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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1895
Page
2
The Prince of Whales arrives off Newport quartered on a float near the State armory. A local man James Shea is accused of fatally beating his wife over nails handed to him. Weatherman Horace Johnson predicts a major storm between the 19th and 24th, warning of a cloud burst belt.
In East Greenwich Rhode Island Charles Carroll ends his run at the Rhode Island Pendulum and Frank Adams of New Hampshire assumes ownership Adams a NH College graduate and former college paper editor brings Rhode Island journalism a new era Carroll praises the Pendulum’s quality and wishes Adams success.
The Taunton Gazette reports Rhode Island militia units with colonels in command and uneven officer to enlisted ratios. New Port Artillery has 11 officers and 75 enlisted men, United Train Artillery 12 and 78, Bristol Train 9 and 81, Ish Guards 52 total, Warren Artillery 71. Independent charters mean each unit acts as its own law, prompting amused commentary.
A Friday meeting of Babbitt Post No. 15 previews the 10th anniversary of the organization on August 21. A committee including O A Barbour Stephen W Church William B Read Giles B Congdon and Joseph N Morris is appointed. The post hopes Col Geo Eddy first Commander will attend. An invitation from the Relief Corps for a pie social at Soldiers Home is accepted for tonight or, if poor weather, Friday. Newport excursion arrangements are set with Peter Dermody Nathaniel Gladding William B Read Stephen W Obureb and Giles B Congdon.
The long delayed five mile handicap bicycle race ran yesterday at 5 45 with strong interest along Hope street. Gifford won after tight racing with Carey Levalley and Gallup close behind, while Burgess fell late injuring himself. Prizes included gold medals a sweater a cyclometer and other cycling gear.
The Militia unit Company C returned from camp to Bristol Saturday evening greeted by the Light Infantry Veteran Association and a large crowd. The parade moved from the depot to the infantry armory with fireworks and a three volley salute. Captain Brunnell addressed the marchers, and Captain Leahy commended his company for a creditable camp showing before a reception with refreshments and social time.
Officers from the Bristol Train of Artillery traveled to the state militia camp at Quonset for Governor’s Day ceremonies.
Bristol and vicinity announces post office hours with mail closing at 6 35 and 9 20 am 12 20 3 40 and 5 50 pm Mail open as early as possible at 9 am 2 5 20 and 7 25 pm
A special Lown Council meeting discussed constructing a north south sea wall along Church street protecting the wharf and old vessel slip. Health Officer Pook to enforce sewer extensions on Church and Bradford streets within 30 days, with costs charged to owners. Also announced is a new dry room building at National India Rubber Co. to dry 100000 lb rubber capacity, fireproofed and separated from main works.
Jamey McKeavitt was fined for drunkenness after District Court sessions before Judge Bosworth. Two other men received $1 fines with costs. Roger W. Brownell confessed to breaking and entering Byfield High School and other property damage. Brownell pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and faces a total bond of $8,000 across counts. Attorney O L Bosworth prosecuted. Henry W. Hayes defended.
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