For Sale and Notices from Town Buildings and Stores
Scattered readable lines indicate sales and notices at various locations including Y M C A Block Hasbrouck Block Wood Street Hope Street and Ideal Store. The fragment lists canvassers voters league milk for sale and a number of names likely associated with notices or advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. McLaughlin
Ideal Store
Onesis
League Bread
H. Rousseau
Shires
John the Shoeman
G. West
Playground Report Highlights Safe Season and Rules
Edwin T. Mann presents Bristol Playground Association report noting a successful season with attendance around 250 daily despite infantile paralysis fears. No major illnesses. one minor accident. Discipline improved. swearing and smoking largely eliminated. Calls for a few new apparatus and thanks Bristol residents for support. Sept. 21, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin T. Mann
Mann
Bristol Playground Association
Bristol
Express matter departure and arrival times at Bristol
Adams Express lists outward departures at 7.50, 11.20 a m, 2.20, 5.20 p m. Inward arrivals are at 8.00, 10.00 a m and 2.00, 4.00, 7.00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Adams Express
Bristol social notes mix visits dances and church plans
Mrs William Cruse hosts in New Canaan while others visit Bristol friends. The Happy-go-Lucky Trio performs at G A R Hall with Crown Orchestra. Bride and guest lists, school dresses, and church events fill the week with meetings, fabric stores, and a new granolithic sidewalk project.
Democratic Caucus at Court House Next Thursday Evening
The Democratic Caucus will be held at the Court House next Thursday evening. Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias held a meeting in Grand Army Hall where five candidates were conferred the rank of Knight. Local shoppers advertised cut prices on school shoes and apparel. Mrs H L Teller returned from six weeks with relatives in Remsenburg. Laura Teller remains in Remsenburg with her parents for a few weeks longer. The first service at the new Jewish Synagogue on High Street will be held near Saturday night conducted by Rabbi Rosen of Providence in preparation for the Jewish New Year. Only the first floor of the new building is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cruse
New Canaan
Crown Orchestra
Alice Ryan
Mary Ryan
Woodstreet
Rhode Island
Best
New England
A. P. Nerone
Bristol Train of Artillery
Armory
State Street
E. Church
H. T. Arooty
Epworth
First Congregational Church
High Street
Congregational Street
Bradford Street
W. G. Murphy
Warren
Court House
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Grand Army Hall
F. E. Suzman
H. L. Teller
Remsenburg
Laura
Teller
Rabbi Rosen
Providence
Republican Caucus in Court House for Nominations
A Republican caucus will meet in the Court House at 7 30 this evening to nominate candidates for Senator and Representatives, elect a Town Committee and delegates to State and Congressional Conventions. Re nominees F H Hammill and W H Thayer face possible opposition from John H Wall and a contested Town Committee slate is anticipated. Benjamin M MacDougall is the party’s pick for State Senator, while Col M A Cheesman may run but will not oppose the party slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
F. H. Hammill
W. H. Thayer
John H. Wall
Thayer
Ezra Dixon
Benjamin M. MacDougall
Col
M. A. Cheesman
Windmill Point Transfers and Local Real Estate Moves
Deeds filed at the Town Clerk show transfer of Windmill Point on Pappasquash road Bristol harbor from Clarence Grammont and Abbie F. Grammont to Mary E. Codman widow of Arthur Codman New York who plans a residence on the site. Also recorded are Giustino Benedictus to Giuseppe Fusco on Florence Park, Hugh Kelley to Alfonso Ruggerio on Wood and Franklin streets, Mrs Olsen selling Usher Place to Philip H. Farrington, and Providence Real Estate and Improvement Co to Charles V. Alexander and Mrs Alexander at Beach Terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windmill Point
Pappasquash Road
Bristol Harbor
Clarence Grammont
Abbie F. Gramont
Charles D. Wilkinson
Mary E. Codman
New York
Arthur Codman
Giustino Benedictus
Giuseppe Fusco
Florence Park
Hugh Kelley
Alfonso Ruggerio
Wood and
Franklin Streets
Olsen
Usher Place
Philip H. Farrington
Providence Real Estate and Improvement Company
Charles V. Alexander
East Providence
Alexander
Beach Terrace
Star Theatre Presents Violet Horner in The Marble Heart
Star Theatre screens Violet Horner in The Marble Heart in five acts with Anna Nilsson and Tom Moore in Whos Guilty Nita Davis and Art Accord in A Modern Knight and a Western thriller The Yellow Menace episode. Helen Holmes features in The Girl and the Game. Next Tuesday Dillon shows The Iron Claw at Star and Pastime Theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
William Fox
Violet Horner
Anna Nilsson
Tom Moore
Nita Davis
Art Accord
Helen Holmes
Dillon
Star
Pastime
Upcoming Local Events In Bristol County Across September To November
The notice lists events from September 22 caucus at Bristol County Court House to November 18 Grand Bazaar hosted by First Bristol Troop. Other items include a September 28 salad supper by State Street M E Church and an October 19 mock trial by the Sunshine Club. An October 10 dance is planned by R I N M Engineers at the armory on Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County Court House
Pworth League of
State Street
M. E. Church
Sunshine Club
Auppice
First Bristol
G. A. R. Hall
R. I. N. M. Engineers
Armory
Church Street
Birth of a Son in Providence Lying-In Hospital
A son was born Sept. 19 to Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bense of this town at Providence Lying-In Hospital.
