Town Council Approves Vendors Licenses and Harbor Plans
The town council granted a victualing license at 141 Bradford street and another at 570 Wood street with conditions to separate businesses. A tavern license was filed by Bruno Brothers for 157 Bradford street and a hearing set for Sept 25. Harbor master Ward addressed yacht anchorage plans 600 feet west of the Bristol Yacht Club. Board notes sanitary concerns at multiple properties. voters total 1647 across two districts with detailed registry and real estate counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Trust“ Company
William H Gifford
Nathaniel Church, Jr
Bernard O’donnell
Bradford Street
Matteo Troiano
Wood Street
Thomas Dwyer
Bruno Brothers
Bradford 2
S.a
Jetter
Paul Brutey
Bourn Avenue
Principessa Elena Society
Franklin Street
Harbor
Samuel C. Wardwell
Council
Bristol Harbor
Wardwell
Bristol Yacht Club
Sewer Commission
William R. Perry
Prospect
Catherine Streets
Guiseppe Sparta
State Street
Lindemath
James Allyn
Borden Avenue
Allyn
Will of Miss Nickerson Leaves Estate to Design and Library
The will of Miss Lyra Brown Nickerson filed in Providence Municipal Court leaves about 3 million dollars to be split equally between the Rhode Island School of Design and the Providence Public Library. It lists numerous $5000 bequests to relatives and institutions and specific gifts including $50,000 to Mrs. Jane Brown Jones and $25,000 to Mrs. Alice Lahey Foster. A codicil sets up a 2000 trust for Mrs. Patrick McCaughey and her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyra Brown Nickerson
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence Public Library
Providence
Neary G. Clarke
Grace Church
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence Day Nursery Association
Irrepressible Society
Providence Society For Prevention of
Providence Art Club
Angell and
Prospect Streets
Beatrice Brown Berry
Lucy C. Sammis
University Avenue
Vinton W. Medbury
Mr. Medbury
Miss Nickerson
Jane Brown Jones
Pawtucket
Alice Lahey Foster
Birmingham
Ala
Elizabeth Pendleton
Ferguson
Alice Chafee Dunham
Boston
Nettie M. Thomas
William McElroy
Mary A. Quinn
Alice Curry
Margaret Johnston
Ellen Curry
Atrick McCaughey
Funeral for Mrs Nellie E Cornell at 110 Constitution Street
The funeral for Nellie E Cornell wife of Quartermaster George E Cornell of the ferry Bristol was held Wednesday at 2 pm from her parents home 110 Constitution Street. Rev Dr George L Locke of St Michael's Church conducted the services. Burial followed at North Cemetery with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie E. Cornell
George E. Cornell
Bristol
Henry Brown
Constitution Street
George L. Locke
St Michael’s Church
Firemen Report Meetings And Muster Invitations
Regular monthly fire company meetings were held Wednesday. Hydraulion Engine and Hose accepted muster invitations to Kingston fair on September 15 and Brockton fair on October 6 with transport planned by auto truck and electric cars. King Philip company voted to attend both events, while Dreadnaught declined Kingston. A new piano was approved for the assembly hall, and Defiance did not meet due to no quorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Rhode Island
Kingston Fair
Brockton Fair
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Kingston
Brockton
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
Assembly Hall
Anthony & Cowell
Providence
Agriculture Demonstrations At Kingston Fair
Rhode Island State College presents a series of free demonstrations at the Kingston Fair from Tuesday to Friday. Experts including M A Hawkins D J mbert F J Godin P Corriveau G L Meloche J J Pillsbury R B Cooley G E Adamsyr E K Thomas outline soil testing poultry grading salad prep seed corn and canning methods with seats provided in the State College tent near the main entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island State College
Kingston
M. A. Hawkins
D. J. Mbert
Extension Department
F. J. Godin
P. Corriveau
G. L. Meloche
J. J. Pillsbury
R. B. Cooley
G. E. Adamsyr
Fee
E. K. Thomas
State College
Probate Court Dockets Estate Matters and Appointments
Probate Court session with Judge Leahy continued petitions for Emma Benjamin Helen Benjamin Haskell Benjamin Annie McGowan and Benjamin S Gladding to Oct 2. Edward Traynor to sell John O Connor estate rescheduled to Sept 18. First accounts of Katherine H DeWolf guardian accepted. James F McLaughlin to be administrator of John L McLaughlin estate granted Bond 200. Jeremiah H Young final account approved. Inventories of Elizabeth A Collins and Sarah J Cure presented and recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Leahy
Emma Benjamin
Helen and
Haskell Benjamin
Annie McGowan
Benjamins
Gladding
Edward J. Traynor
John O’connor
Katherine H. DeWolf
Katherine Herreshoff
Louise Henry Dew
Real estate transfers filed with town clerk
John E. Bolan and Evelyn L. Manchester trustees convey six Bay View Heights lots north of Juniper Hill Cemetery to Luigi Alfano. Henry S. Moody trustee transfers a Bristol Terrace lot to Nelson Trudell. Alexander A. McIntosh conveys six Plaza Bristol Highlands lots. William A. Doran transfers a lot on Doran Avenue to John Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Bolan
Evelyn L. Manchester
Luigi Alfano
Bay View Heights
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Henry S. Moody
Nelson Trudell
Bristol Terrace
Alexander A. McIntosh
Plaza
Bristol Highlands
William A. Doran
John Victoria
Doran Avenue
Star Theatre Tonight Show Features Several Features
The list includes William Farnum in Fighting Blood six acts Francis X Bushman in In the ai danis Rays two sepia Nilson and Tom Moore in Who's Guilty series two complete acts Lottie Pickford and William Russell in Curly Saturday Big all star show with latest photo plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
William Farnum
Francis X. Bushian
Advertised Letters Bristol September 2 1916
Edward J Bolin and P J Ellard listed as addressees. Names Julia Bogert Abiel Franklin Davis E Mackintosh Ellen Wood appear among the advertised letters. The notice records missing or awaiting delivery at Bristol post in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Edward J. Bolin
P. J. Ellard
Julia Bogert
Abiel Franklin Davis
E. Mackintosh
Ellen Wood
Twobble Repeats as a Public Office Favorite Without Appointment
The Birmingham Age Herald notes Twobble is frequently mentioned for offices yet never appointed. The paper speculates his circle consists of wellwishers who never verify if their wishes are fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twobble
Birmingham Age Herald
Printing of 300 million Red Cross Christmas Seals planned
Cincinnati hosts the joint Red Cross and National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis drive. Seals will exceed prior campaigns with an expected sale of at least 80,000,000 to 100,000,000 units nationwide. The 1916 seal, designed by T. M. Cleland, features Santa Claus with a red cross pack on a green field and reads A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Cincinnati
American Red Cross
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
Alaska
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Porto Rico
United States
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
T. M. Cleland
New York City
Claus
Optimistic Thought Shaped by a Quiet Hour
A reflective note suggests an upbeat mindset tempered by a brief, ordinary hour. The writing hints at cautious optimism and a practical view of time's simple moments.
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Plymouth Rock
Amhurst
Mass
Chicago
Jersey
Colt Farm
Bristol County
Colé Farm
Bristol, R. I
The
Aerati
Waldron Company
AGS
F. N
Easterbrooks
Birat
Will OF Miss Nickerson
Firemen’s Meetings
Probate
Otty Ruit
Cabba
Zic
Mae Tear Ae
Frank Pearce
Hope Street
Heta
Alexander
California
Philadelphia
Nam
Luc
Duc
Auc
Newman Bros
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