Bristol notes and town notices mix with personal updates
Uncalled letters at the Post Office May 18 include Orman J. Biffer and others. The 4th of July committee books Carter's Middleboro Band for Anniversary Day and fills a vacancy with Charles A. Miller. Local activity covers clubs, business visits, hydrant work, school plans, and new residences along Bristol Ferry bay front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orman J. Biffer
Gaetano Caucauses
Clarence A. Gray
A. C. Sparks
Marion H. Heed
Mamie Munro
John D. Leighton
Horatio
Carter
Middleboro
Charles A. Miller
Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution Meet at Burnside Hall
The regular D A R gathering at Burnside Memorial Hall was led by Mrs Joshua Wilbour who discussed introducing Liberty Bells and the National Hymn D A R into state public schools with school system approval. Miss Miriam W Skinner read on Lafayette and Revolutionary soldiers, and Patriots Day celebrations in Boston Lexington and Concord were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Burnside Memorial Hall
Joshua Wilbour
Miriam W. Skinner
LaFayette
United States
Munro
Boston
Lexington
Concord
Paul Revere
Bristol Gleams in Summer Garden Display
Bristol shows its summer garb with roses in bloom and abundant garden shrubbery. The Rhode Island town invites city visitors to enjoy a scenic drive from now until mid June to see its foliage and flowers in full display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Rhode Island
Bristol Torpedo Station Site Approved And Plans Proceed
State legislature allocates funds for Bristol Naval Reserve Torpedo Station site and building. Woolen Mill sale and transfer of title to the station committee. architect to draft plans with contractor estimates. Ivano Harris visits town. Epworth League of State Street M E Church holds musical event with vocal and reading performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Naval Reserve
Bristol
Long Wharf
Wardwell
Ivano Harris, Esq
Boston
Wm. H. Buffington
Epworth League
State Street
M. E
Wm. J. Smith
Becky Gray
Rebecca Peckham
Missea Hattie
Sadie Paull
John B. Pollock
Emily F. Phelps
Ayer's Sarsparilla Promises New Life and Energy
Ayer's Sarsparilla is advertised to relieve tiredness described as a poor worm of the dust. The claim states the tonic removes this discouraging condition and imparts energy to nerves, tissues, muscles, and the entire body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Blanding Names Sheriff Cady Bristol SPCA Agent
Christopher Blanding appoints Sheriff Philo W. Cady as Agent for Bristol for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The appointment is praised as a strong choice to discharge duties with fear or favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Blanding
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Philo W. Cady
Bristol
Mrs Jennie Nichols Dies In Chelsea Massachusetts
Mrs Jennie Nichols widow of Benjamin D Nichols and daughter of the late Calvin Simmons died at her son in law Charles W Chadbourne's residence in Chelsea Massachusetts on Wednesday morning at 57 from consumption. She resided in this town from birth until moving to Chelsea a few years ago and was widely respected. She leaves a husband and one daughter. Funeral services were held on Thursday and she was interred in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Taylor
D. D
Bristol Corner
Mathewson
Worcester
Mass
Advent Christian Church
Mount Hope
Russell D. Bullock
Bay View Avenue
Bristol
George Bush
Messrs
Mahnikin” & Stoughton Jr
Gladding’s
Anne Perry
Robert Perry
Mount Hope Avenue
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Bristol Light Infanter
Woodstreet Armory
Lieut. Lahey
Murphy
Murphy, Walsh and
Corp. Brown
Warren
Fall River
Providence
Jennie Nichols
Benjamin D. Nichols
Calvin Simmons
Charles W. Chadbourne
Chelsea
Nichols
North Cemetery
Annual Meeting of the Bristol Exchange for Woman's Work
The Bristol Exchange for Woman's Work held its annual meeting May 11 1894 in Y M C A rooms. Officers were elected including Mrs S S Drury president and Miss J E Babbitt first vice president. Reports note nine years of work, emphasis on self sufficiency, and sales totaling $1801.58 with $1617.99 paid to consignors. Two benefit entertainments raised funds, and the group prides itself on careful management, with many officers donating time and no salaries beyond staff. Secretary Isabella J E Bosworth reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange For Woman’s Work
