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The officers April I, 1907, were: Regent, Mrs. Carlyle F. Barnes ; vice regent, Mrs. William S. Ingraham; recording secretary, Miss Mary C. Peck; treasurer, Mrs. Chas. M. Kent; registrar, Mrs. Mary F. Martin; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Wilbur F. Brainard; historian, Mrs. Edson M. Peck.
North Cemetery Committee-Miss Clara L. Bowman, Miss M. Jennie Atwood, Mrs. Miles Lewis Peck and Mrs. Mary F. Martin. South Ceme- tery Committee-Mrs. Adrian J. Muzzy, Miss Mary P. Root and Miss Mary C. Peck. Advisory Board-Mrs. Geo. W. Mitchell, Mrs. Albert L. Sessions, Mrs. Harry W. Barnes and Mrs. Chas. T. Treadway. Foreign Citizens' Committee-Mrs. E. E. Newell, Mrs. Miles L. Peck and Miss Ella A. Upson. Music Committee-Mrs. Charles T. Treadway. Auditor- Mrs. S. Waldo Forbes
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INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.
(Companion Court, Victoria, No. 146.)
Companion Court was instituted January 13, 1905 with the membership of 35. The charter members were as follows: C. Deputy, Agnes O'Brien; P. C. R., Mary Farrell; C. R., Malinda Lange: V. C. R., Nellie Coughlin; R. S., Hannah Shaw; F. S., Lottie E. White; Treas., Julia Fitzsimmons ; Orator, Edith Shaw; S. W., Lucy Letomneau; J. W., Laura Letomneau; S. B., Elizabeth Hynds; J. B., Mary Mills; Physicians, Dr. O. J. Beach, Dr. H. D. Brennan; S. J. C., Bessie Day; Organist, Mary O'Brien; the rest of the charter members were: Ellen Collins, Stella Russell, Wil- helimina Gleeson, Anna Aulback, Nellie Gloade, Amelia Leary, Ellen Leary, Emma Robey, Bertha Ochler, Mary Sawe, Mary Moriarity, Mar- garet Moriarity, Mary Buskey, Rosie O'Brien.
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PEQUABOCK LODGE, No. 48, I. O. O. F.
Instituted February 8, 1883, by the following Grand Lodge officers: L. I. Munson, Grand Master; Harry Andrews of No. 52, Deputy Grand Master, pro tem .; Thomas E. Templeton, Grand Sentinel, pro tem .; George Barry, Grand Marshall; William Terry, Grand Inner Guard; Joseph A. Peck of No. 5, Grand Warden, pro tem .; Frederick Botsford, Grand Secretary.
Five members of good standing, living in Bristol, having asked for a charter, a meeting of the Grand Lodge was called to order in the afternoon and the following officers elected and installed: Noble Grand, Charles H. Steel; Vice Grand, Dr. E. P. Woodward; Secretary, A. H. Stahm; Treasurer, William C. Daab, who with Charles C. Steele had asked for the charter and after being installed the meeting was ad- journed to evening when the following named persons were taken in and given all the degrees:
A. H. Stahm, R. A. Crothers, Geo. J. Shubert, Fred A. Crane, J. C. Christinger, J. W. Hickey, E. Alderman, A. Lane, H. Holt, E. J. Brose, C. H. Warren, Charles H. Steele, Dr. E. P. Woodward, Wm. C. Daab, Geo. H. Olmstead, Charles F. Micheal, Theo. Dresher, I. W. Tyler, E. Mohler, O. A. Jones, C. E. Raymond, M. L. Perkins.
Pequabock Lodge, No. 48, has in its twenty-four years of life con- tributed its share in the building up of Odd Fellowship in Bristol, as many of its members can testify to, and as the following detailed report will show
Amount received for dues $23,452.20
Paid out in sick benefits. 7,769.78
Paid for the care of members of other Lodges. 863.99
Paid for the relief of widows 288.73
924.17
Watching.
(For many years the Brothers watched with a Brother.)
Money paid for paraphernalia 1,300.00
Money deposited in bank. 1,409.17
Number initiated. 294
Present membership 182
Number of Past Grands 40
I. W. Tyler was appointed our first district deputy in 1893-94, Charles J. Anderson in 1901, C. B. Smith, 1905-07, I. W. Tyler was the first to receive the Grand Lodge Degree, was our first deputy and is still active in the Lodge. Of the charter members, I. W. Tyler, Fred A. Crane, Charles F. Michael, E. G. Brose, M. L. Perkins, father of our present Noble Grand, C. E. Perkins, are at the present time members of Pequabock Lodge.
