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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1894

Page

2

Bristol Post Office uncalled letters and local notices

Uncalled for letters listed include Daniel Stevens and Patrick McAriel among others. Local items report resignations, church talks, lodge meetings, a new summer railroad uniform, factory output, weddings, a brass band, depot repairs, a Mt Hope road, a widow’s funeral, court fare evasion, and the Bristol Exchange for Woman’s Work annual meeting invites.

Bristol Daniel Stevens John Paetz Patrick McAreil Charlie M. Carthy George B. McCallam S. 5. Brown W.A. Fenner M. Gladding Geo. Stay Guiseppe Granico Sarah McCallam H. F. Blick Mary Connery

Town Council Grants Liquor Licenses and Sets Fee

A special Town Council meeting approved the liquor license fee under Chapter 816 at 250 dollars. Licenses were granted to Henry R. Manchester Frank F. S. Rawson Oliver W. Cole William J. Holmes Hugh Murphy Thomas Clark Robert Newbold Jr. Henry Opitz Dennis Ryan Edward P. Hathaway Thomas M. Morris Dolly McCallan Edward H. Chadwick. The license for Wm. H. O. Shaughnessy was continued to May 7 for further consideration. Jurors for the Supreme Court term were drawn: James Magee David A. Pierce John A. C. Gladding Frank T. Ramiers. Bills were examined, allowed and referred to the auditor.

Henry R. Manchester Frank F. S. Rawson Oliver W. Cole William J. Holmes Hugh Murphy Thomas Clark Robert Newbold, Jr Henry Opitz Dennis Ryan Edward P. Hathaway Thomas M. Morris Dolly McCallan Edward H. Chadwick Wm. H. O. Shaughnessy Supreme Court James Magee David A. Pierce John A. C. Gladding Frank T. Ramiers

Odd Fellowship 75th Anniversary at Reba Rebekah Lodge

The Reba Rebekah Lodge No 12 celebrated its 75th anniversary on Thursday evening May 3 in Odd Fellows hall. Members’ children attended with songs recitations and solos by Cora Slocum Maria W Fish Bessie Adams Mildred Gorham Daisy Iish Mildred Parley Arthur Newman Reba Slocum and others. A collation of ice cream and cake followed the program.

Odd Fellowship Reba Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Reba Cora Slocum Maria W. Fish Maria Bullock Bessie Adams Lewis Gladding Lena Saunders Mildred Gorham Daisy Iish Mildred Parley Arthur Newman Marguerite Gorham Helen Munro Effie Horton Reba Slocum

Great reno vation on State Street market after fire

Local note reports a renovated market on State Street with completion by Albert A Sparks and helpers Henry C Talbee and J W Grey. Samuel C Easterbrooks did the painting. Mr Sparks stocks a palatable breakfast and first class dinners. Ex Gov Aug O Bourn’s occupant BR DunGar presented a 6 1 2 by 212 foot horseshoe wreath, a mass of florals with rubber trees and dwarf palms forming a pretty foreground.

State Street Albert A Sparks Henry C. Talbee J. W. Grey Samuel C. Easterbrooks Sparks BR. R. DunGar

Divine Service Attended By United Brothers Lodge at St Michaels

United Brothers Lodge I O O F members in the center aisle of St Michaels Church attended a Sunday evening service led by Rev George L Lock D D with assistance from Rev William St Trott er Trinity Church. Grand Master J RE Farnham read the proclamation and a 25 voice choir conducted by Prof Er Valentine performed selections.

United Brothers Lodge St. Michaels Church Geo. L. Lock Episcopal Church William St. ‘Trotter Trinity Church Dr. Lock J. RE. C. Farnham Er. C. Valentine McDougal Schilling Albert A. Walker Benjamin R. Wilson, Jr

Coxey Breckenridge Sermons At Capitol Church

Subject at Advent Christian Church invites the public to Sunday services with talks titled Coxey and Breckenridge at the Capitol and The moral force of a Christian. Free seats and a cordial welcome for all, especially those who do not regular churchgoers.

Advent Christian Church Coxey and Breckenridge Capitol

Double Eightieth Birthday Celebrations in Bristol

Bristol observes the eightieth birthdays of Mrs. Elizabeth LefFavour Heath and Mr. John Howland Pitman born April 30 1814. A large gathering at Mrs. Heaths home on Church Street includes family and friends, gifts of gold coins silverware and other keepsakes, and best wishes for health and happiness. The Advent Christian Church has invited Rev W K Todd from Nebraska to serve in Bristol, with Mrs Todd to travel East next week. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is recommended for blood diseases and hair regrowth offers. A hardwood case with war mementos will be given to the Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution for display in the Burnside Memorial building.

S. D. Mosley First Baptist Church N. H. & H. Railroad Burnside Lodge Knights of Phylias Esquire National India Rubber Company Bristol Elizabeth LelFavour Heath Nathan B. Heath John Howland Pitman Samuel Pitman Sarah Howland Pitman Heath Pitman Harriet Rrowers al Pitman Mary A. Pitman Wilbur H. Sweet Providence Nathan H. Heath Boston Edwin Lansing Heath Rockville, Conn Arnold H. B. Heath Annie E. McDougall Lyman W. Dean Albert C. Bennett Herbert Bennett Benjamin M. McDougall Advent Christain Church W. K. Todd Neb Fall River J. Wing Munroe Hope Street Constitution Ayer Wm. T. C. Wardwell Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution A E. Burnside J. Howard Manchester Neuz Burnside Memorial

Bay View Avenue Repairs Begin at Easterly End

The Easterly end of Bay View Avenue is being graded and macadamed this week under the supervision of James Connery who understands the business thoroughly.

N. Y N.Y.& H. Railroad Company Bay View Avenue James Connery

Herreshoff Firm Quiet On Bennett Yacht Plans

The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company shows reluctance about building a yacht to rival the Vigilant for James Gordon Bennett. A reporter learned they are laying out a model for a large boat, but connection to the reported vessel remains uncertain.

Herreshoff Manufacturing Company James Gordon Bennett

Charley's Aunt Opens with Strong Laughs in Providence

The Providence Opera House hosts the Boston cast of Charley's Aunt next week. The review lauds the show as the season's hit with audiences laughing loudly behind the footlights. The producer Frohman is cautious this year but assembles a capable company of attractive performers and stylish women for the run.

Charley Frohman Boston Providence Opera House

Union Prayer Meetings At Y M C A This Weekend

Union prayer meeting scheduled for Saturday evening at 8 o'clock in the Y M C A rooms. Sunday services include a 6 o'clock morning gathering and a men only meeting at 5 40 P M. Strangers are warmly invited to attend all services.

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