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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
2
The piece reflects on Christmas as a time for family reunions forgiveness and benevolence. It urges sharing small gifts and spreading goodwill beyond wealthy circles, noting both the joy and occasional sadness tied to the holiday season. It emphasizes kindness, community spirit, and the example of giving.
The town debates dividing into two or three voting districts to manage ballots. Most favor delaying action until the town meeting amid costs, with a view to possible fall voting if needed. Some insist on more than two districts to ease ballot handling.
Bristol Lodge No. 404 of the New England Order of Protection pays a widow $2000 for Carl F. Leisiger death, in a record fast claim process. The order, started 18 years ago in six New England states with 40000 members, has paid over $4.8 million in death claims. Rhode Island hosts 2660 members, a 30 percent gain this year. Bristol Knights of Columbus council 879 held its annual meeting electing officers for the year and noting the council’s strong finances.
Miss Lida Greenwood Kenney wed George Learned Drown Jr in a December ceremony at 45 o'clock on Richmond street. Rev. William R. Rotter of Trinity Church officiated. The couple's reception followed with many gifts, and they left on the 6.45 train for a wedding trip before residing with the bride's parents on Richmond street.
The Second Regiment, BRIM, will elect a new lieutenant colonel in Providence this evening to replace Col. L H Callan whose term ends December 26. Callan will not seek re election after a letter from the adjutant general notes ten years of service and retirement eligibility. Major John A. O Keefe is likely to succeed him. Also an advert promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by W J Bolington as a pleasant purgative.
Mails arrive and close times listed for Bristol post office with Sunday hours. Local notices include store openings, property work on Thames street, charity donations, and upcoming church services. School recess dates, sleighing party reports, and holiday displays at local shops are noted along with Christmas activities at Jasmin's Pharmacy and the Boys’ and Girls’ groups.
Local notice items describe a basketball game between the Young Men's Parish Club and the Clydes this Saturday evening at Jasmin's. Also advertised are slippers, calendars, Christmas novelties, a vessel shipment of lumber to Bristol, and evangelistic services with Rev J Stewart.
Liquid ready to apply polish requires no water or mixing and leaves a brilliant lustre on stoves. It claims no dried paste residue and persistence to the last drop. Sold by dealers in Bristol, notably T. J. Connery and Dr. Lebb.
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