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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1909
Page
2
The editorial argues the caucus ballot size is meant to ensure secrecy and uniformity. It questions whether the town Committee must disclose the determined size and warns that failing to reveal it invites power abuse and political controversy. The piece notes Stephen T. Church’s claim about ballots and legality, framing it as speculation amid debate.
The Bristol Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual meeting in Burnside Memorial Hall. Officers elected include Regent Mrs. A Johnson, Vice Regent Mrs. F M Dixon, Secretary Miss Millie D Church, Treasurer Mrs O Hasbrouck, Registrar Mrs H W Bache, Historian Miss Lillian F Munro, Auditor Miss Evelin Bache. Executive Board members are Mrs E I Brownell, Mrs C W Young, Mrs John B Batchelor, Miss Florence S Allie, Miss Anna B Manchester, Mrs A V B Ostrander, Mrs Henry Remington, and Mrs E G Easterbrooks.
A tense courtroom moment unfolds as insulting counsel vows to confront the villain, while the imperturbable witness responds with calm reflection, noting the curious observation. The exchange highlights the clash of attorneys and the steadiness of the witness in a charged legal setting.
A caller asks to see something resembling a check and questions if the other party is a customer or a bill collector. The exchange frames a request for payment proof or status in a disputed or unresolved account context.
Bristol post office schedules show mail arrivals at 7.00, 10.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, and 7.165 pm with closings at 7.40 and 11.80 am and 7.15 pm. Sunday mail arrives 8.00 am and closes 4.50 pm, with office hours Sunday from 9.80 to 10.80 am. Sunday mail is released at the south door carriers racks from 9.30 to 10.80 am.
Outward departures at 7.50, 11.20, 3.20, and 5.20 a m. Inward arrivals at 8.00, 12.00 a m., 3.00 and 3.30 p.m. from Earle and Prew express services.
Miss Mildred Johnston visits Mrs Malcolm MacNaught of Groton Conn. Edward B Munro undertaker advertises. Lost small yellow dog female no tail reward 6 Notify Harry V Mayo 85 Union St. Eagles lodge held in Warren with about 40 members attending. Various local notices including medical, legal, social events and town happenings.
An advertisement urges careful attention to a cough as it may signal serious illness and promotes Allen's Lung Balsam as a quick permanent remedy while noting drug sale availability.
A sailor recounts dire hardship at sea describing a wreck, loss of provisions, cannibalism of belts and ber, and the ship turning turtle before survival and resolve in the aftermath.
In this town on October 21, Rev. Thomas J. Gillan performed the marriage of George Demara and Rose Anna Ounniff, both residents of this town, in an Opt ceremony.
Davis In Providence October 10 death of Addis L. Davis aged 48 wife of the late Richard B. Davis Graffam Providence October 7 Mrs Emile L. Graffam daughter of the late John Adams of this town QChurch Providence October 12 Sarah A. Church aged 77 O Donnell Providence October 12 Mrs Thomas O Donnell aged 68
Mrs Graffam wife of Davis Graffam died last Thursday at her home 291 Dudley Street Providence. Born in this town she was daughter of the late John and Ann Adams and had lived in Providence for many years. She is survived by her husband and one sister Miss Annie J Adams a Valley School teacher. Funeral was Sunday at 1 30 p m from her Providence home attended by relatives and friends. Burial in North Cemetery in this town.
Miss Addie L. Davis daughter of Mrs. Sarah J. A. and the late Richard B. Davis and sister of Wendell R. Davis of this town died at her mother's Providence residence early Sunday. She had been ill for years and three and a half years ago had a lower limb amputated due to a tumorous growth. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at her late residence.
Intelligence confirms the death of Miss Sarah A Church in Providence. A daughter of Samuel W Church and Mary Simmons Tilley, she was born at Pappasquash November 26, 1882. She is survived by her brother Samuel W Church and two half brothers James Church and Charles H Church. The body will be brought here for burial.
Mrs Thomas O'Donnell died about 9 o'clock this morning at 30 Mt Hope avenue after a long diabetes illness She was born in Ireland and had resided here for many years Survived by husband and four sons John E B O'Donnell James T O'Donnell Jeremiah E O'Donnell and William T O'Donnell She was a devout member of St Marys Church and widely admired.
The advertisement asserts most illness stems from inactive bowels and a torpid liver. It attacks harsh laxatives as like dynamite, offering Rexall Orderlies as a safe, pleasant remedy. The product claims no purging or gripe, fits all ages, with pricing 36 tablets for 25 cents and 13 tablets for 10 cents, sold at Hope Drug Co. Bristol.
George Demara and Mies Rose Anna Cunniff married at St Marys church in the morning. Rev. Thomas Jene officiated as Edward F. Christie played the wedding marches. The bride, sister Mary O. Cunniff attended by the groom’s attendant George H. Ostigny. A wedding breakfast followed at Wood street home then a short trip to Boston and eastern Massachusetts. The bride is daughter of Owen and Mrs Cunniff of Wood street. The groom is Bristol Oper House manager and Star Theatre official, known in local baseball circles.
Miss Josephine G Tobin daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael J Tobin of 66 Franklin Street underwent a successful gall stone operation at a Providence private hospital Sunday morning at 9 80 o clock. Doctors Merriman Smith and Gifford consulting arranged the removal after she fell ill a week earlier and was taken to Providence in an ambulance. The operation removed 225 tall stones. She is resting but weak and is a Bristol High School 1908 graduate in her second year at Rhode Island Normal School.
An event listing shows a rummage sale in Williams Block Bradford Street with notices from the Woman's Exchange and Burnside Social Club. Activities include rain dance and community gatherings at G.A.S Hall with Eagles involvement and Pythian Sisters. Proceeds support local clubs and temple events.
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