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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1906
Page
2
John the Shoeman Notice Woman's Exchange Bed For Sale Phoenix Office Rooms To Let 697 Hope Street For Sale T. C. Oburoh Dog Lost P. J. Lannon Table Board 31 Franklin St
The Pawtucket manager cancelled the football game at the last minute. Thibodeaux of Fall River is booked for Thanksgiving morning at 10 80. Bristol shows a strong line and backs. During Robertson's absence, Brechin and Sawyer led gym classes at Springfield. Phi Alpha Pi met Saturday with social time and pumpkin pie. A hare and hound race is planned for Thanksgiving at 7 45 with a prize for the rabbit catcher. Social committee held a meeting. final plans set for Wednesday. Basketball league games include Wardwell versus McShane and Balfour versus Limuister next Thursday at 8 pm.
Amos Wright delivering milk on Central Street reports his horse attached to a light wagon ran away after a can fell. The animal trotted down Wardwell to Hope Street, stopping on Judge Ol Bosworth’s lawn. No damage to horse or wagon. several gallons of milk were spilled along the route.
A list of advertised letters includes Albrosea Barton J Donmer J W Erwin Edward Fredrickson A Ysenstat Capt E Nickerson Tommaso Gigho Mrs Lillian Donovan Delima Emery Mrs Althea Jara Mrs Arthur Roy Mrs N Runswell Mrs Albert Van Overberghe Miss Mary A Hayes. Foreign Commander of the American Yacht Coronet Arthur N Alger Raffiele Cucciola Miss Magie Kracy.
Bristol and vicinity postal hours list arrival and closing times including 7.00 10.00 12.00 2.00 4.00 6.45 7.15 p m with closes at 8.00 8.45 11.80 8. m 1.45 6.46 7.16 p m Arrive 8.80 a m Close 5.00 p m General delivery for stamps 4.30 10 & pp M y Office hours Sunday 9 30 to 10 80 a m Sunday mail at carriers racks south door 9.30 to 10 30 p m Express matter due to leave Bristol by Earle & Prew Outward 7.35 11.05 a m 3.05 5.05 p m Inward 7.45 11.45 a m 2.45 6.45 p m
Turkeys advertised at 250 per pound at T. J. Connery's on State street while Bristol notes extensive roof repairs at the federal building with Sumner A. Ball the contractor. A First Baptist vestry gathering is planned with a December 4 event, and a Bristol couple announces engagement to a Boston groom. Various town social, religious, and civic updates follow including school club activities, theater plans, and Thanksgiving observances. A drowning death near the town wharf is reported with details on the victim’s family and funeral.
The Phoenix advertises large hand pressed 1907 calendars with sample pages for customers to view. Those seeking calendars are invited to come in and examine the samples and place orders, as shipments will begin shortly.
A seven ton white marble base for the pillars at the Colt Memorial High School main entrance arrived yesterday afternoon and was set in position this morning. The piece, moved by blocking and tackles, is heavier than the building’s other slabs and required four horses to haul from Providence. The derricks, capable of lifting four tons, could not be used.
A playful exchange shows a wife praising George as he replies that the compliment is tied to his approaching birthday. The banter hints at affection and familiarity in their dialogue.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a princess tale where youths failed to cure her and were hanged from a castle wall. A timid question about propriety reveals concern over public appearance and judgment.
A Nebraska interview with a female politician criticizes a newspaper heading about female suffrage. She complains to the editor and plans to have her husband intervene, saying she has never insulted anyone and wants the paper stopped.
To the People of Bristol Prescriptions and Medicines can always be obtained at my store day or night A registered pharmacist always in attendance Charles A Glancy M D formerly resident Apothecary at Rhode Island Drug Store and Office 399 Wood Street cor Congregational Bristol RI.
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