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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1895
Page
2
The Defender crew received a royal reception and banquet at Deer Isle after a victorious season, ending with a grand ball. Local items note Pomona Herald’s sixth year in Pascoag 16 page edition, a Bristol bombardment verse, a spider incident in Attleboro, and a Kentucky judge’s juror instruction that led to a hung jury.
In Hungary a telephone newspaper operates with 6000 subscribers at two cents daily. A 168 mile wire links homes to a central line, with special apparatus preventing blockages. Editions run 7:80 am to 9:30 pm, read by ten voices, with in-house receivers portable for beds. It also provides concerts, broadcasts to Austro Hungary, and transmits to Trieste Vienna Bremen Pesth Berlin.
A discussion notes newspapers reach 5000 readers per 1000 subscribers while 1000 handbills may reach 300 to 400 readers. Handbills cost as much as a strong newspaper ad. Women and boys read ads. newspaper ads reach 4500 more readers. Investment in advertising reportedly yields good returns.
Howorth's Hibernica with Blodgett Hyde comedians entertained a crowded Opera House audience last night and pleased the crowd. Howorth will appear at the Bristol Opera House next Monday evening. Town Council approved Eugene Le Clair's bill for 284.45 and sent it to the auditor. The steam fire engine boiler question was tabled for further study. A sewer connection for Mor ris on Church Street was conditionally granted pending owner arrangements.
The Naval Reserve Torpedo Company and Bristol Train of Artillery held a Saturday target shoot at the Pappoose squaw range directed by Capt. Irving Young and Capt. I. F. Williams. Gunner's Mate Monroe and Dunbar qualified as sharpshooters at 600 yards with scores of 47. Seamen Munro McCaughey Gerrard Jackson Hathaway also qualified as marksmen. rain hampered firing but artillery performance remained strong.
The second annual fair of Council Dom Luiz Phillippe No 1 opened at Artillery Armory with large attendance and a promising week ahead. Guests included Company O Light Infantry and the Bristol Cornet Band. a parade of Philippe in uniform followed by music from Burnside Drum Corps Bristol Band and Artillery Drum Corps. The armory showcased banners bunting and colored tissue, with dancing to Murphy Munro’s orchestra and well patronized refreshments.
Three Italian boys aged 6 8 and 10 were arrested for depredations in orchards and dooryards. Captain Morrissey held them until yesterday. Judge Bosworth ordered a month of good behavior with possible reform school if they remain unmanageable. The father urged sending the 8 year old to reform school while detailing years of fruit theft and neglect. The judge sympathized with the boy, noting past harsh punishment may have driven him from home.
The memorial chapel was completed last Friday by New York artist Edward J. N. Stent. The work by Messia John Thilbahr and Charles Hanson features a ccra ceiling, light salmon side walls, terra cotta end walls, bronze panels, and a large romanesque cross with alpha and omega. The parlor font classroom vestibule and other rooms share the design, acoustics and ventilation, making a prime space for Sabbath school and gatherings, finished after about five weeks.
Bristol area notices report mail close and open times, local ads, ship arrivals, and community events. Highlights include building work, weather impacts, church and club activities, weddings planned, and town commerce updates.
Miss Elia Waldron left for Newark on a visit to her sister. Mrs. Sarah Albro and Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews of Pawtucket visited Mrs. Esther Schofield. Grace Jewel of Elmira returned home after visiting relatives. The Lowe family closed their villa at Ferry Hill and returned to Brooklyn. Mr and Mrs Dimond returned from their wedding trip and settled on Church Street. Mrs Brainard of South Glastonbury is visiting the Watsons and Bristol friends. Dr. Allen and his daughter Bessie returned from Flushing. he accompanied Mrs Allen on the New York boat.
Last evening at the Opera House Maj. James F. De Wolf Camp presents Lovett's Boston Stars a quartet of talents led by Bertha Brewer Frank G Reynolds Rose Garritz and Clara Warner The audience rewarded the performance with encores and warm praise expressing hope for future appearances in our city.
The regular district court session convened yesterday. Thomas Morrissay, arrested by Officer Andrews for lying intoxicated in a doorway, was fined $1 and costs. A bastardy case against Winefield Obace was dismissed, defendant found not guilty. Eben Magee sued Joseph Trudell for $28.50, dispute over agreed pay and board. Attorneys Perry and Crowley appeared. The case and other debt suits were held for advisement until next Monday.
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