School Committee discusses truant officer and coal bids
The monthly School Committee session extended past midnight with all members present. They named Chief John Morrissey as truant officer, approved a $75 yearly salary, and approved limits on tuition fees for out of town pupils while reviewing bids for coal from Staples Coal Company and Seth Paull Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotter
Charob
Hasbrouck
Nerone
Shepard
Williams
Brady
Reynolds
Reynoldy
Committees On
H. Manchester
Col. Coolt
Gol
F. H. Neylan
Providence
John H. Morrissey
Chief Morrissey
Church
Crawford L. Easterbrooke
Trotter
Crawford Easterbrooks
James W. Goff
Dr. Hasbrouck
Dr. Williams
Stone
Calt
Cora M. Hill
Europe
Mabel McKeon
Julia A. Gorham
Franklin Street School
State Normal School
Miss McCotter
Miss Spooner
Rhode Island Normal School
Byfield
Bristol County Gas & Electric Company
Colt High School
Staples Coal Company
Seth Paull Company
W.H. Blight
Elmira
N. Y
Schoolhouse supplies bid and piano loan noted
The committee reported coal could be procured through Dr Howe for 70 cents less per ton than the lowest bid from Seth Paul Co. Joseph Ballock accepted his bid for wood for school buildings at 7.75 per cord for pine or hard wood, five barrels of kindlings for $1.00. A vote of thanks was given to Thomas Henry for loaning a piano to Colt High School. The committee met in executive session from 11:00 to 12:38 a.m. today.
Sunday School Convention at State Street ME Church
The eleventh annual Bristol County Sunday School Association convention will be held at State Street MEC Church next Friday with a two session program. Notable speakers include Rev. John McVay Rev. Frank L Bristol Rev. Henry W Warren Rev. Frederick L Brooks and W B Wilson. The event features devotions greetings reports and an address by Rev. Edward S Ninde with junior Baptist officers and state officers assisting in music and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County Sunday School Association
State Street
John McVay
EF. P. Church
Frank L. Bristol
Riverside
R. L
W. B. Wilson
Edward S. Ninde
D. D
Providence
John Proude
Charles E Blake
Frank O. Bishop
Herbert M. U Clarke
Phenix
Town Council Meets Over Road Upgrade and Damages Suit
The Town Council held a special session with Prof. Blanchard to discuss funding changes from Chestnut Street to Half Way Hill on Bristol Neck. A damages suit for 500 dollars by Mrs. LeRoy Devoll due to a fall at Hope and State streets was presented. Councilman Simmons, recently married, received a silver carving set as a gift from fellow council members, presented by President Rockwell.
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Blanchard
State Board of Public Roads
Bristol Neck
Chestnut Street
Half Way Hill
LeRoy Devoll
Hope
State Streets
Joseph E. Simmons
Bristol
R. LE
Rockwell
Simmons
Actor Conductor Ruse Ends With Train Fare Paid
A famed actor leaving a Illinois town for Chicago to join rehearsals tricks a stranger at the station. He claims the stranger can help him save excess baggage fees by checking one trunk. The ruse collapses when the man reveals he is the conductor. The actor ends up paying the extra fare as usual.
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Herald
Illinois
Chicago
Theural
Bo Sam
June Festival Plans at St Marys Church Grounds
Plans for the June Festival at G A R Hall run June 1, 2, 8 and 9 under St Marys Church auspices. A friendly rivalry over readers desk and gavel awaits the society with best returns while individuals seek the largest ticket returns before opening. An entertainment committee plans novel county fair attractions, garden track, poultry, kennel, and aviary displays with booths, side shows, and costumes. Squires preside over a grange meeting and village parade led by Hiram Corntassle’s band as committees list numerous organizers and volunteers across many households.
