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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1910
Page
2
Editorial notes ongoing effort to oppose the Town Council as parties prepare for Democratic caucus in Town Hall next Thursday. Democratic slate for School Committee remains unclear. Republican caucus scheduled for next Monday night at 7 30 in Town Hall expected to draw large crowd.
Henry Tyrrell portrays Abraham Lincoln as a steadfast, fearless leader whose heart softened by mercy yet remained stern on duty. The piece follows a grieving father pleading for his deserter son, and Lincoln's measured response that preserves honor while delaying punishment as the elder awaits orders.
Sristol Post Office lists mail arrival times at 7.00 10.00 a m 2 00 4 00 6 00 7 15 p m and closing times at 7 40 9 00 11 30 a m 2 00 6 00 7 15 p m Sunday arrivals at 8 00 a m and close 4 50 p m Sunday hours 9 80 to 10 80 a m carriers racks south door 9 80 to 10 30 a m
Outward departures listed as 7 50, 11 20 a m, 3 20, 5 20 p m. Inward arrivals at 8 00, 12 00 a m, 3 00, 7 30 p m. Route appears Bristol bound with multiple daily slots. Named firms Earle and Prew operate these express services.
A quick glance at Bristol society and events includes a boy with kite and marbles seen as spring’s harbinger, visits by Miss Florence Murray and Miss May Whalen to Miss Lena Ryan, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trudell traveling to Lansford for two weeks. Also noted are petit jurors named for Providence Superior Court on Feb 21, a naval veterans speech at Raggles Street School, a Methodist church talk, and an illustrated air ships talk at the Men’s Club. Special Saturday offer on Taft suspenders and local shop notes.
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers one hundred dollars to any case it cannot cure and promises testimonials. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A storm with lightning visited Bristol on Wednesday. Joseph Kelly was arrested on Mt Hope avenue for begging. The Morris Brothers began harvesting ice at Bristol Neck, ice about 10 inches thick. United Brothers Lodge received several new candidates and members. two membership propositions were advanced. Dr Hasbrouck reports typhoid cases on Goulart avenue. Leon J Kenney had a successful operation at Rhode Island Hospital and rests well. Pasanale Vollaro arraigned for assault with a weapon, case continued. Gov Pothier derby advertised at $1.98 in a window display. Town Council canvassed electors for Republican and Democratic caucuses. erased names noted. Mrs Galvin fractured her knee on Franklin street and received surgical aid. Light lunches offered at Smiths before and after the show.
Gorham leaves the post office after a long era of service with free delivery since 1900. Edward J. Prest, 89, of Uxbridge Massachusetts, steps in as postmaster after a career in boat building and town leadership. Prest, a Republican, previously commanded Rhode Island Naval Battalion Division No 1 and serves as Town Moderator.
Mrs. Eugene A. Dean reports a 10 foot rug stolen from a pulley line 25 feet above ground between 5 and 9 p.m. Wednesday while absent. Thief suspected to know the place. no daytime sightings. Entry by ladder or 15 foot trellis. Police alerted. padlocks on cellar door removed and other depredations noted.
The Bristol Opera House will offer two programs on Saturday. Matinee features include Western pics The Mexican's Crime Red Man and comedies Ground Works and A Bad Case of Grip. Evening program showcases Romany Rob's Revenge The Little Heroine and more strong dramas with Johnson and Jeffries July 4 1910 in ring comedy. Prices matinee 5c evening 10c.
On February 22 Tuesday evening the Bristol Train of Artillery hosts an annual Washington Ball in Armory Hall. On March 17 Thursday evening a dance is planned in G A R Hall. Committee members listed are H Springer W Manchester and J McMahon.
A reflective line notes changing times as the table supplier feels the shift from old hardships to new burdens. The speaker laments the current era where the burden rests on the provider rather than the board, signaling a broader social shift.
A quoted line asserts men gradually grow shorter while women grow taller. The speaker adds that as a consequence future generations of women may avoid hooked gowns. The remark blends demography and fashion in a brief, period voice.
A witty exchange highlights newsroom tensions as a Wise Guy quips that no news is good news while the Simple Mug scoffs, underscoring the comic contrast in a journalism setting.
In this town a daughter was born February 1 to Mr and Mrs Daniel Quinn. In this town a son was born February 9 to Mr and Mrs Nazaire Gamelin.
Buffam Darling Tobin Wilcox Noyes are named in brief notices with ages and dates. Funeral details for Buffam and Darling note services February 14 and ? relatives invited. Wilcox dies in Warren aged 84, Noyes in Detroit on February 4.
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