Young Men's Christian Association
S. S. Drury
J. E. Babbitt
E. B. Bache
C. A. Johnson
O. L. Bosworth
C. L. H. Cheesebrough
Flossie Dewolf
Geo. A. Arnold
C. A. Bishop
Bristol Exchange
Consignora
Madam Jarley
Treasury
Exchange
Miss Slade
James M. Gifford
Gifford
Isabella J. E. BosworTs
Sec'ry
Bristol
Women's Suffrage Weighs In On Anti-Suffrage Leagues
In Brooklyn May 14 1894 a local Voice laments rising anti suffrage groups led by women and argues the movement will triumph. The piece notes male influence behind opposing women and cites Susan B Anthony as a prophet while praising progress from social elites and fashion circles toward equal suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Anthony
Susan
Vanderbilts
Hutchinsons
Beckwiths
Deveraux Blakes
Somor
Fashion and fabrics dominate summer dress trends
The piece notes rising power of intelligence and feminine individuality, urging simple country costumes and wash fabrics. It highlights Parkhill Zephyrs as stylish economical choices for women and children, suitable for travel and home wear, and praises Toile du Nord for durability and school or country gowns. It ends with editorial guidance about manuscript submissions to the office, signed by Eleanor Kirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhill Zephyrs
Eleanor Kirk
Prima Donna Marie Tempest Stars At Providence Opera
Friday and Saturday May 25 26 at the Providence Opera House present The Fencing Master with Marie Tempest leading the Whitney Opera Company in a strong cast. Steger Post Loroll Dorri Spencer Dehick headline a skilled troupe with fifty chorus voices and an augmented orchestra under Signor Tomaski. Manager Whitney provides scenery and lavish costumes for a refined production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Tempest
Whitney Opera Company
Messrs. de Koven
Smith
Julius Steger
Lilly Post
Richard F. ©Rroll
Mile
Thea Dorri
Julia Spencer
H. W. ‘Fre Dehick
Signor Tomaski
Whitney
Boston Women Sailed for Europe on May 16
Mrs. J. Amory Codman and Miss Martha Codman of Boston sailed for Europe on Wednesday May 16. The second sentence appears as garbled text about Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
Henry Fessenden Is Sentenced in Warren Assault Case
Henry Fessenden who assaulted John Mitchell in Warren about two months ago received eight months in Providence County jail. Judge Douglass handed down the sentence and Fessenden was jailed on Thursday last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fessenden
John Mitchell
Warren
Providence County
Douglass
Cady
Blaisdell and Ennis Marriage in Town
Oliver H. Blaisdell Jr. and Miss Sarah E. Ennis wed at the bride’s mother's residence 8 Pearse Avenue in town. Rev. William J. Smith officiated in a May ceremony. Both parties are residents of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
Buatspelu
Pearse Avenue
Wm. Jd. Smith
Oliver H. Blaisdell Jr
Sarah E. Ennis
Obituary notices for McCarty infant Patterson McGarty Perry
Died records list infant Timothy McCarty son of Jeremiah and Anne McCarty. Horace Patterson of Foster, aged 84, died at Soldiers Home. Anne Perry widow of Robert Perry died at age 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Mavsrty
Jeremiah
Anne McCarty
Soldiers’ Home
Horace
Patterson of
Foster, &. I
Anne Perry
Robert Perry
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Home News
J. B. Mills
New York
Infanta
Dimond
L. H. Dickey
A. W. Balch & Co
Amasa Williston
Mark A. DeWolf
New York City
Charles C. Wilson
Hydraulion Engine Co. No.1
Pawtucket
Providence Shade Roller Manufacturing Co
Herreshoff Manufacturing Co
Aci
Lewis J. Wygncke
Arthur McNay
Athol
McNay
Lucius McNay
Abe
Eskwiétifer
Broom
Cyril Chaffee
Albert Gardiner
Barrington
Bristol Ferry
West
Lebanon Avenue
Ellen H. Hazard
Prospect Street
John J. Christie
Wood Street
Christie
Yale
High Street
Alfred A. Sherman
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bennington
Sparks Block
Hope Street
Corner State
Sherman
Horace S$. Patterson
Scituate
Foster
R. I
U. S. Volunteer Service
Byfield School
Town Hall
A. G. Sandford
J. B. Pearse
Nehemiah Cole
Church Street
Water Works Co
Narraganset Bay
Wm. A. Low
Dexter Thurber
Lewis T. Fisher
George E. Luther
Case Cottage
Pappoosesquaw Point
C. A. Barbour
Hall
Bristol Exchange For Womans Work
Caroline L, WH
Cheeesproucu
Consignors
OUR
Brooklyn
Green Avenue
Providence Opera House
Remars
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