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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
3
A state capitol guide humorously deduces that a newly married couple signed as Mr and Mrs revealing they have been married five days. The young wife later confirms the playful exchange while the couple sat on a marble bench.
In Bavarian highlands villagers answer travelers with time estimates rather than miles. A stranger learns phrases like a small half hour totaling twenty five minutes or a big half hour about thirty five minutes, illustrating a local custom where time, not distance, guides the journey.
A Washington Star excerpt shows Plodding Pete pressed by a stern woman over work. Pete argues trees regulate moisture and protect future generations from a parasol trust while insisting wood chopping is needed. The scene blends humor with a weathered view of labor and resource stewardship.
A blue eyed woman narrates how her husband returns late on a Saturday, sleeps in the barber chair while being shaved, and the barber lets him rest after finishing. A respondent calls it plausible only for its originality, as quoted from the New York Press.
Last evening the Hustlers won three strings from the Town Fathers by default. The Hay Seeds won two strings in three from the Independents. Scores not fully detailed.
John Butterworth died at his home in Warren at Barnaby's Corner on Tuesday night of heart failure. He was in his sixtieth year and born in Warren, son of Gardiner M and Susan R Richmond Butterworth. He was brother to the late Hezekiah Butterworth. He served in Battery F First Rhode Island Light Artillery, enlisted October 18 1861, wounded in Whitehall North Carolina, hospital at New Bern, furlough granted April 24 1868, later mounted courier in Virginia. He discharged in 1863, farmed after the war, worked as a New York Post Office mail carrier about 20 years ago, member of Kirkemait Grange, Warren Baptist Church. He was a State Legislator for Warren for one year and on the Warren monument commission for New Bern battle monument. Survived by three brothers Rev Joseph Butterworth of Pierre South Dakota, Addison G Butterworth and Benjamin Butterworth of Warren. He belonged to Tobin Post G A R and had visited Babbitt Post No 15 G A R. Funeral at First Baptist Church Warren Sunday at 2 pm.
Michael J O Rourke aged about 78 died yesterday afternoon at Butler's Hospital after a year of failing health. Born in County Roscommon Ireland in 1835 he came to the United States in 1864 and lived in this town 45 years. He helped build the wharf at Franklin Street in 1865 and worked at National India Rubber Company after its opening, retiring in 1908. He resided at 8 Usher Street for over four decades. Survived by three sisters Mrs Catherine O Connor Mrs Mary Cuniff and Mrs Margaret Greene. Funeral from 1 Wood Street at 9 o'clock to St Mary's Church. Interment in St Mary's Cemetery.
Mrs Mary Callahan widow of James Callahan died Wednesday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin Maher in a feeble condition aged about 84. Death appeared sudden while she helped with household duties. Medical examiner Dr W Fred Williams cited old age with heart failure. She was born in Ireland as Morris and came to this country about 50 years ago. Survived by brother Owen Morris and sister Mrs Ann Holliday and five or six grandchildren in Valley Falls. Funeral held at St Marys Church with Requiem Mass celebrated by Rev T J Gillan. choir directed by Edward Christie. Interment was at Valley Falls.
In a Kansas City Independent tale a man named Clarence asks if he is the first to be kissed by the woman. She responds with a teasing retort noting that others had not waited for initiative and he finally utters a joyous cry.
A brief exchange from the Philadelphia Inquirer features Fred telling George he is courting the wrong girl and that the real trouble is he may be the wrong man. The dialogue hints at romantic tension and a communal newspaper tone.
Mrs W Russell Bogert and child of New York arrive for summer in town. Wharf work starts off Ferry Hill with Capt Job Terry of Fall River contracted. Bristol High School class of ’99 to stage Men of the Tide in Opera House on May 11. Miss Sadis M Leahy and Aunt Mrs Doherty return from Medford Mass. Wave steamer begins Mt Hope Park service. park opening Memorial Day with business May 27. Rev George H Hastings to preach last sermon. Rev Richard E Sobuh to arrive soon as new pastor. Lighthouse keeper Edward Sherman burned hands putting out a fire. daughter’s lamp sparked blaze. Bristol County Gas Electric to erect poles Riverside to Bristol next week, 60 employees. county electricity to all towns from Providence. Names listed for area schools in Bristol. From Phoenix of March 27, 1869: General Grant in inaugural address hints at Indian question solution. Town meeting held. officers elected incl Moderator Massadore T Bennett, Town Clerk Peter Gladding, Town Council members Miller Bogert Spooner Williams Babbitt. Various town offices and committees named. Samuel Sparks declines re-election as Town Council president. Captain John Gladding dies at Thames Street. longtime Bristol resident, packet master, later grocer, former Deputy Collector under Polk and Surveyor under Buchanan. active Mason and local artilleryman. Democratic primary held. Reynolds chairs, Manchester secretary. delegates named to State Convention. Steamers Bristol and Providence may connect New York to Boston via Newport, Fall River, Kickemquine, Providence, or Bristol port.
In the Phoenix issue of April 6 1889 Newport announces an impending street railway fitted with electric motors. The article lists local residents and officials and notes the town’s progress toward modern transit, with a snapshot of civic figures and students cited for punctual attendance.
In Warren last Sunday afternoon Rev Samuel K Dexter of First Baptist served from the pulpit by exchange with Rev A M Jones. Wednesday voters cast ballots in a 10 am to 5 pm session, total 766 eligible, 288 votes. Van Zandt led with 199, Segal 40, Hill noted. Senate and Representatives chosen by acclaim with Augustus O Bourn as Senator and William H Spooner and LeBaron B Colt as Representatives.
In this town on April 15 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Vincenzo Arico confirming a new arrival in the community.
Obituary notices report Michael J. O Rourke died at Butler's Hospital on April 15 aged 75. John Butterworth died in Warren on April 14 aged 67, son of the late Gardiner M and Susan. Mary Gallahan widow of James Uallahan died in this town on April 14 aged unknown years.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder trouble. It claims to ease back pain urinary issues and overactive urges and offers a free sample bottle and an informational book by mail.
The Y M C A boys bowling tournament concludes with Saturn team, captain W Hammill, members G Marshall H Barton and O Crockford, winning 14 of 20 games. Members to receive a silver pin and a team photograph for the boys’ room.
The Naval Reserves defeated Bristol Train of Artillery 245 to 225 at their armory, earning a second consecutive win after defeating the BTA on April 6. Wednesday’s contest concluded the indoor rifle target shoot between First Division R. L. N. B. teams and the Bristol unit.
The document lists players with scores and dates for the Bristol Train of Artillery, including S. Wardwell, Gule, Ensign Myera, Lt. Brightman, Burrow, V.Gray, and team totals. It shows individual game scores across multiple entries and gives team averages around 40 with 13 players contributing, noting a final total of 846 and a separate unit total and average for the artillery squad at 874 with Votal 225.
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