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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1915
Page
2
Editorial notes a demented one legged tourist roaming Bristol evenings and mornings, boarding a Suburban car, offering a car in lieu of fare, and a possible repeat visit. It condemns police limits, with only one day officer and no 24 hour coverage, urging constant station presence and patrols.
A Warren column itemizes a Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company meeting to arrange attendance at the Brockton Fair. Other items note court actions in Warren and Providence, a motor trip plan to Maplewood, and local social events including a whist club gathering and a public hearing on Narragansett Bay dumping.
Vacationing in Brigh ton Massachusetts Helen Osternberg visits friends. Diphtheria case reported at 23 Rock Street. Rhode Island Boy Scouts tire meeting planned. Various society events and school activities announced including canning lecture at Colt Memorial High School. Ferry service to Norfolk will close for winter after Oct 3.
The passage notes residents in Providence, including families who spent the summer, have taken apartments at the corner of Waterman and Thayer streets for the winter as Barnaby's remains a popular clothing source citywide.
Beecham mentions summer Thursday openings and a series of local notices. Aviator Jack Magee planned a flight on Col Colt's property Sunday afternoon. A Bristol Yacht Club dance and a G A R Hall meeting are noted along with various town events and personnel updates.
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