Editorial on Bristol politics mixed views and party influence
The Providence Journal half page report on Bristol politics drew criticism for bias and muddled candidate lists. The Phoenix argues party labels should not drive town affairs, urging fair voter choice and open competition at the polls despite a contested caucus season and a Citizens' Nomination Paper challenging the Democratic slate.
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Providence Journal
Bristol
Franklin
The
Phoenix
Acta
Ogunoilwen
Citizens
Republican Town Committee
Taft Cabinet Confirmed by Senate in Friday Action
President Taft’s cabinet appointments were confirmed by the Senate. Names include Knox as secretary of state, MacVeagh treasury, Dickinson war, Wickersham attorney general, Hitchcock postmaster general, Meyer secretary of the navy, Ballinger interior, Wilson agriculture, Nagel commerce and labor, with Carpenter named secretary to the president. Assistant secretaries Beekman Winthrop and Huntington Wilson, plus William Loeb Jr as collector of customs for New York.
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Taft
Senate
OWS
Philander O. Knox
Pennsylvania
Franklin MacVeagh
Illinois
Treasury
Jacob M. Dickinson
Tennessee
George W. Wickersham
New York
Frank H. Hitchcock
Massachusetts
George von L. Meyer
Navy
Hichard
A.ballinger
Washington
Interior
James Wilson
Iowa
Charles Nagel
Missouri
Commerce
Labor
Fred W. Carpenter
Puntington Wilson
Beekman Winthrop
William Loeb, Jr
District of New York
Bristol Post Office Mail Arrivals And Closings
Bristol post office announces daily mail arrivals at 7 00 10 00 a m noon 2 00 4 46 7 15 p m and closings at 8 00 8 45 11 80 a m 1 45 5 45 7 14 p m Sunday mail arrives 8 30 a m closes 5 00 p m general delivery stamps window 4 30 5 p m office hours Sunday 9 80 to 10 80 a m Sunday mail given out from carriers racks at south door 9 80 to 10 89 a m.
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South Door
Train Schedule for Earle and Prew Express
The notice lists outward departures at 7.50 and 11.20 a m and 8.20 and 5.20 p m. Inward arrivals are scheduled for 8.00 and 12.00 a m and 3.00 and 7.00 p m. The hours indicate Bristol-bound timings for the matter.
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Bristol
Earle & Prew Express
Marriage Intentions Filed at Town Clerk Office
The marriage intentions of James Salvato and Miss Rachel Pellegrino are recorded at the Town Clerk's office. The report notes a recent guest from Fair Haven Mass, Mrs. Nelson Shurtliff and her three daughters, and mentions Mrs. Samuel W. Church of Pappa squash who shows improvement after illness. Also recorded are a District Court session with no criminal cases, the postponement of a civil case Max Makowsky vs Albert Baker, and a large shipment of Edison Phonograph records. George F Wilkinson in town awarded a pension, four thousand post cards for sale, and the death of Kathinka Enders with funeral set for this afternoon.
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James Salvato
Rachel Pellegrino
Nelson Shurtliff
Fair Haven
Mass
Minnie Meiggs
Samuel W. Church
Pappasquash
District Court
Max Makowsky
Albert Baker
Edison
Providence
Epworth League meeting and Bristol notices blend of church events
The Epworth League held a missionary meeting at State Street Church with Mrs A W Place presiding and readings by members plus a vocal solo by Miss Sarah D Bosworth. Bristol items include lodge anniversary plans, Colt Memorial High School inspection days, and a proposed Inter-State League entry for the Bristol baseball team with managers Mahoney and Hibbert.
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Epworth
Mabel E
Manchester
Hasbrouck
Benjamin Chuprch
Hope and
Chestnut Streets
New Colt Memorial High School
Tod P
O. W. Sparks
St. Mary's Church
Charles A. Edwards
St. Mary’s Church
Pawtucket
John F. Downing
Bristol Commandery
United Order of the Golden Cross
Phoenix Office
Financial Town
Colt Memorial High School
Epworth League
State Street
Church
A. W. Place
Sarah D. Bosworth
Amos Trudeau
Cranston Worsted
Michael Uallan
Willi
Bernard F. Morris
T. A
Holy Name
Bristol
Providence
James Mahoney
Elisha Hibbert
Keep on Walking Growing and Talking Exchange
A fragmented excerpt urges continuous effort to progress in life. The lines emphasize persistence, self-presentation, personal growth, and ongoing momentum as essential actions for advancement. The word Exchange appears, possibly signaling a call or title.
Mistress Bridget Says Cranky Mistresses Make Best Cooks
A playful exchange about cooking talent. Mistress Bridget asserts opinion while Cook-Ah urges more blarney. The banter hints at kitchen pride and regional speech.
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Bridget
Blaisdell Walter L. Dies After Illness at 85
Walter L Blaisdell died about 4 45 am Saturday at his home 68 Constitution Street after a two week illness. Born May 25 1874 in Barkley R I he lived in town most of his life. He married Florence Dean Harvey October 20 1897 and worked as an engineer at the National India Rubber Company before resigning two years ago due to ill health. He was active in State Street M E Church and Sunday school. Survived by widow and daughter Ethel his parents three sisters Mora Vesta Grace and two brothers Fred G and Oliver H Blaisdell Jr Funeral from Constitution Street home at 2 pm with Rev John McVay officiating. Interment North Cemetery.
