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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1894

Page

2

Bristol Fire Fight Plan Ahead of Water Works Sale

A New England Insurance Exchange committee visited Bristol to push for improved water pressure for fire protection and to advocate town purchase of the water works. They urged overhauling the steamers and cited past insurance rates tied to reliable pressure. Community leaders favored early water works purchase and system upgrades.

New England Insurance Exchange of Boston Bristol Insurance Exchange The Preanix Insurance Exchange Committee

Thanksgiving Day and family reunions across the nation

Thanksgiving Day is observed with a general business suspension and large family dinners. While religious observances fade, it remains a day for sacred family reunions though many feel sorrow from the absence of loved ones.

Football Fervor Outranks Boxing In Moral Measure

The article contrasts college football with boxing, noting immense football popularity and boxing protests, arguing football mirrors boxing in moral risk to life and limb. It cites Harvard Yale coverage as context for the discussion.

Yale

Jewish Wedding on John Street Ends With Civil Marriage Planned

Residents witnessed a unique Jewish ceremony at Mr. M. Schurmann’s residence uniting Miss Annie Landau and William Shaine with a ten-witness rite under a red canopy. The couple will wed again under civil law, then settle on Thames Street and begin housekeeping.

M. Schurmann John Street Annie Landau Thames Street William Shaine New Haven Conn Providence Louis Molowsky E. Lisker Isaac Rebekah Hansekeeping

Miss Matilda W. Church Dies After Illness of Two Weeks

Miss Matilda W. Church of Bristol died Friday night after an illness of two weeks with typhoid fever. She was the daughter of the late Samuel W. Church and lived on the family homestead. Her funeral was held Sunday at the home with Rev Dr. Locke officiating. bearers were four brothers Semel W Benjamin Hezekiah W and Charles H. Burial followed in North cemetery.

James F. DeWolf S of V Henry Mason Baum D.C.L Providence Trinity Church Charles Finch Eleanor Darling Trinity Parish Pue Lillie Lawder Robert Lawder Burnside Street Philadelphia Y.M.C. A Henry Coggeshall N. A. Bishop Everett Matilda W. Church Knights of Pyting Miss Church Samuel W. Church Bristol Church Pappoosesquaw

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