Telephone growth in 1907 surpasses earlier years
An editorial notes a Census Bureau bulletin showing more than 11 billion messages in 1907, up 124.8 percent from 1902. Total wire length exceeded 1902 by over eight million miles, with employment up 65,417 and salaries up by 32,023,506. The Bell and non Bell systems dominated, with 8,947,266 and 9,986,515 miles respectively. The telephone’s rise outpaced telegraph since 1844.
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Census Bureau
United States
Bell
Roosevelt greeted by vast New York parade after return
Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt arrived in New York to a crowd estimated at a million and a half, surpassing past welcomes for Grant and Dewey. He attended the wedding of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. to Eleanor Butler Alexander at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, with Kermit as best man and 42 Rough Riders featured in the gallery amid gifts said to total 600.
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Col
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
General Grant
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Battery
Central Park
Gol. Roosevelt
Theodore, Jr
Eleanor Butler Alexander
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Kermit Roosevelt
Africa
Ethel Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Patent medicine pitch from 19th century ad
An advertising notice touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children as a cure for colds feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and worms. The claim includes a 25 cent price at druggists and a free sample by mail to Alien S$ Olmsted LeRoy N Y.
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Mother Gray
Olmsted
LeRoy
Mulligan and Casey Banter Over Hats and Coats
A dialogue captures Casey telling Mulligan that next time he passes with a lady he should take off his hat and coat. Mulligan questions the rule, and Casey imposes a stipulation about removing his coat if he refuses.
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Casey
Mulligan
Mails Arrival and Closing Hours Listed
A postal notice outlines mail arrival times at 7.00 10.00 a m 2 00 4 00 6 00 7 15 p m and closing times at 7 40 9 00 11 30 a m 2 00 6 00 7 15 p m Sunday arrivals 8 00 a m and closing 4 50 p m Office hours on Sunday 9 80 to 10 80 a m Mail will be issued from carriers racks at the south door 9 80 to 10 80 a m.
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South Door
Express matter departure times from Bristol by Adams Express
The timetable lists Bristol departure and arrival hours for Adams Express: 8:50 and 11:20 a m, 3:20 and 5:20 p m onward 8:00 and 12:00 p m, 2:00 and 6:30 p m. The text mixes incomplete fragments but provides a schedule of express mail times.
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Bristol
Adams Express
Oor
High Tides in Bristol and Nearby Ports
Maritime notes record daily high tides for Bristol on June 23 to June 28 with am and pm values. Newport tides lead Bristol by 14 minutes, while Providence tides follow Bristol by 11 minutes. mean tidal ranges listed for Newport and Providence with Bristol's figure partially missing.
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A.M. P.M
Newport
Bristol
Providence
Bristol Daily News Complied Notices and Local Snippets
Local items report sidewalk bicycle complaints, Bristol County school trip delays, visits by Mrs. Edgar F. Tabor and family, land deeds filed for record, Mrs. Ellen S. Coward’s visit, Mrs. Gayton’s funeral in North Cemetery, a $100 attachment case, Eighth Grade graduation at Cole Memorial High School, Blair Decorating Company ad, Babbitt Post G A R meeting plans with a post-meal collation, Oliver J. B. Henderson’s European voyage, Rev Arthur J. Myers sermon in Rumford, steam yacht Cassandra arrival and voyage details, and a directory plea to provide complete names of boarders.
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Edgar F. Tabor
Osborne
Dean
John H. Bailey, Jr
Prospect Harm
Main Road
O. Leclair
John W. Ashton
Saverio Rinaldi
Silver Creek
Edward Fales Coward
Thomas Ridgeway Coward
New York City
Ellen S. Coward
Union Street
Joseph W. H. Gayton
North Cemetery
Colé Memorial High School
Blair Decorating
Babbitt Post
Oliver J. B. Henderson
New York
S. S
Chicago
Havre
Europe
Oberammergau
Brussels
Arthur J. Myers
Pentecostal Mission
Rumford
R. L
Bristol Pentecostal
Mr. Myers
Cassandra
Paul Rainey
Philadelphia
A. S. Chese
Scotland
White, Gordon Co
Bristol, Warren and Barrington
Smith St
Providence
R, L
Town Notes and Local Gleanings From Bristol County
Russell D. Bullock drawn for grand jury in Providence. Notables arrive for vacations. illnesses and recoveries noted. Land transfers on Mt Hope Terrace recorded. school staff changes and teaching offers declined. Measles and diphtheria cases reported. Yacht Vagrant trial spin by Harold Vanderbilt. Peddling without a license arrest. Epworth League delegates chosen. Fourth of July plans and parade bands listed. Bankruptcy hearing for Thomas F. Fox in Warren. assets and liabilities detailed.
