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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
2
An editorial defends a town ordinance restricting Fourth of July fireworks and weapons. It argues cartridge pistols firecrackers and double charged bombs endanger public safety, urges enforcement, and cites penalties from Public Laws. The piece notes past incidents and frames the rule as sensible for a safer celebration.
Town Council President Mr. Rockwell replies to an anonymous critic about the road bed after water pipe work. Lewis B Waldron says trenches will be filled properly if settled. Citizens may raise issues, but critics should identify themselves.
Henry Huddleston Rogers, vice president of Standard Oil, died in New York early Wednesday from a second stroke. Born in Fairhaven Massachusetts, he kept a legal residence there and made princely benefactions to his hometown. His latest major achievement was a $40 million model railway system spanning Virginia.
Mails arrive at 7 00, 10 00, 2 00, 4 00, 6 00, 7 15 a m and close at 7 40, 9 00, 11 80, a m, 2 00 6 00 7 15 p m. Sunday mails arrive 8 00 a m and close 4 50 p m. Office hours Sunday 9 30 to 10 30 a m. Sunday mail from carriers racks at south door 9 30 to 10 30 a m.
Outward departures at 7.50 and 11.20 a m and 3.20 and 5.20 p m. Inward arrivals at 11.00 and 12.00 a m, 3.00 and 7.00 p m. Train service details indicate Bristol reach times and schedule slots.
Prof Maynard the blind pianist and vocalist to headline Burnside Lodge No 34 K of P at G A R Hall next Tuesday. A May mass for Mrs Mary Murphy held at St Marys Church by Rev Thomas J Gillan. A successful apron and necktie party hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Bristol Heavy Artillery at Artillery Hall. Christies Union Orchestra played with Maine Ice Cream sold by Q W Sparks agent.
Miss Cassie Thurston of Brookline visits Bristol. Council, lodge, and school events fill week with lectures, bridge talk, and Eagles meeting. Local social rounds include a straw ride, a tennis tournament, bench vandalism complaints, and a fire of civic notices about Colt Memorial High School dedication.
Oath sworn by Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co promising payment for each case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Document dated December 6, 1886 before Notary public W Gleason. Claims the remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials offered.
The line suggests Bronson is courting a widow, with mention of her "weeds" having disappeared. The dialogue hints at social intrigue and evolving relationships around Bronson and the widow in a period-appropriate tone.
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