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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1895
Page
2
A Bristol commentary urges building a fine summer hotel to serve city visitors, capitalizing on the town's appeal and the Herreshoff cup defender attention. It argues such a hotel would attract many summer guests, boost local business, and spur further development by active citizens.
Bristol and vicinity report arrivals from Washington injury notices at Buffingtons drug store. town meetings, elections and officers named, charity duties, fire department drills, a K of P event, skating on Bristol Neck pond, and library and post office schedules. local incidents include assaults on two children, a chimney fire, and a missing building relocation for East Primary school ahead of April 1.
In Willimantic a civil case Isaac P Sadurekis versus Sophie Valenka and husband was heard. Plaintiff seeks 13 dollars 75 cents for a book account. The husband admitted buying garments a year ago and offered to pay 1 dollar weekly. Case held for advisement for one week.
Lawrence Gilroy, respected Bristol resident and night man at National India Rubber Works, died Saturday night at his Franklin street home after Brights disease. He was 80 years in the city, survived by his wife and 10 children. Funeral held at 9 AM with high mass Rev P McCabe, burial at St Marys cemetery. St Marys Temperance Society attended in procession. floral tributes many.
The Hartford based Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company reports assets of 62.93 million and a surplus exceeding 6.88 million. For the past year total income reached 7.91 million with premiums 4.68 million and interest 3.21 million. Policy-holders received 9.40 million in benefits with 6.20 million returned as surplus. Expenses total 0.79 million. Colonel Greene praised for solid management and efficiency.
The 33th annual Hydraulion reception was held at the Bristol Train of Artillery Armory on State Street with over 250 attendees. Langstaff's National Band Orchestra led 45 dancing pairs, directed by Edwin Sparks and Lizzie Brown, in a formal evening with pink gowns, corsages, and decorated halls, ending with a lingering good night waltz.
The Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution hosted Washington's birthday at Hopeton Providence with 200 plus members attending. Miss Mary A. Greene spoke on General Nathaniel Greene of Rhode Island while others read life extracts and a Bucklin poem. A luncheon followed in the mansion.
Capt Fitzgerald’s visit to Bristol was delayed due to illness, postponing the armory inspection on Wood Street to tomorrow evening. Company C paraded in full, with many spectators including women, while ex Captain McGovern served as inspector and the drill featured guard mounting and camp duties. Lieut Wooley of the 10th United States Infantry will inspect next Monday night. Company OC, noted for fine appearance, is praised for readiness and duty.
At Eagle Hall Bristol Commandery UOGGO held its regular meeting and initiated 14 new members led by Noble Commander A S Rounds. Grand Commander Burlingame of Providence attended, praised growth, and urged further enrollment. A light collation followed and a committee was formed to secure G A R Hall as a regular meeting place.
Last Friday at about 8 pm Euclid C. Nichols Jr. struck a frozen dirt mound on Hope Street near Constitution while driving Henry Goff Jr's depot carriage. The collision wrecked the pole and harness, Nichols suffered leg injuries and a bad shake, one horse sustained three inch cuts, the other horse was less harmed. help arrived and Nichols moved the rig to the stable.
The Bristol Improvement Society calls a Thursday 7.30 pm meeting at Memorial Building to discuss Town Council appropriations to be voted at Saturday’s Town meeting. Public invitation extended. a large attendance is hoped.
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