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Sheey
Russell D. Bullock
Providence
Harry
Dimond
Pine ‘Bluff
Ark
Church
Constitution Street
P. Colt
Locke
Bristol
Annie Pender
Babbitt Relief Corps
Babbitt Post
Charles L. Hammill
Rhode Island
W. F. Duffy
Bay View Avenue
Thompson Avenue
Fortunata Abbott
Narragansett Avenue
J. Davidson
Vermont Baptist State Convention
First Baptist Church
A.S. Stowell
Congdon Street Baptist Church
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Nat Herreshoff
Vanderbilt
New York
J. F. Ganey
Bristol High School
Salemn High School
Ganey
Boston
Europe
Christian Herrmann
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Mary Sullivan
St. Anne 8 Hospital
Fall River
Mass
Manuel Corey
Justice of the Peace Peck
Warren
Epworth League of
State Street
M. E
United Brothers Lodge
Swartz Lodge
Perseverence Lodge
Appenang
Perseverance Lodge
Thomas F. Fox
Bristol County Court House
Chester W. Barrows
Edward L. Leahy
Charles G. Abbee
Jeremiah J. O'Connor
Howard K., DeWolf
Fox
Goff’s Hotel
Referee In Bankruptcy
Fragmentary OCR Teasers From a Local Notice Archive
Incomplete readable lines refer to employment and locations such as Boston and Stori-Vairhagen Ye. The fragment hints at a person spending vacation before returning to work, with uncertain names and stray phrases embedded in the damaged text.
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Boston
Stori-Vairhagen
Children’s Day Observed at State Street Church
Children and Sunday School members gathered Sunday evening at the State Street Mi E Church to celebrate Children’s Day. The altar showcased Palma plants and flowers as Rev. John McVay led a program of songs recitations and messages from Frances Hill Ida Flowera and others. The pastor announced a noninterest loan fund for graduates aiding many youths through college, saying repayment would begin after three years.
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State Street
Mi E
John McVay
Francia Hill
Mary Cady
Ida Flowera
Abner Bailey
Majid
Ethel Blaisdell
God
Charlie Chase
Christ
Gladys
John Norris
Elsie McCaw
Clifford Bailey
Emily Pollock
Fred Palmer
Birdie
Olie Blaisdell
Elsie Bartcher
George Mattheton
Roges
Pauline Sylvester
William MacNay
Annie Munroe
Milton Hill
Carolyn Starkey
Donald Mattheson
Marion Potter
Herbert Starkey
Dora Battcher
Francis Hill
Mr. McVay
Lund
Bristol Opera House Presents Country Store Evening Show
A large audience enjoyed the Country Store program at Bristol Opera House last evening. The same program of pictures and songs repeats tonight. Wednesday is banner amateur night with many new amateurs attracting crowds. Mr Bates offers his latest songs and the venue promotes a cool, high class entertainment in New England. Follow the crowds to the Opera House for new ideas and a good evening.
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Opera House
Bristol Opera House
Mr. Bates
New England
Correa Marries Miss Lena Morris at St Marys Church
Frank Correa and Lena Morris wed at 7 30 Saturday morning in St Marys Church. Rev John F Downing officiated and celebrated the Nuptial Mass. A wedding reception followed at the bride's mother Mrs Annie Morris home at 182 Mt Hope Avenue.
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Frank
Correa
Lena Morris
St. Mary’s Church
John F. Downing
Annie Morris
Mt. Hope Avenue
Post Office Evolving as Salisbury Resigns
The Money Order Department posts a change as Miss Salisbury resigns her position effective mid August. Edward D Kunz will marry Miss Salisbury, while Edward J Prest selects William J McShane to fill the money order post. McShane, formerly with Wardwell Lumber, starts training next Monday to learn the system before Miss Salisbury departs. Washington expected to confirm the appointment soon.
