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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
2
Local column notes public display of names including Wm Briggs and H Darling with references to Northup Bros and Richard C Quirk at Place and Foster. The brief lists individuals connected to a Phoenix newsstand matter.
Editorial notes Charles E Hughes backs equal suffrage nationwide via a constitutional amendment allowing votes for women in any state ratifying it. He argues the issue should be settled now to remove politics from the decision and let states statewide decide. Wilson supports state by state resolution, but critics warn it lets politicians decide access to the ballot.
The Health Officer and Sewer Commission commend the Town Council for pursuing a cleaner, healthier Bristol. A good start includes ordering several filthier sewer-connected premises, but more sites require action to stop disease breeding rubbish and compel owners to maintain cleanliness.
Mrs Emma Wood of Pine Crest was struck on Mathewson road by a passing motorcycle and was taken to Rhode Island Hospital in serious condition. The motorcycle was owned and driven by Alfred W. Robbins, son of Police Chief Thomas F Robbins.
The Bristol Post Office operates from 6.45 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Money Order, Registry and Postal Bank departments run 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Mails arrive at 7.00, 10.00 a.m., 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 7.00 p.m. Mails close at 7.30, 8.50, 11.50 a.m., 1.50, 5.50, 7.15 p.m. Sunday mails arrive 8.00 a.m. and close 4.50 p.m.
Adams Express lists outward departures Gutward at 7.50 and 11.20 am, 2.20 and 5.20 pm. Inward arrivals show at 8.00, 10.00 am and 2.00, 4.00 and 7.00 pm.
Transfers show Herbert W Baker selling a house and lot on the south side of Burton street to Daniel Quinn. Arthur O Leary and others of Providence transfer about one acre at Mount Hope to Huldah Wixon, who then sells the same land to Luiga Bifulco. Edward McGarvey, now in Pennsylvania, sells a house and lot on the south side of Charles street to Robert Dunbar.
J Ira Shepard of Providence and W Fred Williams Jr received honorary appointments at the Plattsburg camp last week with Shepard named Pop Sergeant and Williams named Sergeant. The Rhode Island delegation led by Rt. Rev. James DeWolf Perry will depart next Wednesday for the fourth camp at Plattsburg, about 90 men strong, the largest RI group this summer, joined by several clergymen and many professionals and businessmen.
The Ship Ahoy Club of this town took a Wednesday evening ride on the Steamer Sagamore to Rocky Point with crews from the Eistol and Sagamore. The Hough's Neck failed to appear causing embarrassment, but Sagamore made two trips and most attendees enjoyed the outing. The club thanks those who showed kindness despite delays and the late notice of the Hough's Neck absence.
The Hydraulion Company held a regions meeting Wednesday evening to discuss proposed membership changes. A committee including Charles Reynold, Richard Rensehausen, James Meiggs, Frank Pearce, and Fred Grabert was appointed to organize a clam bake for August 26. The Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Hose Company also announced monthly meetings for this evening.
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