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Walter Leslie “Blaisdel
Constitution Street
Mr. Blaisdell
Barkeley
R. L
Oliver H
Lemira A. Blaisdell
State Street
M. BE
Blaisdell
Ethel
Oliver H. Blaisdell
Mora
Vesta
Grace Blaisdell
Fred G
Oliver H. Blaisdell, Jr
John McVay
M. E
State Streets
Epworth League
National India Rubber Company
Bristol Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
James Manchester
Fred G. Blaisdell
This Town
William Baker
Providence
North Cemetery
Rexall Mucu-Tone Promises Quick Health Boost
A drug store ad claims catarrhal inflammation causes depression and fatigue and promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone as a nutritive tonic and mucous membrane reformer. The Hope Drug Co. offers a money back guarantee after a reasonable trial with two sizes priced at 60 cents and $1.00.
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Hope Drug Co
Hope St
Y M C A Notes and Student Activities
The student bible class met last Wednesday with refreshments then discussed popular amusement tomorrow. Sunday school teachers meet Thursday at 7 30. The Saturn team leads the boys bowling league with eight wins. W Cook tops indoor student tests, followed by W Gale and G Fish. Visits to W Ashley’s antique collection and Cranston Mill were noted. Phi Alpha Pi officers elected last Saturday, with a 6th anniversary on March 20. A baseball interest list is posted.
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Adl
Saturn
Warren
W. Cook
W. Gale
G. Fish
W. Ashley
Ashley
Jamaica
Liebreich
Cranston Mill
Bristol
Phi Alpha Pi
M. Morgan
W. Sutcliffe
E. Montross
R. Quook
O. T. E. R. Sawyer
J. Weeden
E. P. Roberts
Doans Kidney Pills touted as kidney trouble remedy
An old advertisement warns that kidney trouble produces thick cloudy urine back pain and fatigue and warns of serious outcomes like dropsy. It presents Doans Kidney Pills as the best remedy with a Bristol testimonial from W Flowers of 689 Hope St Bristol RI and notes price 50 cents and US agents Foaster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Bright
Doan
Bristol
W. Flowers
Hope St
R. L
J. H. Young & Co
Ee Flowers
Dean
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Wife After Quarrel Regrets Meeting Him
A terse, dramatic line captures a wife lamenting a quarrel and expressing that, in hindsight, meeting the man was a mistake. The exchange hints at a strained relationship and unresolved tension between the couple.
Advertised Letters for Week Ending Marcel 1909
List of advertised names includes S Vales Conensa Vincenza Petrone Chas Wells Harry Crowell and foreign names Ponte Janeio Filomana Baoiicondo. The notice reflects a 1909 post or letter advertisement. A promotional paragraph extols Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion with claims of improving digestion and blood quality, noting it is pleasant to take and sold by W H Boffington.
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Marcel
Vales Conensa
Vincenza Petrone
Chas. Wells
Harry Crowell
dono d_ Ponte Janeio
Filomana Baoiicondo
W.H. Boffington
For Sale Cottage House and Lot on Willam Street
For sale a cottage with six rooms and modern conveniences located on Willam Street. Also note lower tenement for rent at No 7 Howe Street with gas and city water. Inquiries to Mrs De Wulf at 11 Burton Street. Furnished rooms to let at 48 Church Street.
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Will'am Street
Mount Hopcave
Geo. H. Peck
Dewoulf
Burton St
Howe Street
de Wulf
Burton Bt
Church Street
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Hope Street
Farrally Brothers Proprietors
Farrally
Jubnix
Joe Phoenix
H. T. Peterson
Wood’s Building
High St
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M. W. Schoen
Editorial
THOS
F.peirce & Son
the Dorrance and Westminster Corner
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Bristol and Vicinity
Sunday Mailb
Dodge & Camfield
Exchange Place
Providence, R. 1
Sunderland
R. H M. Dickinson
William Brelsford
Samus McCaw
Mrs. G . Simmons
A. O. Bourn
Lewie Herreshoff
Arthur A. Joushhman
Namquit
Mr. Horovitz
Esther
James Nolan
Morris Isaacson
Agudas Achim Society
Isasosou
Marx Makowsky
Bristol Aerie
Aerie
G. A. R. Hall
Walter Leslie Blaisdell
Parker’s
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Y. M
C. A
New York City
Madison, SQ
N.Y
Bay’'State Casualty CO
IGL
Devonshire St
Boston
Ugs
Directfre Given
Roberta
Black Bristol
Railread Crossing
James Church
C. F. Ranford
William Street
Ander
Ladies’ Aid’ Rockey
Plymouth Rock
John Gerrard
Metacom Avenue
Bernard
Apply
R.I
WM. Hodgkinson
Union St
Bristol, R. 1
Theatre Geo
Demara
Saturda
Geo
Grahas
R.P. Smith
William and ‘High
Jaster
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