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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1907
Page
2
A compact notice lists events and notices from a local paper including items for sale such as strawberry plants and a housework position, with theater references to Opera House and a bohemian theme. It notes the R I Normal School fall term and a general call for front room to Let.
A letter-style condemnation counsels a young man to shed the notion that the world owes him a living. It urges active, noble manhood through study, toil, and honest thought to gain respect and valuable friendship in society.
Ralph Kinder, summer visitor and former organist of Trinity Church, will give a free organ recital at St Michael's Church two days after Aug 28. He will be assisted by two soloists as yet unnamed. the program promises a well attended event.
Thompson's Red Seal lye and Borax sold at T. J. Connery's new store 401 408 Wood Street with a new telephone number 1475. Sunday Mass at St. Mary's Church was celebrated by Rev Peter Cuddy of St. Catherine's New Orleans. Dr R S Church reports a scarlet fever case at the Town Clerk's office Arthur Ma Carmot of State street. Louise and Minnie Franklin daughters of ex Councilman James W Franklin visiting friends in Haverhill. Bristol and vicinity police ban Sunday ball playing at Bristol Highlands after resident complaints.
Local briefs detail Bristol post office hours mails arrival and close times on weekdays and Sundays general delivery stamps sales and express schedules with outward and inward departures. Local social notes list visits by residents, outings, meetings, and small-town commerce with multiple names and street addresses.
The Phoenix editor replies to Neckite, explaining why no watering cart or standpipes exist north of Franklin Street. Water Works forbids hydrant use, and the town declined standpipes due to cost and little benefit. Dust affects Bristol Neck and residents suffer as a result.
Bristols meet fast Cambridge in Fall River, with top Fall River players likely to rise to the challenge. Fans praise the team’s current form and expect a strong showing next Saturday. The Bristols depart Thursday at 7 05 for Marion to play Mattapoisett. Jeromes beat Warrens recently. Bristol Common clash set for Sept 7.
Trinity Church Sunday School hosts a field day and picnic next Saturday afternoon at the Perry estate grounds in Silver Creek starting at 2. It features sports games and a humorous shoe race, with a parish members and friends invited for a pleasant afternoon. If weather turns stormy the event moves to the Parish House. No admission charged.
The loan exhibition opens Wednesday and Thursday evening in Grand Army Hall featuring adrious and antique articles and historical items. The Talbot exhibit highlighted last Friday’s Phoenix will attract attention, along with a dolls display of all ages and costumes sure to delight children.
An open handicap event organized by Excelsior Tennis club starts Saturday August 24 on the club court. Events include men's stogies and ladies gin gies with a 250 entrance fee. Contestants supply own balls. prizes may be awarded if interest is strong. Entries due at Phoenix office by August 22.
List of advertised letters includes Walter Heeney Philippe Levesque James McArdie Benjamin A Potter George Ranger Mrs Ralph E Atkin Miss Helen McCollum Foreign Joz e Jacintho Silvera Emanuel Sylvia Santulli Lorenzo.
Yesterday morning in District Court Judge Bosworth presided over a brief session. Michael Murphy charged with threatening to kill Manuel Borbelho pleaded not guilty and the case was continued one week. Judge Hammill appeared for Bothelho and W T O Donnell for the defendant. Hassett was instructed to produce John and Joseph Hasset and John Ennis next Monday as their probation terms expired.
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