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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1894
Page
2
Bristol and Newport visitors appear throughout the section with social, business, and civic notes. Reports include families visiting relatives, bridegrooms and weddings, ship movements, police and probate items, shop promotions, and local storms causing brief incidents.
Old Connecticut Blue Laws are revived in New Canaan causing tension among residents and officials. A grand jury and local clergy plan to enforce restrictions on Sunday activities including stores opening, carriage and bike use, wood cutting, ash sifting, and Sunday papers. The dispute pits law and order groups against those defending “unalienable rights.”
Miss Lillian May Thompson and Kilnathan Page Brownell Jr wed at Ex-Councilman Thompson’s Franklin street home in Bristol. Rev Wm J Smith officiates under hydrangea decor. The couple plan a Boston trip, then a three week White Mountains tour and will reside on Franklin street. Ushers Dr Fred W Arnold George Bertram Shepard and Benjamin Peckham attended.
San Francisco August 20. S Kurino, new Japanese Minister to the United States, touring to Washington, comments on the China Japan conflict. He says China lacks naval discipline and central control, while Japan is better trained and equipped. He notes Korea’s autonomy maintains balance, England remains neutral, and Russia France involvement unlikely. He cites future supply needs from America if the war endures.
An advertisement claims lack of vitality and color in bulbs causes hair loss and grayness and promotes Hall's Hair Renewer as a remedy to prevent baldness and graying.
Stephen B. Chaffee proprietor of the Armory House Middletown Conn with his family and Mrs Oliver Comes of that city are the guests of Mr and Mrs James N Bosworth on Wood street.
John Wing Munro sells the Lovell Diamond bicycle which is stated to be fully equal to the Columbia. Messrs Alden and McGann use this machine rather than the Columbia as previously reported. If you need two good machines call on him.
John L. Shepard suffered a severe wrist sprain when thrown from the rear of a low gear after the horse started suddenly. Mr. J J Christie, who was also standing on the gear, was thrown but sustained only minor injuries.
Obituary tribute from the Providence Evening Bulletin notes Dr DeWolf of Bristol Rhode Island died after a life of integrity and service. The piece praises loyalty to friends country and God and recalls his readiness at death and lifelong kindness. It mentions his burial near Narragansett and quotes a poem. It also reports funeral services for Mr David McCaughey at Bay View Avenue and Juniper Hill cemetery.
The advertisement promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to keep blood pure and vigorous and prevent illnesses during the season. It claims the medicine is the best and urges caution to maintain health.
Nat Herreshoff’s new fin keel yacht Alerion, in Newport this week with Mr. Herreshoff and several ladies aboard, showcases a Lobin bronze fin with a heavy lead bulb, long overhangs, bowsprit, balance rudder, roomy oak cabin, and an egg-shaped underwater profile. Measured 1839 feet overall? waterline 71 feet beam eight feet draft. Cat-boat Erminie and Kickémuit attend races at Fall River and Pawtuxet respectively. Exgenia sold to Augustus Van Wickle of New York as he seeks Bristol site for summer residence. Sloops Falcon of Providence plans a cruise along Massachusetts and eastern coast with companions.
Several YMCA members attended a camp meeting in Portsmouth Rhode Island last Sunday as part of their religious and communal activities associated with the organization.
Sixteen Brown University women students arrived Thursday to camp a week at Mount Hope. They were met by four Bristol classmates and escorted in an eight passenger wagon through town to Mount Hope grounds where they will pitch camp.
James J Corbett world champion will appear as Jack Roysden in Gentleman Jack at the Providence Opera House next week. The production follows Corbett’s career with accurate scenes from Payne College to New Orleans ring, featuring manager Brady and rival Steve O Donnell in the final bout.
Church notices list Advent Christian Rev W Todd and services at 10.30 a m 2.40 p m 6.30 p m Young People meeting 7.90 p m Fitat Congregational Rev H A Stevens and services 10.30 a m 12 m 7.30 p m State Street M E Church Rev W J Sunsith 10.30 a m 7.30 p m prayer meeting Rev H A Moxley preaching times St Michael’s Episcopal Rev G ke D D rector 10.80 a m 2.30 p m 6.30 p m Trinity Episcopal Rev Wm B R Trotter 7.30 8 m 10.30 a m 2.30 p m 6.80 p m St Mary’s Catholic Rev P McCabe 9.8 m mass 10.30 a m 7.30 p m Rosary Y M C A prayer meetings at 9 6 and 6 p m.
Marriage notices record Kinathan P. Brownell Jr marrying Lillian M. Thompson of Bristol on August 21 at the brides parents' home with Rev. William J. Smith officiating. A separate notice lists William A. Nolan and Nelile 8481004 of Boston wed July 6 at the State Street M. H. Church parsonage with Rev. William J. Smith.
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