Bristol Fire Dept Annual Report highlights 13 fires and losses
The Bristol Fire Department board reports year ending February 1 with total expenditures of 150.20 and balances of 24.80 after appropriations. Rubber boot funds left 11.20. 613.12 in bills paid from prior boards. Thirteen fires occurred. two prior to current term and 11 minor, notably Terrance McCarty's Wood Street loss 5000 on 8000 value and John J. Doran's Fraprlio Street loss 1800 on 3000 value.
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Board of Engineers
The
Bristol Fire Department
Michael McKeon
DeWolf Avenue
Moss Ballock
High Street
Baptist Church
Terrance McCarty
Wood Street
John J. Doran
Fraprlio Street
Bristol March 16 town meeting notice
State officials warn Bristol electors to meet at the town hall on March 16 1908 at 7 30 P M to vote on a town and state tax lease the town land and transact other necessary business Philo V Cady Town Sergeant signs the notice and directs the meeting authority via warrant from Town Clerk George H Peck
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Bristol
George H. Peck
Philo V. Cady
Town Sargeant
Bristol Rhode Island town meeting warning 1908
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Bristol March 11, 1908 town meeting vote for Moderator Town Clerk Town Council Probate Judge School Committee members Tax and Sewer Commissioner Justices of the Peace on one ballot Town Sergeant Philo V Cady issues warning directing electors to meeting at Town Hall to cast ballots on specified offices.
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Bristol
George H.peck
Philo V Cady
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Portrait fund donations for late town clerk Bennett
Donations toward a portrait of Herbert F. Bennett have been received to fund a popular memorial. The effort seeks many small gifts, mostly one dollar or less, with the portrait to hang in the Town Clerk’s office after the engraved frame plate arrives.
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Herbert F. Bennett
Phoenix Window
Hong
Elton man praises DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin reports four doses of DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills gave more relief than any prior medicine and he continues using them seeking a perfect cure. The pills are sold by W H Baffington.
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Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr Barber
DeWitt
W. H. Baffington
Free Uric-O Rheumatic Remedy Offer Invites All Sufferers
A countywide advertisement promises free trial bottles of Uric-O to rheumatism patients. Readers are urged to mail name, address, and druggist name to Smith Drag Co in Syracuse for a 750 bottle at no cost. The note claims universal cures and relies on personal recommendations to spread the word.
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Smith Drag Co
Smith Bldg
Syracuse
N. Y
Bristol
J. B
Young &O
Mortgagee's Sale of Personal Property in Bristol Rhode Island
Public auction scheduled for March 12, 1908 at 12 o'clock noon on the premises foot of State street west of Thames street Bristol Rhode Island. The sale covers stock tools and stores formerly used in William I Seguin's blacksmithing business. Notice by Mabel A Thornton mortgagee and Frank H Hammill attorney.
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State Street
Thames Street
Bristol
R.I
William I. Seguin
Mabel A. Thornton
Frank H. Hammill
R. 1
R. I
Contested Town Clerk Race Prompts Debate and Remittance
A Republican letter to the editor argues for the Democratic nominee in the town clerk contest, praising qualifications and urging supporters to vote. It critiques rival candidates, notes rumored withdrawal, cites golden rule ideals, and calls for correcting printing errors naming Fremont and Bryan.
Y. M. C. A. Bowling Tournament Standings
Tuesday evening the Lookouts swept three from the South Ends, while Wednesday evening the Hay Seeds took two of three from the Five Lemons. Captain Best rolled a 111 string and Harold Newman led with 295 pins. The scores follow.
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Lookouts
Capt. Best
Harold Newman
Digestive aid for stomach troubles promoted as Koiol
An advertisement claims all food should be digested promptly and promotes Koiol as a natural digestant that digests what you eat and relieves stomach woes. The remedy is sold by W. H. Battington.
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W. H. Battington
Snails for Food in Europe Stores Thrive Across Cities
France leads snail production with Austria Bavaria and Switzerland farming thousands of escargots fed on vine leaves. Paris consumes millions September to May as European cities host snail stores displaying large gilt signs and tubs of snails. Dijon and Macon supply popular varieties raised in parks opening in August feeding on leaves and herbs.
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Europe
France
Austria
Bavaria
Switzerland
Paris
Dijon
Macon
Burgundy
Chicago News
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Advertising copy asserts kidneys cause most diseases and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal cure. It claims benefits for weak kidneys, offers samples and pamphlets, and urges readers to buy from druggists in Seattle and to mail for free samples from Binghamton New York.
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Aati
Seattle
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Commendation for New Policeman Kelley Elected by Town Council
The Town Council approved Hugh F. Kelley as a police officer at a recent meeting, filling a vacancy after nearly two years. Kelley, longtime watchman at the National India Rubber Company mill, is praised for steadiness, discretion, and his strong ties to St. Mary’s T. A. Society, with local residents predicting his capable service.
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Hugh F. Kelley
Kelley
Kealley
National India Rubber Company
Bristol
St. Mary’s T. A. Society
Uniform Rank K of P Rhode Island officers installed
A lively meeting of Uniform Rank K of P Rhode Island Company No 1 saw Col H D Murray install officers including Captain John J Hackett and First Lieutenant Illiam Gardner with staff. Guests included Major Arnold Holloway and other officers. a sir knight was conferred and a Bristol chowder followed the speeches by grand officers.
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Rhode Island Company No. 1
K. of P
H. D. Murray
John J. Hackett
Illiam Hh.gardner
Gerald Brunnell
Herma Gablingki
Augustus Gravalle
Hlwin Hill
Alex Alexander
Walter T. Remieres
Ol. Murray
Hartford Railroad Electric Car Service Schedule Note
N Y N H and Hartford Railroad announces electric car service details effective September 40 1 07 with weekday timings and fare points of 3.40 4.46 5.85 and 6.45.
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N.H.& Hartford Railroad
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