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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1894

Page

2

Press delay halts Paorenix. Bristol Phoenix doubles weekly edition

The Paorenix prints on Tuesday afternoon face a half day delay due to a broken bolt on the press. The Bristol based Puornix gains favor, circulation rises, and the Phoenix aims to grow as a twice weekly advertising medium delivering fresh news and encouraging local commerce.

Paorenix Puornix Bristol The Phoenix

Phoenix Newsboys Sought for Tuesday and Friday Routes

The publication calls for lively newsboys with business eyes to secure routes and sell more copies. It promises a paper filled with town news to attract readers and aims to move a thousand or more copies per issue.

Fire at Warwick Neck Hotel and McCarty Barn

Last night two alarms responded as a westward horizon fire was believed to be at Pappoosesquaw but proved to be the Warwick Neck Hotel, empty with all furniture removed. A second alarm marked a barn fire owned by Terrence McCarty near Wood Street, destroying the structure and contents including a $125 horse. Bowen’s livery shop adjacent suffered partial damage. The National India Rubber Company plant on Wood Street will be sold at public auction December 10 to satisfy mortgage bondholders for Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company.

Warwick Neck Tth Terrence McCarty National India Rubber Co Wood Street Bowen McCarty National India Rubber Company Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company

Hydraulion Fair Opens With Cheerful Booths and Minstrels

The twelfth Hydraulion Engine fair begins a ten night run at Town Hall with a crowded audience and praise for the fire ladies. Decorated interiors, glass engine marvels and an Edison phonograph attract visitors as parades and nightly entertainment continue. Visiting fire departments join local crews and tonight features the Newport naval reserves and Hercules Veterans.

Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company Town Hall St. John’s Band Warren Board of Engineers King Philip Steamer Company Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company Bristol Foxboro Attleboro Volunteer Fire Company Pawtuzet Henry M. Gibson A. OG. Williston Williston Half Circle John Vera Thomas Brides Bones Emerson Weacott James Milburn James O'Donnell Wm N. Newman Frederick H. Hoar Geo. F. Stewart Artillery Naval Reserves Light Infantry Newport Naval Reserves Steam Fire Engine Company No. 5 Hercules Veteran Association No Newport

American Politician and Local Official Dies in Rhode Island

A former resident of this town, H L Wilson, died at his Lakewood home Sunday at age 67. Born in Eastford County, he served in the 11th Rhode Island Regiment, held roles with the Providence State Prison and police, later worked at National India Rubber, then in Bristol and Providence before moving to Lakewood. He leaves a widow, son Fred T. Wilson, daughter Mrs. Wallace Lester, and brothers Gilbert and Orrin Wilson.

Lakewood H. L Wilson Eastford Coun Rhode Island State Farm Bristol National India Rubber Company Providence 11Th R. I Regiment Fred T. Wilson Wallace E Lester Pawtucket Gilbert Wilson Orrin Wilson

Bristol Notes and Local News Snapshots

Bristol and vicinity reports include price drops for Te Promix to two cents, new newsstand sales of The Phoenix, local truces and meetings, social events at Burnside Lodge, church exchanges, organ recital plans, and town milestones. Also noted are civic updates on water pipes, early weddings, and charitable drives amid a string of weather and traffic incidents.

Bristol Phonix Bristol County Bradford St Bristol R. I. Farrally Brothers the Phoenix Bristol Post Ofice Williams & Tower Burnside Lodge E. H. Porter Emanuel St. Michael’s Church Locke Lawrence Mintum KorLwright Ethel Charlotta Jones W. A. Hall Saratoga Springs Bethesda Episcopal Church Robert B. Thomas William Ware & Co Boston

Chrysanthemum Exhibit At Starr Booth Greenhouses

One of the most elaborate displays of chrysanthemums is now on exhibition at the green houses of Starr L. Booth on High street. He has many fine specimens, some measuring from ten to fourteen inches in diameter.

Starr L. Booth High Street

Gould to Build a 20-Rater for English Sailing

New York reports Howard Gould ordered Herreshoffs to construct a 20-rater yacht, aiming for a strong American entry with 60 foot overall length and 10 foot draft. The boat would race in English waters, with crew and finish details to be arranged in Bristol. Gould expects early April launch and notes British windward-first racing advantages.

New York Bristol Herreshoffs Howard Gould Europe English Herreshoffe England Gould Lord Dunraven Newport Luna Thelma Stephanie Prince Batthyony Strattmann J. O. Connell Lord Bragsey Earl of Dudley Solent Earl of Lonsdale Diedric Herreshoff Wee Win H. CO. Sutton

Rhode Island Thanksgiving Proclamation 1894

Governor D Russell Brown proclaims Thursday November 29 1894 as a day of general thanksgiving. The document urges public worship family reunions and acts of benevolence to brighten the lives of the afflicted and requests observance across Providence and the state. Signed November 10 1894 with Secretary Onaruzi P Bennett.

Brown D. Russell Brown Rhode Island Providence Plantations United States Providence

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