Bristol Beats Johnston Athletic Club In Short Pitch Battle
Lucien relied on slow drops to hold Johnston to four hits in four innings while Bristol built their runs on Ayres’ hitting and a sixth frame rally. Tucker reached third four times but scored once. Ayres struck out 13 as the visitors staged a tight pitching duel before Pierce and Coady aided Bristol’s defense in a near shutout on the Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Lucien
Johnston Athletic Club
Providence
Pierce
Coady
Van
Tucker
Cotter
Bristol
van Almkerk
Johnstons
Hill
Warren
Ayres
Hope High
Bristols
Morris
Ayre
Singler
Lemaire
Captain Turner wagers over Civil War tax exemption dispute
Robert N Turner writes to the Phoenix editor on September 20 1908 challenging a tax issue. He states his eligibility for Civil War veteran exemption despite an assessed value of 8300 and criticizes the Secretary of State official opinion. He notes Tax Collector Peck will advertise his property for sale for taxes by October first and hints at a State Court trial if the matter proceeds. Turner bets the editor a box of Havana cigars on the outcome.
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The
Pheniz
W. W
Secretary of State
Peck
the Phoenix
Robert N. Turner
Wagon accident injures Carmine Romano party after Italian anniversary
Sunday afternoon about 8:80 o clock while returning from Italian anniversary exercises at Mt Hope Carmine Romano Mrs G Espinosa her daughter and Miss Felicetta Goglio were thrown from a carriage when a rear wheel collapsed catching in Rhode Island Suburban Railway car tracks at High and Ohburah streets. All occupants were injured though not seriously. The daughter appeared to have a leg injured but recovered. Mr Espinosa and others suffered bruises. They were taken to Wood street home opposite National India Rubber Company factory. physician services not required. The horse frightened and ran away down High street, caught near William street.
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Mt. Hope
Carmine Romano
G. Espinosa
Felicetta Goglio
Rhode Island
High
Ohburah
Espinosa
Wood Street
National India Rubber Company
High Street
William Street
County high school plan eyed for Bristol Warren Barrington
A proposal to convert Colt Memorial High School into a county wide high school for Bristol County proposes shared use by Bristol Warren and Barrington. It cites savings on salaries and shared costs, notes travel rebates for Warren and Barrington pupils, and reports mixed opinions from the Barrington and Warren school committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol County
Bristol
Barrington
Warren
Walt
Plas
Bristol County Gas and Electric CO
Probate Court validates Goff will and appoints executor
The Probate Court, before Judge Hezekiah Wardwell, proved the will of Isabella Goff and granted Francis M. Dimond as executor with a $1000 bond. The will directs $50 to Henry Goff and Mrs. A E Bernard, $100 to the Bernard couple’s daughter, and requires a monument and burial lot care fund. The estate includes a Hope Street house and furniture. Relatives reportedly plan to contest. Inventory for Melissa P. Simmons estate also allowed.
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Isabella Goff
Hezekiah O. Wardwell
Francis M. Dimond
Frederick A. Easterbrooks
John P. Reynolds
Albert E. Benard
Miss Goff
Henry Goff
A. E. Bernard
A. E. Benard
Hope Street
Memorial Window for Herbert Bennett Approved
Funds for a memorial window to the late Herbert F. Bennett are available and Gorham Manufacturing Company will begin constructing the design shown in the window. The piece, depicting the centurion and St. Paul, will adorn the south side of St. Michael's church by Christmas with the top inscription Well done, good and faithful servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert F. Bennett
Phoenix
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Providence
St. Michael’s Church
Christman
Successful Charity Whist at Hotel Belvedere
A charity whist held in the Hotel Belvedere roof garden Saturday evening raised 100 for the Children's Home. Twenty five tables hosted bridge straight whist and hearts with prizes awarded to Archer Norris Williasma Waterman. Automobiles from Providence arrived. Miss Primrose Colt organized the event with notable credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvedere
James D’w. Archer
Samuel Norris
Mr. Beresford
Melding L. Williasma
John Waterman
Warren
Providencs
Primrose Colt
LeBaron B. Colt
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Wardwell Lomber CO
Bristol, R. I
Swagger
Connery Outfitter
Lorraine Mills
Smithfield Ave
Woodlawn
Pawtucket
Mineral Spring Ave
Austin Manhattan Consolidated Mining Co
Dorrance ST
R. I
U. S
M. W. Schoen
Hope and
Constitution Streets
Tremieres
Cor. Hope and Bradford Sts
Po Tacker
McKeon
Wardwell
Rische
Ahearn
Guinag
C. John
Po Rogers
Ab Gilson
F. Desilow
R. Gilson
Aldre
Johnston
C. Witherell
Capt. Turner
Probate Court
Bristol, R
Lee Gall
Ffittention
Reed and Barton
Taunton
Mass
Edward J. Franz
Goweler
A.p.nerone
Ralston
Hope ST
Earle & Prew
Providence Telephone Contract Department
Union Stre
Staples
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