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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1895
Page
2
The Commissioner of Pensions predicts a smaller pension roll within three years, estimating a ten million dollar drop by 1896. The piece critiques pension critics and argues advertising and commerce drive growth, citing Boston Journal remarks on New England’s role in shipbuilding and the value of business advertising.
A letter to the editors denounces a man who boasts of persuading a drinker to relapse after attempting sobriety. The writer condemns both the boastful abuser and the liquor seller, calling for accountability and highlighting the ruin caused by the Keeley cure boast.
A correspondent urges Bristol merchants to advertise boldly in the local paper. He extols showing prices for seeds meats teas and spices to attract customers and states Bristol town deserves renown. The note praises Columbia and Hartford No 8 as notable items.
Mails close and opening hours listed for Bristol Post Office. Local notices cover rentals, sales, and social events. town news includes weddings, deaths, auctions, church notices, and industrial developments in Bristol and nearby areas.
The Cooperative Savings Society of Connecticut held a Wednesday 6 p m meeting at Grand Army Hall in Hartford. Hon. Thomas W. Bicknell presided as provisional manager and Wm Williams was chosen chair with H H Tilley secretary. Officers include President J Howard Manchester Vice President O J Hasbrouck Secretary H H Tilley Treasurer Wm Williams with trustees and a valuation committee named. Stockholders numbered 30 to 40, with growth expected.
George J. Gould returns from Maryland to New York and forecasts the new cup defender will be faster than the Vigilant. He names Hank Haff as possible captain, says Vigilant will not defeat the defender, and calls this the greatest yachting season yet.
Illness hits Metacom Avenue with several children affected by scarlet fever and a fatality Leo Langibaudiere aged four and a half dies after diathorax. Burial held in North Cemetery services led by Rev. H A Stevens. Quarantine remains at several houses and local school delays opening as precaution.
Jacob’s Musical Boxes run by Herman A. Ockel at 157 Wratnhinster Street Providence advertises a large line with closeout prices. Cylinders tune plates and Improved Raging Music Boxes are offered with many tunes for little money. Visit to hear the music upstairs.
Mrs Jessie B Penno died of typhoid pneumonia at 6 Central Street Tuesday morning of last week. Born in Port Jefferson New York she lived most of her life in Warwick. She was the eldest of ten children daughter of Robert A Smith of Warwick. She married Albert B Penno seven years ago at age eighteen and leaves three children husband parents four brothers and four sisters plus many relatives. Funeral sermon given at Advent Christian church referenced Prov 12 28 remains laid in Grace Church cemetery Providence.
The Bristol Phoenix quips that after the Commercial Club closed, wives wonder where husbands spend evenings. It notes some may be home or at Providence for business or watching Herreshoff’s cup defender, while mocking Bristol residents as lively or dull.
The Town Council held a special meeting with six ore license candidates and voted to accept bids for the work with a March 26 deadline. It appointed Frank Paull and Seth Paull Jr as public weighers and measurers and elected highway district superintendents. Additional actions included stone bid advertising, street and property petitions, and adjournment to Tuesday next.
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