Philip Pond, father of the present Grand Master, was initiated in old Pequabock Lodge, No. 48.
Respectfully submitted in F., L. and T., C. B. SMITH, F. A. GRISWOLD, FRANK SMITH, FRED WILLIAMS.
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Present Officers of Pequabuck Lodge.
Past Grand, A. Stephenson; Noble Grand, C. E. Perkins; Vice Grand, Geo. B. Michael; Secretary, F. Wilder; Permanent Secretary, W. T. Tyson; Treasurer, F. A. Griswold; Warden, E. P. Choiniere; Conductor, Geo. Scherr; Inside Guard, W. Burnham; Outside Guard, Paul Nichols; Right Supporter Noble Grand, C. F. Michael; Left Sup- porter Noble Grand, A. A. Lilgren; Right Supporter Vice Grand, Fred- erick Miles; Left Supporter Vice Grand, J. Johnson; Right Scene Sup- porter, Jos. Galipo; Left Scene Supporter, Chas. Dickinson; Chaplain, F. J. Smith.
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Degree Team Pequabuck Lodge No. 48, I. O. O. F.
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STEPHEN TERRY LODGE, No. 59, I. O. O. F.
Stephen Terry Lodge, No. 59, I. O. O. F., was instituted April 15th, 1892, by George H. Cowell, Grand Master, assisted by Charles B. Ware, Deputy Grand Master, Frederick Botsford, Grand Secretary, and John W. Smith, Grand Treasurer.
The following are the names of the charter members: Seth W. Beebe, Henry M. Cadwell, Geo. M. Howes, Chas. H. Kimberly, B. T. Lyons, Henry W. Morgan, Chas. C. Morgan, John H. Simmons, G. T. Steele, Adolphus D. Washburn, Arthur F. Woodford, Chas. R. Wood.
At the close of the ceremonies of institution, the charter members were called to make a choice of officers, with the following result: Noble Grand, Henry M. Cadwell; Vice Grand, Chas. H. Kimberly; Recording Secretary, L. D. Waterhouse; Permanent Secretary, A. D. Washburn; Treasurer, W. H. Merritt. The above named officers were installed by Grand Master Cowell. A team from Nosahogan Lodge, No. 21, then initiated forty-eight candidates.
At the close of the first term ending December 31, 1892, Stephen Terry Lodge numbered 84 members. At the present time, May, 1907, our roll numbers 358. We have lost by death 16 members.
Since the lodge was instituted, we have paid in benefits and relief, $10,114.40. Amount of invested funds, $3,000, and furniture and para- phernalia which is insured for $2,500.
Some Officers Stephen Terry Lodge, No. 59, I. O. O. F.
Present officers: Noble Grand, Samuel W. Howe; Vice Grand, B. B. Robbins; Secretary, J. G. Beckwith; Financial Secretary, W. B. Chapin; Treasurer, Ira L. Newcomb; Right Supporter Noble Grand' Charles Johnson; Left Supporter Noble Grand, E. M. Church; Warden Roland D. Barnes; Conductor, S. E. Dunning; Right Scene Supporter, Leon Barnum; Left Scene Supporter, James Hinchcliff; Outside Guard, Clarence Mallory; Inside Guard, John Beaton; Chaplain, Arthur C. Jewett; Right Supporter Vice Grand, Henry Soule; Left Supporter Vice Grand, William W. Grant.
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VICTORIA LODGE, No. 13, D. O. H.
Victoria Lodge, No. 13, D. O. H., was organized Mar. 22, 1891, with twenty charter members. Present membership (March, 1907), forty-four. The following are the present officers (March, 1907), named as they ap- pear in the picture, reading from left to right: Mrs. Louisa Geisweit, Trustee; Mrs. Rose Lucksinger, Vice-President; Mrs. Johanna Hummel, Treasurer ; John Englert, District Deputy; Mrs. Louisa Schreck, Secre- tary; Mrs. Augusta Bachmann, President; Mrs. Magdalena Englert, Financial Secretary.
GUTTENBERG LODGE, No. 570, D. O. H.
The above named lodge was organized January 27, 1889. There were twenty-two charter members, as follows: First President, Anthon Wolfe; Second President, Louis Bachman; Treasurer, Lawrence Matz; Secretary, Amandus Bachman; Joseph Aulback, Frank Bachman, Damian Fries, Fred Herold, John Ott, John Ronalter, John Spielman, Erwin Salg, . Fred Zang, Joseph Zang, Bruno Gerth, Oscar Jorres, Theodore Tresher, August Stamm, Joseph Blatman, Charles Wieget, Chas. Wolfe, John Warenburger.
