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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1896
Page
2
The report lists additions by class with Sociology at 14.34 percent, the largest after Fiction. It notes Sociology as a major portion of the collection despite low use, and details circulation, catalogued volumes, and financials for the year ending 1895.
The Bristol library notes continued growth in the Sociology section aided by state and federal donations. Reference services remain high though not fully measurable, while fiction dominates demand. Trustees stress careful selection to avoid overindulgence in sensational works and highlight valuable juveniles. Drainage updates and shelf-room additions are completed. They ask for the same eight hundred dollar appropriation for the coming town meeting.
The board of managers acknowledges donations for the two months ending January 14, 1596. Contributions include turkeys, cranberries, sugar, fruit, vegetables, candy, nuts, cakes, clothing, books, games, handkerchiefs, mittens, rolls of money, and more. Prominent donors include Mrs. Theodora Colt Mrs. L B Colt and many unnamed friends and societies.
The Bristol Artillery accepts an invitation to an oyster supper with the B T A Veteran Association at the armory on Thursday evening February 6. The gathering aims to strengthen ties, recount past valor, and spur the unit toward becoming a leading disciplined independent company in the state.
Mails close and open times listed for the Bristol Post Office. Local notices report illnesses, events at Opera House, school and civic updates, and social notices including lodge meetings, a leap year party, and memorials.
Tuesday night an unknown man entered the storm door entry at the Thom as Doyle home at Church and Wood streets. Mrs Doyle heard footsteps about 11 and then a fleeing prowler was chased by Thomas Doyle Jr and a guest from Warren. Footprints in snow show a medium fixed sharp pointed shoe as the only clue.
A letter argues against personal attack in public debate. It suggests ideas and religion evolve with the individual, praises Simplex while defending not attacking people, and notes Bristol’s local criticism could spur betterment. It cites political and ecclesiastical tensions and mocks “armed men” defending incumbents.
Pipes on the road to Warren north of the gas house are being removed by order of the Town Council. Pipe sections will be stored at Bristol Neck and Bristol Electric Light Plant. Town meeting next March may see political maneuvering over proposed consolidated lighting companies and grant petitions.
Bristol Commandery presents the Weber Male Quartette at the Opera House next Thursday evening January 30. The quartet includes Leater M. Bartlett Edward E Holden Laurence T. Ripley and William E. Davidson with reader Rhoda Blake of Pawtucket. Tickets are on sale at McNay's.
A New Order for Bristol by B. Lewis of the Ancient Order of United Workmen aims to form a local lodge. He has secured signatures from leading citizens and will remain in Bristol all next week. The charter list is at J. H. Young’s drug store.
At a regular meeting of Babbitt Relief Corps committees were appointed by President Mrs Rosa M Card including Relief Auditing and Conference groups. The 9th annual convention of Department KR 1 W BR G will be held January 30 in Beswick Hall Pawtucket. Next meeting February 12. Sons of Veterans to celebrate Union Defenders Day Lincoln's Birthday after the meeting. Four applications for membership. A retirement banquet for Mrs Emily Fish will be held January 24 at Victor Gelbs Providence.
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