Open Meeting of United Order of the Golden Cross Bristol
An open meeting of Bristol Commandery No. 821 United Order of the Golden Cross was held in Odd Fellows hall. Grand Commander Louis D. Lippitt spoke on order workings. The program included readings, solos by Katherine Paull and Mary P. Rounds, piano and violin numbers, and a social with a Heart Hunt won by William H. Maxfield. Visitors from Providence Olneyville East Providence attended with several grand officers present.
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Bristol Commandery
United Order of the Golden Cross
Odd Fellows Hall
Louis D. Lippitt
N. O
Hiram A. Rounds
Mildred Johnston
Katherine Paull
Mary P. Rounds
William Sisson
Hiram A
Edith A. Maxfield
G. C. Louis D. Lippitt
Rhode Island
William H. Maxfield
Hattie Gray
Providence Olneyville
East Providence
L. D. Lippitt
William H.day
Board of
Grand Officers
Emily Polk
Susie W. Day
Andrew 8. Rounds
Walter E. Townsend
Grand Commander's Association of
Republican Caucus Chooses Bristol Town Leaders
The Bristol Republican caucus held at the Court House lasted 20 minutes and elected Sumner A. Ball John T. Ashton Edward E. Wilkinson Fred M. Dixon and Edward L. Brownell to a town committee with vacancies to be filled. A motion to appoint committees to draft resolutions honoring Hon H H Shepard passed and N N Cole declined a nomination. Judge O L Bosworth substituted. The committee was empowered to draft resolutions and present them to Senator Shepard.
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Sumner A. Ball
John T. Ashton
Edward E. Wilkinson
Fred M. Dixon
Edward L. Brownell
Mr. Brownell
Nathan N. Cole
H. H. Shepard
Bristol
Mr. Shepard
Shepard
Providence
O. A. Waldron
N. N. Cole
H. F. Bennett
Local Republican Caucus Elects Delegates and Declines Nomination
Decaneus was called to order Sumner A Ball chaired town committee Lafferts S Hoffman chosen chair F M Dixon placed in nomination delegates to the State convention in Providence L B Hoffman Charles B Rockwell Dr Howard W Church LeBaron A Colt Joseph E Wiletcher Frederic L Walton Also elected First Congressional convention delegates Edward Brownell Sumner A Ball Richard H Dunbar Clinton T Sherman Wm R Perry Nathan N Cole Ezra Dixon presented H B Shepard for Senator but Shepard declined via letter to Philo V Cody Bristol R I dated etc
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Oider
Sumner A. Ball
Lafferts S. Hoffman
F. B. Wilson
F. M. Dixon
Providence
L. 8
Bristol
R.J
Repubblicans
H. H.shepard
Thompson Nominates Williams and Dixon for local offices
Henry M. Thompson presented Representative W. Fred Williams as a candidate for Senator and he was nominated without opposition. Town Clerk H. F. Bennett proposed Ezra Dixon for Representative and he received the unanimous vote. Ezra Dixon then nominated Sheriff Philo V. Cady for the Republican State central committee and he was elected. Nathan N. Cole moved to expand the town committee to five members. Wm. R. Perry proposed seven members, and Cole’s motion carried with new nominees named.
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Henry M. Thompson
W. Fred Williams
H. F. Bennett
Ezra Dixon
Philo V. Cady
Republican State Central Committee
Nathan N. Cole
Wm. R. Perry
Cole
School Committee Meeting Recommends School Closures
The monthly meeting of the school committee reported nine members present. Opening evening schools in Valley building with Bailey and Ganey as teachers. Half of Burton school roof to be reshingled. repairs to continue. Secretary noted total expenditures to date 12604.80 and accounts recommended bills totaling 2208.78. Schools to close next week Thursday and Friday for Teachers Institute and on the afternoon of Tuesday Oct 16 for Colt Memorial High School cornerstone laying.
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Committee On
Valley School
John H. Bailey
John F. Ganey
Burton School
Committee On Accounts
Teachers’ Institute
Colt Memorial High School
Col Colt As U S Senator From Rhode Island
Bristol residents rally behind Col. Colt suggesting he will seek the U S Senate. The piece catalogs Colt’s public benefactions, business leadership, and town developments including a marble schoolhouse and a park plan, arguing his fit for national service and his ties to the National India Rubber Co.
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Rhode Island
New York
Massachusetts
Col. Colt
United States
Bristol
New England
Pappoose
National India Rubber Company
United States Rubber Co
del Uolt
U Congress
Webster
Clay
Burdge and Harrington Wed in Town Marriage
William J. Burdge married Mary Elizabeth Harrington in this town on October 9 by Rev. Charles Edwards. Both spouses reside here.
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Burdge—Harrington
Charles Edwards
William J. Burdge
Mary Elizabeth Harrington
Transfer of Lot at Little's Narrows to Edward Mott
Real estate transfer filed at the town clerk records the conveyance of a lot at Little's Narrows from J Everett Coggeshall to Edward A Mott. The transaction documents the change in ownership and is recorded as a property transfer.
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Little's Narrows
J. Everett Coggeshall
Edward A. Mott
In Memoriam for Mrs Mary Murphy
A solemn tribute laments the death of Mrs Mary Murphy. The verse recalls a kind mother whose gentle voice and loving smile are gone, sharing family grief and a sense of endless loneliness.
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Mrs
Mary Murphy
Gomfort
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim
An advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Talbots. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. GROVE'S signature appears on each box. Price listed as 25c.
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E. W. Grove
Popular Moving Pictures Draw Crowd at Local Show
Attendance Saturday afternoon and evening topped last week proving motion pictures and illustrated songs will fare better than fall and winter. The program featured top films from New York City and drew hearty applause for Matt Rennie’s illustrated songs. Managers Walsh and Smith vow to give the public good value this season.
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Matt Rennie
Sub scription Dance by Giffords in Barrington
Coming events list two activities. On Oct 10 a subscription dance will be held Wednesday evening at G A R Hall organized by H G Gifford and B H Gifford of Barrington. From Oct 28 to 31 the Bristol Council No 379 will hold the Second Grand Fair at Pokano ket Hall.
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H. G. Gifford
B. H. Gifford
Barrington
Bristol
Pokanoket Hall
In Favor of Col Colt From Bristol Townsman Endorsement
E J Prest as President of the Independent Club writes that Bristol citizens strongly favor Hon S P Colt for U S Senator and will back legislators who support his candidacy and his public service. The note emphasizes Colt’s generosity benevolence and business ability and urges election of allies.
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Bristol
Colt
E. J. Prest
Somerville Builds Finest New Jail in the Country
Returned Native hails Somerville progress praising a recently completed jail of exceptional quality. The speaker notes the town needed the facility, claiming it as a standout in the nation.
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Somerville
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