Local BRISTOL items mix trades news and social events
Wanrep-A boy apprentices at a printing office. At State Street M E Church six new members confirmed. Clara Jane of Calais arrives with 140000 feet of lumber for Wardwell Lumber Co. Real estate draws buyers as Lyman B. Bosworth sells a Mount Hope cottage. A surprise party honors Emma Baker on Noyes Avenue. Capt. George Gladding brings 225 pounds tautog to market. Church program features St Paul From Tarsus to the New Jerusalem and The Bottomless Pit. Alden leaves Bristol Electric Light Station. Earl takes over. Strong NW winds push tides. clam diggers haul sizable quahogs. Armory bids for Bristol Naval Reserves under review. foundation work may start before deep winter. India-Indes Macs building progresses. cement and stone work described. Washington Building and Trust Co branch forms in Providence with officers named. Local safe investment firm aids landowners to build homes free of encumbrances. Capt Daniel Stevens displays Revolutionary relics in Memorial Hall. Peak Sisters entertain Town Hall crowd with plans for new program. Chas H Potter and wife visit Prudence Island. tautog weigh-ins yield 85 pounds in two days. Y M C A convention attendees depart for New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Alden
Bristol Electric Light Station
Earl
Frank Rawson
Bristol
C. F. Chase
Providence
India
Calender
Washington Building and Trust Company
K. I
Memorial Hall
T. L. Shores
George H. Peck
C. J. Hasbrouck
Secry
Wm. J. Bradford
Probate Court Allows Administrators and Bonds
A semi monthly probate court session presided by Judge Spooner continued the will for Laura Cottrells estate and appointed Nathan Sherwin as administrator. Julia Edmonds administratrix on Julia Marrons estate was approved with bond set at 900 dollars. Appraisers named were McCormick Redfern and Church Bennett Skinner Jr. The account of W O Manchester as administrator for Francis J Manchester was allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Probate
Wm. H. Spooner
Nathan T. Sherwin
Laura Cottrell
Julia K. Edmonds
Julia Marron
Surelles
James McCormick
John Redfern
Hezekiah W. Church
Herbert F. Bennett
Parmenas Skinner, Jr
W. O. Manchester
Francis J. Manchester
Ring Found on Burton Street Ties To Russell Family Heritage
A gold ring inscribed Sarah Russell 1764 1857 is linked by Alicia H Middleton of Charleston DC to her ancestor Sarah Russell wife of Joseph Russell of this town. Middleton requests return, noting the ring’s age and possible past ownership among Bristol relatives amid local land changes and wetlands fillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunbar
Burton Street
Sarah Russell
Dunbar
Alicia H. Middleton
Charleston D. C
Miss Middleton
Joseph Russell
Anna Vassar
Sarah Paine
Middleton
Bristol
Gladding Family History Effort Moves Forward in Town
Henry C. Gladding visited the town this week to gather data on the Gladding lineage. He seeks to publish a complete family history and preserve records of ancestors, residences, and early town life connected to Capt. Daniel Gladding and Peter Gladding.
Local notes and incidents from town visitors and events
Wm McGarr of Cambridge visits friends in town. Albert Peckham travels to New York due to illness in his daughter Mrs John Thomas of Brooklyn. Col Sherman of the American Loan and Savings Association to explain the firm at Bristol Hotel on Wednesday. Capt Henry M Slocum shot a four foot wingspan grey owl near Burton street. Benjamin K Wilson found a 16 pound cannon ball east of Mount Hope on the shores of Dr Howe farm. Stanley notes tribal hats in Africa and quotes a poem line about seasons. Elmer Thayer injured falling 20 feet at the NIRCo works Taunton. Dr W F Williams attended him. Congrational Club annual meeting featured readings and musical solos. Town votes three to one in favor of purchasing the water works at a preliminary Commercial Club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Slocum
Burton Street
Benjamin K. Wilson
Wood Street
Dr. Howe Farm
Mount Hope
Stanley
N.1i.r.co
Elmer Thayer
Obituary notices for William Dwyer and Benjamin R. Wilson
Funeral services for William Dwyer were held at St Marys Church with the Holy Name Society leading the procession to St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were Society members William OBrien Jeremiah Kirby Patrick J McGovern John Leahey Frank J Murphy and Wm Maroney. Benjamin R Wilsons funeral was at his East Franklin Street home and interment followed in North Cemetery with bearers Benj R Wilson Jr Charles C Wilson Nathaniel Wilson and John H Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dwyer
St. Mary’s Church
Benjamin R. Wilson
East Franklin Street
Wiliam E. Todd
Advent Christian Church
E. R. Wood
Wickford
Christian Church
Benj R. Wilson Jr
Charles C. Wilson
Nathaniel Wilson
Newport
John H. Wright
North Cemetery
Presumption a Sin Against the First Commandment Explained
The essay warns that presumption is a sin against God by assuming salvation without using needed means. It cites warnings about sudden judgment and notes even Peter the Apostle fell to presumption yet repented. It reflects on human tendency to excuse sin and the danger of relying on God’s mercy without reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strees
Peter the Apostle
Peter
Lill Nevardeny
Corinne Stars in Hendrick Hudson at Providence Opera House
Corinne headlines the Burlesque Opera Bouffe Hendrick Hudson at the Providence Opera House the week starting Monday 22. Jennie Kimball's company brings a 60-strong cast of comedians vocalists dancers and burlesque artists with sparkling music gorgeous scenery and lavish costumes promising a scintillating performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne
