Hotel prospect draws Bristol interest and civic notes
Messrs Hunt and Baird of Revere Mass in town seeking a site for a first rate Bristol hotel for summer and transient guests. Newport Democrats nominate P J Boyle for mayor and Republicans back John Page Sanborn. Alderman Fred M Hammett seeks Republican nomination. Several were arrested for liquor sales without license in Tiverton. Cranston voters reject the city charter by 414 to 390 with a 24 vote margin.
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Messrs. Hunt and Baird
Revere
Mass
Bristol
Newport
P. J. Boyle
John Page Sanborn
Fred M. Hammett
Cranston
Easel Monument Association markets a G A R book sale
The Easel Monument Association after incorporating in February 1895 in Chicago announces a sale of 10 000 copies of J W Carnahans G A R Key at reduced prices to fund the national monument project. The paper notes the venture is endorsed by Grand Army of the Republic leaders and offers $0.80 per copy locally or $1 by mail while stock lasts.
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Easel Monument Association
Chicago
Ill
Grand Army of the Republic
Dux Publishing Co
Grand Mtmyaal
Isotlotr Saga Faas
J. W.carnahan
G.a.r.key
Order
Lhe Easel Monument Project
Papil
Bristo
Poanix
Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Bristol Graves Identified
Bristol residents list identified soldiers buried in local graves including William Bradford Simeon Bullock Thomas Church Peter Church William Coggeshall Newbey Coggeshall John DeWolt Nathaniel Fales Jonathan Fales Loring Finney William Gladding Thomas Green Nathaniel Manchester David Maxfield Nelson Miller Joseph Munro Edward Munro Nathaniel Munro Samuel Paine Nathaniel Phillips Simeon Potter Jonathan Reynolds Joseph Reynolds Samuel Reynolds Royal Sanford Stephen Talbee Edward Talbee Nathaniel Hix West Thomas Wilson Rev Henry Wight Hezekiah Willard. Other deceased known to be in Bristol include Thomas K Coomer Bernard Maile George Sanford Richard Smith Nathaniel West Nathaniel Wilson. Readers are invited to supply additional burial names and locations for Bristol Chapter Daughters of American Revolution records.
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Bristol
William Bradford
Simeon Bullock
Thomas Church
Peter Church
William Coggeshall
Newbey Coggeshall
John DeWolt
Nathaniel Fales
Jonathan Fales
Loring Finney
William Gladding
Thomas Green
Nathaniel Manchester
David Maxfield
Nelson Miller
Joseph Munro
Edward Munro
Nathaniel Munro
Samuel K. Paine
Nathaniel Phillips
Simeon Potter
Jonathan Reynolds
Joseph Reynolds
Samuel Reynolds
Royal Sanford
Stephen Talbee
Edward Talbee
Nathaniel Hix West
K P Social Enjoys Large Attendance Despite Storm
Burnside Lodge No. 34 K of P held a social in Grand Army Hall with a full program of piano and violin solos duets and readings by Misses Salisbury Chadwick Bullock and Siegel and Messrs Wilkinson Poekel and Pearse. Music and dancing followed until midnight with Miss Salisbury and Mr. Miller as accompanists.
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Burnside Lodge No. 34
K. of P
Grand Army Hall
Mabel Salisbury
Straight Twins
Messrs
Francis and Salstine
Lillie Siegel
Independence Bell
Louise Chadwick
J. W. Wilkinson
Bristol County Street Railway Plans Stir Bristol Area
The Bristol County Railway inquiry reports a proposed three way split for Bristol Warren and Barrington. A scheme would grant one firm Bristol to Warren, another Warren to East Providence with a 1896 build deadline. if unmet, the field reverts. Committee members show amusement at a territorial checkerboard and want free passes but reject stock donations.
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Bristol County
Bristol County Street Railway Company
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Warren
Bristol County Road
Senate Corporation Committee
Bristol
Barrington
East Providence
Senate Corporations Committee
Territorial Checker Board
Puanix Announces Move to Expanded Bristol Offices
The Puanix reports occupancy of new business quarters with 30 extra feet on Bradford street and a larger stock room. The revised setup supports a thriving semi weekly publication and a fully equipped job printing department, inviting public inspection and patronage.
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Puanix
Bradford Street
Pranix
Bristol
Providence
Owner's Trial of the Duquesne Yacht Near Pittsburgh
Theodore R. Hostetter of Pittsburgh owner of the steam yacht Duquesne took an owner’s trial trip with guests including J. B. Xucketson William B. Murray Patton and William Carnegie nephew of Andrew Carnegie. The vessel made two trials reaching 16 knots slightly over 20 knots per hour before injuring its propeller near a buoy off the wharf and was to be hauled out at Port Jefferson.
