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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1894
Page
2
Petitions circulating urge authorities to convene a special town meeting for a yes or no vote on buying the water works from George H. Norman. Several hundred signatures gathered, with a meeting likely in December, possibly next week. The event is expected to attract strong interest.
The old time favorite H. M. S. Pinafore was staged by Trinity parish youths in Lawn Hall on Wednesday. The complimentary performance drew a full house with standing room, praised for its strong cast, well rendered solos, fine choruses, and tasteful scenery.-notable performers were Mme Baratta Morgan as Josephine and O. W. Tirrell as Sir Joseph Porter, with Ralph Rackstraw portrayed by O. W. Young. The article notes occasional audience coldness despite the quality and effort of the performers.
The sociable of the Jolly Three at Eagle Hall last night drew about twenty five times the group’s usual crowd. Hassett and Doran's orchestra supplied the music. The schooner Tina C. Cotton will unload at Wardwell Lumber Company's wharf tomorrow, 609 tons of coal for the National India Rubber Company.
The widow of Thomas Rogers Greene died at her son Col O A Greene’s residence in Bristol this morning at 4 o clock, aged 90 years 1 month 8 days. She was born in Warwick Neck and moved to Coventry Centre Rhode Island as a child. Married in Coventry in 1830, she later lived in Bristol since 1898. A devout Methodist, Bible class teacher for 40 years, she supported charitable causes and aided the Home for Destitute Children. Funeral set for Monday at 11 o clock at her son’s 39 Hope Street residence. burial in North Cemetery.
On Thanksgiving morning Down Town defeated Up Town in a rough game. Up Town built a strong squad and won two goals against their opponent Apne amid 30 minute halves and a windy field. Guy Jackson refereed, Tom Johnson kept time. The match started as a gallage game, then devolved into kicking and striking the ball. Several scrimmages produced excitement and minor injuries, with a large crowd watching and cheering. Robert Connery led the victorious eleven while Elmer A. Rounds captained the Down Towns.
Two teams of five marksmen contested a navy reserve rifle event for a gold trophy. Dunbar won the individual badge with a 200 and 800 yard display. Gladding earned the silver badge. The event featured prize details and a harbor duck shooting highlight.
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