The Yankee Privateer of Bristol Highlighted by Munro
Prof Wilfred H Munro spoke to the Providence Franklin Society on The Most Successful American Privateer The Yankee owned by James De Wolf of Bristol sailed from Bristol at the start of the War of 1812 In seven raids it earned about 5 million dollars in British prizes and brought over 1 million into Bristol The ship's grit and speed underpinned its success It carried 19 guns and a crew of over 100 men and was the only Bristol privateer to succeed in its raids, capturing a ship four times its size.
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Bristol
Wilfred H. Munro
Providence Franklin Society
James DeWolf
Munro
Great Britain
Function of the stomach joke from Buffalo Ex press
A teacher asks a pupil to explain the stomach’s function and Mary replies that it holds up the petticoat, delivering a humorous misdirection in a physiology class anecdote.
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Buffalo Express
Fifty year call for aid to Children's Home
The treasurer reports the invested fund cannot meet all needs of the large family. As the fiftieth year begins, the managers and secretary Evelin B. Bache urge supporters to give generously and keep the charity going.
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Evelin B. Bache
May evening dances and entertainments in Bristol area
A sequence of social events listed for May evenings includes a G A R Hall dance by Bristol Hive No 11 Ladies of the Maccabees on May 18, a Colt Memorial High School prize declamation May 18, a Burnside Social Club appreciation dance May 19, a Bristol Train of Artillery Company B dance May 20, a comedy at State Street M E Church vestry May 20, Pastime theatre moving pictures May 27 by Colonial Company C B Tr Artillery, a senior class dance May 28 at Colt Memorial High School, and a second informal dance May 29 by Excelsior Tennis Club at Hotel Bellevue.
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G. A. R. Hall
Bristol Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol Train of Artillery
Armory
State Street
Modern Sewing Society
M.e.church
Colonial Company, Co. C. Bristol Train of Artillery
Excelsior Tennis Club
Hotel Belvedere
Half of Pencils Wasted in U S Sharpening Waste
The lead pencil industry in the United States uses about 73 million feet of lumber yearly. Roughly half of this supply is estimated wasted through sharpening and discarded short ends, reflecting inefficiency in pencil production and use.
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United States
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cold Relief
An optimistic promotion touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for colds. It claims the remedy penetrates throat linings, kills germs, and allows nature to heal, urging readers to buy a bottle for relief.
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Dr King
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
A cascade of testimonial letters tout the Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. Readers claim relief from nervous spells, kidney issues, backache, and fatigue after using the remedy. Letters urge others to try the medicine and seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkhamé
Mrs. Waters
Campin
N.J
Mrs. Aters
Knight St
Camden,n.j
Union
Oxta
Mary Ann Happoer
Utica
Oklahoma
Lydia E.pinkham
Bristol Fire Sparks Multitude Of Citizens In Early Evening Alarm
A second alarm sent Bristol residents running from various points as a blaze at Mill Gutt spread near Colt Farm area. Citizens including Walter Hackney and Daniel Case urged engines to respond while bystanders and officials proposed pulling hoses and bells and gathering on hills and benches awaiting dawn.
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Bristol
Benny MacDougall
Walter S. Hackney
Edwin
Barrows
Colt Farm
Daniel
Dr Lung
Bertie Chesebrough O
Georgie Liebreich
Samuel Norris
Barry Colt
Francisco deWolf
Barnard French
Dr.Hasbrouck
John Temple Drury
John Mills
Frank H Hammill
Dr. Siegel
Father McCoy
Senator Dixon
Orrin Bosworth
Herme Wardwell
Hittle
Jed Young
William McKee
Walter
Zebedee Paull
Andrew Weeks Anthony
Mr. Farrally
Harry Cabot
W. Fred Williams
Gussie O Bourn
Wendell R Davis
George Gladding
Josiah Peckham
Willie G
Bill Tilly
Merton Cheesman
John Eet
Touring car owners listed in regional chart
A list of names associated with touring cars includes Edmund H. Matteson in War ren driving a Ford 6298, Isaac B. Merriman in Barring ton with a Studebaker 17036, John C Bdner in Barrington with a Studebaker 17067, and Henry M. Sessions in Barring ton with a Ford 17067.
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Ren
Ford
Edmund H. Matteson
Warren
Franklin
Isaac B. Merriman
Barrington
Mitchell
John C Bdner
Studebaker
Henry M. Sessions
Notice of Bankruptcy Discharge Hearing in Rhode Island
In the District Court of the United States for the District of Rhode Island Thomas Chantler Rantrunt filed for discharge in bankruptcy No 1427. A hearing is set for June 5 1915 at 10 o clock A M in Providence. creditors and interested parties may appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Nathan W Littlefield Referee in Bankruptcy.
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Nathan W . Littlefield
Automobile Registrations In Bristol Warren Area
Local automobile registrations at the State Board of Public Roads office last week include entries for Bristol and Warren. Names listed are Edwin A Barrows Rodolph F Tourigny and John F Dunn with Ford Buick and Kissell Kar models among others.
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State Board of Public Roads
Edwin A. Barrows
Bristol
Ford
Bristol Assessors Notice of Tax Return Requirements
The town tax plan for Bristol in 1915 sets a levy between 112000 and 174000 dollars with a May 18 1915 assessment noon deadline. Assessors will meet May 19 to May 21 1915 from 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 to receive true accounts from entities and individuals for exemptions, with oath required and penalties for failure.
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Bristol
A.D
Board of Assessors
A. D
AL M
Rhode Island
Ae Ee
Board of Tax Assessors
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Autocrat
Providence
Brownell & Field CO
Providence, R. L
Warran Monumental Works
Joyce Street
Cornelius Harrington
Warren, R
Childrens’ Home
Burnside
Phoenix
Bristol County Gas & Electric Co
Mrs. Haddock
District Court of the United States
District of Rhode Island
Thomas Chantler
Rantrunt
Bufeington
Pharmacy
Hore Bereet
Espate
Willian
Franklin & Co
Mrs. Williams
J. L. Gifford
Cor. Hope
Pleasant Sta
Hope Drug Company
Trudell Bros
Geo. H. Peck
B. W. Wall Bristol, B. L
Clark H. Straight
James W Franklin
Hezekiah C Wardwell
G.W. Simmons
E. L.F. Colwell
Constitution Street
G. M. Wilbur
Hope Street
Liscomb & Coggeshall
Charles H. Liscomb
Walter H. Coggeshall
Burton St
Constitution St
Isaac B. Munro
Bristol, R. I
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins
Boston
L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
R. L
A. W. Orgelman
Weaver & Matheson
E. K. Reynolds
High Street
Hydraulion Rall
Church 81
Cor
Pearse Ave
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