Distressing Accident Injures William Baker in Downyard Incident
William Baker son of Christopher Baker of this town suffered a severe accident Wednesday afternoon while loading lumber onto a wagon in the downyard on Oliver street. A horse frightened by a stick caused a crash in front of Goffs stable. Baker sustained a compound fracture of the right ankle and may lose the foot. He was transported to a Providence hospital for urgent treatment as surgeons consider amputation likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baker
Christopher Baker
Oliver Street
Goff
Dr. Neylan
Mr. Baker
Providence
St Andrews Guild Field Day Plans At Bristol Neck
All arrangements for St Andrew's Guild field day exercises at Bristol Neck tomorrow are complete. If weather holds, an enjoyable afternoon of events includes team work, class A B C races, ball game Guild vs South Ends, relay, tug of war, and bicycle race. Judges are J F Bickford H G Evans Dr O R Siegel R Kinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew’s Guild
Bristol Neck
Guild
Hope Street
Guild Va
J. F. Bickford
H. G. Evans
Dr. O R. Siegel
R. Kinder
Edwin Carter
Walter Boarders
Pisbo Withbe
A. R. Hall
Bet ter Half Whist Club Honors At Final Meeting
The husbands of the members were entertained at G A R Hall for the season finale. Fourteen whist tables played from 8:45 to 11 with Mrs James Hoard and Mr J Almy taking first prizes. Souvenir tumblers were given, cake and ice cream refreshments followed, and Memorial Day treats from McNay included several ice cream flavors and ices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
James Hoard
F. B. Wilson
Alonzo Pierce
J. Almy
G. W. Warren
John Newman
Read
Pleasant wedding at Thomas Simpson home
Miss Annie Simpson became Mrs. Harry Anderson at 117 Wood Street in a ceremony by Rev. A W Kingsley of the M E church before about 50 relatives and friends. A reception followed as guests extended hearty congratulations and gifts were noted. The couple will reside with Mr Simpson for the present. D A Pierces offers new spring and summer suits at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Simpson
Wood Street
Annie
Harry Anderson
A. W. Kingsley
M. E. Church
Engraved Copper and Steel Plate Work Available
We offer copper and steel engraving for visiting cards business cards wedding invitations announcements reception cards crests monograms and mercantile work. Bring your plate for visiting cards or we will furnish one if you have none.
Mysterious Attempted Fire At Church Street Store
Two strangers visited Jacob Bessing, owner of a boot and shoe shop at Church and Hope. A bluish flame issued from an opened shoe box behind the wall, blamed on possible arson or a stray cigar stub. Police suspect intruders fled town. odor and disguise noted by the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church and
Hope Streets
Jacob Bessing
Mr. Bessing
Bessing
St Michael’s Church Corporation
Wall removal at Juniper Hill cemetery and town actions
Town Council discussed removing about 175 feet of wall at Juniper Hill cemetery north line and fencing options. A $25 reward was offered for cemetery depredation suspects, and cemetery commissioners were empowered to pursue damages against Wm R Perry. Also addressed were a derelict Wood Street building, election of Henry R Darling as public weigher, and yard work on Walley Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson, Mason
Church
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Coggeshall
Wm. R. Perry
Wood Street
Daniel Slade
Henry R. Darling
Surveyor of Highways
Down Payment Furniture Sale Promises Large Variety
A Providence showroom offers 1000 rolls of carpets and rugs with prices from 25c to 90c per item. It features bed room suites from 25 dollars, carriage sets up to 15 dollars, and 40 refrigerator styles with down payments as low as 1 dollar per week. The store boasts a four sided lighted carpet hall and extensive selections across floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Providence
Also Mentioned on This Page
McNay
Anderson—Simpson
D. A. Pierce’s
State Street
Albert Shaw
St. Louis
Chicago
David Kennedy
Wilbur S Hale
Quartermaster
Pratt Post
Rondont
N. Y
Kennedy
Court of Probate
Ftristol
James KH McGovern
Bristol
Patrick McGovern
McLellan
Bristol Opera House
Mon
Miss Florence Corbin
Rennie Corbin
G. W. Easterbrook
Wheemph -Buefington
Bristol, R
Leggett
Solon Palmer
H. R. Davis
Bickford
Geo. E. Ingraham
Cottage
Alfred Peats
C. Arolland
Arolland
Thames Street
DeWolf Inn
F. Rawson
the Credit
John M. Dean
Westminster ST
Wheeler & Wilson
Mig Company
H. H. Rogers
Westminster Street
Providence, R. I
Currea
Taunton
Mass
LeBaron Bradford
Arthur GC
Moore
Hope St Bristol
R I
Isaac B. Munro
Millinery
Z.J. Lewis
Friendship Street
DR. Lewis
Lewis
J. Lewiss
Richmond Street
Wey Basset Street
Eureka
Cor
Church & Thames Sts
S.C. White
F.s.burgess
Bristol Fish Market
King Philip
Piappeosesa
Manchester Place
Bristol Harbor
Stephen Wochurch
Dr. Hr, Conklin
Columbia Veterinary College of
N.Y City
Bennett's Drug Store
Union St. Warren, R. I
Cole
Rhode Island
Jantnes
Mott . Jane
Aaron Easterbrooks
Wenesdas
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