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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
2
A scrap page lists items such as a candy maker Co. W. Sparks, rooms to let, a lawn party at Rocky Point and Crescent Park, a help wanted note for a housekeeper and a man seeking a skiff. Names include John the Shoeman and Capt. West at 97 Hope Street. The note date July 18th appears among scattered listings.
Friday July 12 1907 report of the first Herreshoft Marine Band concert on the Common. Despite poor weather a large crowd attended but boys caused disturbances by running through spectators and colliding with attendees, spoiling softer musical passages. The piece argues youths should stay outside the crowd to let others hear.
An informal wedding was held at Broadway Baptist Church parsonage in Providence on Wednesday afternoon as George Alexander Balfour and Misa Eva Robbertson Pickles, both of this town, were joined in marriage by Rev J W Osterhont. After the ceremony the couple went to Union Station for a short wedding trip and will reside here upon return. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Pickles of 24 Pearse avenue, is a Bristol High School graduate. The groom, 18, works in the Wire Department at the National India Rubber Company and has captained the YMCA basketball team for two years, being re elected this year.
An old fashioned remedy called Kennedy's Lasxative Cough Strup contains honey and tar and is said to drive the cold out by gently moving the bowels. Sold by W. Battington, it tastes nearly as good as maple syrup and is popular with children.
Postal schedule details for Bristol area including mail arrival and closing times, general delivery and stamp sale hours, and Sunday service notes. Mentions specific times such as arrivals at 7 00 10 00 12 00 2 00 4 00 5 45 7 15 pm and close times 8 00 8 45 11 30 am 1 45 5 45 7 16 pm, with Sunday arrivals 8 30 am and curb pickup 9 80 to 10 30 pm.
List shows outward departures at 7 35 a m 1105 a m 3 05 p m and 5 05 p m. Inward arrivals scheduled for 7 45 a m 11 45 a m 1 45 p m and 6 45 p m.
Mrs Grace Sprague and child visit Fells Mass. Catherine Connery and Lillian Connery register in New York Herald Paris office. Fire on Thames street from locomotive sparks damaged Thomas Robertson’s cottage but was quickly extinguished. Bristol council meets in new quarters. Bosworth anniversary celebrated with relatives at Thames street.
Miss Drury visits Grand Men, a gypsy camp forms at Half Mile Hill, and L H Carlan begins sewer work on Washington street. Probate Court appoints Mabel Thornton custodian of Daniel Cruickshank’s estate. Local farming, new sprinkling cart for Barrington, and summer visits by Drury and Thompson families. Church events, relief corps outings, and a balancing of bids for Bristol Neck sewer project. Tennis finals crown Rockwell and partners. post office to weigh and classify mail with altered hours. Naval Reserve Armory repair begins after a seam failure. Regatta July 20 and a Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder meeting. Captain Morrissey to extradite Joseph Chirello. legal steps underway in Albany and New York.
Pure comedy at Bristol Opera House features the same local cast from January. Proceeds aid the YMCA debt fund. Hebear gals rehearse under Mrs H H Cabot who also acts. Tickets selling well with seats available at W J Hishin Co. Between acts two and three Maus Wheelwright performs. Herreshoff's Marine Band provides music for the evening.
A short wrestling bout between two men on Wood Street near Bradford ended as a near arrest yesterday afternoon. A special officer intervened thinking a fight was underway. One wrestler challenged him to a boxing match. About 500 spectators watched before the officer dispersed the crowd. The bout ended in a draw with no medals awarded.
July 18 events include Hall on Wilson's Love dance for Portuguese at Tony Marshall's management to benefit Church of Sentora de Con feicao in Terdiera Azores. Also sixteenth annual Excelsior Tennis Club county tournament with entry close July 9. July 15 features Our Boys at Bristol Opera House for YM UO A Debt Fund. July 18 lawn party 4 to 7 pm at Mrs Remieres lawn on Church Street under Ladies Aid Society State Street M E Church.
A Fall River sailboat blown ashore Sunday June 30 rests near Mrs. William H. Thurber’s residence opposite Ferry Hill. Officer Goff requested removal, but Town Council President Hammill said the town has no jurisdiction. Owner expected to move the boat soon.
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