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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1909

Page

2

Wanted Phoenix Office Hens For Sale

Classified items list multiple notices including office spaces for rent or sale and notices of loss or tax collector reminders. The fragment mentions individuals such as G. H. Peck and M. J. O’Rourke with notices and a card of thanks, plus various business names like Jones & Co and Barnaby Adm. Note wording is rough, but indicates a catalog of short notices from an old local paper.

Phoenix G. H. Peck John Mike Barnaby M. J. O’rourke G. S. Marshall Jones & Co M. J. O’brien

Editorial outlines Bristol Fourth of July funding clash

The Fourth of July Committee faces funding shortfalls that would cut the traditional parade. Officials explain current appropriations fall short by about 200, prompting calls for a citywide remedy and a rethink of town meeting budgeting and subscription methods. The Phoenix plans to gauge public demand for the parade.

Bristol Commoiites The Phoenix

Bristol Phoenix Proposes Public Parade Fund Drive

The Bristol Phoenix reports a community fundraising effort to raise 200 for a town parade without door-to-door solicitation. We publish the starting list and invite names and pledges, noting Charles B. Rockwell has pledged 500 dollars and the Phoenix adds 5 dollars, with up to 8,000 residents to contribute as they wish.

Rockwell The Phoenix Bristol Phoenix Charles B. Rockwell

Anniversary of Divino Espirito Santo Society Observed

The 16th anniversary of the Divino Espirito Santo Society in town will be celebrated Sunday with a parade from Wilson's Lane to St Marys Church at 10 30. Rev Father Machado of Providence will preach in Portuguese. Over 50 girls in white will lead, with Herreshots Marine Band. Joseph R Silva will carry the crown, his son Joseph R Silva Jr to have the crown placed on his head after the mass. After services the line will reform and the group will return to Wilson's Lane for a band concert, refreshments and speeches.

The Divino Espirito Santo Society Society Wilson’s Lane St. Mary’s Church Father Machado Providence Herreshoft Marine Band Divino Espi

Two Manuel Tavares Arrests and a Larceny Case in Fall River

Chief Morrissey arrested Manuel Tavares on a larceny warrant involving $108 from Manuel Duart of Fall River. He admitted sharing a room with Duart where the money was hidden. Inspector Medley accompanied the prisoner to Spindle City for trial. A second Manuel Tavares was arrested near Church and Hope with metal knuckles, later fined for carrying concealed weapons. He could not pay and stayed in jail overnight, then sent to Cranston to work off the fine.

Manuel Tavares Morrissey Manuel Duart Fall River Duart William Medley Lawares Church Hope Streets District Court Tavares Cranston

Funeral Services for John H Chadwick and Mrs Deborah Murphy

The funeral of John H Chadwick was held Wednesday at 2 30 pm from the Benjamin Church Home for Aged Men with Rev George L Locke officiating. Bears were Dimond names and Coggeshall. Interment in North Cemetery. The funeral of Mrs Deborah OC Murphy was held yesterday at 2 pm from her son George Marshalls home. Rev John McVay officiated with burial in North Cemetery.

John H. Chadwick Benjamin Church George L. Locke D. D St. Michael's Church Samual O. Dimond Charles F. Dimond Frank M. Dimond Charles O. Coggeshall North Cemetery Deborah OC. Murphy George Marshall Pleasant Street John McVay State Street M.E

Bristol Post Office Mails Arrive and Close Times

The Bristol post office lists mail arrival times at 7.00 10.00 a m 2.0 4.00 6.00 7.15 p m and closing times at 7.40 9.00 11.80 a m 2.00 6.00 7.15 p m. Sunday mail arrives 8.0 a m and closes 4.50 p m. Office hours Sunday 9.80 to 10.30 a m and mail is available at south door racks 9.80 to 10.80 a m.

Bristol South Door

Bristol express schedule by Earle and Prew

The list shows outward departures at 7 50 and 11 20 a m with fares 20 and 5 20 cents and inward arrivals at 8 00 and 12 00 a m and 3 00 and 7 00 p m reflecting Bristol service times.

Bristol Earle & Prew Express

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad from Toledo Firm

Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of FE. J. Cheney & Co., swears an oath in Toledo, Ohio, that the firm will pay one dollar for each catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary W. Gleason notes the date December 6, 1586. The firm claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials offered. Sold by all druggists for 76 cents. includes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Crry Toledo Lucas Country Frank J. Cheney FE. J. Cheney & Co Hall W. Gleason Stan Heney & CO

Bristol and Warren Water Works extends pipes to Bristol Highlands

Local notes show Miss L Anthony of Philadelphia renting Mrs Elizabeth S French's Bristol Neck cottage for the season while Edward L Leahy speaks on Reverence for the Law before High School pupils. отдельные события include a cow struck by electric train, train of artillery fete plans, and a June 16 wedding at St Michael's Church with reception.

Bristol’& Warren Water Works Bristol Highlands L .Anthony Philadelphia Jbas Elizabeth S. French Bristol Neck High School Edward L. Leahy Edward R. Cutler Warren Industrial ‘East Company Bristol Highlands Qourtney Langdon Brown University Charles B. Rockwell Hope Street L. M.G. Pratt Pratt Pennsylvania Jane Bethayres Financial Town G. A. R. Hall R. B. Whist Club Gorham Charles Henning Clara Louise Howard Russell Newman St. Michael’s Church George L. Locke High Street A. Russell Newman Defiance Hose Company Alexander G. Fales Arthur Manchester Bristol Train of Artillery

Artillery Parade Likely On Fourth Of July

Col M A Cbeesman of the Bristol Train of Artillery says the unit will parade on the Fourth of July, likely solo if necessary, marking 114 years of participation. Meanwhile, Mr and Mrs Samuel W Munro celebrated their 81st wedding anniversary at their son Harry W Munro’s home at 842 High Street with relatives from Providence Warren and the town arriving for supper, games, refreshments, and gifts.

M. A. Cbeesman Bristol Samuel W. Munro Washington Streets Harry W. Munro High Street

Memorial Day notices and local society updates

Memorial wreaths were received by Floris Giles S Congdon for Memorial Day. Stores will open on Memorial Day morning. Ruth Graham graduates as a nurse at Rhode Island Hospital. St Marys parish fair entertainment committee meets. Excelsior Tennis Club invitation tournament canceled due to few entries. Decoration Day shopping at Suzman’s with city price attire. Bones found at Besch Terrace may belong to an ancient Indian. Golf Club opens for season with a handicap tournament. Tax assessors decide no tax on Benjamin Church Home for Aged Men. Frederick Middleton sails from New York to Liverpool to visit England. Wampanoag Encampment advances members in degrees. visitors attend from Aquidneck Encampment. clam chowder served.

Phoenix Horace B. Stevens Stevens Juliet E Coggeshall Fall River New York el Paso Texas State Street M. E William L Ward Ward A. W. Archer South Fall River Line Richmond Mecklenburg Buffalo Lithia Springs New York, New Haven & Hartford Newport & Providence Bristol Bristol Chapter Sons of the American Revolution Hotel Belvedere Wilfred Harold Munro Otis Everett Randall Francis Greenleaf Allinson Brown University Giles S. Congdon F. E. Suzman Ruth Graham Rhode Island Hospital St. Mary's Parish T. A. Society Excelsior Tennis Club Suzman’s Suzman Besch Terrace Bristol Highlands Board of Tax Assessors Burnside Memorial Building Benjamin Church

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