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Duquesne
Theodore R. Hostetter
Pittsburgh
Herreshoff
Mr. Hostetter
J. B. Xucketson
Wm. B. Murray
Patton
William Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Port Jefferson
Prayer meeting and May church event announced
The A M E Church reports a well attended prayer meeting and announces a May 30 entertainment at the church with a lecture on Love at the first sight and an elocutionist from Providence. Refreshments follow. Sunday services are at 8 pm with a death related text. The B H S Alumni Association votes a May 30 social at Eagle Hall with historian reading history and a brief program, followed by refreshments. notices will be issued later.
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May Clark
Kingdom of Heaven
F. A. Warner
Christ
Gooding
Bristol Puoznix
King’s Daughters
Euthwesthask
Alex. Perry
J. P. Reynolds
E. A. Babbitt
R A. Norris
A. ‘Taylor
Alice Kortright
John P. Simmons
Charlea Carey
H. H. Cabot
Evenin B. Bache Bristol
B. H.S. Alumni Association
W. L. Manchester
Eagle Hall
Benjamin F. Peckham
Florence Hunsiiger
Philadelphia
Court Street
Mr. Peckham
F. T. Remieres
Ivy Guild
Lucretia G. Gladding
Joseph Meitz
Woonsocket
Gladding
A. S. Rounds
W. J. Duffy
Samuel Wells
Snug Harbor
Staten Island
N. Y
New Brighton
Bristol
Hattie E. Angell
Broad Street
Providence
A. A. Walker
N. MacCarty
C. W. Young
A.A Walker
Large Line of Shirt Waists at F M Dimond
A large display of shirt waists is showcased at F M Dimond with numerous styles and sizes available for selection. shoppers are invited to browse the collection and choose from a wide range of fabrics and colors.
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F. M. Dimond
Bristol Notes and Local Notices Skim Section
Bristol items list mail hours at the post office, sales at New York Store, upcoming events, juror lists, civic meetings, church notices, ship and yacht activity, tavern ads, and social announcements reflecting a bustling town scene. It notes remodels, building plans, auctions, and community gatherings with numerous named locals and organizations.
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Farrally Brothers
PH@NIX
Bristol Post Office
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Bristol Phoenix
Bradford St
R. J
Tiverton
State Street Methodist Church
A. W. Kingsley
Board of Managers
H. P. Wardwell
Lewis B. Waldron
James M. Gifford
H. F. Bennett
E. B. Babbitt
Dre
Balanca
Friends of the Home
Board of Children
Congregational St
Town of
Davis Wilson
P. Social
L. BR
Anderstrom
Bristol and Vicinity
I. B. Munro
P. O
M. L. Ingraham
New York
McNay’s
McManus
John Cunningham
Dr. Horton
G. W. Easterbrooks
S. D. Moxley
First Baptist Church
H A. Stevens
Congregational Church
Cat Yawl Rana
Byron Wightman
Saunders’ Yard
W. F. Peters & Co
Slocum Relief Corps of Providence
C. A. Johnson
W. M. Colt
North Cemetery
G. L. Locke
National India Rubber Rubber Company
Parker
W.H. Buffington
L. L Anderstrom
Thurston
Springfield
Hecker
Common Pleas
Supreme Court
William J. Munro
Charles Livingstone
Charles H. Manchester
W. Russell Bogert
Amos Wright
Samuel Kinder
Malcolm L. Pitts
Charles S. Cummings
Theodore O. Gladding
Elnathan P. Brownell, Jr
William H. Allyn
Robert McLoughlin
John J. Cunningham
Thames St
Stephen W. Church
Barber
Edward Anthony
Benjamin R. Wilson, Jr
Eugene A. Rounds
James Quirk
Frank Childs
George H Peck
Babbitt Post No. 15
Remlres
William H. Spooner
B. T. A. Veteran Association
Artillery
Bristol Light Infantry
Mt. Hope
Dauntless
Prudence Island
Naval Reserve
Caroline
Nettleton
New Haven
Providence River
Leighton Bilsborough
Robert Laurie
Patrick Harrington
Fall River
Michael Corcoran
John W. Eddy
Swansea
Bay View Avenue
F. S. Burgess
Warren Brass Band
E. A. Willard
Ferry Hill
Captain Somers
Burgee and Pennant
W. Fred Williams
Naval Reserves
Military Examining Board
Ross
C. A. Johnson's
Thames Street
Marie
Frank C Child
Charles E. Bontems
Babbitt Post
G.A.R
Bontems
C. A. Johnson’s
Drury Estate
Hope Street
Knights of Pyt
Cantrell & Cochrane
Saunders
First Congregational Church
Clark
Parmenas Skinner
Chandler H. Coggeshall
John T. McNaught
Edward K. Reynolds
Sexton
Charles Saulstein
Congregational Club
Memorial Chapel
Grace Church
Pockel
G. Suydam
William B. Spooner
George C. Suydam
U.s.gov't
Hops Street
Misses Bunn
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