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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1909
Page
1
The 138th anniversary celebration passed quietly with police enforcing a pistol ban. A morning salute, church bells, a parade, and remarks by Rev George L Locke and others followed by a program including school children singing and a piano solo. The event closed with The Star Spangled Banner.
A list of figures including Joseph E. Simmons Aids Charles B Rockwell Jr A W Howe Jr Martland Band 25 pieces Brockton Mass Mace Gay Musical Director Bristol Train of Artillery Col M A Cheesman Commanding United Train of Artillery Providence First Division R I Naval Battalion Lieut Thos Brightman Orator Day James F Lavander Reader Declaration of Independence Master Daniel W Coggeshall Members of Town Council Town Clerk and Town Treasurer
The parade down State and Thames featured the Hydraulion and King Philip engines with red shirts and white parasols. A large afternoon concert by Martland’s Band followed at the common, with ornate firework displays and a Horribles parade. The gas balloon ascent failed due to damage and safety concerns, ending plans for Prof. Felix Porter’s parachute drop. officials noted the event’s mixed but engaging attractions and the Phoenix carried full coverage.
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