Proposal to fix Thames street drainage in State Street area
The 1407 Surveyor of Highways faces the challenge of keeping Thames street passable at the foot of State street amid thaw and flooded gutters. Water floods corners at Hope with State and Hope with Franklin, forming a Florida lagoon effect. A resident places an ad seeking boats to cross the street.
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Thames Street
State Street
Hope
State Streets
Franklin
Florida
the Phoenix
Enduring Election Strain Reflects Flawed System
The piece rails at a 80 hour stakeout at a single polling place during the week’s election. Moderator William Williams Town Clerk H F Bennett and Deputy Town Clerk OC T Sherman faced fumes and fatigue amid a stagnant voting list. Calls for change underline the critique of the existing voting setup.
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William Williams
H. F. Bennett
OC. T. Sherman
Four-Fifths New Blood Joins the Town Council
The article notes a major council turnover with Simmons the sole returning member. Four-fifths new blood may bring changes in town officers. Many expect a crowded field of hopefuls and challenges ahead as new councilmen face a rough start in the coming month.
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Simmons
Bristol and vicinity mail hours and notices
A lengthy Bristol town update lists mail arrival and closing times, Sunday hours, and express matter schedules. It notes public school disruption due to a storm, church notices, local social events, illnesses including scarlet fever, sports results, and forthcoming meetings and advertisements.
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Bristol
Earle & Prew
Bristol Town Council recommendations for 1907 town meeting
Financial and public works allocations proposed to support state tax, schools, fire department, poor overseer, street lighting, police, highways, sidewalks, sprinkling, town council, asylum, debt interest, Rogers Free Library, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, fire companies, Children’s Home, town common, insurance, burial ground, trees, sewer, teachers retirement, unpaid bills. Total 74 055 90 with prior year 79 952 12.
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Rogers Free Library
Children’s Home
Town Common & Parks
East Burial Ground
Reba Lodge Hosts Pleasant Evening of Entertainment
United Brothers Indie No 18 and Reba Rebekah lodge members gathered Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows Hall for a night of vocal and instrumental performances. Juliette M Fish and Willie Gale led solos, Frank Dimond and Joseph Kinder sang duets, George Gale showcased crayon art, and Edward A Tilley played cornet. Peerless Orchestra and accompanists Mrs William J Fish, Lida Pearse, and Joseph L Buffum supported. A collation followed with dancing on a newly laid maple floor.
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United Brothers Indie No. 18
Reba Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Juliette M. Fish
Willie ‘Gale
Frank M. Dimond
Joseph Kinder
George Gale
Edward A. Tilley
Joseph L. Buffum
Willlia
Barons and Heads Welcome Newborns in Town
In this town on March 10, a son was born to Mr and Mrs Jacob Baron. On March 12 in Head a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Head.
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Baron
Jacob Baron
Head
Thomas. Head
Providence organist named for St Michael's in town
Henry Lee of Providence accepts a call to be organist of St Michael's church in this town. He previously served as organist at Pilgrim Congregational church in Providence and Calvary Episcopal, and briefly in Auburn Massachusetts. Lee, 28, married, also holds a clerical post at Providence Telephone Co. The choir meets for rehearsal this evening in the chapel and requests full attendance.
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Henry Lee
Providence
St. Michael’s Church
See
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Calvary Episcopal Church
Auburn
Mass
Lee
Providence Telephone Co
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Advertisement
An ad touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as the fastest acting remedy for a cold and cough. It promises relief by stopping the cough and driving out the cold, with the product sold by VW. H. Burlington.
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Kennedy
VW. H. Burlington
Another Undecisive Vote For U S Senator
The General Assembly met for the 88th ballot at noon with no decisive outcome. The tally shows GODDARD UTTER receiving 39 votes, with 54 needed for a choice, leaving the result unresolved since Tuesday.
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U. S
General Assembly
Rothstein and Nuddelman Jewish Wedding at Grand Army Hall
Last evening a Jewish wedding occurred in Grand Army Hall. Contracting parties were Michael Rothstein of Providence and Eva Nuddelman of this town, daughter of Morris and Naddelman. Best man Bernard Benjamin, bridesmaid Rose Sullivan of New York City. Ceremony performed at 8.80 o'clock by a Providence rabbi.
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Bendesink
Mary
Ethel Ashton
James C. Hamill
Boston
Bert F. Doyle
New York
Edwardb. Muanro
Worcester
W. F. Duffy
Wilfred Hamill
Usher Avenue
Ivy Guild
St. Michael's Chapel
Martha Rockwell
Bahama Islands
Bristol Y. M. A
Brown University
Brown
Bertha Gerrard
John Gerrard
Metacom Avenue
Grand Army Hall
Michael Rothstein
Providence
Eva Nuddelman
Town
Morris Naddelman
Bernard Benjamin
Rose Sullivan
New York City
DeWirtt’s Little Early Risers Cure Headache and Biliousness
A product note endorsing DeWirtt’s Little Early Risers as a remedy that disperses headaches and biliousness without causing griping. Recommending statement attributed to W. H. Buffington.
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DeWirtt
W. H. Buffington
Newly Married Couple Celebrate with Boston and Providence Guests
A wedding reception featured a nine point eight zero by sagituous supper and dancing until 2 am. Guests came from Boston New York Providence and Fall River. Gordon's Orchestra of Providence provided music. The couple will reside in Providence after a short wedding trip.
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New York
Providence
Fall River
Gordon
Orchestra
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