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Salisbury
Edward D
William
McShane
Mins Salisbury
Wardwell Lumber Company
Sebisbury
Waslington
Fourth of July Committee Seeks Horses for Bristol Parade
Notice to horse owners in Bristol. The Fourth of July Committee lacks horses and calls owners to lend or rent horses for the occasion. Riders volunteer as aids if horses can be provided, and owners should contact the chief marshal immediately.
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Bristol
Fourth of July Fund Subscriptions Totals Grow
A list of subscribers contributes to the Fourth of July fund including Bristol Phoenix Col J E Fletcher Frederic Hayes Ezra Dixon F Hammill Mrs Walter Hidden George A Arnold B M MacDougall Charles B Rockwell W H Buffington Mrs T D Bowen Dr H W Church Bridges Drug Co A Friend H T Peterson Charles Brigham M R Herreshoff Mfg Co William G Low Jr Mr and Mrs W L McKee J B Mills O L Bosworth W F Williams Edward D Parce Staples Coal Co J Winthrop DeWolf B Potter Dr H M Howe Edward J Prest and others as funds accumulate for the community celebration.
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Bristol Phoenix
Col
J. E. Fletcher
Frederic Hayes
Ezra Dixon
F. H. Hammill
Mra. Walter Hidden
George A. Arnold
B. M. MacDougall
Charles B. Rockwell
W. H. Buffington
Reception Fashion Fiasco Sparks Dress Duel
At the event, Mrs De Mode confronts Mr Wise over lingering near her, blaming his presence for clashing with her brown dress. The exchange centers on a black net gown seen as a style rival to Mrs De Mode’s ensemble. The moment highlights tensions and wardrobe rivalries among attendees.
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Mr. Wise
Mrs. de Mode
Probate Court Actions Include Wapuis Will Admission
The Probate Court convened yesterday with Judge Edward L. Leahy presiding. Final accounts for Annie Munro’s estate were continued to July 5, while Charles A. Waldron’s administrator received allowance. Valerie Dapuis’ will was admitted to probate with Narcisse Dapuis approved as executor. Rose Lavander was granted guardian of Marie E. Lavander with bonds set at 1000. Sale of real estate for Louis O Easterbrooks and Susan Easterbrooks minors was allowed with bond 140. William A. Church wards’ interest to be sold for not less than 70.
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Edward L. Leahy
Annie Munro
Charles A. Waldron
Valerie Dapuis
Narcisse Dapuis
Bond
Rose Lavander
Marie E. Lavander
James F. Lavander
John F. Lavander
Susan Easterbrooks
William A. Church
Fisherman’s Banter Echoes Morning Teasing
Helen-George remarked you began a fishing expedition today and wished to be a fish so you could catch him. Grace-Oh replied it amounts to the same, noting I am always stringing him.
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Helen—George
Grace
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Phenix
Bristol County
Hope Street
Bristol, RI
Farrally Brothers
J. ¥. Farrally
Bristol Post Office
Phoenix News
Suz Puornr
T. Feeereay
M. F. Brigge EL M Darling
Fish Irving Smith
Richard Quirk
Mene
Wood's
Hasbrouck
Wood Street
A. Johnson
Phoenix Office
Phoenix
Trinity Rectory Blair Decorating Co
Editorial
Dodge & Camfield
Exchange Place
R. I
Black Suede
Black Cravenette
Russia
Thos.f.peirce & Son
Dorrance and
Westminster Corner
R. F
Plymouth
Jeff
Correa—Morris
G. A. R. Hall
The
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Air Co
Pryce
Irving W. Smith
Khool
Franklin Street
Butan
Becairea
Byfield
Philip Brady
Harry H. Shepard
Augustine P. Nerone
Committee
Masseuse
Gertrude M. Nelson
M.€. Hyde
Newton St
Pawtucket
Union
C. W. Wall
Oy Pa
Narragansett Bay
Bristol Highlands
View Tunnel
Providenceswith
Plat Plaza Realty CO
George H. Babbitt
Industrial Trust Co
Ty Tly Wy
Ural
Probate Court
Chas
A Johnson
Appll
Blue Fame
Rinity Rectory
ADLY
I.C. B.U
Christie’s Orchester
Wardwell Lumber CO
Concord
Frank N
Easterbrooks
Iechah Soda
Nyone Ng
Lake
Phenix Office
Breeze
Walley Street
Telephone
Hope and
Walley Cs
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