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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1895
Page
2
The second State census bulletin reports Bristol town at 6 729 residents, up 992 from 1885 and up 1 300 since 1890. After earlier declines due to Rubber Works shutdown, Bristol shows rising population, new and planned buildings, public improvements, and renewed prospects.
The Hydraulion Hose Company held its annual field day at Dexter's Grove Barrington with about 25 guests and 30 members. Activities included outdoor sports a clam bake at 1 PM ball games tug of war and a foot race won by Bowen.
Tonight at Grand Army Hall Babbitt Post 15 G A R R celebrates a decade of organization with a musical and literary program. The Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans attend, Department Commander Daniel R Ballon and staff participate, and a parade to the depot precedes the event with Naval Reserve Torpedo Company guard duty. Light refreshments will be served.
Local Bristol items note mail closing and opening times, retail ads, social events, and incidents. Highlights include community activities by the Philomethan Society, boat and yacht news, illness and deaths, upcoming auctions, and sidewalk repairs.
Miss Saint KE Hughes visits her uncle in Centreville. Adjutant Gen. Dyer tours the Naval Reserve building. Rev. John J. Kennedy of Cincinnati arrives for Mesars visit. Chief Clerk John Tweedale and wife visit Bristol. Lizzie and Esther Taylor stay with the Thayers on Metacom avenue. Mrs. Gladding and Emma and Nattie return from Saugatuck. James A. Bovaird returns to Wilmington after vacation. Yacht Eugenix and owner J B Herreshoff visit New Rochelle. Captain Lemuel H. Soule arrives from Soalem, Mass. Rev Moxley to preach at First Baptist next Sunday. Court of Probate semi-monthly session notes admin actions, executrix appointment, bonds, appraisers, and estate filings.
The Bristol Opera House reports strong demand for the coming season with September bookings solid and many dates already sold for October. Highlights include Burr Oaks, Kenya Minstrels, Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin, Keith's Burlesque Opera, the Brooklyn Handicap on stage, and May Davenport’s Burlesque Co. Defender repairs continue at the Herreshoff works with a plan for a heavier mast and rigging overhaul.
The Woman's Exchange event at Urpera House drew a largely attended audience in evening dress. Tables were vividly set with tableaux and jokes illustrated, featuring many named participants and performers. The show ran smoothly, praised scenery, and raised $154 in receipts. The issue also notes the release of the Second Census Bulletin detailing population changes since 1885.
Tomorrow evening the dramatic season begins with a first class production of The Black Flag at the Opera House. Notable performers include Little Bertha Gleason, described as supple and graceful with blue eyes and tawny hair, and Pauline, a fourteen year old with notable beauty and captivating stage presence.
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