These members were installed the same day, which was January 27, 1889, by State Deputy, George Shultzer of Hartford; President, John Row of New Britain; Secretary, George Mischler of Meriden ,and Treas- urer, Gustave Whaler of Rockville.
Present officers are: Debitor, Rudolph Bachman; First President, Lawrence Spieler; Second President, Roman Bachman; Secretary, Jo- seph Aulback; Financial Secretary, Amandus Bachman; Treasurer, Enos Bachman.
BRISTOL SUB-DIVISION, NATIONAL RED CROSS.
A group of the members of The Bristol Sub-Division American Na- tional Red Cross: I Julian McGar, 2 James Burgess, 3 Leroy Green, 4 Claude Griswold, 5 Lester Sigourney, 6 Robt. Lee, 7 Harry Daniels, 8 Gilbert Smith, 9 Raymond Cook, 10 Harvey Wilder, II Kenneth Abbott, 12 Frederick Beatson, 13 Elmer Whittier, 14 Lawrence Steele, 15 Chas. F. Olin, 16 Ira Smith, 17 Irving Wasley, 18 Eric Waldo, 19 Samuel Steele, 20 Clarence Thomas, 21 Clarence Bond, 22 Walter Wade, 23 Paul Pelky, 24 Gustave Lundahl.
SESSIONS LODGE, No. 44, K. of P.
Sessions Lodge, No. 44, Knights of Pythias, was organized Mar. I. 1905, with a charter membership of thirty. The mebership in March, 1907 was fifty. Names of officers as they appear upon the picture, reading from right to left are as follows: E. N. Bunnell, master at arms; J. H. Warner, past chancellor; Arthur Potter, master of finance; J. W. Bun- nell, keeper of records and seal; W. B. Crumb, master of exchequer ; Fred Percival, prelate ; H. E. Lawrence, outer guard; C. W. Daniels, past chancellor ; F. G. Osborne, master of work; H. N. Downs, chancellor commander; C. J. Foster, past chancellor; W. C. Warner, inner guard; J. W. Yale, past chancellor ; C. W. Taylor, vice chancellor.
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Ionic Council, No. 33, R. & S. M., was granted its charter May II, 1904, and started with 19 charter members, who were formerly members of Doric Council, No. 24, of New Britain. -
The membership now numbers over 50 and has had three masters : C. Norton Parsons, 1904; Frank L. Mathes, 1905 and 1906, and Louis L. Beach for 1907.
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Officers Guttenberg Lodge, No. 570, D. O. H. (See page 628)
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BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT. From Notes by Roswell Atkins
Fire Dept. Chief Engineer, Harlan B. Norton; Ist Asst. Engineer, Mathew McCormick; 2d Asst. Engineer, John M. Hayes.
Previous to 1853 the Town of Bristol had no other protection from the ravages of fire than the unorganized bucket line, notwithstanding repeated demonstrations of the necessity for something had been oft repeated, especially in . 1845, by the total destruction in a few short hours of the largest manufacturing establishment in the town, consisting of three large shops with out buildings, located on Main Street between School street and Riverside avenue, belonging to the Chauncey Jerome Clock Co., resulting in the removal of the entire plant to New Haven, and about the same time the Terry Clock shop, located near the Pierce bridge, was destroyed, under the excitement of which a charter was obtained for a fire company, consisting of forty-five men, thirty-five of whom might be military subjects, but as no apparatus was provided, after several attempts to organize a company, the matter was dropped until in 1853, the business men residing in the south part of the village, headed by Edward L. Dunbar, Alanson S. Platt and Alphonso Barnes, took the matter in hand systematically and raised by subscription some- thing over two thousand dollars, built an engine house on School street near Main, purchased a hand engine and a hose cart, such as were in use at that day in most of the cities, and five hundred feet of leather hose, secured a charter for a company of sixty men, as Bristol Engine and Hose Co., No. 1, to be located within one half mile of the bridge over the Pequabuck river on Main street, and in September of that year the first fire company was duly organized and the property placed in their care, thus forming the nucleus of the present department.
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The first action of the town in reference to the matter was in 1856, by an appropriation of six hundred dollars for the purchase of hose, at which time the property on School street, which had been bought by individuals, was deeded to the town, since which time repairs have been paid for by the town, previous to this the members paid for them from their own pockets, except occasionally upon solicitation manu- facturers assisted them, their only remuneration being exemption from poll and military taxes.
