Grand jury deliberations end without indictments in Supreme Court
In the May session of Bristol County Common Pleas, Capt Turner led a grand jury that considered bribery rumors tied to Thames street franchise grants to the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. After hearings and street candor, the foreman announced no indictments, citing lack of sufficient law to indict a town official and noting possible impeachments as alternative.
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Turner
Common Pleas Division
Supreme Court
N. Y
Greenough
Capt. Turner
Rhode Island
Bristol County
Blodgett
Robert N. Turner
W. B Greenough
Joseph D'Amico
N H
H. Railrroad Co
Edwin F. Peck
Probate Court
Barrington
James F. Wylie
Michael McCann
Providence
Charles H. Carey
Patrick Hammill
Robert Andrews
Arthur L Kilroy
Capt Turner
Cady
School Committee Holds Regular Meeting Last Evening
The school committee met with twelve members present and adjourned after a lengthy session. John C. Davis began duties as High School principal as bids were accepted for 165 tons of egg and stove coal at 5.65 per ton plus 25 cents per barrel for wood. Seth Paull Co. awarded contract.
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John C. Davis
Staples Coal Company
Seth Paull Co
Byfield
Oliver
Franklin Street
Finance Committee
P. Skinner, Jr
Parmenas Skinner, Jr
Chandler Adjustable Desk Co
Epworth League events fill multiple church programs
The Epworth League last evening drew strong interest with plans to repeat a popular program during the annual social next Monday May 18. The Warren League is invited. Ladies Aid meets at Mr Gravelin: Hope Street. Bristol hosts Epworth League convention May 26. Next Sunday marks the fourteenth Epworth anniversary with full program to follow. The morning address is The Drawing Card with the pastor speaking and the evening program at 630 led by the League. The Iron Ring reception by the Junior League was well received. the winter boys club closes its season until next winter. Devoe’s Gloss Carriage Paint advertised by S C Eastersbrooks weighs more per pint and offers lasting gloss.
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Epworth League
Warren League
Ladies’ Aid
Gravelin
Hope Street
Bristol
Epworth
Iron Ring
Mary H. Ingraham dies in Newport at 70
In Newport on May 5 Mrs Mary H Ingraham wife of Minot Ingraham and daughter of the late Francis and Lucy A Tanner aged 70 years Passed away after a long illness with family noting her steadfast Christian faith and devotion to relatives The obituary notes her as a longtime resident with surviving children and siblings.
Hyomei touted as latest cure for catarrh
An old field advertisement extols Hyomei as a modern cure for catarrh claiming it cleanses through inhaled balsamic air reaching the throat and blood to kill germs. It cites testimonials including N G Durham of Boston and notes Rhode Island Drug Company backs packages with a guarantee. The pitch urges readers to start using Hyomei now.
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N. G. Durham
Wellington Street
Boston
Mass
Rhode Island Drug Company
Transfer of liquor license application at Thames Street
Town Clerk notes application dated April 24 1908 by Joseph Gregory of 688 Thames Street to transfer liquor license to William Keonough. Council to hear objections or support on Monday June 1 1903 at 8 PM in Council Chamber. Herbert F Bennett Council Clerk.
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Joseph Gregory
Thames Street
William Keonough
Herbert F. Bennett
Local Prom Draws Handbills and Invitations
A lineup of ball and party invitations, tickets, dance programs, pencils, and badges offered at the promowr office. Items include 1002 styles and various accessories for attendees and organizers.
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Alyles
Pmoswrr
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Supreme. Court
Common Pleas Court
Joseph D'Ambeis
Wardwellwmber
RCO
A. B. Jones
20Th St. Providence
R. L
State Street
J. Brown & Co
Boston and Providence
Boston & Providence
Hasbrouck
M. E. Church Notes
Devoe
S. C. Easterbrooks
Hyomei
Hope ST
Bristol, R. I
Connery
Men’s Outfitterr
B. C. Gas & Electric Co
Town OF
Easterbrooks
Gr. Paull
F. Pendleton
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