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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1896
Page
2
Westerly residents approve a plan to construct a new water works by 225 to 167, ending the long dispute with the old company and seeking a purer water source. The issue recalls Bristol and hints at potential delays before a final settlement.
The Merry Whist Club ladies hosted a reception for their gentlemen friends at G A R Hall. Whist on eight tables. Mrs. John Easterbrooks won the ladies let prize and Mrs. C. W. Tirrell the 21 prize. James A. Newman won the gentlemen Lat prize. Dr. O. R. Seigel took the 2d prize. Supper by Caterer Read and dancing after midnight with piano by club members. Men’s Patent and Russia Leather Shoes advertised.
A compilation of Bristol area notes including postal schedules, local business ads, upcoming events, shipping and yacht news, real estate offers, and community updates. Mentions Col. Stevens drilling Bristol Train of Artillery, yachts Infanta and Majorie, Epworth League activities, and local auctions, sales, and sidewalk work.
Sixteen young men met unofficially at the Y M C A rooms to consider the present advance movement. Boston’s Mr D A MacPhie attended and aided deliberations. Participants aimed to recruit prospective members as new equipment becomes a fact and planned a larger gathering soon.
The society wedding of Lewis Henry DeWolf and Katherine Kilton Herreshoff occurred at St Michael's Church on a Wednesday morning. The bride, daughter of John B Herreshoff, wore white satin with lace and orange blossoms, with bridesmaids Marian Skinner and Jennie Dunnell. The couple planned a Bristol home and a voyage on the steam yacht Vaguna before settling. Also celebrated was the 77th anniversary of United Brothers Lodge No 13 I O O F with a formal program and dancing.
Walter H Coggeshall and Emma Frances Kupfer daughter of Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Kupfer were married in the rectory of St Michael's church by Rev G L Locke. Only witnesses attended and a reception followed at the bride's parents' home. They will reside on Constitution Street.
Word reached Bristol of the death of George Frank Keller in Colorado Springs on April 16 from pneumonia. He was 37 and had been in poor health two years. His body was sent to Los Angeles for burial. He was the son of the late Capt. George S Keller and Mrs. Sarah E Keller, formerly of Bristol. He studied in Bristol schools, later moved to California, was a pianist, and married five years ago to a Seattle woman. He leaves a widow, his mother, and two sisters, with no children.
The Burnside Drum Band offers a first grand lawn party from May 4 to May 9 at Artillery Hall on State Street. Visiting organizations will attend each evening and the drum band members will entertain. Opening night features guests from Bristol Light Infantry Bristol Train of Artillery and Bristol Naval Reserve with dancing and refreshments.
A. P. Nerone presents Wise and Cooper Ladies Dongola Patent Leather and Russia Oxfords in a range of stylish designs.
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