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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1895
Page
2
A Bristol editorial laments limited funds and infighting among local groups over Fourth of July parade rights and band hires. It calls for unity, criticizes unfounded attacks by ministers, and warns against overextended accusations amid civic preparations.
Mails close and open hours listed for Bristol area. Local ads note clothing deals, shipments, theater entertainments, and a Fourth of July parade vote. Public notices include court fines for drunkenness and a sailing incident involving the Rhode Island schooner. Community events range from picnics to church services and lectures.
Bristol celebrates with a morning artillery salute and bells tolls at 6 12 and 6. A 10 a.m. parade is planned with the Declaration read and an O Donnell oration if the Town Hall repairs allow. Attleboro band to perform. a five mile handicap bicycle race at 2 30 p m with about a dozen starters. The day ends with a ball game and a fireworks display on the common.
Reynolds' World United Shows along with Menager ie Moorish Caravan and Royal Roman Hippodrome visit Tuesday July ad. The 1895 Reynolds Shows promise a wonderful exhibition with novel and striking features under one canvas. A grand street procession starts from the show grounds in the morning. Exhibits on the common July 2.
The marriage of William O'Shaunnessy and Mary Head took place at St Marys Church in the town yesterday at 9 am. A high nuptial mass was celebrated by Rev P McCabe. A reception followed at Mrs Sarah McLoughlin’s residence on Catharine Street with only relatives present. The couple will reside in Bristol.
An entertainment in G A BR Hall Wednesday evening showcased gymnastics by three school classes under Miss O F Pedrick director. John P Reynolds superintendent Rev Dr Locke and Rev H A Stevens spoke on physical training with Reynolds recounting its introduction. Large attendance.
The wealthy Crompton resident C Holden who died last week arranged his own funeral program. It included an extract from Pope and his own poem with a Providence band. Selections at the house and grave included Auld Lang Syne Star Spangled Banner Old Oaken Bucket and Blue Bells of Scotland. Holden never left Rhode Island except once when a wrong train took him to Connecticut. He was worth 100000.
DeWolf and Bullock advance a new Thames street amusement resort with a double deck piazza over the water. Naragansett Machine Co of Providence installs three bowling alleys on the first floor while the second floor houses billiards, a reading room, and lounges. The project features yellow pine interior, electric wiring, a concrete north driveway, and site work moving the old building toward the waterfront ahead of a public opening tomorrow evening.
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