Fire department reform proposal sparks firefighters debate
In Bristol, proposed districting of fire companies aims to reduce confusion and rivalry during fires. Members discuss assigning districts to Hydraulians, King Philips, and Dreadnaughts with single-company response for small blazes and staged second alarms for larger fires. The piece notes current rivalries and calls for opinions. Elections across 13 states and one territory are reported as largely local, with several governors to be chosen.
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Bristol Post Office Mail Cutoff and Start Times
Mails close at 6.35 and 9.20 a.m., 12.20 and 8.40 p.m., 5.60 p.m. Mails open as nearly as possible at 9 a.m., 2 p.m., 5.20 p.m., and 7.25 p.m. in Bristol and vicinity.
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New Sensorists offered a year of four weekly papers
A short term offer grants the semi Vernikix Purenix subscription for $2 a year in advance with four papers weekly for a year. Samples available at the office or mailed on request. Also notices on local goods and events including sales at C A Johnson and W F Peters, ship and boatyard activity, church sermons, and a town obituary update.
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Town Guests and Departures Highlight Week
Riverside resident Arthur Penne visited town Sunday as guest of Miss Bertha Manchester on High street. Miss Ida Usher heads to New York for winter after returning from Europe. Rev W B Trotter and family travel to New York for three weeks. A F Pardee of Hazleton arrives for property matters. Miss Mary Lake returns from Newport with her uncle Mr Bryer. Daniel R Case relocates to Washington DC for winter. Arthur Howe and family depart for Philadelphia. Mrs Geo Schlosser arrives. they board with Mrs Wright. Mrs Romeo Willard and child depart for Jamaica Mass to establish housekeeping.
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High Street
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Hazleton
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Daniel R. Case
Pappoosesquaw Point
Washington, D. C
Arthur Howe
Bishop Howe
Philadelphia
Geo. Schlosser
National India Rubber Co
Bristol
Schlosser
Wright
Romeo Willard
Lincoln ‘Street
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Willard
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Providence and Cranston Census Returns Report
Census bulletin No. 4 from the state census office shows Providence population 145 472, up 27 402 from 1885 and 182 146 in 1890, a five year gain of 18 826. Cranston population 10 575, up 4 570 from 1885 and 8 099 in 1890, a five year gain of 2 478.
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Epworth League Holds Bi monthly Meeting at State Street
The Epworth League of State Street M E Church held its regular bi monthly meeting with about 40 members present. New members elected included Misses Bertha Caray Minnie Swift Rose Swift and Mr J Ashton. The program featured vocal solos readings piano pieces and a paper on Animo with warm reception and praise. The meeting closed with a hymn and the motto Look Up Lift Up promising future work.
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Bessie Carey
Emma Peckham
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Fannie Congdon
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May Bourne
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Anna Pierce
Frank D. Wardwell
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Counselors Appellate Division Session Grants Depositions Abroad
Counsellor Rathbone Gardner for Mrs. Elizabeth Colt wins a motion to take depositions of witnesses outside the state. The court appoints Charles Payne and John Wood as commissioners to collect testimony for Mrs. Colt. Colwell’s similar bid for outside deposition is set for next Saturday.
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Spectacular Spiritualist Performance at the Opera House
A notice urges attendees to bring a companion and attend next Sunday night’s program featuring spiritualistic manifestations paired with sacred music and song at the Opera House. The event promises a pleasing entertainment.
Falstaff Club entertains Veterans at Soldiers Home
A party of ten gentlemen from the Falstaff Club of Providence performed for Veterans at the Soldiers' Home on Saturday evening. The entertainment impressed both the old soldiers and a large number of visiting ladies. The club plans another show in Bristol and hopes for a large audience.
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