter members joined in with speakers including Mrs Frank Briggs and Mrs Richard Jackson Barker who toasted Taunton. The Bristol regent and local members presented a banquet to the Taunton visitors amid thanks for the arranging committee. Sightseeing followed before the 4:20 afternoon train carried them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Cobb
Taunton
Mass
Belvedere
Bristol
Frank Briggs
Richard Jackson Barker
National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Tanton
Edward G. Leasterbrooks
Mary L. Page
Tauton
L. Bosworth
William C. Presbery
Special Session D.C. Discontinues After Costs
District Court session ends with case against John B. Smith of Providence dismissed after payment of costs. Smith claimed headlights were functioning when leaving Warren. Montross man John Montross arrested in drunken disturbance on High Street. Pocket-book theft reported by Frank Silva. 11 year old girl detained. father reimburses, charge dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Smith
Providence
Kelley
District Court
Smith
Warren
John
Montross
Church
High Street
Frank Silva
Morrissey
Bradford Street
Serbst
Silva
Why the Judge Paid the Voter Fraud Tale
A physician recounts a city child’s sudden illness during an election crisis. A despairing mother blames herself for alleged voter fraud ties in which the magistrate allegedly pressed neighbors to register fraudulent residents for political favors. The child recovered and the magistrate paid the doctor’s bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way
New York
Star Theater Schedules Three Weekly Shows With New England Remodel
The management resumes the old plan of three changes per week with nightly shows at 8 p.m. doors open 7:30 p.m. Saturday matinee at 1 30 p.m. The program features The Quaesa of the Arena and a mix of circus clips and comedy including Cohen at Coney Island and Mother-in-law Gets Even. Admission 5 and 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thosat
New England
Gilman
Bristol
Church Street House
Steinert & Son
Providence
Ine
Cohen
Coney Island
Little Cyril
Y M C A Notes Stir Warren Weekend Events
The Phi Alpha Pi straw ride drew nineteen participants with horns and cheers as they reached Warren after 10 PM. Refreshments were served at Max Field. The Gypsy Hike for boys and students starts at 4 30 PM today with meals and a log fire cookout planned. A senior baseball doubleheader with Warren is set tomorrow in the Y M C A League. Camp signups for Prudence Island July 7 to 20 are strong, with circulars available at the association building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Alpha Pi
Warren
Maxfield’s
Popparquash Point
Prudence Island
Association
Bristolman Honored With Doctor of Science Degree
J B Francis Herreshoff of New York, born in Bristol in 1865, received an honorary Doctor of Science degree at Brown University’s commencement in Providence. A longtime Nichols Copper Company executive and consulting engineer, he has led major chemical and metallurgical advancements and earned the first Perkin medal from the American Society of Chemical Industry in 1908. He counts numerous clubs and societies among his affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Providence
J. B. Francis Herreshoff
New York
Herreshoff
Charles F. Herresboff
Bristol High School
Brown University
Appleton
Herreshofft
Nichola Chemical Company
Nichols Copper Company
M Herreshoft
General Chemical Company
American Society of Chemical Industry
Perkin
University Club
Brown University Club
New York Yacht Club
Society of Chemical Engineers
English Society of Chemical Industry
American Chemical Society
The
Society of Mining Engineers
Death of Col Coggeshall remembered in Bristol tribute
A fragmentary obituary honors Col Col Coggeshall, longtime Bristol resident and valued National Rubber Company worker. It lauds his duty, integrity, and generosity, noting his quiet life, widowhood, and lifelong community ties. The note ends with condolences to his son and connections, recalling his lasting memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Coggeshall
National Rubber Company
Church Street
Bristol
Bristol Probate Court Accounts 1909
Joseph Hallows, administrator of Henry Field’s estate, files first and final account for allowance. Referenced for July 6, 1909 at 16 30 in Bristol Probate Court. Notice ordered to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robate
Bristol
Henry Field
Joseph Hallows
Bristol Phoenix
John M. Coggeshall
Appointment of Administrator for Mary Murphy Estate
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints the undersigned as administrator of Mary Murphy late of Bristol deceased. Bond filed as required. Creditors must present claims to the administrator or file with the clerk within six months from the first advertisement. 6-18-25-7-2 7 de
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of
Bristol
Mary Murphy
Guardian
R. 1
Willard H. Watson
R.I
Elizabeth R. Mowry
Frank H. Reynolds
Brides Weds in Double Ceremony in Town
A double wedding featured a bride and her mate in a blue satin gown and pink and green ensembles. Relatives included the 80 and 85 year old grandmothers, with receptions following. The grooms Mr Cook and Mr Connery plan to reside in town. both have prominent local ties and long-time factory or utility employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messaline
Killarney
Fales
Arza ‘A. Denham
Albert L. Read
Cook
Washington Street
Connery
Bradford Street
James Connery
National India Rubber Company
Probate Court of Bristol Allows Sale To Pay Debts
June 15 1909 Bristol Massachusetts probate records show John W Best administrator for James Lawder requests authority to sell part or all of the deceased's Bristol land to cover debts funeral expenses and family support. Hearing set for July 6 1909 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol with fourteen days of weekly notice in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lawder
John W. Best
Bristol
John W. Hoar
Nathaniel Waldro
John M.munro
James Isander
Samuel S. Munro
Bristol Phoenix
John M. Coggheshall
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Very Truly
Strout
Strout Ee
Fere
Old South Bld
Bostec
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
W. Sparks Druxgist
Star Theater
Bristolian
James ‘.Coggeshall
Arcade
Walter R Wightman
Joseph Milone
James Dixon
Offliite
G. W. Simmons Undertakers and Funeral Directors
Emma E. C Ey
Constitution Atreet
Chiropodist
Williams
Wright
CG Milk & Church
John Shepard
Goldes
Hope Street
Peterson’s
Bristol Construction Co
Carpenters
Marine Hardware
E. J, Prest
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