Editorial on local council election defeats and results
The piece analyzes the Town Council defeat of Rockwell and Connery, noting Rockwell’s strict license and fireworks stance and Connery’s bill scrutiny. It covers Brigham, Bailey, Paull, and Simmons, predicts a working majority, praises re elected School Committee members, and reports probate judge Leahy’s win and tax assessor Franklin’s broad support amid cross ticket ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Rockwell
Connery
Bailey
Brigham
Paull
Rockwell
Col. Cheesman
Hope
W. R. Trotter
W. Fred Williams
Robertson
Edward Lt. Leahy
Judge Wardwell
Citizens
Lavander
Franklin
National India Rubber Company
Etéed
Munro
Rockwell Praised as Council Leader in Bristol
The Town Council president Mr Rockwell is commended for serving the town in a broadminded and efficient way during the past year. His successful business status and public spirited nature are noted, though it is regretted that such qualities seem not to count with voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell
Bristol
Sherlock Holmes deduction on circulars misleads many readers
After reviewing Monday night imports from Warren, the analysis remains that the circulars are misleading if not false. National India Rubber Company employees were active in polls business and the Democratic Citizens' ticket appeared supported by that corporation. Phoenix extends congratulations to successful candidates and wishes them a smooth, hopeful tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
National ‘India Rubber Company
Franklin
Democratic Citizens
Phoenix
Bristol Independent Candidates Honored With Engravings
The Bristol Independent praises three paper-backed candidates who were elected, presenting engravings in appreciation of their support and achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Independent
Frayed but Not Beaten Angels Still Flap Wings
Fragments describe a group of angels, at least three still able to flap their wings despite wear. The remark suggests resilience and ongoing vitality amid damage. No other named entities or concrete contexts are provided in the readable text.
Knights of the editorial We welcome town by the sea
A fragmentary reflection from a coastal town editorial notes a community identity and local voice. The piece evokes shared memory, civic pride, and a sense of place anchored by seafront life and longstanding town traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Town
By the Sea
Knights of the Editorial
Leahy Thanks Voters in Bristol Probate Judge Race
Judge Edward L. Leahy thanks Bristol citizens for electing him Probate Judge and pledges to uphold the office with the same dignity courtesy and efficiency as his predecessor in a sincere letter to the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Phoenix
Bristol
Edward L. Leahy
Bristol Native Edward Leahy Emerges Early Lawyer Judge
Edward Lawrence Leahy born in Bristol on February 9 1886. He finished Bristol High in 1904, then Brown University and Georgetown Law, class of 1908. Admitted to Rhode Island Bar in October 1908 as the youngest to pass. He maintains Bristol and Providence offices with James H Higgins and John J Fitzgerald, leads St Marys T A Society, teaches Sunday school, and serves as Deputy Grand Knight Bristol Council Knights of Columbus. likely the youngest judge in Rhode Island courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lawrence Leahy
Bristol
Brown University
Georgetown University Law School
Rhode Island Bar
Judge Leahy
Providence
Jamesh. Higgins
John J. Fitzgerald
St. Mary's T. A. Society
St. Mary’s
Grand Knights Bristol Council
Knights of Columns
Leahy
Rhody Island
After Election Jubilations Parade Through City Streets
About 20 young men from the Star Theatre and others paraded after the election last night. They began at the Hasbrouck block and marched along Bradford and Wood to Church and High streets, State, then Hope to the Hasbrouck block before disbanding. A banner listed Judge Edward L. Leahy Councilmen Frank Paull Dr O J Hasbrouck and Assessor James W Franklin Louis F Young. The crowd cheered along the route and the parade featured a band with a bass drum snare auto horn and tambourine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
Hasbrouck
Moving Picture Show
Bradford Street
Wood
Edward L. Leahy
Frank Paull
O. J. Hasbrouck
James W. Franklin
Louis F. Young
Ladies Auxiliary to Bristol Train of Artillery Elects Leaders
The Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs. Arthur W. Barrett's home with strong attendance. Col Barrett presided over the annual election. Mrs Barrett was reelected president unanimously. Officers named include Mrs A Fales secretary Miss Ida Newbold treasurer and social committee led by Ida Newbold and Mrs Bemhiona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Bristol ‘Train of* Artillery
Arthur W. Barrett
CEG
Col. Barrett
Barrett
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Attracts Buyers
A vintage advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy for catarrh with a one hundred dollar reward for unresolved cases. It promotes internal intake, claims action on blood and mucous surfaces, and lists Cheney & Co and Walding Kinnan & Marvin as reputable wholesale druggists. Prices are shown as 75 to 76 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.d, Cheney
Unders Rvc
Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesale Drageis
Toledo
Bristol Post Office Mail Schedule and Hours
The Bristol post office lists incoming mail times at 7.00 10.00 2.00 4.60 6.00 7.15 p m and closing times of 7.40 9.00 11.30 a m 2.00 6.00 7.15 p m Sunday arrivals at 8.00 a m closing 4.50 p m Sunday hours 9.80 to 10.80 a m Mail from carriers racks at south door 9.80 to 10.30 a m.
