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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
4
A Bristol quartet returns from Norfolk Virginia April 27 praising the four day visit guidance of E M Tilley a former Civil War captain turned Norfolk benefactor. They toured sights despite fog and rough seas and enjoyed balmy days.
The party stayed at Lynhaven Hotel in Norfolk praising its nine stories of fireproof marble brick and service. They visited Naval Y M C A facilities funded by John D. Rockefeller, noted ample hotels and restaurants, and watched a Virginia State League openers tie 1–1 between Norfolk and Portsmouth amid large crowds.
A visitor describes Norfolk's market gardening scene with strawberry fields, kale, cabbage and pea crops, noting 180 000 quarts daily shipments and a near million during peak May. He observes segregated bleachers at events, a local cornet band, and the orderly division of markets. The city boasts clean business streets, specialized stores, and striking electric street lighting on Granby Church and Main. United by its fertile land and growing industries, Norfolk presents a flush, modern Southern town.
Albert Battcher announces appointment as administrator with will annexed of Emma Walker estate in Bristol R-1. Bond posted. All creditors must file claims with the Bristol Probate Court clerk within 21 months from first advertisement.
In a bowling night of tight races The Strikete failed to live up to their name scattering singles of 106 105 and 104 to win all three strings. Capt Murray was high roller with 294 as The Garoos beat Hank Hanks in a close contest. Little Jeff Nella totaled 388 missing a spare that would have set a record. The Twenty Threes won two strings on Tuesday with Osterberg 132 and total 206 Johnston 298.
Riverpoint shoots for a repeat haul as Bristol hosts the same lineup seen last Saturday. All chaira sold for Bristol benefit with a team rep in charge. Riverpoint lineup features Wealch Sweet Cookie Ferrish O'Neil Grace Sheldon Clemence Sealande. Game at 8:30 p.m. Also King Philips vs J P Todd’s in East Side Amateurl League at Providence tomorrow. Calender Room beats Wolf Tone Grays in season opener. Colt Memorial High School defeats Barrington High 22 7. Bristol will clash with Cadets of Warren at 2 p.m. on the Common.
A fine collection of pictures at the Star tonight showcases the Biograph feature reel. Saturday brings a strong vaudeville act with Miss Helen Farrington, praised as the finest singer in the house, plus a candy bag for every child. Jim Toll plays ragtime piano. matinee at 2 30 with 6 cent admission.
In this town May dates list several deaths including Michael McKeon aged 71 years 4 months 30 days J Cutting in London May 7 in his 42d year Robert Livingston son of Judith Carter Cutting and the late Robert Livingston Cutting Rosie Williams in this town May 13 aged 10 years 7 months 6 days Charles infant son of Mr and Mrs Antonio Laugello in this town May 10 aged 1 year 8 months
The marriage of Peter E. Gilroy of this town to Miss Elizabeth M. D Arcy of Providence was performed in Providence on May 9 by Rev. J Walah.
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