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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1903
Page
1
Bristol readers learn the PHOENIX office holds a large paper stock room with shelves of varied grades colors and prices and thousands of envelopes. Visitors remark on the job printing department producing better and more artistic work than expected for a town Bristol. The office can do special printing and offers fine engraving through connections at reasonable prices.
A large Bristol crowd watched a hard fought YMCA gym clash as Bristol edged Brown 18 to 16. Duffy, Conley, and McCaughey led Bristol with four floor goals and tough play, while Ingalls scored from the floor and drew six fouls. Rackle paced Brown with eight points, and the game stayed tense to the final seconds.
Captain Thomas Henry Remington of this town died at Howard after two months of treatment. Born in East Greenwich he lived in Bristol since about age 35 and worked for A. T. and T. J. Usher. He formerly captained a packet between New York and Bristol and later carpentered for many years. He was widowed. his wife Mary E Whitford died Sept 17, 1898. He leaves two daughters, Nettie Brown of Warren and C W Wall of this town. Age 79 years 5 months 23 days. Body brought here this morning. funeral from Pearse avenue residence this afternoon. Rev W R Trotter of Trinity Church officiated. Interment in North Cemetery. Cyrus Peckham, formerly of Bristol, died at Fairhaven Mass on the 15th inst. Native of Middletown, aged 82 years 1 month. Funeral at Fairhaven, burial in Middletown. An adjourned Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co meeting discussed annual KRISF L meeting honors and officers. Membership applications referred to committee. Several officers named for roles in the company and Rhode Island State Firemen's League. The Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Co annual supper and social held in Grand Army hall with ladies present. banquet at 8:30 p.m. Caterer Albans of Providence served, guests included Board of Engineers. Capt W A Rawson presided. dancing afterward with Straight Bros orchestra.
In Bristol Rhode Island J F Galvin, manager of the Bristols, discussed with Wickford manager Ottley the State league under consideration and potential Bristol Wickford inter town play. The meeting notes also include a church society obituary for Michael Flynn Sr and resolutions of sympathy from the Early Name Society of St Marys Church.
A local retailer announces a 25 percent reduction on all men's and boys' suits before stock taking. The notice also remarks gas as a cheaper alternative to coal.
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