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G A. R. Hall
St.Mary’s Church
Squire Hodgkins
Reuben
Cynthia
Hiram Corntassle
Edward Leahy
James Lavander
Augustus Gonnery
Thomas Dwyer
William O’rourke
Francis Kearney
Edward Christie
Nora Leahy
Annie Christie
Mary Malloy
Mary Connery
Bertha Connery
Rose Callan
Margaret Leahy
Mary Cleaver
John Doherty
Patrick Walsh
Cornelius Reilly
Jefferson Galvin
Frank Vona
Pietro Vaccaro
Manuel Andrade
Col I L. H. Callan
Joseph Duffy
William Sisson
William J. LeClair
John Callan
Samuel Allard
Horace Rogers
William J. Golden
John McElvogue
Dennis
Matthew White
Booth
William Connery
Dennis Doran
Albert Cloutier
William Dwyer
Michael Tobin
James Walsh
John Magee
William Conley
Alicia Connery
William Daffy
O. A. Glancey
Anna Hammill
Elizabeth Tobin
Mary Callan
Jennie Traynor
Josephine Tobin
Alicea McHugh
Louise Franklin
Emily F. Tobin
Michael Doyie
William Hammill
James Connery
Dubuque
Brouillette
Owen Trayoor
W. T. O'Donnell
Josephine Kerr
Thomas J. Connery
Thomas Galvin
Patrick Morris
H. Young
Dennis McCarty
Luigi Malafronte
Rose Fay
Isabel Oliver
Irate Parent Confronts Lord Bilaris Over Affection
A sharp exchange unfolds as a tense parent accuses a suitor, Lord Bilaris, of financial imprudence while a daughter pleads for calm. The scene centers on a clash between wealth, status, and romantic intention, revealing class tensions and family dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Bilaris
Papa
Girls' Friendly Society 15th Rhode Island Conference Held
The 15th annual conference of the Girls' Friendly Society of Rhode Island met at St Michael's Church Providence with about 500 attendees. Delegates came from across the state. The day included sermons, papers on branch activities, a $886.92 donation to the endowment fund, and a social at Grand Army Hall after a 7.30 train departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Friendly Society of
Rhode Island
St Michael’s Church
Girls’ Friendly Societies
St. Michael’s Church
George Hodges
Cambridge Theological Seminary
Mary Anthony
Providence
Jesus
St. Michael’s
Eleanor Luther
St. Michael’s Chapel
Clara L. Cranston
Bristol
Jennie Briggs
Jessie I. Munro
St. John’s Church
England
Sarah Hall
St. Philip’s Church
Crompton
Esther Sharpe
St. Paul’s Church
Pawtucket
King of the Ring draws crowds at Star Theatre
Star Theatre reports strong showings of King of the Ring drawing large audiences and plans to repeat the performance. Extra feature Incriminating Evidence will be added with a complete picture change on Wednesday and Thursday. Manager Mr. Demara aims to upgrade Bristol’s cinema scene with improved comfort and fall renovations including the Bristol Opera House opening with top attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Demara
Bristol
Bristol Opera House
Y M C A Notes On Saturday Baseball Action
Three YMCA teams played on the Common. The students beat Crosby 8 to 5 with George Pieros shining in the box. The senior team held Providence to five runs as Bristol scored one in the second and three in the seventh. Next Saturday the seniors travel to Mt. Pleasant. Indoor baseball sees the Baltimore team rising. Providence Grays 6 4 and Baltimores 4 6. Annual meeting next Thursday with officers elected, reports, speeches, music and social. Closing class-work exhibition May 20 featuring drill, pyramids, boxing, wrestling, burlesque marathon with Dorando Hayes Shrabb Longboat and a burlesque basketball game. Tickets soon on sale.
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All Stars
Bristol
Crosby
George Pieros
Providence Y. M. C. A
G. Rounds
L McoCaughey
O. Hill
E. P. Roberts
W. McCaw
Q. Cromer
J. Suaillant
J. Bottomley
P. Kenney,Jr
Mt. Pleasant
Baltimore
Providence Grays
Baltimores
Association
Dorando
Hayes
Shrabb
Funeral of Mrs Jane G Blakeslee on Franklin Street
The funeral for Mrs Jane G Blakeslee was held at her Franklin Street home Saturday at 2 30 pm. Rev John McVay of State Street M E Church conducted the service. Bearers were George H Peck Frank T Remieres Frederic G Blaisdell and Philip H Farrington. Floral tributes came from the church Epworth League public school teachers and friends. The obit honors her selflessness devotion to home and daughter and notes her passing to a happier world with faith in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane G. Blakeslee
Franklin Street
State Street M. E
John McVay
George H. Peck
Frank T. Remieres
Frederic GG
Blaisdell
Philip H. Farrington
Epworth League
Ella Blakeslee
Obaracter
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Societies of
St. Mary’s Parish
Pails
Plain Cabinet
Glenwood Coal and Wood
Glenwood
Reed House Furnishing Co
Bristo
Girls’ Friendly Society
Dean Hodges
Star Theatre
riIrs
Althea Lord
Cull & Williams CO
Washington Street
R. I
EDW. H. Adams CO
Westminster St
R.I
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
E.l.watson &Co
Industrial Trust Co
Providence Seed Co. G Exchange Place
Providence, &K. I
Atlantic Mills
Manton Ave
the Mills
Olney Avenue
Providence, Ville
Manton
Stiles Optical
N. C. Stiles
Villers Co
A.J. Magoon and Son
Weybosset St
Providence, R.-I
Geo. F. Young & Bro
Faovipmncs
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