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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1907

Page

3

Obituary for Miss Sarah Bennett Munro of Bristol

Miss Sarah Bennett Munro died Sunday afternoon at her home on Franklin Street. Daughter of the late Judge Bennett Munro she lived in Bristol all her life and was a longtime Sunday school teacher. She is survived by six siblings and will be buried at North Cemetery after a 2 pm funeral from 50 Franklin Street led by Rev. John McVay.

Sarah Bennett Munro Bennett J.aun Sarah L. Munro Franklin Street Bristol Gazette Bristol Phenix Bristol Mt. Hope Jaodge Munro Providence Journal Justice Court District Court Miss Munro State Street M. E Lewis S Mauro Roxbury Mass Silas OH. Munro Melrose Benjamin T. Wilbur Rochester Abby D Munro Mount Pleasant Laing School George W. Millard Betsey W. Muoro John McVay North Cemetery

Advertised Letters for Week Ending Feb 2

Advertised letters for week ending February 2 include Thomas Roberts, Mrs J O Long, Mrs B E Burritt, Miss Rath Prairie, Miss Mary Beard, Miss Lillian Cahoon, foreign Giambattista Fioh era, Arthur Kreefelut, Manuel de Almeida Moniz.

Thomas Roberts J. O. Long BE. Burritt Rath Prairie Mary Beard Lillian Cahoon Giambattista Fiohera Arthur Kreefelut Manuel de Almeida Moniz

Village Belle and Several Local Events Planned in Bristol

A slate of events runs through April including The Village Belle at St Charles branch I O B U, vestry entertainments by Junior Epworth League, and multiple Bristol Opera House productions such as A White Mountain Boy and Uncle Josh Whitcomb. Proceeds aid local groups including Y M C A and East Side Social Club with a late grand recital by Mrs Mary E Pierce pupils.

St. Charles State Street M. E. Church Junior Epworth League Young Men’s Athletic Club Robert Emmet Literary Association G. A. K. Hall Robert Emmet Literary Society Grand Army Hall Bristol Opera Bristol Prota Ot Thorsday and Hriday Bristol Opera Horse G. A. R. Hall Bristol Opera House Aus East Side Josh Whitcomb United Brothers Lodge LO. 0. EY Tony the Convict St. Mary’s ‘T. A. Society Mary E. Pierce Mary E. Piere

Death notice for Sarah Munro and funeral details

Munro entered into rest eternal Feb 8, Sarah of Bennett Munro eldest daughter of the late Bennett J and Sarah LO Munro. Funeral services from her late residence 50 Franklin street Wednesday Feb 6 at 2 p.m.

Letters to the Editor List Bristol Issues for Debate

A Bristol resident writes to the Phoenix outlining topics for discussion ahead of the Municipal Election. He cites school policy, a teacher applicant’s renomination, a large land donation and trustee plans, a proposed fixed-salary medical exam for children, and a local tax question as matters needing thorough investigation and public debate.

the Phoenix Michael Kerr Bristol United States Rory Areepeneer Traly C. Bristol R. L

Closing Exercises at Oliver School Mark Term End

Friday evening an entertainment marked the close of training teachers term at Oliver school. Principal Miss Elizabeth R McClotter led a program of recitations music and drills with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Oliver School Oliver Elizabeth R. McClotter Normandy Brade Ralphe Ciniello Sister Kath Eddie Annabel Cramner W. Gale Harold Gray Bonnuy Flag Bobby Rowland Charley Connery John Magee Samuel Brelsford Stephen Sarsh Garrity Edward Traynor Katy Elizabeth Keegan Nancy Slade William Gale Agnes Sullivan Elizabeth R. McCotter Annie M. Tobin Ethel Eddy Nancy P. Slade Agnes Sullivar Waller Mary E Spooner Margaret Blake Margaret A. Leahy

Y M C A Bowling Tournament Ends Tight Tie

Last evening team No 6 led by Be Brackett won the final string in a roll off against team No 7 led by F M Dimona. Brackett opened with a strike and the string win by 17 as the tournament nears its close with three matches left: Snow vs Gorham, Nelson vs Hathaway, Cromer vs Murray.

BE. F. Brackett F. M Dimona Brackett Snow Gorham Nelson Hathaway Cromer Murray E. F. Brackett R. Newman T. Brightman W. N. Newman J. L. Buffum F. M. Dimond F. C. Dimond Amos Gorham Seth Paull Jr Rue” Seer Eias L. F.gorham Oscar Kunze Ione Av. E. Hibbert O. W. Cr

Pro and Con Club debate on Bristol city charter

The Pro and Con Club will discuss Wednesday evening if Bristol should have a city charter. William Williams and Rufus E. Murray support the affirmative, EB. J. Robertson and H. S. Smith the negative. Miss Catherine Reynolds will play violin and Pardon Kenney will sing. The meeting at the Y M C A reading room opens to the public at 8.

Bristol William Williams Rufus E. Murray EB. J. Robertson H. S. Smith Catherine Reynolds Kenney

Caution and Confession at the Sideboard

In a humorous exchange, Deacon Hy pers cautions Sister Henderson about appearances of evil noting half filled decanters on her sideboard. She explains the bottles hold floor stain and furniture polish to look pretty, but the deacon reveals he helped himself from the big bottle, admitting a momentary lapse.