Providence Opera House
Burlesqire Opera Bouffe
Hendrick Hudson
Olla Padrida
Jennie Kimball
America
Niagara in Harness and other pieces in Frank Lesie's Popular Monthly
The November issue features Niagara in Harness by Arthur Vaughn Abbott detailing the cataract's industrial power, plus articles like To Rio in a Sailing Vessel and The Country Fair. It opens High Tides by Etta W. Pierce and presents short stories by multiple authors and poems by notable poets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leslie
Arthur Vaughn Abbott
Rio
Henry Wysham Lanier
Percy Anderson
Thomas Donnelly
Pike’s Peak
W. O. Campbell
Etta W. Pierce
Madeline Lucette Ryley
Ida H. Springer
Rudolph de Cordova
Henry Tyrrell
John Hubert Greusel
A. Oakey Hall
W. DeWagstaffe
W. Perry Brown
Warham St. Leger
Richard Garnett
Charles Henry Luders
Edward A. Uffington Valentine
Lady Uderin
Bristol County in 76 Revolu tionary details battle guns and salt
Records describe Warren Bristol and Barrington receiving nine pounders and other cannons after the war began. Salt allocations show Bristol largest share while Newport’s British presence heightened scarcity. A Warren vessel faced Continental Congress restrictions and local militia operated with an infantry regiment led by Nathaniel Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Bristol
Bristol Ferry
Barrington
Martin Luther
West Indies
Continental Congress
Collins
General Assembly
Bristol County
Nathaniel Martin
Thomas Gray
Benjamin Bosworth
Newport
Olden Times Police Describe Ancient Night Watch
The article recalls ancient Babylon and Rome constables and notes London’s 1258 police start. It describes Bristol night calls and two warding figures Simon Davis and Uncle Tom patrolling the town, contrasting past safety with modern bolted doors and larger police forces. It also mentions robberies recovered by police, a preaching exchange, an injury at a mill, and Attleboro’s bi centennial celebration involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylon
Rome
London
Bristol
Simon Davis
Wood Street
Thomas Waldron
Uncle Tom
Simon
New England
Bristol Female Charitable Society Treasurer's Report
A Bristol charity society review details the year's income and expenses, noting small subscriptions from aging members and generous donations. The Treasurers Report lists receipts from donations and memoriam gifts, with a call to increase membership while acknowledging dwindling numbers and rising personal expenses.
Reading lists aid youth literature by Chautauqua authority
The Chautauqua authorities publish guidance for selecting quality youth books from travel and biography categories. The Buffalo based Obautaugua Young Folks Reading Union assists parents and children in choosing wisely amid abundant, often weak juvenile literature. An accident on the Bristol branch of the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad near Drownyville damaged one engine and injured workers Brightman and Smith. The Bristol Light Infantry, Fair, reports strong finances after nightly visits by town groups and dancers at the hall with good music and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obautaugua Young Folks’ Reading Union
Baffalo
N. Y
Bristol
Providence, Warren and
Bristol R. R
Drownyville
Brightman
Ftremen Smith
Bristol Light Infantry
Safe seven percent investment offer from American Savings and Loan
A letter from Clyde New York dated Sept 841894 praises the American Savings and Loan Association for prompt interest on twelve shares and strong management. It notes offices at 20 Market Square Providence and offers references locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Savings and Loan Association
Clyde
N. Y
New York
sAmerican
Sam
J. W. Hinman
Briggs National Bank
Association
Market Square
Providence
Dwyer and Kalupro Obituaries Noted in Town
In this town, on the 13th inst., William Dwyer died at age 61. Also, on the 17th inst., Maud Kalupro died in the 17th year of her age.
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State Street M.E. Church
Clara Jane
Calais
Maine
Wardwell Lumber Co
Lyman B. Bosworth
Mount Hope Avenue
Fred Jablinkski
Emma Baker
Noye’s Avenue
George Gladding
Narragansett Cottage
Prudence Island
South End
A. C
St. Paul
Tarsus
New Jerusalem
Daniel Stevens
Stevens
Peak Sisters
Chas. H. Potter
Tiverton
George W. Gladding
Mr. Gladding
Messrs
Geo. H. Peck
F. T. Remieres
Frank Talbee
Frank Chafee
F. A Tallman
Y. M.C.A
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Powburyport
Gladding
Henry C. Gladding
Providence Shade Roller Company
Thames Street
Daniel Gladding
Daniel Glad Dtu
Brautrance
Peter Gladding
H. F. Bennett
Wm O. Gladding
Jesse Lee
Wm. McGarr
Cambrige, Maas
Albert Peckham
John Thomas
Brooklyn
Col. Sherman
The
American Loan and Savings Association
Bristol Hotel
Frank Lesie
Police of Olden Times
Richard
State Street
Henry D. Robinson
Wm. J. Smith
Carl Neiman
Hydraulic Engine and Hose Co
Attleboro
Bristol Female Charitable Society
Treencer
A. Taylor
Misa Ellen Shepard
C. V. Ostrander
A. M. Bassrrt
Seo’ry
Tue Barton Femare Onarrrsix Boorry
Amelia M. Babbitt
Bristol Acedeen
Wm. G. Low
Drury
Christopher Colt
Herbert Howe
Ida F. Usher
Codman
Alna Andrews
Georgia Alden
Mary Norris
Swett
Phenix Bank
Bris
Meoh's Bay
HE. I
Julia Marroy
Bretol
Julia K. Edmunds
David McCaaughey
Mary A McCaughey
David McCaughey
Ph.nix
Ann D. Pieroue
James M, Munro
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DR. Scott
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New York City
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