Fire Averted at Seth Paull Company Coal Yard
A serious blaze endangered wooden structures at the Seth Paull Company coal yards when a second alarm brought in multiple fire companies. Firemen confined the fire to the coal pocket and a hole burned in the building, with damages estimated at 1500 dollars. The cause remains unknown and no injuries reported.
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Seth Paull Company
Walter H. Coggeshall
Thames
Daniel Dwyer
Dwyer
Owen Brady
Consolidated
Thames Street
Thames Sreet
Frank Paull
New York
Staples Coal Company
Assembly Candidates Face Off in Bristol and Warren
The list of General Assembly candidates filed with the Secretary of State shows Bristol Republicans nominating Benjamin M. MacDougall for Senator and Frank Hammill and William Thayer for Representatives, with Democratic rival William L. Connery and vacancies in Districts 1 and 2. Warren nominees include Howard K. DeWolf for Senator and Henry C. Gagnon for Representative on the Republican side, while Democrats nominate Charles W. Greene for Senator and Theodule G. Morisseau for Representative. Citizens nomination papers list Max W. Saugy for Senator, with Republicans Thor L. Smith and Frederick S. Peck and Democrats William A. Leonard and William R. Martin also named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Bristol
Benjamin M. MacDougall
Frank H. Hammill
William H. Thayer
William L. Connery
Frank M Wardwell
Warren
Howard K. DeWolf
Henry C. Gagnon
Charles W. Greene
Brown University raises salaries and tuition in 1917 plan
The annual Faunce report shows full professors at Brown University receive a $400 raise, with salaries ranging from $3,000 to $3,650. Regular student tuition for entrants after September 1917 increases to $175, aligning with Eastern colleges. University ships $100,000 in scholarships from Eben Hess estate. the Loyalty Fund reports $22,928 income in its second year.
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Brown University
Faunce
Eastern Colleges
Eban Hess
South Durham
YMCA Gymnasium Classes Start Winter Term
The YMCA gymnasium will begin its winter term for women and girls on Tuesday October 31 and run through March. Tuesday schedules include Ladies Morning 9 30 and Ladies Evening 8 00, while Wednesday offers High School Girls 2 30 and Grammar School Girls 4 15. Mrs Virginia Merriam is the term's instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Héegh School
Grammar School
Virginia
Merriam
Town Council Sets Election Polling Places and Appoints Officials
The Town Council held a semi monthly session on Wednesday electing Peter Gasper as chairman pro tem in Lindemuth's absence. It designated polling sites Arttillery Hall and Town Hall and set moderator and clerk salaries at 15 and 10 dollars respectively. Supervisors were named for both districts from Republican and Democratic parties. Francisco R Coeilho's land transfer petition was granted. An invitation to a Boy Scouts bazar was accepted and a $2 burial bill for a shark ashore was deferred for investigation.
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Peter Gasper
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Artillery Hall
State Street
Town Hall
George L. Drowne
Saverio Rinaldi
George Clark
John W. Church
Nicholas J. Golden
Frank Goff
Walter H. Munro
William E. Simmons
Francisco R. Coeilho
Third Street
John Medeiros
Bristol Tradédo
Rhode Island
G. A. R. Hall
Harvest Home Festival at Trinity Church Stirs Community Attendance
The 42d annual Harvest Home Festival at Trinity Church drew a large audience on Wednesday evening. A 6 o'clock supper by the Ladies Aid, a 7 45 service, festive church decor by George R. Fish and Col. Merton A. Cheesman, and a procession with solemn evensong marked the event. Proceeds support the Children’s Home. clergy from nearby parishes participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
George R. Fish
Col
Merton A. Cheesman
Charles E. McCoy
William M. Chapin
St. John’s Church
Barrington
E. R. Sweetland
Anson B. Howard
St. Michael's Church
W. F. B. Jackson
Jesus
Sadie Baker
St. Michael’s Choir
Helen W. Church
Family Reunion Brings Myer Family Ties Home to Pawtuxet
Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Myer of Phenix Arizona formerly of this town held a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wall 111 Sheldon street Pawtuxet. About 40 people attended including Mr. and Mrs. John G Myer and son Ralph Miss Freda Myer and Miss Loretta Desman of Boston and relatives from Malden Providence and Pawtucket. Mrs. Annie Muller plans to visit Phoenix for the winter with her brother.
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Frank G. Myer
Phenix
Arizona
Louis Wall
Sheldon Street
Pawtuxet
John G Myer
Ralph
Harry Myer
Malden
Mass
Freda Myer
Loretta Desman
Boston
Albert Denheim
Alburn
R. I
Max Sheiffert
Pawtucket
Hattie Gee
Providence
Alice Munro
Louis H. Gallo
Annie Muller
Myer
Bristol Bowlers Win League Series at Y M C A Alleys
Bristol bowlers won two strings from Warren on Tuesday evening at the YMCA alleys. Eight singles scored 118 and 115 by Romer and W Bottomley. This match closed a three game series with Bristol taking two of the three. Scores follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Warren
Romer
W. Bottomley
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Waldron Company
Wheel OF the Law
Emily Stevens
Metro
Metro Pictures
Assembly
Harvest Home Festival
J. Birtwistle
Hope Street
Edward D. Kunz
Aoonee & Co
Mr. Brown
BELL
Providence Telephone Up
Hope
Bradford
Fox
RED
Doris Rawn
George Walsh
Golden West
Oher Gr¢Gat Productions
Billy Bwake
Gloria
Billie
Peggy
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