Bristol town school report praised as cost effective
Editorial urges all taxpayers to obtain the annual report of the School Committee from the Town Clerk. It lauds the public schools as well managed and frugal, notes Bristol’s per pupil cost of 21.87 dollars versus higher figures in nearby towns, and argues education is an investment with long term town benefits. It compares costs with Massachusetts New York Connecticut and Maine and cites a Massachusetts study on schooling duration and earnings.
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Department of Public Schools
Bristol
Cranston
Cumberland
Lincoln
Westerly
Warren
Io Barrington
East Greenwich
Coventry
Tiverton
New Shoreham
Swithhfield
Spituate
North Providence
Barrillville
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New York State
Connecticut
Maine
Superintendent of Schools
School reports link schooling to success in business
The document argues that schooling correlates with higher earnings, noting exceptions and urging examination of tax lists showing many heavy taxpayers have high school experience. It highlights a new School Houses Committee section detailing all school building expenses, repairs, fuel, supplies, insurance, and policy dates, and comments on Former President Arnold's report about Colt Memorial High School.
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Committee On
Arnold
Colt Memorial High School
Probate Court Considers Guardian Petitions and In estate Actions
The semi monthly Probate Court session led by Judge Hezekiah O Wardwell approved petitions for guardians of Marion J and Mark A O Wolf and Mary R D Wolf. Emma Benjamin guardianship petitions continued to April 5. Will of Lydia W Stoughton presented and Executors named. Inventories and accounts on several estates approved or continued with bonds and appraisers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Probate
Hezekiah O. Wardwell
Benjamin W.grim
Cranston
Marion J
Mark A. O’wolf
Mary R. D’wolf
William Wilson
Mr. Grim
Emma Benjamin
Ida D
Leon
Louis Benjamin
William
Helen
Haskell Benjamin
Minora
Joseph Benjamin
Eliza Viets Andrews
Lydia W. Stoughton
William B. Frederick
James F. Stoughton, Jr
George H. Peck
William P. Gladding
Andrew J. Bullock
Frank M. Dimond
Eva May Cole
Mary Callan
Michael Callan
Andrew Lynch
James Tobin
Bernard Breen
Charles Breen
David Gamelin
Mary A. T. Gladding
Red Headed Hair Change At Bristol Neck
A well known young man on Bristol Neck reportedly turned strawberry blonde after applying hydrogen peroxide. A friend advised the lotion for dandruff, and the next morning his dark brown hair showed a berry hue. He remains calm about inquiries, even with a touch of gray at the crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Neck
Inter-State League selects director and previews season
Manager Mahoney attended a meeting in Providence where Jefferson Galvin was elected to the league board. The schedule will be ready for the next meeting and contracts are being signed. Wright and Ditson of Providence provided the pennant as preparations for a prosperous season proceed.
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Mahoney
Providence
Jefferson Galvin
Wright & Ditson
The Loudest Shouts Tell Of Business Faithfulness
A historical rant argues advertising must shout to attract buyers and that fame comes from loud speech, not mere presence. It cites a verse praising the one who talks the loudest as the most celebrated. The piece emphasizes bold promotional messaging as essential to being seen on earth.
Bristol Post Office Mails Arrive and Close Times
Post office hours list multiple mail arrival times throughout the day with closing times and a Sunday schedule. General delivery window for stamps runs late afternoon. Sunday hours include morning open and carrier rack delivery from south door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Express schedule for Bristol departure and arrival
Hollowing in a list of hours shows the Earle and Prew express times. Outward departures at 7.50, 11.20 a.m., 3.20, 6.20 p.m. and inward arrivals at 8.00, 12.00 a.m., 3.00, 7.00 p.m. in Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Earle & Prew Express
Duffy Returns From Washington Visit and Local News
Mrs. Duffy wife of Dr W Duffy came home last evening after a three week visit with relatives in Washington. Samuel R Chafee of Congregational street was able to sit up yesterday for the first time since his fall from a Consolidated train in Warren Reb 20 leaving him with serious injuries. A small one story fish market on Mt Hops avenue near Second street was damaged by fire caused by an oil stove explosion with about 200 dollars loss. The fire brigade could not control the blaze before arrival. Miss Euphrasia Connery daughter of Mr and Mrs William M Connery of this town took part in a St Patrick's Day program at St Marys Seminary East Providence performing in multiple pieces. Our store overflows with Spring and Summer footwear from top makers in New England and New York. The Y M C A business men plan a class work exhibition on Tuesday March 28 at 6 15 pm followed by a ticketed supper at 6 45 pm with Former Governor George H Utter expected to attend.
