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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1915
Page
2
A reader laments a liquor license granted to a Wood Street saloon near a public school and questions why protests were not filed. The letter argues enforcement gaps in General Laws and Sunday closing rules, calling for citizens to uphold laws in Rhode Island.
Frederick Palmer, renowned American war correspondent, will speak at Infantry Hall in Providence this evening at 8 o'clock under the Rhode Island Branch of the National Security League led by Governor Beeckman. He just returned from Europe with firsthand war insights. Admission is free. Citizens and militiamen are urged to attend in civilian dress with family or friends.
The funeral of William F Magee was held from his Constitution street home on a Wednesday afternoon at 230 o'clock. Rex Dr George L. Locke of St Michael's Church conducted the service. Bearers included William H. Veatch Joseph Veitch George McGann William McShane Robert Barnstead and William McMillan. Burial followed in North Cemetery with many relatives and friends in attendance and numerous floral tributes.
Tonight at 7 45 prayer meeting on How May We All Preach. Sunday morning at 10 30 Thanksgiving Sermon by Pastor Irving T Gumb. Sunday School at 11 45 Young People's meeting at 6 led by Herbert McKay. Evening service at 7 with sermon subject Ready to Give Thanks.
The Bristol post office opens from 6.45 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. The Money Order Registry and Postal Bank departments operate 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Mail arrivals occur at 7.00 10.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 7.00 p.m. Mails close at 8.50 11.50 a.m. 1.50 5.50 7.15 p.m. Sunday mails arrive 8.00 a.m. close 4.50 p.m.
The schedule lists outward departures from Bristol at 7:50 and 11:20 a m plus 2:20 and 5:20 p m. Inward arrivals are at 8:00, 10:00 a m and 2:00, 4:00 and 7:00 p m.
The Bristol tide chart lists high tides from November 24 to 30 with morning and afternoon peaks. Notable times include 9.17 and 10.43 for early highs and 11.36 12.09 1.04 1.59 for mid day cycles, followed by 10.35 11.18 11.49 later. Low tides occur about five hours after each high.
Senator Ezra Dixon is recovering from illness. Thanksgiving visits span several towns including Jeffrey New Hampshire Mansfield Massachusetts and Boston. Local sports highlight Brown over Carlisle 59 to 3 at Andrews Field Providence. Community events include dances bazaars and church activities with many residents traveling for relatives and games.
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