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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
3
The passage describes Samoa's talking man as the village’s chief adviser and real ruler. With eloquence and a staff of office, he directs state affairs, restrains chiefs, and commands attention from elders and youths, while the nominal head remains a figurehead.
A Harper’s Weekly excerpt recounts Professor Walter A Wyckoff of Princeton who studied labor conditions by becoming a laborer. Beginning in 1891 in Connecticut with little money he traveled the nation taking any job from ditch digging to factory work and wrecking houses. His incognito often faltered when fellow workers noticed his eating style or heard him drink tea quietly, leading to suspicion.
Chesterton notes in London News that great cities feel born at night, with architecture appearing dramatic after sundown. He muses about trades that thrive under darkness such as journalists, policemen, burglars, and coffee stall keepers who admire shadows then face daybreak reveals a humble haberdasher storefront with bold gold letters.
The London Chronicle recalls hat taxation from Henry VII era restricting hats to 20 pence and caps to 2s 8d. It notes a later 1571 rule forcing everyone over seven to wear English wool caps on Sundays and holidays, with a daily 8 farthings fine for noncompliance.
A terse exchange unfolds between a grieving woman and a hobo on a street. The hobo declines pie but asks for a black coat, asking about a former kindness when a man from Cleveland Leader gave him a pie previously. The scene hints at generosity amid hardship.
Mrs Howard confirms attendance at weekly services while Mr Priestly notes they are strangers in town with no other engagements. Brooklyn Life records their Sunday routine and social note in the community page.
A Life publication recounts a perilous ladder fall where a man slipped near the top while a woman remained at the base. The dialogue highlights the bizarre and tragic circumstance as observers question the cause and outcome of the accident.
A concise quotation attributes to Horace Greeley that liberty cannot exist without morality and morality cannot exist without faith, underscoring a classic link between ethical conduct and belief systems.
Easter services at St Michael's Church featured a 7 8 morning procession with The Strife Is Oer and Christ Our Passover, followed by a 10 30 program including Come Ye Faithful and Jesus Christ Is Risen Today. The quartet and soloists Miss Helen B. Warren Mrs Annie McCarty George R Freeman George W. Warren and organist Henry H. Lee led the music.
Easter worship times listed as 6.30, 7.30 and 10.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The 10.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. services are designated as Choral services.
Masses at 7:30, 9:30 and 10:30 with celebrants Rev. T J Gillan Rev John F Downing. Children chorus Easter pieces and senior choir perform L F Rossi Mass in D and Ave Maria. Regina Coeli by Werner sung by full choir with violin and cello accompaniment. Evening service at 7:30 includes Rosary and Benediction. Organist Edward F Christie directs.
Easter Sunday services at the Baptist Church led by Rev. Alfred S. Stowell feature morning sermon The Resurrection Life and evening Easter Lessons. Baptism is expected at the evening service. Morning anthem Blessed is He That Cometh and Our Eastern Prayer are planned. Evening anthem I Am The Resurrection will be rendered.
Organ voluntary and hymns including Christ is Risen Today and Come Ye Faithful mark a Easter service led by Rev John McVay. The Apostles Creed prayer scripture John 20 and benediction conclude the observance with singing and responsive readings.
The Congregational Church offers services at 10 30 a m and 7 80 p m The morning anthems include Songs of Victory by Lacey Christ Our Passover by Shepard Sing Praises Unto The Lord by Marchant Magdalens by G W Warren David E Carter is the organist
A Bristol Train of Artillery meeting at the armory appointed committees for court martial and auditing and elected three new members. Lieut. W. EF. Kirkwood was chosen financial Secretary. A fund-raising committee was formed to observe the 115th anniversary next June with Lieut. Col. S. W. Bourne Major J. H. Bailey Jr. and Capt. F. M. Straight named.
A reflective proverb warns that many men suffer mental indigestion from attempting more than they can manage. The line suggests restraint and prudence when facing large or complex tasks.
Last evening the La Pipsisawas won three straight from the Megoms by default. The score shows G Rounds 78 77 91 246 H Newman 79 82 88 244 G Balfour 107 9 82 94 288 W Manchester 87 101 129 and W N Newman 85 WY 8 237 J Pickles Seec 436 421 Ana 1301. Wonders take two in three from the Discards as both lead tied for first with 795 average and 149 pin lead. Zambooruks beat South Ends for second place in three strings. Hill posts 102 114 121 for 387, beating Weats record by two.
Mrs Frances R P Merriman wife of Alfred M Merriman M I died at home 597 Hope street Bristol at 1 20 pm Tuesday of valvular heart disease. Born in Newport she lived mostly in Bristol and married January 4 1899 at Woodlawn. Survived by husband and daughter Frances Lavinia. Member of St Michaels Ivy Guild Woman's Exchange board Y M C A. Funeral 8 pm at home conducted by Rev George L Locke with Rev William R Trotter assisting. Bearers were Charles W Perry William W W Perry and others. Flowers from Ivy Guild St Michaels Church St Albans Lodge and State Board of Soldiers Relief.
William H Van Doorn a Bristol native died in Quincy Illinois at 77 after living in Bristol and Quincy and Fairbury. He spent his last weeks with son Frank in Quincy and remains will be shipped to Fairbury for burial. survived by wife two sisters and Frank.
Coming events list Bristol April and May activities at G A R Hall Bristol Opera House and Eagles hall include minstrel shows dances and a benefit ball. Groups named include Knights of Pythias Sons of Veterans Fraternal Order of Eagles and Burnside Social Club with dates April 12 19 22 28 and May 19 in various halls.
A young man in jail asks for suggestions to secure instant release. He references a verse about stone walls and a cage. He provides the address John Ll. Silber and mentions County Jail.
A wry reflection on how clever craft can mask foolish behavior, noting that ingenuity often serves vanity. The line suggests many people disguise errors with wit, yet the outcome remains comic and revealing.
Bristol council meets to place District No 1 under the Surveyor of Highways and appoints Amos Bullock and James West to sprinkling carts. Salaries for Town Sergeant Health Officer and Overseer of Poor set. A committee to review Giovanni Donofrio’s claim and harbor master Oscar Crandall tabled. Town Hall lease bid and $500 grant for Children’s Home approved. Todd townsfolk discuss licenses, dust control, and a club petition withdrawal. Chief Morrissey outlines illness pay practice. new Town Sergeant Johnson takes office.
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