Sister Henderson Deacon

District Court Hears Juvenile Theft Case and Plea for Probation

In district court yesterday two teenage defendants aged under 16 admitted theft and sought probation with ongoing proceedings. The judge indicated buyers of the stolen poultry may face prosecution, and two-week continuances were set for related cases including an assault and several civil matters. The Star Laundry suit was nontuited.

John H. Morrissey Joseph Hassett John Hassett John Ennis Thomash. Crowley Bosworth Manuel Brom John Raposa John Vera Jain H. Morrissey Vera Cambridge Raposa Ravpona Star Laundry On C H. Straight Title Guarantee and Trust Co Scranton Charles E. Almy Star Laundry Co Fail River William T. O'Donnell Tne Charles L. Hammill Iseral Dube Max Makowsky Frank Badencourt E. 0 Nichols John W. Eddy George Johnson & Son Oscar M. Crandall

Brown Sophomores Defeat Naval Reserves 16 to 9

Brown Sophomores beat the Naval Reserves 16 to 9 at the local Reserve Armory Saturday. Brown led 9 to 4 at halftime and 7 to 6 in the second half. Bristol players included Brightman Morrison McGreen and Gladding with Harkness Harrigan and others. referee was Dennis Sullivan.

Brown Naval Reserves Bristol Boys Bristol T Brightman R.f. R.f Morrison Shea Jackson Myers J.f. Li McGreen McGann E. c Brightman Morrison R. S. Brightman R.g Babcock R. G. Harkness Gladding Lg. L

White Mountain Boy five act melodrama at Bristol Opera House

A local cast presents the five act melodrama A White Mountain Boy on February 12 at Bristol Opera House under the Bristol Train of Artillery. Cast includes Salem Towne John T. Robertson Mark Dupley Thomas Oaft Martin Beckwith Shad Kershaw Algy Fitzallen Billy Daisy Benkwith Hannah Miller Madeline Dora Trudell Mrs Huldah Towne May Foster Old Kitchen with specialties between acts.

Bristol Opera House Bristol Train of Artillery Salem Towne White Hills Old New Hampshire John T. Robertson Mark Dupley Thomas Oaft Martin Beckwith New York Wm. Kirkwood Shad Kershaw Robertson Algy Fitzallen Albert J. Mott Billy John Goblinszi Daisy Benkwith Martin Hannah Miller Madeline Dora Trudell Huldah Towne May Foster Miss Davidson

Amateurs Put On Entertaining Opera House Show

Amateurs offered moving pictures illustrated songs and vaudeville at the Opera House on Saturday afternoon and evening with good attendance and satisfaction. Notable acts included Ethel Kelley age 18 in songs and dances and Frank Buchart the tramp. Prof Louis Hogan conducted with several curtain calls. Performers listed include Thomas Lavey John Dennis Amos frudean Jr John Dollard Thomas Hugher John Bryan and Eddie Meehan. Prizes awarded: first Thomas Hughes second John Bryan third Eddie Meehan.

Ethel Kelley Frank Buchart Louis Hogan Thomas Lavey Jdr John Dennis Amos Frudean, Jr John Dollard Thomas Hugher John Bryan Eddie Meehan Thomas Hughes

Lemon ar resting a female footpad on Broad way

Shakespearean tone in a fragmentary notice hints at a playful quip about a dame and a broad way adventure. The text remains unclear and scattered with no verifiable event or proper names to anchor a factual summary.

Lemon Broadway Shakespeare

Exaggerated Dog Scare Across the State

Bristol correspondent reports a Providence Tribune item claiming a dog attacked Albert Mott and bit his hand. The Phoenix editor notes the dog acted playfully, leaping at a nearby dog without aggression. The fox terrier owned by Miss Bertha Wyatt had a muzzle years ago under a temporary law.

Bristol Providence Tribune Albert Mott the Phoenix Mr. Mott Mr. Motte-ban Bertha Wyatt Baik

Woman sues butcher over half smoked cigar in sausage

A New London woman filed a lawsuit against a local butcher after discovering a half smoked cigar inside a sausage. The filing suggests she sought damages for the alleged contamination and safety concerns. The incident highlights consumer protection issues in food handling practices.

London

Guardianship petition for Kathleen Christie minor Bristol

Petition by Margaret A. Christie requests appointment as guardian of Kathleen Christie a minor under fourteen years child of John J Christie late of Bristol deceased. Hearing set February 6 1907 at 10 30 o'clock am in Probate Court Bristol. Notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix. Herbert F Bennett Probate Clerk. 1-22-29, 2-5

Margaret A. Christie Bristol Kathleen Christie John J.christie Probate Court Bristol Phoenix Herbert F. Bennett

Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company Ad

Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company advertises at 205 Main Street Pawtucket RI Insures dwellings furniture barns contents and business properties including schools houses churches and farm property Directors officers and agents listed with contact phone 1152.

Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company Main Street Pawtucket, R. 1

Desks for sale two flat top oak desks

Two good as new flat top oak desks for sale. One measures 3 feet square with three drawers and a writing slide. The other 4 feet square has seven drawers and two writing slides.

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