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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1895
Page
2
Spectators note rough play at Yale versus Brown at Adelaide Park with Captain Thorne carried off after two minutes. The piece contrasts football fervor with boxing bans, while mentioning a Brown victory and listing November weather records and past extreme temperatures.
A loose brick on the northeast drill hall wall sparked rumors of structural failure at the new Naval Reserve building. Report cites a painter’s strike against a staging plank and denies mortar defects as cause. The writer defends the armory’s durability and future use by the reserve torpedo company.
Next Friday evening the dedication of Burn side lodge castle hall will be performed by Grand Chancellor Charles E. Peirce and the grand officers. The public exercises include a musical program directed by John B. Pollock. Delegations from most state lodges are expected. The committee overseeing arrangements includes Sigmund Farth Clarence E Booth William F Peters D G O George E Clark Herbert Carr P O George Thornton and James E Hill.
The National India Rubber Company mill suspended operations Saturday night for repairs and inventory. Officials say the closure will last a few weeks at most, with the general goods department likely to reopen next week and the boot and shoe department staying closed three to four weeks.
In Bristol and vicinity the post office lists mail closings at 6.35, 9.20, 12.20, 3.40 and 5.50 a.m. and p.m. Mails reopen at about 9 a.m., 2, 5.20 and 7.25 p.m. for pickup and dispatch.
Short offer promises a year of Boston Twice a Week Traveler free for new Svsformers paying $2 annual in advance. Samples available in office or by mail. Also lists prices on 25 to 37 cent plaids and various local shop items, with notices of local events and promotions.
Shakespearean recitals will be held at Grand Army Hall on Tuesdays November 19 26 and December 3 for the Children s Home. John F. Howard of Boston gave Hamlet to a large audience praised for his admirable presentation. The notice highlights the benefit angle and strong audience attendance.
In district court yesterday morning Daniel Ryan was fined for drunkenness after Saturday night arrest by Officer Dimond. Garder W. Sisson, arrested at East Providence for horse and wagon theft from Dennis O Mara of Bristol, pleaded not guilty and will be tried tomorrow morning. Giles Greene pleaded guilty to vagrancy and was sent to the state farm for six months. The civil suit A M Constancio v F Sonsa on a liquor bill was held for a week. Desetoro case for assault with a knife continued. Bristol Chapter D A R met with Regent presiding. Nineteen attended. two new members proposed. membership now sixty six. The Ford engagement at the Opera House on Thursday the 21st mat is announced as a strong entertainment option.
The Entertainment Sunday Evening reports a sizable audience for a spiritualistic seance and concert at the Opera House. Miss Devenish and the Fal staff Quartette received praise while Prof H Victor Barracl showcased levitation and rope tricks.
The committee of Resolutions from Babbitt Post No 15 Dept of BR 1 G A R Bristol R 1 dated November 8 1895 notes the death of Comrade Joseph N Morris in his prime and records high esteem for his soldier citizen and comrade. It expresses sympathy to his family and orders the resolutions entered into post records with a copy sent to the family.
Hon W T C Wardwell announces Bristol Improvement Society will meet in the Memorial Building next Thursday evening November 14 at 7 30. The special topic is selecting the best location for young trees to be planted this fall and other public interest matters will be addressed. Citizens and non members are urged to attend.
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