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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
2
Editorial expresses optimism for a floating salt water bathing haven in Bristol to serve a town nearly surrounded by water but lacking a proper beach. Phoenix articles sparked public interest and supporters推动 work toward a bathing house, with construction this season possible but not guaranteed.
Mrs Butler widow of Rev Dr William Butler spoke on foreign mission work at State Street M E Church. Though nearly 90 she spoke clearly for about 45 minutes on Far East efforts and noted the year’s large foreign mission collection aiding an Indian hospital artesian well. Clementina Butler, her daughter, spoke briefly at Sunday school.
At a Friday Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity meeting one new member joined. A social hour featured a gift of gold cuff links to Physical Director Mr Roberts from President Milton Morgan as Bristol farewell. Refreshments followed. Roberts leaves Bristol Saturday for Brooklyn and Silver Bay Y M C A. He starts Sept 1 as assistant physical director in a large Brooklyn association. successor in Bristol not yet chosen.
Mails arrive at 7.00 10.00 a m 2.00 4.00 6.00 7.15 p m Mails close at 7.40 9.00 11.80 a m 2.00 6.00 7.15 p m Sunday mails arrive 8.00 a m close 4.50 p m Office hours Sunday 9 30 to 10.30 a m Sunday mail given out from carriers racks at south door 9.30 to 10.39 a m
Outward departures at 7.50, 11.20, 15.20 and 17.20 hours. Return arrivals at 08.00, 12.00, 15.00 and 19.00 hours. The timetable lists morning and evening services with specified times for outward and inward journeys.
Local social notes mention Miss Martha Mitchell of Lonsdale visiting her aunt Miss Juliette M. Fish on Church Street. The New York Store advertises shirts at 69 cents and other small items as part of a busy town society roundup.
Daniel Quinn and Miss Mary Calhoun, both of this town, were united in marriage this morning at St. Marys Church by Rev Thomas J Gillan. The bride was attended by Miss Mary Murphy with Patrick Quinn as best man. They will reside on Munro avenue after a short wedding trip.
The Bristol and Warren Water Works is cleaning East Warren reservoirs while removing edge debris and rebuilding walls and embankments under contractor William A. Doran. Kiokemuit water remains good though the dryness has some effect. Superintendent Tuttle says there is no alarm and supply is sufficient.
William Bradford of the local post office announces his annual vacation as Warren discusses agitation among residents. The notice captures a suburban town scene with interest in public service schedules and local leadership.
First Division Rhode Island Naval Battalion under Ensign Chester O Myers held state range drills at Rumford. Top 50 yard score 89 by Myers, 200 and 800 yard marks led by Seaman Harry Gray and John Burrows, with numerous sailors posting scores in the 15 to 21 range across 500 600 yard events.
Comrade George C. Johnson of the Soldiers' Home died Saturday night at the hospital there after a long illness. He was 82 and had served in Company F of the Ninth Rhode Island Volunteers during the Civil War. Admitted from Providence on May 14, 1897, he passed away from old age related disease. The body was moved to Phenix for funeral services, and he is survived by a widow.
The Probate Court convened in the Memorial Building with inventories and accounts approved for multiple estates. Michael J. O Rourke Elizabeth R Mowry and Robert Newbold estates saw inventories and real estate sales petitions granted. Wardship accounts for H H Tilley and Sarah Elizabeth LeDieu continued. Francesca Silvia Mary A Gladding Catherine O Connor wills received for probate with notices issued. Bond amounts fixed for guardians and appraisers named.
In this town on July 28 a son was born to Mr and Mrs George Garvin and on August 8 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Antonio Marshall confirming two new arrivals in the community.
Daniel Quinn and Miss Mary Calhoun were married in this town on August 3 by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan. Both spouses are residents of the town.
In a morning session Judge O L Bosworth continued cases. Morrissey v Nussenfeld for heating a horse was adjourned a week. Morrissey v Govreau involved a wife murder threat. Govreau bonded for peace at 600. Govreau denied charges. he claimed work for Bristol Warren Water Works. His plea to see his child cited. Others included Brom, Bowen, Booth, and Tobin facing charges of reveling, carrying a concealed razor, and vagrancy. Tobin to State Farm for 12 months after police found him homeless sleeps in doorways.
Italians celebrate Santa Maria Maddalena Society feast day with a morning Mass at St Marys Church led by Rev Thomas J Gillan, a 2 to 4 pm band concert on the Common, and a 5 pm parade of societies with banners and flags. The Roma Band directed by Prof D Alessio joined in the parade and a fireworks display closed the evening program.
Advertised letters for the week ending July 31st 1909 include F. P. Garretson & Co. H. Alens Louise Walker and Foreign A. T. Kaplan.
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