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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1895
Page
2
A Newport man James Shea was found guilty of murder after beating his wife who was in a delicate condition. He received life imprisonment with a chance of pardon. The case sparked outrage over the notion that the punishment fits the crime.
In Cardiff banqueting speech Lord Dunraven repeats alleged changes to Defender's water line length. He claims he raised these charges before the first race, but says no one listened. He insists his statements are true though not provable and views it as a matter of personal honor with the Defender syndicate. The Newport Journal cites fishing tale of a sea serpent seen beyond the lightship, later identified as a buck reindeer weighing about 150 pounds. The deer swam five miles from shore and was brought to Hammett's wharf for viewing before return to shore.
The first Shakespearean recital by John F. Howard of Boston attracted a large refined audience at G A R Hall on Tuesday. Howard displayed memory and eloquence in scenes from Hamlet and pleased many with his performance. Next Tuesday’s recital will be Romeo and Juliet for the Children's Home benefit.
The W R C annual inspection was held Wednesday evening. Department President Mrs Emily F Fish and Department Inspector Mrs Allan E Tilton were received by President Mrs Emilie F Wilson. Four candidates were inspected. An officers election is planned for December. An old fashioned supper and entertainment are set for Dec 4 at Grand Army Hall. A supper was served and Mrs Fish spoke about her trip to the National Convention in Louisville Kentucky. Vice Department Inspector found the books well kept and in order.
Carl A O Neumann and Miss Mary Orthmann of this town wed at 7 30 Wednesday evening at St Michael's rectory. Best man Frank H Dunbar, bridesmaid Maggie Maguire of Boston. Reception at groom's Catharine street home with 100 guests. gifts included a sideboard from Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Co No 1. Fire company led processional with drum band and fireworks. Music by Murphy and Munro's Orchestra.
Winfield Morton Chace and Augusta Neumann married Wednesday evening at 8 by Rev G L Locke at the bride's mother's home corner Hope and Bradford streets. The ceremony was attended by relatives and friends followed by a wedding breakfast and gifts including a clock and chair from Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co No 1. A poetry recital and musical selections accompanied the reception and later guests visited the Artillery armory before the couple retired to the bride's mother's residence on Bradford street.
Local notices from Bristol detailing mail close and open times, store specials on fabrics and groceries, harvest sales, church events, meetings, and community updates. Includes ship cargo notes, construction progress on the Van Wickle mansion, weathering incidents, obituaries, and public notices.
Eight members from New York and Larchmont yacht clubs have ordered 30 footers to be finished by spring. Notables like Oliver Iselin Herman Duryea and Augustus Monroe are among buyers as 30-footers draw interest from New York Larchmont and Seawanhaka clubs.
A wagon horse pulled the Quirk Brothers delivery wagon toward the steamboat wharf on State street. The forward axle struck a coal cart in front of Daniel Cruickshanks' blacksmith shop. The wagon stalled but the horse was captured before entering the water. The horse was unharmed. only shafts and front axle were damaged.
J Del Grego has brought 40 Italians to town with 20 receiving full naturalization papers and 20 seeking first papers. An Italian political club will be formed this winter with headquarters room sought by Del Grego. The group may be named the Italian Independent Club rejecting party commitments.
Miss Edith Chace returns from Providence visit and others travel from Fall River Grand Rapids and Des Moines to town. The Grecian Art Tableaux Company of Boston with Elizabeth Flower Willis and Maude Sears perform scriptural tableaux at the Opera House to a good audience and earn praise for violin and vocal numbers.
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