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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1908

Page

2

Y M C A Notes Speaker Hearne to Address Dinner

Y M C A announces state secretary Hearne will speak at the member dinner tomorrow at 6 pm in Rockwell Hall. Music by the association orchestra, tickets 25 cents, purchase advised. Second monthly gym exam shows marked improvement with detailed student grades and staff notes. The cabinet organized for the season with officers named and plans discussed for a busy year.

Hearne Rockwell Hall Association L McUcan W. Gale A. Flint, Jr V. Young H Barton JH Fish W Sutcliffe P. Morris M Cunningham Belving J Crockford M Morgan W Hammill N. Hathaway KE. P Roberts C. Osterberg H Fish E Montress G Fish Imnasion R. Sawyer W. OC Ik

U S Dental Association Moves Entrance Updates

The U S Dental Association remains in the same Providence location at 34 Westminster Street. A redesigned entrance at the up-street corner now features a modern elevator and brighter interior decorations and furnishings.

Priovidence Westminster Street

Bristol Post Office Hours and Mail Schedule

The Bristol post office lists mail arrival times at 7 00, 10 00, 12 00, 2 00, 4 00, 6 45, and 7 15 p m with closes at 8 00, 8 45, and 11 30 a m and 1 45 and 4 45 p m. Sunday mails arrive 8 30 a m and close 6 00 p m. Geneva window offers stamps 4 80 to 5 p m. Sunday hours 9 30 to 10 80 am with carriers’ racks at south door. Earle & Prew express outward 7 50, 11 27 0 a m, 3 20, 6 20 p m inward 7 5 0, 12 00 a m, 3 00, 7 00 p m.

Geneva South Door Bristol Earle & Prew Express

War Ren to Erect New Polish Church

The War Ren Polish Catholics plan a new church. Local groups fundraise with events, with December school recess announced, and various community notices including theater and moving pictures listings, Christmas programs, and public notices.

End of the last attempt to silence the press

A New York American summary recalls the 1764 to 1771 struggle for press freedom in Britain. Wilkes faced prosecution for attacking Bute in North Briton, six printers were summoned for breaching the proclamation, five obeyed, one was arrested, and the lord mayor faced imprisonment before being released at prorogation, marking the end of barring debate publication.

Wilkes Bute Commons House of Commons New York American

The Pigs of Brittany

A wary traveler warns that Brittany houses lean fierce Breton pigs, larger than wolves and roaming the white roads in search of foraged food. He notes the Bretons as heavy drinkers and recalls a tale of a hog’s bite causing pain to sleepers.

Brittany New Orleans Times- Democrat

Favors Police Commissioners for Bristol governance

A Bristol reader urges the Phenix editors to seek reader views on appointing a Police Commission to control policing liquor licenses and tavern licenses. The letter criticizes ongoing conflicts involving Capt. Morrissey, asserts his high duty and efficiency, and calls for a governor appointed police commission to end yearly wrangles and improve policing of Bristol.

The Bristol Phoenix Morrissey Morrissy Bristol

Qui Continent's Most Useful Man Grenfell Honored Worldwide

The writer praises Wilfred W Thompson Grenfell for decades of philanthropic work on Labrador since 1892. He is described as a multifaceted helper and rescuer with roles from teacher and physician to magistrate and navigator. Figures such as King Edward, Lord Strathcona, Roosevelt, Root, Earl Grey, and universities like Harvard and McGill support his mission, with praise from various leaders across the Atlantic.

Wilfred W Thompson Grenfell Grentell Labrador Atlantic King Edward Bin St. Michael and St. Creorge Oxford Lord Strathcona North American Rooosevelt Root Earl Grey Canada Harvard McGill

Electric Clocks Installed at Colt Memorial High School

F E Carleton of the Boston Howard Clock Co has nearly completed installing electric clocks at Colt Memorial High School. A Master Clock in the principal's office drives 18 12 inch secondary clocks and eight larger clocks in the auditorium. A carved oak clock case houses a marble dial and bronze figures. bells and a revolving tape allow the principal to signal class changes.

Als O Carleton

Coming Events in Rockwell Hall and Local Halls

On Dec 16 Wednesday evening a Members Dinner is set in Rockwell Hall Y M building. Also Dec 16 a Rummage Sale in Christie Block Wood Street by Epworth League. Dec 22 Tuesday Tempest and Sunshine perform at Bristol Opera House. Dec 28 Wednesday afternoon Cake and Pastry Sale in G A R Hall by Babbitt Post and Relief Corps. Dec 25 Friday matinee dance and evening hop at G A R Hall by Fort Adams Band. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Daure in Armory under Division One KIL N B.

Barrington Yacht Club Phoenix St Pokanoket Hall Joseph Grisella Warren Brockton Philadelphia Staples Coal Company State Street F. E Suzman Patrick E. Collins Malden National India Robber Company Mie John McVay Mr. Perkins Haworth League Rosa Marshall Joseph Mary Marshall Mt. Hope Avenue St. Mary’s Cemetery Elwyn O. Fish National India Rubber Company Mattewan New York Fish F. E. Suzman Bristol Opera House Mary J. Holmes Lem B. Parker Clark’s Arthur Deslauriers Hope Franklin Streets Edward W Mitler C W. Sparks John B. Gravelin Benjamin Br, Wilson Matthew KK. O'Brien George H McAjur Epworth League Sweet Mooi Church Moss Ella Blakeslee Boston Rubber Company W. Wright W.buckle Joe Steeny Cere W H Smith Opera House Bessie Whitford Jack Francis Whistler M J Farrell Pokanokes Hall State Street Methodist Episcopal Church Attair M. Lillian Nicholas R. Seigel Sarah Bosworth Grace Blaisdell Minonie Potter Bristol Marsy Providence Pokanoket Hall Edward P. Gladding Gladding Utica Divisson One Daughters of the American Revolution New England Duchame Pakunoket Hall Rockwell Hall Y. M Christie Block Wood Street Tempest and Sunshine G. A R. Hall Babbitt Post and Relief Corps G. A. R. Hall Orchestra Fort Adams Band Daure If Armory Division One Epworth League of the State Se ME Church John T Chrustie Wood and Stratestreeta

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad Warning

Advertisement warns that backache and rheumatic pains stem from weak kidneys and urges use of DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills. Claims antiseptic relief and quick pain soothe, with regular size 60c sold by W. H. Boftington.

DeWitt W. H. Boftington

Eagles Elect Officers at Bristol Aerie Meeting

Bristol aerie No. 693 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles met at Grand Army Hall electing John T. Robertson as Worthy President and DeWitt E. Bolster as Worthy Vice President among others. Reports praised dues payments and solid finances with a healthy reserve, followed by a collation served by the refreshment committee.

Bristol Aerie Order of Eagle Aerie Grand Army Hall John T. Robertson DeWitt E. Bolster George Marz Walter E.simmons Thomas J. ‘Lobin Robert R. Danbar Charles W. Sparks Octave LeClair John R. White Alfred M. Merriman M. D Joseph 8. Robertson

Horton In Barrington Death Notice for Hattie M Horton

Hattie M Horton wife of Stephen B Horton aged 48 years died December 14 in Barrington. The obituary notes her as the local resident with the family name Horton and references her spouse Stephen B Horton.

Horton Barrington Hattie M Stephen B. Horton

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