In 1870, those living in the north village, having witnessed the effectiveness of even one hand engine in confining the destruction by fire to the single building in which it was discovered, and learning that a good engine of the same capacity as No. 1, could be secured at a reason- able price of the City of Norwich and also a hose cart, raised by sub- scription a sum of money sufficient to secure them, and also erected the building now known as Engine House No. 2, on North Main street. In this matter Mr. Wm. W. Carter and Lester Goodenough were par- ticularly active. And a charter was granted as Uncas Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 (that being the name of the engine), with an allowance of seventy men, and in October, 1870, a company was organized and placed in possession to care for and use the property for the purpose designed.
It soon became apparent that in many instances ladders, axes and hooks were needed in order to successfully cope with the element, and in 1872, a light truck with several ladders, the longest being forty feet, were purchased, and the No. 1 engine house lengthened to receive it, and a charter having been obtained for a company consisting of forty members at any time as Zealot Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, a company was organized and occupied these quarters for about two years, when a building was erected on Meadow street (its present location) in order to have it more centrally located.
In 1881, the citizens of Forestville, having purchased a steam fire engine and a hose carriage, obtained a charter for a company allowing one hundred men as Welch Steam Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1, of Forestville, a company was organized and the town erected a suitable building for the storage of the apparatus and the use of the company. In the same year the town appropriated the sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) for the purchase of a steam fire engine to be located with the hook and ladder truck on Meadow street, and Hon' Edward B. Dunbar, Samuel P. Newell, Esq., and John H. Sessions, Jr.' with the chief engineer and the selectmen were appointed a committee to procure the same.
After a thorough canvass of the matter this committee came to the conclusion that the interests of the town would be better served by the purchase of two lighter engines, located as the hand engines were, and so reported.
This decision was approved by the citizens generally, and two La France rotary engines were purchased, and the results have proved the decision to have been a wise one by the quickness of the arrival of one engine at a fire in any part of the village.
This outfit did good service until the introduction of a system of water works in 1885 rendered the use of engines for the most part un- necessary wherever hydrants could be reached. Soon after one of the rotary engines took the place of the apparatus in use in Forestville, and the other was placed with the truck on Meadow street for use in case of emergency. One of the hand engines and the old steamer in Forestville were sold. "The original No. 1, Hand Engine, was retained as a relic or survivor, it having been built for the town in 1853 by A. W. Roberts & Co. of Hartford. A new hook and ladder, truck with extension ladders was purchased in 1889, and the old one sold.
In 1871, the town for the first time, appointed a Board of Fire Commissioners, consisting of five members, to have a general super, vision of the department, and the appointment of a Chief Engineer and
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assistants, and in 1875, compensation of twenty cents per hour was voted the members of the department for services at fires.
In 1881, the number of Commissioners was increased to six, and instead of annual appointments, two were to be elected each year to serve for three years, and a code of by-laws was adopted for the regulation of the department.
The following persons have served as commissioners, most of them until death or resignation: Dr. James H. Austin, James E, Ladd Josiah T. Peck, Julius Nott, Wm. W. Carter, Laport Hubbell, Edward B. Dunbar, Julius R. Mitchell, Edward Ingraham, Roswell Atkins, George H. Miller, John H. Sessions, Sr., John Birge, Samuel D. Bull, George W. Mitchell, George H. Hall, Charles H. Deming, John H. Ses- sions, Jr., and the following have served as chief engineers: William W. Carter, Henry A. Peck, William A. Dunbar, Roswell Atkins, James Hanna, Joseph T. Bradshaw, George H. Hall, Howard G. Arms, most of them having served in other capacities previously.
The department by its promptness to respond to alarms, whether in summer's heat or winter's cold, at noonday or dead of night, its skill and tenacity of purpose to leave nothing undone to secure safety of life and property, has won a reputation at home and among insurance adjusters, of which they are justly proud, having frequently been com- plimented for their successful control of fires in exceedingly close and dangerous conditions, and the harmony which exists throughout the department is a matter of congratulation.
Engineer Fred McGor.
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BRISTOL ENGINE AND HOSE CO. NO. I.
In 1853 the business men residing in the south part of the village, headed by Edward L Dunbar, Alanson S. Pratt, and Alphonzo Barnes, raised by subscription something over $2,000, built the engine house on School street, near Main, purchased an engine and hose carriage, such as were in use at that time in most of the cities, also 500 feet of hose, secured a charter for a company of sixty men, as Bristol Engine and Hose Co. No. I, to be located within one-half mile from the bridge over the Pequabuck river on Main street, and in September of that year the first fire company was duly organized, and the property placed in their care, thus forming the nucleus of the present department. The first action of the town was in 1856, by an appropriation of $600 for the purchase of hose, at which time the property purchased by individuals on School street was secured by deed and bill of sale to the town, since which time repairs have been paid for from the town treasury, previous to which the members paid for them from their own pockets, or solicited from the property holders, their remuneration being exemption from poll and mili- tary taxes only. The illustration on the opposite page shows the officers and men March, 1907.