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Duffy
Washington
Samuel R.chafee
Congregational Street
Warren
Phoenix
Mt. Hops Avenue
Second Street
John Fortune
Hasbrouck Block
Euphrasia Connery
St. Mary’s Seminary
East Providence
St. Patrick’s
Miss Connery
William M. Connery
Morse
New England
New York
A. P. Nerone
George H. Utter
Clarence BE. Booth
Wood Street
W.E. Duffy
John W. Keefe
Providence
Boston
Fred E. Sozman
Harriet Morris
Elizabeth L.F. Oary
Ernest Hudson
Mt.’ Hope
William R. ‘Trotter
Kully Church
North Cemetery
Aes
Hasbrouck Ook
Grace
Pauls
Lillian F. Manro
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph Coleman
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Coleman
Thomas J. Gillan
Miss Anderson
Miss Waters
Bertha Crowley
Ella Crowley
Mildred Taylor
Mary Braechin
Bristol
Rhode Island
St. Patrick
John F. Downing
Edward F. Christie
Jesus
Apostles
Katharine H. Maher
Florence Nelson
Robert.m. Nelson
Hope Street
Br. Edgar B. Smith
St Patrick parade and town notes in Bristol twp
Readable items describe a St Patrick celebration parade in Pawtucket, local lodge meeting, land deed filing on Washington street, and town events. Mentions include Charles Paull, Seth Paull Company, Bristol County Court House repair resolution, Beatrice Hudson funeral, Miss Harriet Morris linen shower, and local church services. Also noted are Navy launch coxswain, coaling ships at Bradford, crayon displays by Marguerite Sprague Gooding, and community notices.
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Déagon
Brothers’ Lodge
Degr
Ollé
St. Mary’ S Fife
D mi
Pawtucket
St. Patrick
Suzman’s
Washington Street
Charles Paull
Seth Paull Company
W. Young, Jr
J. P
Joseph Kinder
Thomas Head
Francis M. Downey
U. 8. Navy
Salem
Chester
Birmingham
Bradford
Phoenix
Town Miny
Marguerite Sprague Gooding
W. . B. Jackson
St.Michael’s Episcopal Church
H. Hammill
Bristol County Court House
Finance Committee
St Patrick Night Party at Harry Young Home
In Honor of St Patrick B W Morris and Mias Mabelle McKeon hosted a lively St Patrick's night gathering at Harry Young's home. Green decorations and costumes, Irish representations, and a six course dinner marked the event with a green lighted exterior and a procession at 11 80. The evening featured Irish songs by B V Morris and dancing by Fred Dunbar and Geo Crown, with a visit to the Blarney Stone and a Ki ll arney themed mock scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Morris
Mias Mabelle McKeon
St. Patrick’s
Harry Young
Cork
Tipperary
Shambrook
J. B. Peckham
Julia Gorham
B. V. Morris
St. Patrick
Fred
Killarney
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Bristol County of Office
R. I
Farrally
Your
Hobnix
High St
Stiles Optical Co
Providence Jones & Co. Jones & Co. Dimond’s
John T. Drury
W. Cornell
Mrs. Sousa
E. M. Cole T. Gladding
A P. Nerone
M.E. Church
Editorial
Probate Court
Base Ball League
Hall
F. Jd. Cbasey & CO
Oledo
F. Jd. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Toledo
Spring ‘Hosiery
F. .Peirce & Son
Darrance
Westminster Corner
Dodge & Camfield
Exchange Place
Providence, R. 1
Joseph EB. Fletcher, Jr
Hay Seed Club
G A. R. Hall
Lavey
Imperial Orchestra
F. M. Dimond
William Shepard
Medinal
W. Fred Williams
McKay
John H. Morrissey
Fall River
Carmelito Termasso
Newport
Tetmasco
Justice of the Peace George of
Peck
Royal
Ww. M. Cornell
State St
Star Theatre Geo .Demara
APYM
Graham
Jersey
Simmons Place Ferry Road
Gertrude
Sousaompson
Bradford Street
Reed‘s Furniture
A. F. Cole
Sale Cottage House
William Street
C. F. Branford
Wiliam Street
Mount Hope
Geu. H. Peck
Howe Street
Iealare
Vestry of
State St. M. E.C
Opera House
PETER J. _LANNON
William H.smith
S. Gang
France
Peter -Fornier
Uncle Sam
Caroline
W. H. Buffington
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