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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1903
Page
4
A letter to the editor argues public spirit shows in building and maintaining roads. It laments neglected streets as a sign of apathy, urges support for capable candidates, and endorses improvements to existing roads over opening costly new ones. Local notes touch on church events and a senator’s lecture on youth and governance.
The Empire Theatre will present In Old Kentucky next week. The play, praised as a successful American drama, portrays Kentucky life with symmetry and poetic fervor. A realistic Lexington race track scene features several thoroughbreds under jockeys.
The 125th birthday of Irish patriot Robert Emmet was marked Sunday evening at the Opera House with a lecture and musical and literary program. Rev J F Downing chaired. speakers included Thomas F. Coones and Father McCabe. The program featured vocal solos, Irish airs, readings, and a final chorus of God Save Ireland, with Miss Mary Pierce and EF Christie as accompanists.
An assortment of cardboard signs including To Let For Sale Terms Cash and others is offered at Phoenix office for ten cents per sign.
John Adams celebrated his ninety seventh birthday at home on State street with visitors including Capt. William Howe Church and William B Kimball, both near ninety three. Adams, aided by his daughters, appeared sharp and engaged, receiving many kind remembrances and flowers.
Fire broke out last night in the second floor hay area of Samuel C. McKay’s barn on Metacom avenue. Neighbor Charles Coggeshall spotted flames through a barn window and alerted McKay who, with others, fought the blaze with water. A hole burned in the roof. hay, cows, and two horses were spared. Authorities suspect a tramp lighting a pipe may have started the fire, though McKay doubts incendiary intent.
Voters prepare for the annual town council election with 1150 votes expected and 1385 registered voters. Polls open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM with heavy turnout anticipated and ballot counting likely to extend into Thursday.
List of spring events includes April 13 Easter Ball for Company C Second Regiment at Hasbrouck block Ar mors. April 13 also King Whilip Steam Fire Engine Company Easter Ball at Grand Army Hall. April 15 Centennial Social club whist and social at Grand Army Hall. April 18 to 25 St Marys Fife and Drum Band Fair.
A Boston review of Calbraith B Perry’s De Wolf genealogy, tracing Simon de Wolf linage to Balthasar de Wolf of Lyme, Conn. It covers European and American members, Rhode Island prominence, portraits, genealogical tables, and an extensive index, praising its thoroughness and fine printing.
Inclement weather limited attendance to 10 members at Bristol Chapter's regular meeting. A vote of thanks was given to Rev. Owen and the Congre gational church chair for Sunday service on Feb 22. Regent Mrs Annie E MacDougall and Delegate Mrs M A Johnson reported on the Continental Congress in Washington and its social aspects. meeting adjourned to the second Monday in April with 3:30 PM start.
Town Council acting as canvassers reviewed the electors list for town officers to be elected on March 11, 1903. They erased four residents for change of residence, sixteen for death, three for disposal of property, nine for lack of proper papers, and ten added for acquiring property qualifications. The list totals 13% of voters, and the book account with treasurer vouchers was examined with footings to be checked next meeting.
The post office announces letters advertised for the week ending March. Names include I Bullock F E Carter and Co R P Potter Frank Kramer Frederick Stuckant Dr Walter F Robinson J Whittinger W H Sanford Ben Wolfendale Miss Emma Collins Miss Sadie M Fearep Mrs Joe Silva Foreign Manuel de Arruda Maria Cordeira.
Died notices list several local residents with ages: H Smith 77 years 7 months 16 days. Wilhelmina Brigham 13 years 6 months 18 days. John Frieze 79 years at Soldiers Home. Eliza B Stillwell 95. William H Munro 79 years 9 months. The notices cover March dates and townspeople.
Solon H. Smith aged 77 years 7 months 16 days died at his High street home Saturday after a brief illness. Born in Seekonk Massachusetts in 1825 he moved to Bristol at 18 and worked as a ship carpenter for Amos Crandall Stanton and Skipner and later at the Herreshoff yard until retirement. He served on the town council and leaves wife Sarah Waldron and two sons Solon F. Smith and Henry Smith and daughter Rosa Wyman. Funeral held at 1 pm from his residence with Rev. Wheeler and Rev. Owen officiating. interment at North Cemetery.
Lieut Col John Frieze formerly of the Third Regiment Heavy Artillery died at the Soldiers Home after an 81 year life. He served as First Lieutenant in Company M from March 17 1862 and rose to Major then Lieutenant Colonel by 1863. He helped move the remains of Col W Brown in 1863 and retired on discharge October 22 1863. He earned a government pension of 123 dollars monthly. He left a brother Lyman B Frieze superintendent of Cranston Petol Works. His body was taken to Swan Point cemetery Providence for burial after a funeral at the Home officiated by Rev W R Trotter. He was 79 years 11 months old. In civil life he was an engineer.
Miss Wilhelmina Brigham died Sunday morning at her Union street home after a week long illness from appendicitis and peritonitis. She was a bright and lovable student in the eighth grade taught by Miss Elizabeth H Pitman and a member of St Michael's Sunday School. Age 13 years 6 months 18 days. Funeral held this afternoon at 2380 o'clock conducted by Rev G L Locke. Interment in North Cemetery. Bearers were William N Burgess Chester R Burgess Charles VI F Thompson and Howard R Newman.
William H Munro 79 years nine months died this morning at his residence at corner Congregational and Wood streets after pneumonia. Born in Bristol he was a son of Charles and Margaret Munro and served in the Second Regiment K I Volunteers. He leaves a son and two daughters and belonged to Bubbitte Post G A R. Funeral set for Friday at 2 p m.
Mrs. Eliza B Stillwell widow of Abraham H Stillwell died yesterday in Providence aged 94. A native of Bristol she was the daughter of the late Deacon Benjamin Wyatt. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Union church chapel Stewart street Providence. She leaves four sons and one daughter.
A Mason friendly notice describes four engravings depicting the Old Brick School House interiors as used by St. Alban's Lodge for about a century. The group is printed on heavy 25x19 inch paper, suitable for framing, and shown in Stevens & Co's window and at the Puankx Office. Priced at 25 cents, sent postpaid on receipt of payment.
Corrected list of games arranged by Manager Waldron up to March 12. On Thursday Newport Y M C A plays at Bristol. On Saturday March 14 Dean Academy faces Franklin Massachusetts.
Basketball notes report Newport is to play here in the Y M C A gym Thursday evening with a likely large crowd. Fans will see the Bristol victory in Saturday’s Bristol game and YMCA league games feature Too Lates against B H S and Rubber Five versus Easy Marks. The Bristols travel to Franklin Massachusetts Saturday to face Dean Academy.
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