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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1908

Page

2

Auction Sale Notice and Local Announcements

Auction sale items listed include W T ODonnell rental, Phunix Office sale, H Thiele, EI Brownell card of thanks, Mrs Card hay for sale, D R Case to whom concerned, C M Dubuque spring clothing, Barnaby Co shoes, John the Shoeman, Salts Jones & Co, Half Stock, Narragansett Brew, Notice 1 F Williams, James Quinn.

W. T O'Donnell Phunix Office Thiele Mt ' EI Brownell Card Hay Case Dubuque Spring Clothing Barnaby Co Shoes John the Shoemann Salts Jones & Co Narragansett Brew Willams James Quinn

Letter From Dr Ostrom to the Editor of the Phantx

Dr Ostrom writes from Philadelphia about his Bristol mission, praising the Bristol people and noting over eighty decisions in one day. He thanks Mr Hillis and Mrs Norton for their service, sends love to pastors and converts, and expresses hope Bristol will rally to continue strong church work.

Bristol Philadelphia Hillis Norton

Disposal of Picture Fund for late Town Clerk Bennett portrait

Subscriptions closed for the Herbert F. Kennett portrait raised 112.05 with 75.00 spent on portrait and frame and 37.05 sent to the Children’s Home to aid year end debt reduction. Receipts show 275.00 for a framed portrait and 37.05 balance noted by L. R. Anderstrom, Treasurer.

Herbert F. Kennett William H. Thompson Bristol Asheville N. G Children’s Home Bristol Phoenis Herbert F. Bennett L L. Anderstrom

Bristol Post Office Hours and Mails Schedule

Bristol notes list post office hours and mail delivery times. It includes morning and evening mail arrivals at 7 00, 10 00, 12 00, 4 00, 6 45, and 7 15 pm, with closings at 8 00 and 8 45 am and 1 45 and 5 45 pm. Sunday arrivals at 8 30 am and 6 00 pm, stamp sale window 4 30 to 5 00 pm, carriers racks 9 30 to 10 00 am. Express shipments by Earle and Prew show outward at 7 35 am and 11 05 am and 3 05 and 5 05 pm. inward at 7 45 am and 11 45 am and 2 45 and 6 45 pm.

Geneva South Door Bristol Earle & Prew Express

Town council enforces sidewalk riding ban and charity drive planned

Town officials warn pedestrians and riders to obey ordinance on bicycle and vehicle use on sidewalks. Community events include an April 22 informal reception in Memorial Chapel for Rev T Newton Owen’s tenth anniversary at First Congregational church. Local notices cover clothing sales, building work on town hall, a surprise birthday visit for Harold Newman, bids for a school stairway, personnel changes at St Marys church, and various town notices from receipts to real estate and civic groups.

Memorial Chapel T. Newton Owen First Congregational Church School House Committee Ouf Ochool Bristol Neck Mary E. Pierce St. Mary's Church Edward F.christie Ashe Pieros

Fales Widow Margaret P Fales Dies at 80

Margaret P Fales wife of the late Thomas Fales died at Waltham March 29 aged 80 years 6 months 14 days Funeral services will be held at Christchurch Thursday morning at is o clock Interment Mt Peak cemetery

Annual Meeting of Bristol Train of Artillery Holds Elections

The Bristol Train of Artillery held its annual meeting last evening with Col O H Straight as chairman and Col F M Usher as secretary. Officers elected for the year include Colonel Merton A Cheesman Lieutenant Colonel Stephen W Bourn Major William K Eddy Captain Fred M Straight Lieutenant John I Robertson Secretary Corporal Thomas Onts Treasurer Lieut Jot Robertson and others. After a Chowder feast speeches were given by several officers and Sergt William R Kirkwood was appointed Commissary.

Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association Artillery Armory Joseph B. Burgess Thomas Fisher William Fred Fish Alvin Bullock Bristol Train of Artillery O.H. Straight F. Usher Merton A. Cbeesman Stephen W.bourn William K. Eddy Fred M. Straight John I. Robertson Thomas Onts Jot T. Robertson Albert Lurbes F. M. Straight C. H. Usher Floyd Havestis Roy Dunbar John Cuanist Dana Col. Cheesman Bourn Major Eddy Capt Straight Lieut. Robertson Col Usher Ooft Cheesman William R. Kirkwood

Funeral Rites Held for John Allen Card at Bradford Street

The funeral of John Allen Card was held yesterday afternoon at his Bradford Street home with Rev. Alfred A. Stowell of the First Baptist Church officiating. Floral tributes included a large piece from the National India Rubber Company officials. Bearers were James H. Hoar Frank Remieres Amos K. Bullock LeRoy B Coggeshall. Burial followed at North Cemetery. The body of Joseph P. Thompson was also brought for burial yesterday with services at 10 a.m. in the mortuary chapel of North Cemetery, Rev. Alfred S. Stowell officiating. Bearers were Edward and Arthur Thompson and two sons-in-law, Charles Buckingham and Sianey Davidson, all of Brockton.

