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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1896
Page
2
The annual pension commission report notes 40 874 new pensioners and 3 678 restored, totaling 44 247 added. Losses by death 23 898, widows 1 141, minors 1 684, lapse 2 652, other causes 9 828, total 44 093. Net gain 154. Total pensioners June 30, 1896: 970 678.
The New York World cites Connecticut gains as a guide after Vermont and October elections, suggesting a McKinley lead of about 25 000. Connecticut, strong in farms and industry, has backed Democrats in 1876 1884 1888 and 1902, as free silver and populist ideas reshape national politics.
A western congressman, during a campaign speech, used the term gold bug by mistake. He paused to explain that he bears no ill will toward goldbugs or bedbugs, but objects to the way goldbugs earn their living.
A proverb says to wait for frost before hazelnuts but boys miss them when others pick. The piece mocks church fund contributions as earning a peek at heaven. It comments on rumors that Cuba may be risky for life insurers.
Mr A S Van Wickle donated a silver trophy for a gentlemen members challenge cup. A yesterday tournament had 14 contestants. Dunzan Hooter won with 98, Frank Pardee second, DeWolf Howe third. Play covered two rounds of nine links. events continue weekly until a player wins twice, then ownership passes. Also a public health note praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for hoarseness and cough, sold by W H Baffington.
Mails close at 6.50 and 8.45 a m 12 20 8 45 and 5 20 p m Mails open about 8 am 2 5 8 and p m Elder Harry Nicholas will preach at Advent Christian church J H Wall & Co builders push Waldron Brownell block Mrs S P Colt leaves for Bethlehem Pa Curbstone work on Church Street begins Warren Driving Park trotting races planned next week Cunningham moves store to State Street Auntie City salt water taffy sold at Sparks Br istol arrest for non support Mabel W Lindsey serious illness Flannelette wrappers corsets flannel and serge bargains Steam yacht Ballymena arrives for winter ready New papers wall papers sales at Remieres Funeral of Lena Forrest St Marys cemetery Miss Martha G Coit funeral at St Marys Church Bristol Drills and Dreadnaught bazaar plans Navy Herreshoff shipyard work new carpentry building 70 by 80 feet Miss Carolina E Dube 17th birthday party Allie Newman birthday party at High Street Bristol police Lavey assault case Warren prisoners held for Bristol court Ladies Aid Harvest Supper State Street M E Church Bristol Light Infantry Thanksgiving ball plans Daughters of Liberty social Sowamset and Lewis lodge visits Nam quit mill shift notice Warren operatives note police and wages.
A P Nerone offers men s enamel russia and box calf shoes in all the latest styles. Mr and Mrs Bradford Colt DeWolf left Tuesday for New York to sail for Brussels. M Cunningham has moved his store to Nos 10 and 12 State street during repairs at his former shop. Mr M N Shorey of New Bedford bought the photographic business on State street from William McLellan and took possession with his wife. Shorey, experienced in photography, aims to retain old customers and attract new ones. McLellan departs for a lucrative position in Boston, where he arrived today.
Miss Ida May Straight became the wife of Mr. Fred Louis Eaton of Fall River at 4 PM yesterday in a private ceremony at 52 Franklin Street. Rev. Wm. Trotter officiated in the Gat parlor. Bride given away by her father, with bridesmaid Miss Lillian Manchester and best man Clark Russell Straight. The couple will reside at 328 Broadway, Fall River.
A well attended Bristol Cornet Band concert at the Opera House last night featured difficult overtures marches and selections in good style. Mrs McCarty sang two contralto solos and was encored. Miss Salisbury accompanied. Louise P Chadwick the local elocutionist appeared twice in humorous readings to lively applause. Stella Frost from Pawtucket contributed a humorous recitation. John Reilly showcased baton work and was recalled. The program was a success.
The Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company will hold a grand bazaar in Armory Hall State street from October 14 to 24 inviting visiting organizations to attend on various nights. Dancing will be offered each evening with fancy refreshments and ice cream tables available.
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