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South Door
Express train schedule for Bristol by Earle and Prew
Listed times show outward departures at 7.50, 11.20 a m, 3.20, 5.20 p m and inward arrivals at 8.00, 12.00 a m, 3.00, 7.30 p m. Schedule reflects regular Bristol express operations with four daily runs each direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Earle & Prew
Various Local Social and Civic Updates in Clarksville Area
Mrs. John T. Lewis visits sister Miss Marguerite Wardwell in Clarksville while Mrs. Charles H. Osrey stays with daughter Mrs. Samuel Sherman in North Scituate. Governor Pothier signs acts making Cranston a city and Columbus Day a legal holiday. Soldiers' Home inspection by state officials. Rev Thomas J. Gillan preaches at St Mary's Warren. Reductions on goods at Hamill's Dry Goods. Bristol Base Ball Association set meeting to discuss important business. Grand Trunk Railroad charter petition heard in Providence. Ralph Kinder to give organ recital at Yale. United Brothers Lodge reports three candidates, two membership propositions, one new member. Parade and 91st Oder anniversary planning for Fall River with committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Lewis
Clarksville
Virginia
Marguerite Wardwell
Charles H. Osrey
North Scituate
Samuel Sherman
Pothier
Cranston
Columbus Day
Gideon Spender
Charles A. Gray
Philip S. Ghaie
State Board of Soldiers’ Relief
Grand Trunk Railroad
Providence
State House
Ralph Kinder
Church of the Holy Trinity
Philadelphia
Yale University
New Haven
Kinder
Yale
United Brothers Lodge
LO. O. F
Friendly Union Lodge of
Fall
Measles Prevalent. Boots and Hats Promoted in Town
Measles remain prevalent as doctors report cases. Local stores push new arrivals including Regal Shoes and a Derby Hat promotion at Suzman’s. Rebekah Lodge members visit Fall River Lodges. election results bring councilmen including Walter Bosworth and M. L. Bosworth. Town officials qualified. Capt. William Howe Church remains seriously ill, elderly. Bristol Fortnightly Club weighs Prof Crosby reading in Rockwell Hall to fund district Nursing Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Nerone
Reba Rebekah
Minhehaha Rebekah
F. BE. Suzman’s
Carl Brownell
Charles ‘Dew. Brownell
High and
Walley Streets
Hope and
Valley Streets
Warren
Walter S. Bosworth
QO. L
M. L. Bosworth
New York
F. M. Dimond
J. Hasbrouck
Frank Paull
John M. Coggeshall
Edward L. Leahy
George A. Arnold
William Howe Church
State Street
Misa Gertrude BE. Church
Bristol
Prof. Crosby
Rockwell Hall
District “Nursing “Association
Crosby
Boutin
Phoenix
Suzman’s
Town Council Holds Meeting Before Financial Town Meeting
Town Council canvassed real estate and personal voting lists for the upcoming Financial Town meeting next Monday evening. Twelve names were erased from the personal property list for non-payment of taxes and three added. Surveyor L H Callan presented his annual report. Edward P Gladding was elected Moderator pro tem for the Wednesday election but George A Arnold, the unanimous Council choice, is ill and cannot serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Callan
Edward P. Gladding
George A. Arnold
Arnold
Newman Greene Son Born in Barrington on March Fourth
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Newman Greene in Barrington on March 4, confirming the family’s latest addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Barrington
Howard Newman Greene
Campaign pledges outlawed in three weeks
A fragment quotes a debate over a statute of limitations and Campaign pledges, suggesting a three week window. The dialogue hints at legal timing and political commitments without fuller context.
Bride and Father's Gift Noted in Local Purchase
In a brief item the bride's father is mentioned as giving a wedding gift recorded as an order at a butcher for 24 pounds of sirloin steak. The unusual transaction highlights a practical and flavorful token from a local celebration.
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Bristol Phenix
Bristol County
Hope Street
R. I
Farrally Brothers
J Ff
Farrally
Pollar
Your
Pheenix
Tam Proxnix
Xlwa
H. T. Peterson
Wm. J. Brigge
W. H. M Darling
W. Fred Fish
Erving Smith
Richard Quirk
M’s
High St
Wood Street
Marsh
Tan
U.A. Bacon
Domenico Romano
Alvin F. Cole
John Cautfiels
Editorial
Peirce
Black Suede
Black Cravenette
Russia
Thos.f.peirce & Son
Dorrance and
Westminster Corner
Providence. R
Bristol Post Office
Sunday Mails
Russell
Stephen Russell
We Will
Dodge & Camfield
Exchange Place
Providence, Rt
R. H. Dunbar
Theodore Brown
Chita
Mies Annie Fales Muoro
Bristol, R. J
Helston
M. X
Mount Bopeave
George H. P&ck
Burton’ Street
Noyes Avenue
Waldron Company
Church Street
Elizabeth J. F. Cary
Star Theatre High
Echool
California Naval
Pillsbury’s
Lexington
Ghas. A. Johnson
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