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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
2
The Bristol election endorses Representative Hammill amid praise for his legislative work and critique of party caucuses. The piece argues the caucus law curbed packed caucuses, preserved voter choice, and exposed weak party cohesion, urging safeguards against secrecy and overreach in nominations.
The article notes Warren has scarce water and Bristol may face visits from thirsty residents seeking water on Sundays. It argues license law enforcement should start now, citing recent criticism over the number of drunken men on Bristol street Sundays.
The State paid a fine tribute to CG Governor Pothier by awarding him the largest plurality ever given to a governor in the history of the State.
The Bristol post office lists outgoing mails at 7.00 10.00 a m 2.00 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 Arrive by 8.00 a m Close 4.50 p m Sunday hours 9.80 to 10.80 a m Sunday mail from carriers racks 9.80 to 10.80 p m Following 18 list of hours for Earle and Prew express outward 7.50 11.20 a m 3.20 5.20 p m inward 8.00 12.00 8 m 3.00 3.80 p m
The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church plans a rummage sale in the Williams block Bradford street on Thursday Nov 11. Phoenix office stocks Photo Mounts Blotters Calendars and pads for 1910 with hot drinks and light lunches at Smiths. Public schools closed to attend the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction annual meeting in Providence Nov 4 5 6. Defender Club hosts first annual dance Nov 18 at G A R Hall with Laveys Imperial orchestra and a prize waltz. Female Charitable Society sermon by Rev T Newton Owen at First Congregational Church Sunday evening union service with St Michael s Methodist Baptist and Congregational churches. Smiths carries weekly and monthly magazines. Three hogs shot near Warren line on Metacom avenue weighed about 800 pounds two carried away including a large sow. Six hogs shot on Whitneys farm in past year. police informed. Comforters and blankets on sale at Suzmans. Bache School Halloween celebration featured decorations by Millard drawiup teacher with jack o lanterns and games. prizes to Marcus Beresford Helen Hanson Olive Coggeshall Frances Peterson. mothers provided refreshments.
Coggeshall 2 Place repainting the exterior of the Easterbrooks block. Miss Margaret McCaughey and Mrs William J McCaughey return from Philadelphia. Roy Billsborough ill with pneumonia. Bristol baseball association monthly meeting set for Hasbrouck block at 7 30 pm. SMITHS Velvet Ice Cream flavors listed. Dance at G A R Hall well attended with Crown Orchestra. Rhode Island Coal Co contract awarded to Col L B Callan for mine work in Portsmouth. Sleight of hand show by William Williston draws applause at Rockwell Hall. Dr Charles A LeClair opens office in Providence. Halloween party at First Baptist vestry. Tomorrow 24 pairs boys shoes on sale at German Clothing Co. Rain improves Warren reservoirs slightly. Sinking Fund Commission reports deposits totaling 13 926 91 on Feb 1 1909 and 14 162 26 on Aug 1 1909. Next debt to be cared for 195 000. Namquit Wareted Co mills discontinue night work. future work days only. Wendell R Davis to tour the South incl Savannah for Masons convocation. Colt Memorial High School football team to Marion Mass to face Tafer Academy. 815 am departure. Bristolians invited. Thomas J McCaughey happy arrival of a healthy boy. Miss Jennie Aldrich sustains dislocated shoulder at National India Rubber Co factory. Ben Rosha cut on left forearm at the factory. Mr and Mrs Samuel W Church return to Washington DC. Mr Church son of Senator James O Church. Try Daggett’s chocolates from Smith’s. Simmy Simister debuts with North Attleboro basketball, four baskets from floor, strong defense. remembered as Y M C A standout.
A girl named Mabel spends the afternoon at her father's bustling office and after bedtime adds a quirky line to her prayer Amen Good-bye Ring off The remark hints at a character note about backbone and fortune in a playful streetwise style.
The supper and sale under G A R Hall auspices drew a large crowd Wednesday evening. Excellent but scarce supper supplies sold out. net proceeds expected over $30. George R Fish chaired the arrangements with help from Albert Earle and Misses Reynolds Potter West. Music by Crown orchestra followed dining.
A Warrn eleven faced a Bristol pick up squad yesterday afternoon on the Common, the game ending 5 to 5. The standout play was Bottomley's 65 yard touchdown for Bristol. Lineup follows.
A warden and condemned man clash over law and punishment while townsfolk debate romance. The exchange threads sly humor through grim tension as a prisoner resents reading material from the outside world. A woman’s amusement at a man’s attention mirrors broader moral judgments.
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