Bristol Water Contract 1881 Details Published
Today the full 1881 water supply contract between George H. Norman and the Town Council is printed. The notice invites resident scrutiny and public discussion as the water question dominates local debate. Rhode Island voters choose two U S Representatives with ex-Lieut. Gov Bull and Oscar Lapham running.
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Bristol
George H. Norman
Tax Pacinix
Rhode Island
United States Congress
Gov
Bull
Middletown
Oscar Lapham
Providence
Bristol Town Council Records and Water Works Debate
Town Council met for its regular session with President Gibson presiding. Bills were examined and paid. fire hydrant and road issues were debated. The water question dominated with contract text from George H Norman and a supplemental vote outlining installation, cost, and safety guarantees for Bristol's water supply.
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George H. Norman
Bristol
Hydraulion Engine and Hosa Company Fair Opens Next Saturday
The Hydraulion Fair at Town Hall runs from November 10 to 19 with nightly minstrel entertainments. A. O. Williston directs rehearsals and the program features a one hour show nightly with a closing specialty sketch. Prizes include an oak dining room set, a banquet lamp, and a dinner set displayed at local stores. tickets are selling rapidly.
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Hydraulion Engine and Hosa Company
Williston
Frank Dimond
Wm.Peters
Frank Romiere
Bristol Victors Visit to New England and Local Affairs
The Bristol area reports arrivals and visits including Mr Mraz Joseph W Greene from Minitoi Col now in Newport visiting friends. Local notices cover fire company meetings, art gallery sales, naval reserve stone delivery, and social events. A Bristol County Historical Society is formed with Thomas W. Bicknell elected president. The Browns lose to Yale in a close game as the Chicago Athletic Club visits. Numerous civic items include a bridge of carriages, Y M C A memberships, and a heavy Bristol rainstorm followed by snow. A memorial obituary for Benjamin E Barrus details his long seafaring life, naval service, community roles, and upcoming funeral.
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Mraz
Joseph W. ‘Greene
Minitoi
England
Newport
Ae Srest
Providence
McLellan Gallery
McNay
Naval
Browns
Yale
Chicago ‘Athletic Club
Bristol
Intorday
Dyer
Nausett
Bristol County Historical Society
Attorney Bosworth
Thomas W. Bicknell
Barrington
Altair Dramatic Club
Town Hall
Belle R. Hull
William L. Hart
Perth Amboy
N. J
Herreshoff Manufacturing Co
Hull
Stonington
Benjamin‘ E. Barris
Benjamin O. Barrus
Hope Streat
Massachusetts
New Zealand
Barrus
Fall River
Borden
Ospe
Horn
Cape
Good* Hope
United States Navy
Indian Ocean
Barris
Cleveland
St. Alban’s Lodge
A. F
A. M
St. George's Lodge K. of P
Proidence
R. 1
Babbitt Post
A. B
Hope Street
Water Pressure and Fire Protection Issues Aired by New England Insurance Exchange
Col C M Goddard of the New England Insurance Exchange addressed the Town Council about local water supply and hydrant conditions. The letter notes past advice to upgrade fire engine capacity and water pressure, warns against frozen hydrants, and calls for replacing composition pipes with iron. A depot accident injures Wm He Brotherton, with initial reports inconclusive on injury extent.
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Bristol
R. I
Newport
Aleo
Norman
Rogers Free Library
Hia
H. Norman
Peter Gladding
H. H. Gladding
C. M. Goddard
The
New England Insurance Exchange
Joshua
Brotherton
Thames Street
D.J. Neylan
Peyere
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Bristol’ County
Bradford St
Bristol, R. L
Farrally Brothers
Ehaltora
Tae Phaenix
A. Johnson
H. M. Gibson
Bristol Electric Light Company
Gibson
Hope
Btate
State Street
Geo. H. Peck
Areara
J. Everett Coggeshall
Josiah W. Potter
Albert Bacon
Wood Street
Eaid Road
James T. Freeborn
Cook
Union Streets
John Duthe
Union Street
Bristol Asylum
Phaniz
Toton
Ee Council
Gxo. H. Nonmy
George
George F
Bris
Erred Co
Stevens & Co
Stevens
Isaac Watts
London
Newport Mercury
Atlantic
Steens
Martine Society
Andrey Jackson
Christopher
Goyhead
Mass
Zachary Hassouit
Elliot
Stervone
Burnside Memorial
Bristol and Vicinity
OFS
F Feriday
Bosworth and Perry
Moses W. Whitney
Woonsocket Rubber Company
Whitney
Hope and
Byfield Streets
No. 15
William McTwiggan
Post Department
David S. Ray
Bucklin
East Providence
Tobin
Warren
Charles Gardner
B. D. Bosworth
Y. M.C.A
J. Mosley
Baptist Church
Geo.h. Peck
Fred A. Tallman
Frank Chaffee
Frank Ramieres
Newburyport
Calla
Taland
B. Dunbar
Naval Reserves
Wilbour
Dunbar
Bristol Soli
Antachinsets
Barton A. Buffinton
Daniels’ Veterinary
Tlorse
Caleo
Brighteane
Wil Ham
H. O'Shaughneasy
Lonor
Matthew Dubningham
Res A
Vermont
St. Louis
Green
A.good
Creamery
Pheassat Street
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