Burnside Lodge T. H. Hollaway Rhode Island Company Uniform Bank Providence German Clothing Co State Street Hannah N. B Luchan Arthur O. Staples Staples Coal Company Joseph Martin Bristol County John Allen Card Bradford Street Alfred A. Stowell First Baptist Church Olociaced National India Rubber Company James H. Hoar Frank It’ Remuieres Amos K. Bullock LeRoy B Coggeshall North Cemetery Joseph P. Thompson North Alfred S Stowell First Baptist Oharch Edward Arthur Thompson Charles Buckingham Sianey Davidson Brockton

Notable Men’s Meeting at Y M C A This Sunday

The Bristol Y M C A announces a Sunday service aimed at men who do not attend church. Rev J S Bartholomew Ph D of New Bedford will deliver What Next a vital address on issues facing local men, with special music. Attendance urged for fathers patriots voters and taxpayers.

Young Men’s Christian Association Onus New England Methodist Conference J. S. Bartholomew New Bedford Mass Bristol Bartholomew

Monthly Meeting of Hydraulions at No.1

The regular monthly meeting of the Hydraction Engine and Hose company No.1 was held. An invitation to the Arlington Fire Company Easter fair was declined. The supper for the first Wednesday in May was planned. Marcus F. Mott joined the entertainment committee. Afterward a chowder was served and a general good time followed with vocal and instrumental music. Harold McVaw and Gardiner West led on piano, while Jared B Sparks performed recitations The Brown and the White and A visit to the Doctor. There were 31 members present.

Arlington Fire OU Company Marcus F. Mott Harold McVaw Gardiner West Jared B Sparks

Rhode Island Press Club Meeting Schedule

The Rhode Island Press Club holds its regular quarterly meeting tomorrow at Goft's Hotel in Warren. Dinner is at 1.30. After the business session members will tour the Massasoit Memorial Monument and visit Frank W. Smith's Oyster Opening Establishment and the Public Library.

Rhode Island Press Club Goft's Warren Massasoit Memorial Frank W. Smith Public

Bill's Billboard Versus Board Bill Dilemma

A playful tale about Bill juggling a billboard and a board bill. His board bill bored him so he sold the board to pay it, freeing him from boredom. His girl questioned how both could exist, leading to further taunts that forced Bill to skip the board bill to keep the billboard.

Bill

Optimist and Pessimist Doughnut Joke Recounts Loss

A brief witty line contrasts optimism and pessimism in a playful exchange. The speaker notes the optimist sees the doughnut while the pessimist sees the hole, concluding with a humorous twist on the two perspectives. The piece centers on a son and a lighthearted punchline.

Preachers Attend 68th New England Southern Conference

Sunday service at three churches will feature clergy from the 68th annual New England Southern Conference session. Rev P M Vinton of Centerville preaches at 10 40 am, Rev J O Randall at 7 30 pm, Rev E Tirrell of North Attleboro at 10 80 am, and Rev R Cushman of Danielson CT at 7 80 pm.

First Congregational Church First Baptist Dbhurchb Bristol Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene New England Southern Conference Congregational Church P. M. Vinton Centerville J. O Randall The Baptist Church E. Tirrell North Attleboro Mayi R. & Cushman Danielson W. D. Woodward Mapleville Glendale Bristol Pentecostal Church of the Nazarope D. O. Thatcher Mr. Thatcher Pentecostal North Scituate J. I. Bartholomew New Bedford Mass

Bristol Council Fourth Annual Ball to Be Held

April 20 Monday evening marks the Bristol Council 879 K of A host event in G A R Hall. April 29 Wednesday evening Bristol Aerie No 958 Fraternal Order of Eagles holds its annual ball in Grand Army Hall.

Bristol Council K. of A G. A. R. Hall Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Grand Army Hall

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