James Allan Reid remembered as a cultured printer and artist
The Rhode Island publisher James Allan Reid who produced illustrated books and town histories passed away leaving a wife and two brothers Robert A. Reid in San Francisco and Hugh L. Reid in New York. Known for his love of Bristol and American citizenship his reminiscences and fine printing earned him praise as an artist more than a businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Reid
San Francisco
Hugh L. Reid
New York
Reid
Rhode Island
Bristol
Phoenix
Poppy Sale Nets About 200 For Veterans And Orphans
Approximately two hundred dollars was raised Saturday from poppy sales. Funds will aid disabled World War I veterans and orphans of the war. The Kearney Post Auxiliary thanks contributors and assistants, including chairwomen Mrs Elizabeth Carr, Mrs Carolyn Whittum, Mrs Sarah LaPage and chairmen H Dawson Joseph Bruno George R Fish Wailliam Gablinski and William Praneis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Carr
Carolyn Whittum
Sarah LaPage Kearney
Post— H Dawson
Joseph Bruno
George R Fish Wailliam Gablinski
William Praneis
Bristol resident praises Doan's Pills for back and kidney relief
Mrs. W Garvin of 12 Cook Street Bristol says severe back aches ease with Doan's Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy. She notes lasting benefit over five years and continues to use them for back and kidney trouble, endorsing the product as the remedy backed by home testimony.
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Bristol
W Garvin
Cook - Street
Doan
Buffington
Garvin
Administration Notice Estate of Henry Wingate Hayes
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints an administrator of Henry Wingate Hayes estate and requires bond. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol court clerk starting May 16, 1924. Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company, Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Henry Wingate Hayes
John W Church
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Administration Notice Estate of Frederic J. Warner
Administratrix Asenath Warner is appointed for the estate of Frederic J. Warner of Bristol deceased by a court on May 9 1924 and must file bond as required by law. The notice is dated May 6 1924 and identifies the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic L. Warner
Bristol
Frederic J. Warner
John W Church
Asenath Warner
Probate Court handles estate support allowance in Bristol
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company as administrator of Henry W Hases estate petitions for a support allowance. Hearing set for June 16 1924 at 7 30 a m in the Bristol probate court room with notice to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robate
Bristol
HFNW
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Henry W Hases
Henrys W. Hases
Bristol Phenix
John W Church
Probate recount for Harriet Waldron estate in Bristol
Mary H T414 representing Harriet Waldron estate seeks final account approval in Bristol Probate Court. The filing lists real estate sale credits and other receipts for review, with notice to interested parties for June 16 at 10:30 in the Bristol Probate Court.
Assessors Notice for Bristol Tax Returns and Oath
The town of Bristol Rhode Island urges qualified electors and all liable persons to return true and full accounts of their real and personal estate for taxation. Assessors will hold sessions June 11 18 19 and June 16 to receive returns, with oath required and exemptions for War veterans and widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teawn
Baste
Teri Prerser
Mareh
June Holiday Observances and Historic Dates
A listing of observances and commemorations for June including Decoration Day in Tennessee, Jefferson Davis's birthday in several states, and notable historic events such as the June 6 1918 Chateau Thierry victory. It notes Flag Day on the 14th, Bunker Hill Day on the 17th, the June solstice on the 21st, and summer beginning on the 22nd.
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Tennessee
Jefferson Davis
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Texas
Chateau Thierry
Bunker Hill
Funeral for Miss Hilma Simons Held at North Cemetery
The funeral for Miss Hilma Simons died Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital Providence was held at 2 PM from Aunt Mrs. Wilhelmina Shepard’s home 205 Thames Street. Rev Anson B How ard rector St Michael the deceased was a member. Ivy Guild of St Michael’s sent a floral tribute. Bearers were John C F Shepard William J Shepard Thomas O Darby and William Knoll. Burial followed at North Cemetery.
