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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1915

Page

2

Equal Suffrage Meeting At Rockwell Hall In Bristol

The Bristol County Equal Suffrage League held a Wednesday afternoon meeting in Rockwell Hall at 3 30 o clock with Mrs Barton P Jenckes of Providence and Mrs Dexter Thurber of this town delivering addresses on the legislative situation and womans real self. Resolutions mourned the death of Mrs Annie Blanchard Jackson. Mrs Wallis Howe presided and refreshments followed with several members serving.

Rockwell Hall Barton’ P. Jenckes Providence State Organization Dexter Thurber Bristol County Equal Suffrage League Wallis E. Howe Frederick H. Jackson Barton P. Jenckes State Equal Suffrage Association Annie Blanchard (Ellis) Jackson Benjamin M. MacDougall Wallis FE. Howe Edward L. Leahy Elizabeth L F Colwell Mary DeWolf Gertrude Drury

Railroad officials urge commission on commutation tickets

Warren and Bristol Branch of the NY NH H Railroad cites probable revenue loss from commutation tickets and asks the Public Utilities Commission to preserve fares. The commission has modified its order, allowing an appeal for rate readjustment if trial rates cause large losses.

Warren and Bristol Nh, & H Railroad Public Utilities Commission

Mail Delivery and Close Times Listed in Schedule

Mail collection occurs at 7.00 10.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 7.00 am and closes at 7.30 8.50 11.50 am 1.50 5.50 7.15 pm. Outward mail at 7.50 11.20 am 2.20 5.20 pm. Inward mails at 8.00 10.00 am and 2.00 4.00 7.00 pm.

Calendar pads for sale and local notices

Calendar pads advertised for the Phoenix office. Town updates note marriages intentions filed, local illnesses, school events, church programs, and club meetings. Measles reports rise to 45, scarlet fever to 14, and two more diphtheria cases noted. local social and fraternal activities listed with dates and venues.

Social and entertainment at First Congregational Church chapel

The Congregational Club held a Wednesday evening social in the chapel featuring violin solos by Lawrence Greenwell and Miss Hannah Kinder, a vocal piece “An Old Fashioned Garden,” by Mrs. Elizabeth L F Colwell and Miss Eva May Cole, and a playlet Grandmother's Rose Jar directed by Henry W. Remington. Cast included Mrs Frank H Buffington Miss Rose L Paige Miss Lucy Farr Miss Carrie Thomas Miss Tina Benard Miss Annie Dimond Miss Annie Brechin and Miss Isabel McCaw. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

Congregational Club First Congregational Church Lawrence Greenwell Hannah Kinder Parno Elizabeth L.F. Colwell Eva May Cole Frank H. Buffington Rose L. Paige Lucy Farr Carrie Thomas Tina Benard Annie Dimond Annie Brechin Isabel McCaw Henry W. Remington

Upcoming Local Events Through February

A schedule of community happenings lists a Jan 27 28 banquets dances at G A R Hall Burnside lodge events and Colt Memorial High School performances. Also noted are Jan 28 officer installations by Wampanoag Encampment No 9 O O F, Camp Fire Chowder, Feb 4 Womens Home Missionary Society supper, Feb 15 Three in One Club dance, Feb 16 Washington Party at Hotel Belvedere, and Feb 22 Annual Washington Ball by Bristol Train of Artillery.

Phoenix Office Edward L. Leahy New York H. W. Church Jacob Molasky Bristol Hotel William J. Bradford Bradford J. Howard Manchester Estrella Medeiros Mary Connery Thames Street Constitution Street James F Lavander Colt Memorial High School Telesfore Joseph Charland Germain Laura Durant Joseph G. A. R Hall Burnside Lodge Wampanoag Odd Fellows Hall Epworth League State Street M. E Women’s Home Missionary Society First Congregational Church G. A. R. Hall Washington Party Hotel Belvedere Sun Parlor

Obscure Lives Highlighted in Optimistic Reflection

A compact meditation on enduring hardship and quiet achievement, noting how some individuals persevere with resilience, joy, and purpose despite limited recognition or public attention. The piece emphasizes inner strength and hopeful outlook.

Friday and Saturday Meat and Produce Sale Ad

Local grocer announces Friday and Saturday specials including King Arthur Flour Asparagus Tips 25c size and Lemon Cling Peaches 25c Regular, Grape Fruit large size 3 for 25c, Fancy Tangerines, Peanut Brittle 3 lbs, Van Camps Milk 10c size two cans, Challenge Milk three cans, Best Lard Pure 1 lb, Fancy Spinach large cans, Fancy Florida Oranges dozen 25c, Sirloin Steak 35c per lb, Round Steak 23c per lb, Beef to roast first cut per lb, Beef Liver 2 lbs, Sleas Sausage Meat 2 lbs 25c, Boneless Brisket Corned Beef 15c per lb, Thick Plate Corned Beef 16c per lb. We sell corned beef.

King Arthur van Camp’s Challenge Reg. Price, LLC

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