Bristol Town Recommendations for 1909 Financial Town Meeting
From the Bristol Town Council, a recommended budget for the March 15, 1909 meeting shows state tax 10,800 and allocations for Public Schools 17,000 Fire Department 2,000 Overseer of Poor 700 Street Lights 6,000 Police 6,000 Highway and Crushed Stone 7,000 Sidewalks and Concreting 2,000 Sprinkling Streets with Oil 1,200 Town Council 7,000 Asylum 1,000 Interest on Debt 8,500 Prompt Payment Taxes 8,000 Rogers Free Library 850 Fourth of July 600 Memorial Day 200 Fire Companies 509 Children's Home 500 Town Common and Parks 100 Insurance Premiums 500 East Burial Ground Sewer Department 800 Teachers Retirement Fund 500 Sinking Fund 4,500 Water Rates 2,000 Unpaid 1908 bills 1,900 Total for 1909 85,200.00 Amount appropriated in 1908 90,950.00.
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Bristol
Financial
Rogers Free Library
Town Common & Parks
East Burial Ground
Voachers
How to Vote Citizen's Ticket in School Committee race
In a Town Clerk office discussion a voter asked how to mark a ballot for the second caucus nominations and oppose Dr Hasbrouck for School Committee. The safest method suggested is to place a press in the head circle of the nomination Paper and a cross after Mr Nerone in the Democratic Column. The note adds that two of the three candidates with the most votes will win.
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Dr. Hasbrouck
School’ Committee
Nerone
Rally to defend Captain Morrissey and Bristol Infantry
An appeal to members of Company O Bristol Light Infantry urges unity against alleged vilification by Councilmen Cummings and Church. The author, a former drill sergeant under Captain Morrissey, calls Bristol Infantry to rally in his defense and prevent ongoing persecution.
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the Phoenix
Company O
The
Bristol Light Infantry
Morrissey
Providence Journal
Stephen T. Church
Cummings
Church
Question to editor questions Cummings Hayes deal in Robinson suit
A reader asks the editor to explain any agreement or price between Mr. Cummings and Attorney Hayes in the Robinson suit against the town. The letter questions charges and whether a bill will be settled after the financial town meeting, implying concern over taxpayers’ earned money.
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the Phoenix
Cummings
Attorney Hayes
Robinson
Rumor on Streets of Support for Councilman Oburoh
A Bristol fireman writes that rumors claim Councilman Oburoh has fire department backing at the polls. He recalls Joseph E Simmons, a longtime leader of the firemen's division, and notes voting happens Wednesday next.
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the Phoenix
Oburoh
Bristol Fire
Joseph E.simmons
Blaisdell Honorably Mentioned in Local Notice
Walter L Blaisdell aged 84 years 10 months 19 days is recorded in a local notice dated March 6 noting his age and a civic acknowledgment.
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Flaiedell
Towms
Walter L. Blaisdell
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Advertisement notes Mother Gray and a nurse at a New York Children’s Home offer powders to break colds in 24 hours cure fevers headaches stomach trouble teething disorders and destroy worms. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with a free sample mailed to Alien Imsted LeRoy N Y.
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Mother Gray
New York
Imsted
LeRoy, N
Town Council canvass and election preparations
Town Council met as a board of canvassers over Friday and Saturday and last evening to prepare for the annual town election tomorrow. Total registry voters 1670 with 938 real estate, 652 real estate, 80 personal voters. Damages to Wardwell property assessed at 25 dollars. Overseer Philip Brady asks raise from 500 to 700 dollars. Narcisse Dupuis Jr seeks a club license. petition continued. Financial appropriations discussed for next year. to be voted March 15. Resignation of Democratic supervisor William F Conley accepted. successor to be appointed tonight. Clinton T Sherman named assistant moderator for tomorrow’s election.
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Haal
Cummings
Simmons
Wardwell
Hope and
Oliver Streets
Philip Brady
Narcisse Dupuis, Jr
Financial Town
George H. Peck
Davis Wilson
William F. Conley
Quonley
Clinton T. Sherman
Bega En
Bristol Caucus Reform Urges Clean Ballot in Vote
The Bristol Caucus debate warns against double voting and packed caucuses, urging voters to choose candidates fair and free from coercion. The Republican Town Committee argues honesty over might, urging citizens to back the Citizens Nomination Paper and reject the Hagle and the Star.
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Bristol
Providence
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
Newport
Central Falls
Briston
Citizens
Republivuan Town
De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Endorsed by Buffington
An advertisement proclaims De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills unequaled for weak kidneys backache and bladder inflammation. It claims antiseptic action and urges sales and recommendation by W. H. Buffington.
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de Witt
W. H. Buffington
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