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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
2
Editorial calls out critics who complain without offering solutions and urges residents to donate to the Bristol Fourth of July parade fund. The piece notes subscriptions have risen to 159.99 and emphasizes the need for money to fund parade events enjoyed by all. It lists current contributions and invites further support.
Mail arrivals and departures listed for Bristol Post Office with times for mails to Globe and local deliveries. Sunday schedule notes include arrival at 8.00 am and office hours 9 30 to 10 30 pm with Sunday mail distribution from carriers racks 9 30 to 10 39 am.
Schedule lists Earle & Prew express times 7.50 11.20 a. m. outward and 7.00 3.00 7.00 p. m. inward, with 3.20 5.20 p. m. outward and 12.00 a. m. inward times. Indicates first hours of service and daily pattern for Bristol routes.
The town records seven deaths last month. Fred E. Suzman is on a business trip to New York. The Fourth of July Committee will meet tomorrow evening to discuss plans for the coming celebration. OLIVE'S Ice Cream is 40c per quart. None better at any price. Miss Annie L. Callan left town yesterday to attend the wedding of Miss Nellie Curtain in Stonington, Conn. An auction sale notice for a cottage on Wood street appears in another column. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Miller, wintered in Paris, sail for Bristol and Bristol Ferry studio occupancy.
Local notes report a Mt Hope Park gathering planned for Sunday June 27 with children invited to drink William's Root Beer. Other items include Ezra Dixon’s bronchitis improvement, dog licenses so far this year totaling 844 vs 288 last year, and 199 unlicensed dogs last year.
The Probate Court session before Judge Hezekiah Wardwell allowed Frank H. Reynolds as guardian of Elizabeth R. Mowry of full age with bond 1200 and appraisers Lindemuth Kinnicutt Reynolds. James P. Murphy appointed administrator of Mary Murphy estate with bond 200 and appraisers Franklin Serbst Morrissey. Walter R. Wightman named guardian of Willard H. Watson of full age with bond 500 and sureties Baker Perkins. Farrally guardian account for Rogers Farrally minor allowed.
Charles De Wolf Brownell died Sunday at his home 30 Walley Street aged 87 years four months after a fall fractured hip. Born in Providence in 1822 he practiced law in Hartford before moving to this town in 1860. An artist his works were exhibited widely. he was brother to Henry Howard Brownell and Dr Edward R Brownell. Survived by three sons Edward, Carl and Ernest with Roger dead in 1898. funeral Thursday at 2 15 pm from Valley Street with interment at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Frederica C Mandell widow of John W Mandell died Sunday morning at 11 oclock at her home 81 Catherine street after a long illness chronic phthisis the family says. She was in her eighties born in Germany came to this country 63 years ago Mr Mandell died in November 1907 she leaves four sons two granddaughters and three great grandchildren sons named August Frederick John and Louis funeral tomorrow afternoon at 2 from Catherine street residence burial at North Cemetery
Hugh Murray of Warren wed Miss Mary E Pierce of this town at 8 am in St Marys Church. Rev Thomas J Gillan officiated. bridesmaid Isabelle Murphy attended by cousins Hugh Murray and Charles McCanna and Wilfred Hamill as ushers. The couple later left for Warren and Boston then plan to reside at 97 Franklin Street.
Taikaweka a five year old Indian boy and his mother showcase Kickapoo Remedies at C W Sparks drug store. The article notes Indian childrearing practices with early maternal care, rapid independence after early childhood, and traditional paternal authority shaping boys into horsemen and providers, with little use for conventional notions of right or wrong.
Tom and Dick report a brief street exchange with Miss Wellopb. Tom notes lifting his hat while she "lifted her nose" in response, a small social moment captured in a city paper.
June 9 Wednesday illustrated lecture on Rome by Col O H French at G A Hall for Teachers Retirement Fund. June 10 Thursday strawberry festival by First Baptist Church. June 28 Wednesday salad supper and sale on the church lawn under Congregational help.
A terse Chicago Daily News exchange pits The Great One against The Lowly One in a dialogue about who earns greatness. The quarrel hints at pride, self perception, and public admiration without detailing events or outcomes.
Weston comments on rising walking in communities praising Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder. He notes its comfort helps millions, saying the product has real merit and boosts morale as people walk more.
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