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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
2
A Bristol reader urges town leaders to explain why gas costs remain high despite favorable comparisons in Fall River Newport Pawtucket and Taunton. The letter notes leaky pipes harming trees and road conditions and calls for public action to lower rates and improve welfare for households.
Mails arrive at 7 00 and 10 00 a m 2 00 4 00 6 00 p m and 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 and close 4 50 p m Office hours Sunday 9 30 to 10 30 a m Sunday mail given out from carriers racks at south door 9 30 to 10 39 a m
The outward hours for Bristol departures are 7.50 and 11.20 a m plus 8.20 and 5.20 p m, with inward arrivals at 7.00, 12.00 a m and 3.00, 7.00 p m.
Memorial Day closings and commercial sales set the tone as Bristol area notes blend church announcements, society events, real estate transfers, and local appointments. Highlights include theater and lecture plans, parade preparations, Y M C A team elections, and Suzman store ads promoting discounts on suits and shoes.
Edward Kant returns from Grand Rapids Mich after two week trip. Miss Joanna O'Brien funeral in Warren attended by many from town. Mrs M W Schoen home from New York and Atlantic City with two sons. Mr and Mrs de Wolf arrive from Europe and summer at Miramar. Laura Fish hosts miscellaneous shower for Clara Louise Henning wedding next month. Mr and Mrs Francis Connolly of Malden guests of Neil Sharkey. R B Whist club to dance with Gorham's orchestra at G A R Hall. Insect lecture by Prof Steene well attended at Pokanoket Hall. Charlie Pardey injured by stone at Fox Hill. wound treated. Teachers discuss refreshments for Bristol County Teachers Association meeting. Rehearsals for Just for Fun in Bristol Opera House. Epworth League flower social at State Street M E Church features games solos readings and refreshments.
Barrington woke to a burglary at about 8 a.m. Charlie Blake awakened to a lone intruder who fled after lights were turned on. The thief entered through an unsecured window, rifled rooms, and fled with only suspected attempted theft. no valuables missing.
At the March School Committee meeting it was voted to have a Brown University visiting committee inspect Colt Memorial High School. Tomorrow Prof Wilfred Harold Munro of European History Prof Otis Everett Randall of mechanics and mechanical drawing and Prof Francis Greenleaf Allinson of classical philology will visit. The superintendent will escort them to the high school for sessions aimed at improving ties to Brown University.
Mrs. Maria de Rosatie Diniz reported to police that Arthur X Sousa, a Diniz family crony from St. Miguel Azores, swindled seven dollars by promising a baptismal certificate from a Falls River priest to prove her son Antonio's age as fourteen for a school employment certificate. Brady, the Secretary of Schools, ruled the church form must show the correct age. The fake certificate misled Diniz and Sousa allegedly pocketed the money. police warn arrests may follow as Sousa is linked to other fake certificates for Portuguese children.
John Chadwick died May 24 in his 85th year with funeral at Benjamin Church Home for Aged Men on Wednesday at 2 80 p m relatives invited Deborah B Murphy died May 24 funeral from George Marshall 11 Pleasant street Bristol Thursday 2 pm relatives invited David H Walsh died May 22 in Warren with notice of funeral arrangements
Eagles of Bristol Aerie No. 958 F O E host a festive gathering at G A R Hall before moving to new quarters in Mt Hope block. State Deputy James A. Murphy and Past President Fred Donovan led talks on lodge welfare as four candidates learned about the order. About 16 East Providence Aerie members attended along with one Providence Aerie member. A committee was formed to coordinate attendance at Fitchburg field day on June 24. Songs and specialty dancing by new members highlighted the evening followed by chowder. The next meeting will be at the Mt Hope block headquarters.
A brief note reflects a defiant mood among women seeking a chance in equal opportunity. The voice stresses determination and resilience in pursuing progress despite obstacles.
The Baltimore team won the indoor baseball contest on Saturday by a score of three to two after both teams posted seven wins and six losses. Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity plans its regular meeting Saturday evening while the senior baseball team held a brief Friday gathering. G Manchester read the committee on suits report. Mr McoOaw praised club finances as the group aims for full equipment by Saturday. Handball court and tennis facilities north of the gymnasium are to be ready for regular play this week.
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