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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1896
Page
2
In the Westerly Tribune a playful exchange has the poet noting a ghost misquote while the editor apologizes and jokes about turkeys. The Providence News hails Thomas Collier Platt as the next U S Senator from New York, praising him as a statesman amid sharp commentary on the term.
An ecclesiastical council assembled in Bristol Rhode Island on November 10 1896 to examine the resignation of Rev Henry A Stevens and advise on the pastoral relationship. The meeting elected Rev F B Pullen as chair and Norman Plass as scribe. The committee of Rev Moore Rev Wooley and G E Luther drafted and the council unanimously adopted a report concurring in the church action and recommending the pastoral relation be dissolved. The minutes record gratitude for Stevens and prayers for the church's future guidance.
Department Inspector Julia Peason and staff visited Babbitt headquarters for a thorough books and belongings inspection found in admirable condition. An evening program featured piano, recitations, addresses by Mrs. Budlong and Mrs. Nason, and a flag presentation by Mrs. Slocum and Mrs. Almy Phelps. A banquet followed with guests from Babbitt Post, G.A.R. The annual inspection was a pleasant event reflecting credit on the corps. A local ad note promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with W. B. Buffington as dealer.
The Bristol Pantry printed a gold letter headline announcing victory for honest money in gold letters. The bold display attracted substantial attention, with the words Golf Wins adorning the front in a striking, decorative manner as reported by The Semi-Weekly Stonington Mirror.
The regular United Brothers Lodge meeting celebrated the 16th anniversary of owning and occupying the Odd Fellows Hall. After the business session a supper was served. Ezra Dixon spoke as Noble Grand elect, with remarks by P G M George A Arnold and P M Fred Fish among others.
Mrs Lucinda Montross aged 83 died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Clarence E Booth’s Bristol home after a long illness. She had lived in Bristol 25 years. her husband died in 1868. She leaves four daughters and a son: Mrs C E Booth, Mrs Mapes, Mrs J Lewis of Bristol, Mrs Augustus de Lacy of New York, and John R K Montross. Interment is planned for North Cemetery tomorrow with private funeral.
The Warren Driving Park Association held two trotting and pacing races on Tuesday afternoon. Aquilla George Thayer’s roan gelding swept three straight heats in the 3 minute class, purse $50, while Melba George B. Warren’s pacing mare won three straight in the 2:60 class, purse $75.
An 800 word reading aimed at young mothers explains croup origins from a common cold, early hoarseness as the first sign, and a rough cough. It urges prompt action when hoarseness appears and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent or lessen croup, noting it is safe with no harmful ingredients and available from W H Buffington.
Fanny Davenport opens at the Providence Opera House next Monday for one week presenting Fedora Monday and Tuesday Cleopatra Wednesday through Friday, a matinee Saturday, and La Tosca Saturday night. Melbourne MacDowell supports, praised as unrivaled on the American stage.
Sheriff Cady and Captain Morrissey arrested Charles Langley on a larceny charge after he took the Pearl, a twenty foot sailboat owned by Charles Cornell of Fairhaven. Langley, 48, is jailed in Bristol County awaiting requisition papers. Cornell expects a quick settlement.
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