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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1895

Page

2

Bristol Water Question Postponed At Special Meeting

Town meeting defers action on water project citing risk of unequal voting and high expenditure. The Water Company contract critique, TB fund tie in, and local crime notes accompany a national population statistic from Rhode Island.

Bristol High School Alumni Association Wmn Manchester C. A. Johnson's Allen Newman National India Rubber Company United States Providence McLellan McNay William Henry Thompson E. E. Wilson Pawtucket Mr.Thompson F. T. Remieres Girl's Friendly Society of St. Michael’s Church Piangrselo Mee Mabel Balisbury Kate Salisbury Maude Clark Hattie Pierce Mamie Manchester Mabel Salisbury

Special Town Meeting Debates Bristol Water Purchase

The Bristol special town meeting met to decide on buying the water works. Moderator pro tem John Reynolds led a lengthy discussion with supporters urging purchase and critics warning of legal and financial risks. Afternoon sessions cited reports from Swarts, Barrington, and Appleton showing water quality concerns before adjourning to Wednesday evening.

Bristol H. F. Bennett Wm. H. Spooner J. Howard Manchester John P. Reynolds Geo. H. Norman Bennett Rathbone Gardner, Esq Providence Water Committee Joshua Wilbour O. L. Bosworth Greene Mr. Bosworth Water Company D. Wardwell 3.Norrin Dr., Rathbone Gardner O. F. Chase Wm. Williams Dr. Greene P H. Coyle A. P. Nerone LeBaron Bradford W. T. O. Wardwell E. ©. Sparke Herbert Carr J. B. Greene Kickemuit Gardner T. Swarts Briatol Waa Enigiogical Aa Swarts Swarte Barrington Harvard Medical School GO. F. Chase Appleton

Bristol and Viainity News Highlights and Local Notices

Local notices describe Bristol mail close and open times, public works at Town Hall and Navy building, and numerous business ads. Community updates include Dr Horton sarsaparilla, Odd Fellows anniversaries, school alumni rehearsals, church services, and a skiff incident at the yacht slip. Memorial Day planning and Eastern League baseball open with Providence.

Minutes of Bristol Train of Artillery in 1801 1809 1814

Colonel Stevens reports found minutes from the Bristol Train of Artillery detailing committee elections in 1801 1802 1806 and votes on arming uniforms and drills through 1829. Entries note drummer recruitment firelocks side arms muskets and parade practices plus postings at Warren Coles Tavern and gun house maintenance.

Stevens Bristol Train of Artillery Nath’l Gladding Sam’ Pitman Josiah Gooding Parker Borden Warren Col. Coles Tavern

Shirt Waists Featured at F. M. Dimond's Store

A large line of shirt waists is advertised at F. M. Dimond's shop, highlighting selection and price range for customers.

F. M. Dimond

Narrow escape on Hope street as coal cart wheel narrowly misses man

A drunken driver attempting to ride a moving coal cart slipped and fell in front of a wheel on Hope street. A bystander cried whoa and the horse halted the cart just as the wheel would have crushed the man’s side.

Hope Street

Mission at St Marys Church Ends After Notable Revival

The Passionist Fathers completed a highly successful mission at St Marys Church drawing over 1200 attendees to the sacraments. Rev Father Albert impressed with earnest sermons and a clear call to faith while Rev Father Joseph offered simple, unction filled messages. The Fathers then departed for Philadelphia to start a mission there.

St. Mary’s Church Father Albert Father Joseph Philadelphia

The Vigilant Sails to New York in Fast Ocean Passage

The Vigilant under Capt Barr reached New York after a swift voyage from Southampton. The ship logged 17 days 18 hours 60 minutes to cover the distance, averaging 269 miles per day. Comparisons note last year’s eastward trip in 14 days 13 hours 44 seconds and other ships’ times.

Barr New York Southampton

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