Paintings and Architecture at the Boston Public Library
A visitor describes Boston Public Library interiors noting the court, marble basin, tiled arcade, and Ionic columns. The Bates reading room, murals by Abbey, and sculpture of Civil War regiments are highlighted along with multi language reading rooms and a diverse mural program on the floors, including Galahad and Holy Grail scenes.
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Bates
Boston
Massachusetts
Venice
Adriatic
Saint Theodore
Abbey
Galahed
Lancelot
Galahad
Angela
Sargent
Neith
Glate
Isis
Osiris
Horus
Baal
Phonecia
Astarte
Joshua
Isaah
Sheriff Danced to Free Prisoner in Rhode Island Tale
A Rhode Island tale recounts Deputy Sheriff Cranston visiting Elias Wilbour to collect a debt. Wilbour refuses cash payment, insists on jail, and the sheriff theatrically dances on a bridge to fetch the old man back to work. Wilbour laughs and heads to the hay field, leaving the officer amused and perplexed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheeriff
Rhode Island
Cranston
North Kingstown
Elias Wilbour
Wilbour
Narragansett
Elias
Sheriff Cranston
School Committee Approves Bills and Reports
The monthly meeting approved many bills and ordered payment. Reports by Supt Reynolds and repairs committee for East and South Primary schools were read and accepted. A Teachers Institute was scheduled in Providence for October 31 and November 1. Jailer absent, several school matters were postponed to next month.
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Reynolds
East
Eee
Teachers’ Institute
Providence
Winter fashions for men and boys at low prices
Our store offers a large stock of new winter wear for men and boys. Pick up underwear and hats with savings from 50 cents to 1 dollar as goods come direct from the maker. 106 Hope Street, James Tobin.
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Hope Street
James Tobin
WU. Skinneck, Jr
Bristol County Savings Bank
Trusted House Garments Offer Quality Wear and Repair
Confidence in every purchase at our long established shop. If a garment wears poorly, return it for satisfaction. Jackets range from 7.50 to 40 with styles in Plain and Rough Cloths. Capes and furs offered from affordable to finest, including muffs, gloves, and Alaska seal garments. Mackintosh at 5.00 warranted.
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Alaska
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The
Phoenix
Boston Public Library
Foster &Co
Box C
Geneva
N.Y
Pet Chichester
Tee
James A. Miller
Bradford Street
J. del Grego
Dancing Academy
G.A.R. Hall
the Maker
Vandone
Creamery
E. C. Sparks
State Street
Pleasant Cottage House
Barton Street
Hove
Chas.e.rockwell
the Misses Bunn
Uope Street
Gladding's Market
Bristol
Cunningham
Cts
Edgewood
John Lakes
Stevens & CO
Bristol Jewelers
Bristol, R. I
Thames Street
Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Main Street
Pawtucket
R. I
DIREC
George
Mumford
Edmund
Mason Benjamin F. Smith
George W. Newell
TORS
Edward A. Greene
James L. Jenks
Philo E. Thayer
J. Milton Payne
Frederick W. Easton
A. A. Mann
P. Moses
Isaac Shove
P. Skinner
Ivy
Branc
N. E
N. E. Hernia Cure Co
Wilcoz
Weybosset St
Providence, R. I
City Savings Bank
Weybosset Street
Henry C.cr
Christopher Li Dutee Wilcox
J. W. Cropher
Jeffrey Davis
Geo. W. B. Bot Glo
Palmel
Anston
Jas
Russell Krown
Itt
Joseph A. Starkweather
John H. Gads
Wain
Napehibingale
James
Burch
C Petree
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Edward 8. Babbitt
Fire Insurance Agency
Adna Insurance Company
Hartford
Consult
Z.J. Lewis
Friendship Street
DR. Lewis
Lewis
Z J. Lewis
B.1
Rom Riehnond Street
Weyhosset
E.e.tebbetts
Westminster Street
Butler Exchange
Point Pleasant
Mass
E. M. Thurston
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