Local Obituaries Listing for September 21
In this town notices report deaths of Eleanor E Darling widow of William J Darling aged 77 funeral Sunday at 2 30 pm from Trinity Miranda Joseph son of Mr and Mrs Henry Miranda aged 1 year 9 months Butterworth James Butterworth of the Soldiers Home aged 83 Benoni A King of the Soldiers Home aged 84 Mary Rubbini daughter of Mr and Mrs Luigi Rubbini aged 4 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubbini
Mary
Luigi Rubbini
Mrs Eleanor E Darling dies after prolonged illness in Bristol
Eleanor E Darling widow of William J Darling died at her High street residence after about four months of illness. Born in Bristol she was seventy seven and resided here since childhood. She leaves son Henry M Darling and daughters Miss Mary P Darling and Mrs Eleanor Curley. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 from Trinity Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor E. Darling
William J. Darling
High Street
Darling
Bristol
Ferryboat Bristol Crippled By Main Break
The ferry Bristol was crippled when her main broke while returning from Bristol. Distress signals near Hog Island drew power boats Harvest and Kirkemuit to the scene. They towed the Bristol to the foot of Constitution Street and she will be removed for repairs ending service this season. Auto traffic will end earlier than usual. Harvest carried passengers and Sagamore is on duty today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Hog Island
Harvest
Kirkemuit
Constitution Street
Sagamore
Infant Dies of Infantile Paralysis in Court Street Home
Infant son of Henry and Mary Miranda Joseph died of infantile paralysis at 4 PM yesterday at 59 Court Street. He was one year nine months old and had been ill for weeks after an August onset. Funeral held at 2 PM today. Other local cases are progressing favorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Henry
Mary Miranda
Court Street
Home portraiture fad at Gay's Gallery of Art
Be photographed at home. Home portraiture is the latest fad. Your children will have lost their present charm one year hence. Have them photographed in their home surroundings. No extra charge at any distance. Restoring and copying daguerreotypes faded photographs and artistic framing of photographs or other pictures. Telephone or telegraph for an appointment at Gay's Gallery of Art 44 North Main street Fall River Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay’s Gallery of Art
North Main Street
Fall River
Mass
Local Grocer Ads Bargain Pantry Finds
Readable fragments show prices on sugar flour corn starch canned goods beans peas corn and meats. Items include 15 lbs granulated sugar 1.00 with 1 bag George Washington Flour 1.25 regular value 1.35 per lb canned corn beef Campbell’s beans fancy peas corn lima beans and selected eggs sold in bulk quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Experienced Laundress Seeks Day Work and Local Notices
An Experienced Laundress would like work by the day. Apply 246 Thames Street. Two cottages and lots corner Wood Street and Garfield Avenue. For sale or exchange Phoenix Office. Six room cottage bath and toilet veranda two sides barn and 3 lots 50 by 100 feet facing bay on King Bali. Apply Hope Dr e C to. To Let Upper tenement seven rooms vacant Oct 1 Apply 201 High Street. Upholstering refined at reasonable prices ERG 5 Central St Telephone 233 R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames Street
Phoenix
Wood Street
Garfield Avenue
Phoenix Office
King Bali
High Street
Central St
Burglary arrest of 17 year old Walter Salisbury
Walter Salisbury, 17, was arrested Tuesday by Capt. James W. Goff on charges of breaking and entering the Paine estate cottage on Narrows road dated Sept. 8. He pleaded not guilty, posted surety for next District Court, and admitted entering the Paine cottage. Police suspect ties to other town break-ins. case to be heard in Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Salisbury
Métacom ‘Atvenué
James W. Goff
Benoni Paine
Narrows Road
Young Salisbury
Capt. Goff
Paine Cottage
Eve Tually
Bristol Town Council Holds Democratic Caucus Canvass
Town Clerk's Office Bristol reports a September 25 1916 meeting in Memorial Building Chamber to canvass voters. The session led by Council members included plans for a Democratic caucus held September 28 1916 with M Cogges noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Lonig
Council of
Aia Ti
Eunell Chamber
R Gigens
Uned
Democratic Caucus
M.cogges
Rae Ae Es
New High School Opens Next Monday With New Administration
New principal and assistant principal began duties as the high school schedule work started. The senior and junior classes met with the principal while new students prepared for the opening. The school opens next Monday as arrangements are expedited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachers
Alee
Jri
Ee Fate Tee High School
Hig
Valentine Pinkham
Sid
Feaknae
Elas Sand
Fies
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phoenix
Bristol County
Hope Street
Parrally Brothers Proprietors
J. F. Farrally
Bristol Post Office
Jour Phanix
Phoenix News Stands
Wm. F. Briggs
H. M. Darling Svorsede Bros
Richard C. Qui
Place & Foster
Hasbrouck
Dex
I Hope Street
D. & C. Brand
Maine
California
Dodge & Camfield Co
Daratin Place
Msaerrine
AM. P.M
Annie C. Dimond
F. Dimond
Lasell Seminary
Auburndale
Miss Dimond
Colt Memorial High School
Marion Sherman
Dimond
Capreberes Labeies
Republican
J. F. Gilroy
Helen Euphrasia Connery
TATA
NIX
Locust Grove Farm
Bristol Auto Shop
Ormierly
Dhcentx
Gov
Braford Farm
Cei
Ernie
Satelalon
Yebsons
Baker's
Frank Pearce
Hope
Gorham’s Express
Young's Drug Store
Aleske Kids
Waldron Company
Seth
Mission Bell
Charles A. Johnson
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