Water Works Tax Pact in 1907 Bristol Contract
The editorial reproduces a contract paragraph from May 1907 showing Col S P Colt’s water works agreement with Bristol. It states the water company would receive 2000 dollars plus payment of all taxes on the Water Works as water rent for public uses, supplied under company control and without harming the general water supply.
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The
Phenix
R. N. Turner
Bristol
Bristol & Warren
Col. S. P. Colt
Col. Colt
Phoenix
Rogers Free Library
Burnside Memorial
Funeral services for Miss Isabella Off at St Michaels Church
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at eight from St Michaels Episcopal Church with Rev George L Locke D D rector officiating. Bearers were Francis M Dimond Theodore O Gladding Frederick Gladding and Hendy Card Interment followed at North cemetery.
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Isabella
St Michaels Episcopal Church
George L. Locke
Francis M Dimond
Theodore O' Gladding
Frederick Gladding
Hendy
Card
North Cemetery
Bristol Post Office Hours And Mail Arrivals
Bristol post office schedules list mail arrivals at 7.00 10 00 a m and 2 00 4 00 6 45 7 15 p m with closures at 8 00 8 45 11 30 a m 1 45 5 45 7 15 p m Sunday mail arrives 8 80 and closes 6 00 p m Geneva stamps sale window 4 30 to 5 p m office hours Sunday 9 80 to 10 30 a m Sunday mail from carriers racks south door 9 30 to 10 30 a m.
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Pee
Bristol
Geneva
South Door
Nicholas J. Golden
William Golden
Bridget Breen
Trinity Parish
Hont’s Mills
Rhode Island
Express train times to Bristol by Earle and Prew
Schedule lists outward departures from Bristol at 7.35, 11.05 a m, 3.05, 5.05 p m and inward arrivals at 7.45, 11.45 a m, 2.45, 6.45 p m.
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Bristol
Earle & Prew Express
Scallop season opens amid scarce bivalves claim
Town reports the scallop season opened at midnight with Kish dealers noting scarce supply. Nearby notices list social visits, vacations, and local events. Community life details include church services, baptisms, school hires, and a keen eye on civic happenings around Warren and Bristol.
Road Nearing Completion on Local Macadam Project
A 2300 foot stretch of macadam road from Own Bridge to Chestnut Street nears completion and will be practically finished tonight. Minor work remains at the Hope and Thames street junction where from Hope's center to Rhode Island Company tracks the highway will be macadamized improving the muddy condition near the watering trough.
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Jennie Trainor
Patrick Trainor
Collins Street
Miss Trainor
William Carney
National India Rubber Company
Rhode Island
Lilian G. Luther
Warren Exchange
Providence Telephone Company
Luther
Emily Tobin
Chestnut Street
Hope
Thames Street
Hope Street
Rhode Island Company
New Cottage at the Narrows by Representative Franklin
Representative James W. Franklin buys a Narrows lot in the Oogeresball plat and erects a one story cottage with mansard roof, 26 by 22 feet, six rooms, a 10 by 20 foot piazza, plus a 16 by 20 barn. The project aims for a November finish with a traditional house warming and patriotic events including Old Glory, clam boil, roast pig supper, music, and social programs. Architect John H. Mott and builder Peter Martilly oversee the project on the growing Narrows settlement.
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James W. Franklin
Fall River
Mount Hope Bay
Mount Hope
Kiokemuit
Narrows
John H. Mott
Peter Martilly
Franklin
Mount Hope Bay Dedicatory Speech Teases Future Plans
In a brief coastal note, Mr. Franklin describes summer retreat away from business caves enjoying Mount Hope bay breezes and scenic views. He concludes that something new will occur during the dedicatory ceremonies.
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Mount Hope Bay
Franklin
Donation Day at Home for Aged Women on Sep 2
The Home for Aged Women on Franklin Street marks its annual Donation Day observing September 2, the first Wednesday in September. Managers request donations of groceries provisions fruit vegetables utensils and other household items while inviting visitors to celebrate with the residents and friends.
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Franklin Street
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