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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1906
Page
1
Dr. William Fred Williams, a Bristol native and physician, is presented as a strong, capable candidate for Senator. Proponents cite his character, affability, and effective service as Representative, arguing his House experience will boost his Senate qualifications.
Dr W Fred Williams Republican candidate for senator from Bristol emphasizes continuity with the late Isaac F Williams and town protections at the State Capitol. Ezra Dixon is urged as a representative voted for a broadminded conscientious self made man who will faithfully represent the people.
The town praises Mr Dixon as perhaps the state's youngest Civil War veteran, noting he enlisted as a boy and is the son of a veteran whose father died in service.
Monday evening a club named Skank Huntere organized on Poppasquash with officers Horace T. Miller president William N. Manchester secretary and Dr Howard W Churosh treasurer The group aims to rid locals of skunk pests and fund winter dinners from hides The first hunt netted one skunk and a member recalled a prior bicycle incident Clothiers may raise prices due to demand A banquet followed at Hungry club cottage with clam chowder and outdoor guards named members include Horace Miller William Manchester Dr H W obarth Harry Allen John Ed Steve Otward George W Warren and Wm McShane
Col Sant P Colt writes from Providence November 1 1906 to Ezra Dixon Bristol Warren Water Works Committee stating he recently bought George H Norman’s stock and offers to sell to Bristol Warren and Barrington at exact cost to end the town’s protracted dispute. He seeks a conference to finalize terms.
Halloween events filled Tuesday and Wednesday nights with parties for both youths and adults. Neighborhood houses hosted masquerades, games, songs, and refreshments as youngsters borrowed makeshift costumes from pumpkins and vegetables. Several gatherings reported large crowds and lively music, with Harold McCaw's group heading to Boston tomorrow and others celebrating birthdays and social visits in local streets and homes.
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