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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1896
Page
2
A General Assembly bill titled to enable towns to establish and operate water works faces strong opposition. The article argues the measure would block municipal ownership and may be defeated today, as many towns pursue water works independence.
At Baltimore a committee report to the Naval Militia officers recommended that all state Reserves adopt the same uniforms as the regular Navy. Rhode Island Reserves have worn the regular Navy outfits from the start and will soon be used by militia units in all states.
A West Virginia editor nominates a deceased man for president claiming a dead candidate stands as good a chance as a living one. The piece notes a memory lapse and mocks the political ticket amid other brief items on a rail baggage law and Paderewski in London.
The article notes Major McKinley maintains silence on the money issue, with no clear signal or statement from him. The piece questions whether silence can be golden in this political stance.
The seven member Bristol High School class of 1896 lists officers led by Lester S Beals as president and Cora M Gill as vice president. They plan graduation at the Opera House on Thursday June 25 with a reception at Grand Army Hall and seek Brown University's President Andrews as possible speaker. The treasury holds 116 and profits go to the school. They publish the motto Nul laurier n est sans lutte and have gold class pins from Stevens Bristol.
Lewis lodge No 20 A O U W held its regular meeting last night after which an excellent chowder by brother Cole was served. Members enjoyed a pleasant social hour with cigars and an informal program of singing and recitations as each member contributed to the gathering.
Bristol Post Office mail hours and local market notices. boat and vessel updates. new goods and sales at D. A. Pierce and C. A. Johnson. community events, court fine, and police notes. Memorial Day plans and local military drills. various local business ads and social news.
The Neptune Boat Club held a meeting in Eagle Hall and voted to lease Connery's wharf for ten years with a ten year extension option. A building committee was formed to oversee plans and fundraising, with a projected cost around $2,000 and over that amount in the treasury. The committee will display plans next Thursday at the Williams boat house Rubber Works wharf. Work on removing the current building has started, and the new clubhouse aims to improve the waterfront area.
A columnist questions civic neglect asking if the Rural Improvement Society still exists and why town trees grass and gutters are not cared for. He complains of litter nails glass and banana peels on sidewalks and of dogs running free and dog fights. He notes overburdened horses and coal loads on light carts raising safety concerns.
The Epworth League of the M. E. Church staged a three hour program at the Opera House with tableaux, readings, piano pieces, and a May Basket Party by the Babbitt Women's Relief Corps. Notable performers included Mrs. N. McCarty, Miss Mabel Bragg, and Miss Louise Chadwick. A large audience enjoyed the varied program despite some piano tuning issues.
Frank Daniels comic opera company brings The Wizard of the Wise to Providence Opera House next Monday to Wednesday. The 80‑strong original company features Smith and Herbert with a lavish production of memorable music and spectacular scenery under Frank Pallma.
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