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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1907
Page
2
The notice lists new advertisements for College Days and Cigars Hope Drug Co offering rental options and furnished rooms at 204 State Street near the Earle and Prew Express Office.
A Bristol town article from February 5, 1907 discusses cutting the school committee from 15 to 7 with elections for two one-year, two two-year, and three three-year terms. It argues for intelligent, nonpartisan selection of educated, progressive members focused on school welfare, warning against political influence during this pivotal year of change.
The Bristol man Michael Barns, found suffocated by a gas flow in a Room at Hotel Jonox New Haven, is identified after coroner’s inquiry as the former Dr Howe farm worker who left Bristol for Providence. He had 16 years at Jerry Hil’s farm, saved money, and had a stake in his brother’s Providence grocery. The death is ruled accidental amid widespread gas meter concerns in CT.
Mails arrive and close times listed for Bristol post office with general delivery window hours and Sunday service details. Sunday arrivals are 8 30 to 4 m, with stamp sales and carriers racks at the south door.
Outward trains leave at 7.35, 11.05, 3.05 and 5.05 d. and a.m. Inward services arrive at 7.45, 11.45 a.m., 2.45 and 6.45 p.m.
Local notes report William H. Bell a Hope street furniture dealer is seriously ill at his home. Other items include marriage intentions filed for Peter Wysoka and Mary Demkowska, a Jamaica to Port Antonio earthquake return for James Hammill, and local real estate transfers involving Col. Oliver H Pavoe and the late Dr. Jeremiah Greene.
The two Kinder children were allowed to return to school yesterday after precautionary orders by Dr W F Duffy. The mandamus proceedings postponed from last Wednesday in Superior Court likely end with this development. The Jonathan Waldron estate at Wardwell and Central streets, owned by Olive G Waldron and Mary A Gladding, has sold to Col Samuel P Colt. deeds passed yesterday. The two story and a half house will be removed to build a handsome automobile garage.
The semi monthly Probate Court session presided by Judge Frank H Hammill granted Elizabeth H Wilson as administratrix of John F Warren estate with 200 bond and Fidelity and Deposit Co of Maryland as surety. Wilson also appointed guardian of Julia M Warren ward with 2500 bond. Joseph Gregory guardian of Annie La Forest allowed to sell real estate with minimum 260 bond. Accounts of executors and administrators including Robert L Wensley, Charles F Sanford, and George H Peck were allowed and certain releases and records ordered. Inventory of Sarah A Murray also allowed.
The Board of Managers voted to pay half the expenses for three boy delegates attending the Lowell Mass boys convention February 22 to 24. The trip includes Boston and Lowell sights and the maximum cost is four dollars. The Bee elaae program features R T Burbank Brown University plus acrobats from Fall River and a Providence gymnastic team. Dr. Merriman chairs the entertainment committee. Pro and Con Club meets Wednesday evening.
Col S P Colt and M A Cheesman set out in a strong auto toward Providence but the vehicle stalled in snow near Warren after the chauffeur failed to pass a team. They walked to Warren station and rode a train to the city while Henry Meiggs and two others remained with the car to dig it out. The machine returned to Bristol by late morning, and Vol Volt went to Providence by train, arriving about 11 o'clock.
Babbitt Post No. 15 6 A. R. held an open meeting Friday with associate members and the Woman's Relief Corps as guests. Rev. John McVay of State Street M E Church spoke on Gettysburg. The Relief Corps provided a musical and literary program, followed by short speeches and a collation.
A historic snow event snarled rail travel on the New York New Haven and Hartford and Suburban lines with 8 inches of snow and strong winds. Snow plows cleared streets while deliveries and factory work were interrupted and schools closed. Milkmen reported drifted country roads making town access difficult.
Dialogue portrays Mr Camrox and his son-in-law adjusting social friction. They admit frequent laughter at each other and strive to reduce fecas like humor in their interactions. The tone hints at strained family relations and cautious progress in easing tensions.
The Robert Emmet Literary Association hosts its annual ball at Grand Army Hall on Friday evening as Lent closes social festivities. Christie’s Union Orchestra will perform a concert beforehand. The Ball committee, led by W. M. Nerone, includes directors and refreshment and reception teams.
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