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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
2
New York City Police Commissioner Bingham disclosed a bidder offered $600000 in a lump sum to overlook criminal activities. He criticized the Board of Aldermen for denying an extra $100000 for prosecution of the Black Hand. He did not name the sender or specify the interests involved.
Details of Bristol post office mail arrivals and closures by time of day. Mails arrive at 7.00, 10.00, 12.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.45, and 7.15 p m. Sundays show arrivals at 8.30 a m and closing at 5.00 p m with stamp sales 4.80 to 5 p m. General delivery window and Sunday carrier rack pickup noted.
The timetable lists outward departures at 7.50, 11.20 a m and 8.20, 5.20 p m and inward arrivals at 7.00, 12.00 a m and 3.00, 7.00 p m.
Miss Elizabeth Breen visits Providence friends while street sprinkling begins this year. Miss Mary O'Brien of Brown University guests Miss Anna Hughes. Misses Bunn announce Spring Millinery opening on Mar 30. Mr and Mrs Frank Davis hosted a reception for Miss O'Brien. Miss Sturdy substitutes in high school for Grace Paull. Edison April phonograph records arrive at Sparks. Mrs T McCarthy of Swan Point visits Hughes. Pawtucket Remnant Store to close. remaining stock sale at Kunze Block. BasebalI hopes from The Broadways to play Bristol on Apr 17 or 24. Mr and Mrs W A Manchester observe 50th anniversary quietly. Night Policeman LeBaron Church welcomes baby boy. Kelly welcomed baby girl. Bralthis Ice Cream promotes fresh peanuts. 85 youths attend Y P O G E social. committee listed. Harriett Manchester returns from two weeks in Brooklyn New York. She attended 28d Regiment review by General Smith.
Col Merton returns from a business trip to New York City. The item notes Mar 80th and mentions Cambridge resident Thomas J. McDermott visiting his cousin Mrs P Walsh at 43 Congregational Street during Easter.
A severe storm yesterday caused widespread damage in Bristol Town with downed trees and broken power lines leaving the town without electricity until about 10 pm. Highways were blocked by toppled willows and elms, crews led by L H Callan cleared hazards while temporary repairs were made to make streets passable. The Suburban rail line suffered power shortages and only one school session was held. A large elm on Jopion Street near E H Tingley’s home was cut down after its trunk split. The harbor saw rough water and a small motor boat dragged anchor, prompting an oyster boat rescue. Continuous safety measures were undertaken as winds persisted.
Mrs. Helen Howard Trotter wife of Rev William R Trotter rector of Trinity Church died Wednesday at 12 15 after Brights disease. Born Feb 28 1872 in this town daughter of Captain Robert N Turner and Susan E Peck she graduated Bristol High School 1890 married Sept 30 189? in Trinity Church. Survived by husband two daughters Edith Wingate Helen Howard Kamaay Trotter, parents, brother Rev Robert Turner, sister Mrs William Wallace Perry. Funeral and burial details follow with large attendance and choir selections.
William B Read a longtime Bristol resident died Wednesday night at his home corner of Hope and Constitution streets after a brief illness with grip and other diseases. He was 62, born in Charleston March 1 1848, served in Civil War, later ran a restaurant and catered many events. Survived by daughter Nellie M Read and granddaughter Elsie Read of Plainville Mass. Funeral set for 2:30 PM tomorrow from 81 Constitution Street, burial at North Cemetery.
Jacintho Farrias died Tuesday at his Bradford street home after several months illness from jaundice. He was 18, born in St. Michaels, and resided here with his wife. Funeral services were held at 8,380 o'clock yesterday morning at his residence and 9 o'clock at St Mary's Church, with Rev Thomas J Gillan celebrating the requiem mass. Burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery with a Guard of Honor from No 8 of the St Michaelense Society.
Mrs Antoinette Candear widow of Joseph V Candear died Wednesday evening about 8 p m at her Roma street home aged 74 years Diseases incident to old age were the cause Funeral held at St Mary s Church this morning at 9 o'clock a mass of requiem celebrated by Rev W T Gillan Burial followed at St Mary s
Obareh born March 23 to Patrolman and Mrs Everett LeB. Obareh. Kelley born March 24 to Patrolman and Mrs Hugh F. Kelley. Sicignano born March 24 to Mr and Mrs Sabado Sicignano.
Albion Leonard White of Boston and Harriet Prescott Morris of this town wed on March 24 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. George L. Locke.
Jacintha Farias aged 88 in this town on March 22. Benjamin G Barker aged 63 in Warren on March 2. Helen Howard Trotter wife of Rev W R in this town on March 24 aged 87. Antoinette Candear aged 74 in this town on March 24. William B Read in his 2nd year with funeral at 31 Constitution Street Saturday at 2 30. Elizabeth Carr aged 76 in Warren on March 24. Gertrude Hawes daughter of Archie McLean and Ethel Waddell Hawes in Vancouver B C.
A historical note recalls an organist named Belle who betrayed a wedding by playing Old Hundred instead of the wedding march, prompting ridicule as the bride fled the aisle.
A fragment reflects fears of pedestrians near traffic, describing imagined risks when cars approach. The text notes potential panic driving a person to dodge or sprint, illustrating anxious reactions to street danger.
TO RENT DEPRES TENEMENT of 4 rooms 45 Cottage t. $7.00 a month. HOUSE FOR SALE TWO STORY:DOUBLE: TENEMENT, good condition, city water, and modern improvements, situated on Bradford Street, next west of Reed's Furniture store. Apply tins. AF COLE Bristol Neck. FOR SALE COTTAGE HOUSE and LOT on William Street. Six rooms with modern conveniences. Apply to
The old plantation supper and entertainment in the State Street M. E. Church vestry Wednesday evening drew a good crowd. George H. Pollock led the program with a quartet including Alden, Clowes, and Roberts with Sadie Bosworth as accompanist. Miss Marguerite Stokes played piano solos and Miss Bessie Flowers gave readings. Mr Roberts offered humorous sketches to hearty applause. committee in charge includes Mrs OU Siegel, Mrs George Richardson, Miss Vesta Blaisdell, James A Clarkson, George Richardson, and George Fish.
Owing to a lack of electricity there was no Star Theatre show last evening. Demara telegraphed to Howard of Boston for an extra strong Friday and Saturday program featuring His Own Son and a selection of Howard's popular stock. To secure seats, patrons are urged to arrive early. prices remain unchanged.
March 29 Sunday public memorial service at Bristol Opera House 280 p.m. April 12 Easter Monday Fifth annual Bristol Council No 879 R O in G A R Hall. April 15 Bristol Opera House Thursday evening three act comedy Aint Tangled Up by local players for Y M C A benefit. April 19 Monday evening in Bristol Opera House minstrel show under St Charles Branch LO B A. April 21 Wednesday evening entertainment in G A R Hall under Dieut Herbert F Bennett Camp No 87 Sons of Veterans. April 22 Thursday evening annual ball in G A R Hall under Bristol Aerie No 958 Fraternal Order of Eagles.
A cryptic admonition suggests that fear leads to confinement while proper action would demand vocalization or advertisement, warning that silence in crisis traps the individual in jail rather than resolving the issue.
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