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ZEALOTS HOOK AND LADDER CO. NO. I.
. In 1872 a light truck with several ladders, the longest being forty feet, was purchased, and the No. I engine house lengthened to receive it. A charter having been granted to James Hanna, James A. Matthews, Thomas Parsons, William Root, and William Curtis, and associates, as Zealots Hook and Ladder Co. No. I, to the number of forty at any one time, a company was organized occupying these quarters for about two years, when a building was erected on Meadow street (its present loca- " tion), in order to have it more centrally located. The half-tone illustra- tion on the opposite page shows the officers and men March, 1907.
Zealot Hose Campany's Running Team, 1906.
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UNCAS FIRE COMPANY.
It had been argued that there should be located at the North End of Bristol, then growing very fast, a fire company, as much valuable property would be lost in case of fire, if too much dependence was placed upon the only fire company in town, which was doing a great deal of good, but was located at the south end of the town. So, through the efforts of William Carter, O. D. Warner, James E. Ladd, Harry Henderson, J. T. Peck, George Lewis and H. L. Beach, a company was organized and petitioned the General Assembly to incorporate them into a fire engine company.
In May, 1870, the General Assembly granted a charter to the above named men and others who were interested, for a fire company.
At this late day it is impossible to give an accurate history of the old company which disbanded May 30, 1894, when the new company was organized under the efforts of Howard Arms, who was then chief of the department.
The first meeting of the present company was held May 30, 1894, with Chief Arms in the chair, and on July 5, 1894, the following officers were elected: Foreman, Joseph Conzelman; first assistant, C. R. Good- enough; second assistant, E. O. Porter.
It has always been a matter of comment, not only of the citizens of the town, but of visitors, of the quick response to fires of the entire de- partment. It has been the custom of the Uncas Company to start im- mediately with cart, without waiting for the truck and horses which are located at the south end of the town, and which would cause, if waited for, the loss of valuable time at fires.
The following is a copy of resolutions presented to the company after a hard and disastrous fire :
"At a meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners held November 16, 1905, it was unanimously voted that a letter of thanks should be writ- ten each company, relating to their efficient services at fires; and in behalf of the town the commissioners do hereby thank you all for your loyalty and bravery in the work. We trust that the drenching which many of you often receive of ice cold water will not cool your ardor, but that you will continue the good work in the future as in the past."
The Uncas House is always open to its active and honorary members in which there are card tables and pool room, with which to amuse one- self. A phonograph has also been bought and is at the disposal of mem- bers, and is in constant use, especially on Sunday afternoon and evenings. Clam suppers have become a noted event with the friends of the com- pany. The first clam supper was held in December, 1895, and since that time the company has given from three to eight in a season .. It has been customary to invite the town and borough officers, as well as the Fire Commissioners, at least once a year to enjoy a steamed clam supper with the members.
The company have held several lawn festivals and concerts on their spacious lawn. The first of these was held in May, 1897, which proved so successful that others have been given with same degree of success.
The only fair the company has given was held in the Opera House in January, 1902.
In November, 1895, the company paid a visit to the Plantsville Com- pany in Plantsville and presented the company with a pitcher. On April 19, 1898, the company was presented by the members of the former com- pany, three large elegant silver trumpets, which have ornamented the parlors as well as being very useful to the officers.
On March 1, 1897, the company fitted out a room that had been set aside, into very elaborate parlors, which is the pride of the company.
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It has a full set of leather seated chairs and tete-a-tete, a lounge, oak table, ak secretary's desk and a very handsome chandelier.
On March 4, 1897, the members opened the house to the public for their inspection and the company received very high praise in the taste- fulness of the decorations and the general interior.
On August 2, 1898, the Fire Commissioners and honorary members were given a reception in the parlors.
The company has been to several of the surrounding towns and par- ticipated in parades. The following towns are among those visited by the company: Plantsville, Thomaston and Torrington.
The cart decorations have been most elaborate, the young ladies of the north end have taken a great deal of interest in the company and on. all of its parades have spent evening after evening decorating the cart with flowers.
The company has had two different uniforms; the first was a blue- used by a great many of the city departments. On April 21, 1901, the- uniform now worn by the company was adopted and has been the cause of very high praise for the company. The first time the new uniforms. were worn was at the parade held in Torrington, August 10, 1901. The first time the company appeared in the uniforms in Bristol was at the an -- nual inspection of the department held in September, 1901.
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