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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1894
Page
2
Fall River residents and Bristol townsfolk discuss taxes, town meetings, and local events. Reports cover treasurer figures, school and highway notes, church services, social gatherings, and a charity concert by Dr Solomon's concert company with Knights of Pythias attendance.
Evangelist Wm Coburn and Miss Horton lead renewed union meetings at Congregational and Methodist churches with support from Dr Coburn, Evangelist T D Roberts, and the Berkeley Temple choir. Activities include an illustrated candle service, Sunday school events, and a 4 PM Flag Service, with Roberts sharing his conversion tale and all singing books urged for attendance.
Bristol Rhode Island Daughters of American Revolution members met at Burneide Hall on February 12. Delegates to the National Congress in Washington were announced and a National Hymn chosen for the Portrait unveiling. Donations included Miss Washington of Virginia and a 1810 Bristol bank note. Washington’s birthday plans were set. meeting closed with thanks and a plug for Solomon's Indian Wine Bitters.
Attendees filled the Town Hall for a concert that showcased varied performances. The event featured a diverse program with standout solos and an ensemble finale, drawing music lovers despite mixed early impressions.
A union prayer meeting and a men only service are scheduled at the YMCA. The monthly meeting postponed adoption of new rules. The YMCA rooms were renovated and reopened with new woodwork carpet furniture and a central gas chandelier. Dr Solomon's Nervine advertised as a cure for nervous debility.
In the town on February 10, Andrew J Sherman aged 49 years 11 days died. In Fall River Massachusetts on February 11 Edmond H Grengo formerly of this town aged 32 years 10 months 3 weeks.
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