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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1903
Page
3
The Bristol Fourth of July celebration featured a grand parade down State and High streets with police, military and naval units, bands, and an elaborate display at Linden Place. The day saw extensive decorations, concerts, readings, and speeches at the Opera House, plus numerous minor injuries and property incidents but no arrests.
An outdoor concert on the lawn from 7 30 to 10 30 that night drew a crowded street scene at Linden Place. Fireworks lit the lawn while the National Band played into the early hours. After midnight crowds paraded, bonfires burned at Hope Bradford and on the Common, and property was taken to feed the flames. Naval Reserve Torpedo Company units from Newport, Bristol and Providence, under Lieuts Lawton Gladding Pitman Bliss, and the Carriage of veterans from the Soldiers' Home were part of a procession with the Marshal and aides and the Day’s Orator.
At 5.80 a m the official program began and St Marys Fife and Drum Band paraded the principal streets from 5.80 to 6.80. A national salute rang at 6 am and 6 pm, with a Union salute at noon by Bristol Train of Artillery on the common. Bells and chimes sounded at 6, 12, and 6. Members of the Naval Battalion, bands, and civic officials gathered near the common as the parade formed.
A listing of fire department groups and officers including Marshal Joseph E Simmons and aides Bernard Doyle John Christie Bernard Morris Nathan McCarty Banda Napoli Providence with 25 pieces G E Capone as leader and King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co Nol William F Burke foreman Manville R I Fire Company Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Co No 1 William A Rawson foreman and other apparatus details.
A civic exhortation urged voters to cast ballots, linking political apathy to corruption. A hose reel race on State Street drew crowds as King Philip steam company defeated Manville fire, 42 to 87 seconds, winning 25 dollars.
About 2000 spectators gathered at the ball field to watch the General Fire Extinguisher Co. of Providence play the Bristols. The visitors won most runs but offered a poor display overall. Both pitchers received weak support, with Van Almkirk faring worst. Bristol players also fumbled throughout the game.
A crowd gathered in the common to hear Clarke's Providence Band and enjoy Italian fireworks as preparations for a cutter race faltered due to only one cutter being available. The Naval Battalion crews could not compete at 6 o'clock. a later race will be arranged with a silver cup prize.
Advert says to look younger by using Ayer's Hair Vigor. Claims include restoring color and stopping hair loss for a healthier appearance.
Try Chamberlain's stomach and Liver Tablets. They invigorate the liver aid digestion regulate the bowels and prevent bilious attacks. For sale by W. H. Batington.
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