Town Council Meeting Grants Licenses and Appointments
The Town Council held a regular session tallying Fourth of July committee appointments, tax collection authority for delinquents, and various licenses for druggists and venues. It approved street light charges, culvert and building move requests, and budgeted payments to Memorial Day, the Fourth of July committee, and Rogers Free Library while noting assessor salaries were fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell
MacDougall
Connery
Brigham and Simmons
Edward Anthony
Elisha Hibbert
Benjamin R. Wilson
George W. Warren
James F. Lavander
James P. Murphy
William M. Connery
George H. Peck
Col
Samuel P. Colt
Bradford
Central Streets
Annie P. Slade
T. W. Paine
Hope Street
Marguerite O.W. Mudge
W. H. Battington
Charles A. Glancy
Wood Street
Hope Drug Company
J. H. Young & Co
Charles W. Sparks
Hope
Pappoosesquaw
John M. Coggeshall
Rogers Free Library
Board of Tax Assessors
William Williams
F. H. Hammill
Ernest P. Roberts
Bristol Common
The Wisdom of Buying Here and Now
The text urges readers to purchase suits at this location citing style and quality as the main reasons to buy now. It emphasizes that choosing this shop guarantees superior clothing and smart appearance in the future.
Firemen's Meeting Covers Membership and Events
Regular monthly fire company meeting notes two new membership applications for Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co No 1. A committee will visit Hudson Mass to inspect a band engine for sale. Dreadnaught and King Philip units discuss invitations and events. Defiance Hose plans lawn fete attendance May 81. Anniversary supper planned June 1 as Defiance marks four years since May 31, 1905. charter members 16, current strength 84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Hose Company
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co
Hudson
Mass
Life & Dram
M. L. Mott
Hook, Ladder and Hose Co
Bristol Train of Artillery
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Greenwich Hose Company
Casimiers
Warren
Bristol ‘Train of Artillery
Defianca Hose Company
Bristol Train of
Club Licenses Controversy in Bristol Over Sunday Reads
A Bristol reader asks the Phoenix editor about club liquor licenses and whether any exist or were granted. He questions the legality and fairness of a $25 club license versus a $475 regular license, asks if clubs can sell liquor on Sundays, and urges town officials to clarify who issues licenses and who enforces them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Phoenix
General Assembly
Bristol
Town Q Council
Carelessness Causes More Trouble Than Laziness
A brief aphorism notes that carelessness causes more men trouble than laziness and wickedness combined, highlighting moral warnings about diligence and conduct.
The Ice Question in Rhode Island Markets
Ice prices spark statewide agitation with Providence and Bristol seeing high rates for family and wholesale purchases. Providence families pay 70 cents weekly for 12 lbs daily, Bristol families 84 cents for 15 lbs daily, while wholesale rates vary by volume from 35 to 65 cents per 100 lbs. Bristol leads in price but not in advantage, a melancholy victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Bristol
Bristol Golf Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the Bristol Golf Club ad journed meeting held at the Hotel Belvedere officers were elected William N. McKee as president John B. Herreshoff as vice president Frank R. Tucker secretary treasurer H A Du Villard greens committee Mrs John B Herreshoff tennis court committee Frank R Tucker auditor J Winthrop De Wolf. Sixteen new members were elected reports of secretary and treasurer read and accepted. The club will rejoin the Rhode Island Golf Association and likely rejoin the USGA. Club house hours will start on Saturdays and Sundays from May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Golf Club
Hotel Belvedere
William N. McKee
John B. Herreshoff
Frank R. Tucker
Greens
H. A. du Villard
J. Winthrop de Wolf
Rhode Island Golf Association
W U. S. Golf Association
Birth Announcement for Wells Daughter in May Town
A daughter was born on May 6 to Mr and Mrs Nelson Wells Jr in the town. The brief notice records the birth for local society archives and notes the parents names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welle
Nelson Wells, Jr
Poli and Blakeslee Noted in Town Obituaries
In this town on May 6 Theresa Poli aged 20 years six months and Jane Blakeslee widow of Richard Blakeslee aged 79 years one month and twelve days. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 p.m from her late residence 112 Tranklin street relatives and friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakeslea
Jane Blakeslee
Richard Blakeslee
Tranklin’ Street
Industrial Trust advert promotes May 1 deposit
The notice explains May 1 marks a new interest quarter and savings accounts earn interest semi annually in August and February. Deposits received on or before May 15 begin earning interest from May 1.
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Assort
Warewell-Lamiber CO
Bristol, R. I
Gomery
Young Men’s
F. T. Remieres
Cor
Hope and
Bradford Streets
M. W. Schoen
Constitution Streets
Cerman Clothing Co
State Street
Huestis Mfg
Constitution
SEA Food“Market
Kunze Block
William B. Stedman
Firemen’s Meeting
Edward D. Kunz
Franklin Shoes
A. P. Nerone
Providence Telephone Go
Corner Hope and
Bradford Sts
Staples Coal Company
Oven
Wis
Sag Bristol Co
Gas Electric Co
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