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Hilma Simons
Charles and
Anna Simons
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
Wilhelmina Shepard
Thames Street
Anson B. Howard
St. Michael’s Church
Ivy Guild
John C. F
Real Estate Transfers In Providence Area
Harry M Smith of Providence transfers an undivided half interest in shorefront land at Bristol High lands to Abraham P Workman executor of Mary Ann Gladding s estate transfers undivided half interest in a house and lot on Central street to State Street M E Church and the church transfers the property to Gertrude E Guiteras Josephine Rose Trayner of East Providence sells a Beachmount Manor land lot to Joseph B Gladue Jr and wife J Barnard French sells Eves lots on Mount Hope lot to John C Mello
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M Smith
Providence
Abraham P. Workman
Bristol Highlands
Philip Brady
Mary Ann Gladding
State Street
M. E. Church
Central Street
Gertrude E. Guiteras
Josephine Rose (Kerr) Trayner
East Providence
Joseph B. Gladue, Jr
Beachmount Manor
J. Barnard French
John C. Mello
Mount Hope
Bristol Events The Month of May and June
A list of social and civic gatherings in Bristol including a Thursday evening dance at the Naval Armory hosted by the Bristol Town Team, Mt Carmel Circle D of I reception at the Hotel Belvedere, a Post Reynolds School entertainment, St. Ban s Lodge private dance, Epworth League sale, a chicken salad supper at Memorial Chapel, and a charity photoplay at the Pastime Theatre for Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
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Naval Armory
Bristol
Mt Carmel Circle
D of I
Hotel Belvedere
Taht Post Reynolds School
Bristol Casino
Main Road
St Bans Lodge
F & AM
Colt Memoral High School
Epworth League of
State Street
Memorial Chapel
H Paghacer
Tralian Catholic
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Coal Proposals Sought by Bristol Town Clerk Office
Bristol Rhode Island May 22 1924 sealed proposals will be received until 12 oclock noon Tuesday June 3 1924 for furnishing 40 tons of free burning white ash stove coal and 22 tons of free burning white ash stove coal for Burnside Memorial Pudding at various fire stations all coal well screened 2240 lbs to the ton and to be delivered as required Town Clerk reserves right to reject any proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Joren
Guardian for Florene Baker Files First Account in Bristol
Mary Usher Baker guardian presents first account of Florene Baker minor estate for allowance. Hearing set for June 2 1924 at 10 30 AM in Bristol Probate Court. Notice to be published fourteen days once weekly in Bristol Phenix. John W Church Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Florene Baker
Mary Usher Baker
Floréne Baker
Bristol Phenix
John W. Church
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David Kirby
Hazel Keener
Frank Hagney
Dot Farley
Pee-Wee Holmes
Silver King
Virginia Vaughn
Hy Mayer Travelaughs
Monty Banks
Asher
Bryant Washburn
Mabel Forrest
Pathe News
Pathe Comedy
FBI
Phantom Justice
Rod Laroque
Estelle Taylor
Crookdow
G. A. R. Hall
the Waldron CO
Bradford Street
James
Allan’ Reid
Kearney
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Oomashboard
Constitution St. Garage
H. B. Carey
Telephone
Warren and
Dustel
Warren
Thity
Taundis
A. i
Arnold Street
Providence, R. I
Probate Court
Town OF
Mary
Harriet D. Waldron
Manchester
Harriet Tr Waldron
Sar
Frobate Court Room
Saint Bristol
Board of Assessors
General Laws
Board of Tax Assessors
Robert Newbold Philip Brady
John H Wall
John W
A. E. Jordan
Cole ST
H. R. Bullock
Pearse Avenue
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
Robert J. McKay
G.W. Simmons Telephone
William Street
Wiliam W. Frantin & Co
Wood St
Bristol District Nursing Association
Hope Street
Dimond
Kathleen Marksby
Hope St
Martha Graham
G. H. Spencer Roofing CO
Artcraft
F. M. Gifford
Usher Place
Bristol Neck
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
Burton St
Edward F. Kearns
Constitution Street
Pearl Street
H. L. Leclair
Church Street
Archie H. Rounds
Tel
Union Street
Byfield Street
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
EK. L. Watson & CO
Weybosset Street
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Freeborn
R. Cole
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
Everett West
Wood Street
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