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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
2
The Caucus Act for the Town of Bristol passed the Senate on the session's last day and becomes law. Town Committees of Republicans and Democrats will prepare voter eligibility lists for party caucuses next fall and submit them to the Town Council for canvass. Representative F. H. Hammill is credited for securing the urgently needed measure.
A Sunday meeting in Columbia Hall discussed the Italian celebration set for Friday evening July 16. It marks the 10th anniversary of the event in town, with a committee elected including Ambrogio DeFelice as President and Pas quale DeSanto as Secretary among others.
The Fourth of July Committee met Saturday evening and organized for the year. Officers include Chairman Edward Anthony Secretary George W Warren treasurer Benjamin R Wilson. Committees: Music George W Warren and Benjamin R Wilson Bells Elisha Hibbert Salute Edward Anthony Sports William M Connery and Elisha Hibbert. Charles W Cromer authorized to publish the official Fourth program.
The Supreme Court overruled the Superior Court in James Taylor v. town of Bristol, awarding judgment to the town. Taylor sought 2000 dollars for injuries from a fall on Mount Hope Avenue in winter 1906. a prior trial awarded him 160 dollars. The case, argued after Richardson Hammill & Lavander briefed, ended with a reversal in favor of the town.
Mails arrive at 7.00 10.00 a m and 2.00 4.00 6.00 7.15 p m. Mails close at 7.40 9.00 11.30 a m 2.00 6.00 7.15 p m. Sunday mails arrive 8.00 a m close 4.60 p m. Office hours Sunday 9.80 to 10.89 a m. Sunday mail from carriers racks south door 9.80 to 10.89 a m.
The schedule lists outward departures at 7.50 and 11.20 a m and 8.20 and 5.20 p m. Inward arrivals occur at 8.00, 12.00 a m and 3.00 and 7.00 p m.
The paper lists the annual meeting of Children's Home managers at 8 this afternoon, Y M C A Woman's Auxiliary gathering Thursday at 4 pm, and a requiem Mass for Michael O'Rourke. Local civic items include sidewalk work on Wood Street, visits by Charles Ohafee of Middletown, and dr O'Brien's temporary departure to Denver. Church, school, and club events fill the page with picnics, concerts, meetings, and an insane judgment for Elizabeth Mowry, plus a hat sale and a Bristol bankers’ banquet. Additional notes cover Holy Name Society services, Maine ice cream specials, church sermons, Epworth League anniversary plans, and Sons of Veterans camp installations with guest posts and receptions.
Mrs Euclid O Nichols Jr went to Providence for private hospital treatment. Bristol Aerie admitted four candidates and received one membership contribution. Frank Downey coxswain of the U S Cruiser Salem on furlough with parents. Warranty deed recorded for Christina Card to Henry Battcher for a Wood Street lot. Liebbesch and Remington plan to sail to England May 22 for five weeks. Isabel Munro underwent appendicitis operation at Rhode Island Hospital and is recovering well. Tennis season opened. Excelsior Tennis Club courts at Silver Creek in use. Y M C A court to be prepared. Joseph Kindar entered marathon in Warren, ran 24 miles in 2 hours 385 minutes. Coal prices drop to summer rates. cash discounts apply. James W Harvey, 45, attempted suicide, found unconscious, hospitalizing. wife notified. Pasquale Vellaca reports brick thrown at State Street home window. investigation ongoing. Hustlers baseball team defeated Junior Y M C A 14 to 2 on the Common. Bottomley and Smith notable. Hustlers seek 15-year-old county games. challenges to Stephen Garrity.
The Hayden Trio Concert Company of Boston brings Eleanore Sorle Hayden Edith Gertrude Wales Edwin B. Powell and Nina Bearse Wilbur to Bristol High School next Thursday evening May 18. A refined ensemble offering organ chimes xylophone and mando lin works with Nina Wilbur as a dramatic reader in a unique program likely to draw a crowded house.
In the District Court before Judge O L Bosworth Manuel Silva was fined 10 dollars and costs for reveling on Bradford street and jailed. Peter O Rourke was sentenced to 12 months at the State Farm for vagrancy. Nathaniel B Fales and William J Callan pleaded guilty to an assault on John S Ingraham Jr at his home May 8. fines of 25 dollars and 20 dollars plus costs were imposed and paid.
Warren defeats Hebronvilles 22 to 6 at home in the season opener. Simister pitched well, Fort Rodman’s Sullivan starred at bat, with Parks and both collecting three hits. Warren had 16 hits and 4 errors, Hebronvilles 8 hits and 9 errors. Next, Warren hosts Bristol June 12 and plays away July 8.
St. Mary's won 8 to 1 over Bristol Baptists on the Common Saturday afternoon. Batteries were Head and Feather for St. Mary's and Pearce and Nelle for the Baptists. Head fanned 17, Pearce 9. Umpire H Ahearn.
The Bristols of the Inter-State League travel to Phil lipsdale to face the Glenlyons while the Bristols of the Inter-Urban League host the Mohawk A. C. team on the Common. Bristol Baptist meets Warren Baptists in Warren and Bristol Y.M.O.A. plays at Mt. Pleasant. St. Mary's faces Riverside on the common.
The St Marys T A S team defeated Defianua 11 to 9 Sunday at Woodside Park in a loosely played yet close contest. It was the first in a series between the teams.
A brief dialect line presents Uncle Eben noting that two bits in hand are worth acres of silver lining in the clouds. The remark emphasizes practical value over fanciful optimism in a folksy voice.
A terse maxim urging focus on meaningful tasks. It counsels directing worry into productive effort and making a man’s work of selecting and pursuing valuable aims. The quote emphasizes discipline, purpose, and practical action over idle concern.
Mrs Archie Graham of 68 Bay View Ave Bristol testifies that her husband suffered back ache and kidney pains for months until Dean's Kidney Pills from J H Young & Co provided relief. She urges others with kidney complaints to try them and notes price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole U S agent. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
Henry E James died Sunday evening at Rhode Island Hospital from blood poisoning after weeks of illness from acute rheumatic fever and leg abscesses. Born in Maine 56 years ago, he lived in Providence nearly 25 years as a woodworker at Hérreshot Manufacturing and later worked there. He leaves a widow, son Harry James, and daughter Mrs Bertha H Rounds. He belonged to I O O F Manchester Unity Taunton MA. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM from his High Street home, with interment at North Cemetery.
Comrade Henry Brooks died Saturday morning at the Soldiers Home after about ten days illness. A complication of diseases caused his death at age 84. He served in the Civil War with Cowany K 79th New York Infantry and Company A 8d Rhode Island Heavy Artillery. He was admitted from Olneyville on July 17, 1899. The funeral was held yesterday morning at the Home at 21 o'clock, with interment at North Cemetery.
Local listings show May events across Bristol area including lectures by Prof Lindon and Dante's Divine Comedy at the Rockwell home May 11 18 25 at 8 pm. chafing dish supper May 12 at St. Michael's Chapel. barn dance May 12 at G A R Hall. bean supper May 18 at First Baptist vestry. Hayden Trio concert May 13 at Colt Memorial High School. May 19 dance by Burnside Social Club. Apron and Necktie party May 20 at Artillery Armory. May 27 Just for Fun comedy at Bristol Opera House. May 26 dance at G A R Hall. Memorial Day Lawn Fete May 31 at Artillery Armory. June Festival June 1 2 4 at G A R Hall. June recital by panty Salisbury and pupils. Rome lecture June 9 at G A R BR Hall.
A powder called Allen's Foot-Base is pitched to cure tired aching callous sweating and swollen feet. Sold at all dusts and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free sample offer. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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