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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
2
The editorial rebuts gossip claiming a School Committee member authored the census editorials. It asserts the editor wrote them alone without consultation and takes full responsibility. It expresses hope the census matter can be straightened to provide better town service for less money, though outcome unclear.
The Hydraulion Engine Co No 1 votes on officers tomorrow evening at the town hall followed by a turkey supper with Raymond A Ward Morones L Mott George H Luther Carl O Witherell and Robert J Anderson chairing the supper. Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder No 1 and King Philip Steam Fire Engine No 1 also meet tomorrow evening to set the annual support amount. Defiance Hose Co meets tonight at Bristol Neck hall to elect officers and share a turkey supper with Cornel Clerk John M Coggeshall and the Board of Fire Engineers invited.
Cure feverishness and teething disorders with Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders used in the New York Children’s Home. Claims to regulate bowels destroy worms and cure fevers with over 10,000 testimonials. Sample free. Address Allen S. Omland, LeRoy, New York.
The Bristol Post Office lists mail arrival times at 7.00 10.00 13.00 2.00 4.00 6.45 7.15 p m and closing times at 8.00 8.45 11.80 a m 1.45 5.45 7.15 p m Sunday mails arrive 8.80 a m close 5.00 p m General delivery stamps sale 4.80 to 5 p m Sunday hours 9 80 to 10 30 a m Mail distributed from carriers racks at south door 9.30 to 10 80 a m
Outward departures from Bristol are at 7 50, 11 20 a m, 3 0 and 5 20 p m. Returns arrive at 8 00, 12 00 a m, 3 00 and 7 00 p m.
The Bristol Town Council holds a regular monthly session this evening. Several local notes include LeClair leasing a cottage on O Constitution street, a sale of 1909 calendars at Phoenix Office, court docket continuances, and social events at the Y M C A and various churches. The piece lists engagements, charity drives, park and theater notices, police gatherings, and a slate of community happenings with multiple local names and venues.
renewed shocks in southern Italy intensify horror as Pellaro is described as destroyed and reports of Lipari island sinking are debunked. A three second quake near Stromboli triggered volcanic eruption and rambling tremors. houses suffered, residents fled, no injuries recorded amid freezing weather on Stromboli. The northeastern Lipari group lies about 80 miles off Sicily’s north coast.
An uncle speaks in dialect about people who value the sentiment of a gift less than its price tag, noting the contrast between generosity and commerce during the holiday season. The snippet captures a humorous, culturally specific voice.
Observer questions whether the modern theatre meets fire safety law requiring automatic sprinklers asbestos curtains uniformed officials on duty ventilators and fire alarms. He asks if the Pokanoket Hall and local inspector are fulfilling duties amid repairs and presentability.
Moving pictures and illustrated songs for Italy relief were postponed from last Sunday due to Yown Council withdrawal of permission under state Sunday entertainment law. The organizers will perform next Saturday, Jan. 9, at Star Theatre Pokanoket Halls, at their own expense, with 400 seats, three exits, and a fire safe setup surrounding the machine and booth to prevent a fire.
The article traces the lifecycle of U S currency sheets from delivery by the loans and currency division to the bureau for printing and sealing at the treasury. It follows counts at every stage from receipt to destruction, noting the sheets are counted dozens of times and returned ragged and worn.
The gymnasium men's bible class meets tomorrow evening for Life Problems discussion. A good turnout was reported last Wednesday and organizers hope to boost participation. The boys bowling tournament committee meets today in the physical director’s office to finalize plans. The student leader corps meets Friday at 4 pm for gymnasium nomenclature instruction. At Phi Alpha Pi society on Saturday night two new member names were suggested and will be initiated this Saturday.
A 1 pm running contest around the Common featured Nunziante Annaromme Torquato Goglia Francisco Paolo Leone Cierrielia as contestants. Carlo Riccardi, Wood Street barber, awarded the prize to Mr. Cistriella who completed four laps about two miles in exactly 10 minutes Paolo finished second and Annarumma third Goglia dropped out on the third lap. A large crowd witnessed the event.
Listing of upcoming activities shows the Hirst annual fair held by the Hose Company in Artillery Hall from January 23 to 30 with event details limited by readable OCR.
A passenger asks if the fare was paid, noting the conductor did not ring the bell when the nickel was handed over. The passenger implies the nickel covered the fare and the segreter did not record it.
Obituary notices list Charles D Kelley aged 70 in Kelley In Warren on December 1. Dr James A DeWolf from Port of Spain Trinidad West Indies died January 2. Louis M Fisher aged 78 in Barrington Centre suddenly January 2. Hugh Brown aged 40 in this town on January 8.
The Probate Court session before Judge Hezekiah O Wardwell approved the account of Edward J Quirk administrator of James M Quirk estate. Quirk estate Thomas Quirk account continued to May 17 1909. Insolvency petition and commissioners for John J Ferguson estate continued. Alexander Houle named administrator for David Gauilin estate continued. Will probate for Georgianna II Douglass excontrix of George H Douglass estate allowed with Bond 500. Appraisers named. Anna Rodrigues administratrix of Manuel Hodugues estate bond 200. Appraisers listed. Accounts of Sophie J D Wolf guardian of James Francois D Wolf and Henry Dryer D Wolf allowed. Inventory on Marcy A Wood estate allowed.
The examination for the post office assistant clerk vacancy left by Walter H. Munro was held at 9 o clock Saturday morning in the Misses Morse private school on High street. Candidates included William Golden William Darling A William Paull Harry Cady William Tobin and Frederick Macauley. The examiners were William Bradford from the local post office with assistance from Katherine Salisbury of the money order department and Letter Carrier Robert McVaughey.
Hugh Brown died Sunday evening at 8 near his sister Mrs. Sarah Gallagher of 42 Shaw's Lane after more than a year of illness from complications. Born in Scotland he served in the British navy and later the U S Navy. He worked at Horseshot Manufacturing boat shop and National India Rubber Company. He was widowed and survived by daughter Miss Margaret Brown of New York, three sisters Mrs. Gallagher Mrs Mathew White of this rowby and Mrs Harry Hanna of New York, and brother Robert Brown of New York. Funeral Mass was held 9 o'clock at St Mary's Church with Rev John K Downing. burial at St Mary's Cemetery.
Dr James Andrews DeWolf aged in his seventies died Saturday in Trinidad West Indies after a short illness from a climatic complaint. A Brown University 1861 graduate and Columbia College physician, he served as private and acting assistant surgeon in the Civil War, held posts at St Luke's New York Providence Trinidad Port of Spain, and was Surgeon General of Trinidad from 1901 to 1907. He resided in Port of Spain and is survived by brother John Halsey and sister Elizabeth DeWolf. uncle of J Wirthrop DeWolf of this town.
A vintage appeal promotes Allen's Foot-Ease to ease foot discomfort from stockings and shoes. It promises instant relief from irritation and swelling, warning against substitutes and noting a price of 20 cents.
A fragmentary notice advertises household goods of all descriptions for sale at Church Street paid by Mrs F A Weeden. It also lists a cottage of eight rooms to rent by Mrs DeWulf at 11 Burton Street and a Lowes Tenement at No 7 Howe Street in Gasang city with further particulars available from Mrs DeWulf.
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