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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1895

Page

3

Harborview Clambake Hosted by Bristol Railroad Men

The Harborview Club of Bristol railroad workers held its first season clambake at the club house on Pappoosesquaw. Engineer Albert E. Bernard led the event with a barreled boil of clams lobsters fish and more served to 13 attendees. George W. Warren and conductor Walter A. Dodge wandered in fog en route to the feast but unharmed. Leroy B. Coggeshall served as toastmaster as speeches were offered by Dodge Warren Bacon Bernard and Horace Miller.

Harborview Harborview Club Bristol Pappoosesquaw Alpert BE. Bernard Round House George W. Warren Walter A. Dodge Leroy B. Coggeshall Daniel Bacon Albert E. Bernard Horace Miller

Epworth League Marks Sixth Anniversary at State Street Church

The Epworth League of State Street Methodist Episcopal Church celebrated its sixth anniversary last Sunday with red and white decorations and ribbon badges. A musical program featured organ voluntary, doxology, choir anthems, a solo by Miss Mattie Paull, and a quartet including J. B. Pohcock, Wm Liscomb, Gertrude Talbee, and Anna Pierce. The pastor delivered a sermon on the league's formation and growth nationwide.

Epworth League State Street Methodist Epscopal Church Jesus Mattie Paull Warren J. B. Pohcock Wm. Liscomb Gertrude Talbee Anna Pierce League

Bristol Delegates Share Springfield Convention Tales

The Bristol meeting admitted two associate members Messrs Anderstrom and Thurston who attended the Springfield international convention. Ander strom gave an informal talk about the trip and noted the warm hospitality of Mr and Mrs F G Bourn. A larger venue is planned for a public meeting where the delegates will present their report.

Anderstrom Thurston Springfield Bristol F. G. Bourn Messia

May session opens in Common Pleas Division presided by Judge Douglass

The May session of the Common Pleas Division convened at 9 16 yesterday morning with Judge W W Douglass presiding. Grand jurors including Arthur D Tingley foreman were called and qualified. Indictments were returned against Charles R Wood and Joseph Kelly for breaking and entering. Kelly pled guilty with $1 000 bail. Wood escaped jail. Civil dockets were continued or heard in Providence as listed. court adjourned to Monday for petit jury selection.

Common Pleas Division Supreme Court W. W. Douglass Arthur D. Tingley Barrington Foreman Wm. E. Torrey H. H. Coggeshall Wm. McCaughey James Kelly Alex. Duranty Providence Wood George F. Bicknell Charles H. Carey Patrick Hammill J. H. Sartwell Richard K. McGee Patrick Cornelius Reilly National India Rubber Co Henry A. Dunning N. Y. Coaling & Elevator Co

Sensible Suggestions on School Site in Bristol

A writer urges Bristol townspeople to place the new school east of the old brick school house to avoid darkening the Baptist church and preserve trees. The author argues the east site offers higher ground, better light, and implies the old building could be reused temporarily before demolition and future public use.

Baptist Church State Street Bristol

Paymaster Connery Receives Boardroom Welcome

Mr John Connery newly appointed paymaster of the National India Rubber Company was surprised Saturday noon by clothing department shopmates who presented him an elegant easy chair. Joseph B Burgess led the presentation and Connery thanked the crowd for their goodwill.

The Phantz John Connery National India Rubber Company James H. Weed Clothing Department Joseph B. Burgess Connery

Bristol Ad Proclaims Home Furnishings For Sale

Bristol Rhode Island retailer urges housecleaning and lists items for sale including new carpet straw matting window shades chamber set dining chairs modern table parlor suite center table and other furniture as the public is informed of availability.

Wanted Experienced Stitchers at Mackintosh Clothing

The Boston Gossamer Rubber Co invites applications from skilled stitchers for steady work and top prices. Apply at 67 Chauncy Street Boston Massachusetts.

Mackintosh Boston Gossamer Rubber CO Chauncy Stree Boston Mase

Furniture sale offers rare bargains and wide stock

A first class Furniture House advertises a large on hand supply of chains tapestries Ingraids Unions etc. They offer carpet making and laying on short notice in the best manner with prices as low as anywhere.

Beisel Brussels

New Straw Matting Arrives in Varied Designs and Prices

Straw matting in fresh designs and colors priced from 16 to 50 cents per yard. Highlights include a wide stock of patterns and tones for home decor.

Providence

Window Shades Bargains Offer Low Prices

A local shop promotes ready made Shades at 15 to 25 cents each, including odd sets of one two or three, originally worth 50 cents. Custom orders are available.

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