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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1895
Page
2
The Rhode Island State Fair opened yesterday at Narragansett Park with high expectations for record exhibits attendance and amusements. Press Day featured accessible grounds and a complimentary luncheon in the main building for visiting newspaper staff, while Hydenes Herreshoff leads in the Government torpedo boat bid.
The Providence Shade Roller Co. plant is bought by a son of Henry Watkinson a noted rubber tradesman. He plans to manufacture rubber footwear outside the trust employing 600 to 800 workers. The plant has rail access and deep water shipping facilities, with some machinery already purchased.
Miss Marie Colt daughter of Judge Le Baron Golt sustained multiple injuries after falling twenty feet while playing on a haymow with other young ladies guests of Ex Lieutenant Governor Wardwell’s daughter. Doctors treated a broken leg above the ankle a dislocated wrist and other bruises before she was taken home.
Bristol Post Office schedules close and reopen times while local firms and churches report repairs. The item lists ocean vessels, a clam bake, new school site, trials of boats, a funeral, upcoming weddings and church services, and various small-town notices including missing letters and a theft.
Bristol youths attacked Warren visitors after a Saturday game with stones and bricks injuring some players. The visitors fled in a damaged carryall while the home team offered to pay for the damage, and Bristol officials regret the incident as unworthy of the sport.
Mrs John Lake and her son visit relatives in Newport for a short time. Mr and Mrs J G Watson and Mr E P Brownell returned from a vacation last night. Mrs Charles Bowler hosts Henry A Church and Carrie Church of Taunton Mass. Hattie Clark of Brooklyn New York returns home from weeks with Evelin Bache. Putman W Taft traveled from Mendon Massachusetts to Bristol last Friday staying with J P Reynolds on Bristol Neck. Charles Brigham and family return home after visiting Vineland New Jersey and Worcester Massachusetts. Mrs Jas Connery and daughter Mary enjoy a week in Boston health hopes rise with the change.
Secretary Herbert opened four bids for three 180 ton torpedo boats to reach 26 knots, due in 15 months. Union Iron Works San Francisco offered 175000 for one, 173000 each for two, and 172000 each for three. Houpensas & aaron Works Portland quoted 168700 each. Moran Bros Seattle bid 163350 for one. Herreshoff Manufacturing Bristol offered 144000 each for one or all three with their plans. If needed, construction may move to any U S site.
At a special Saturday meeting, Frank B. Wilson was chosen from the Republican list to act as Supervisor for the upcoming election on September 26 1896 and Daniel G Coggeshall was chosen from the Democratic list. John O Ingraham Jr was elected Commissioner of the North Burial Ground to fill Henry Goff's death vacancy. Charles Paull was elected Commissioner of the East Burial Ground to fill Henry Hs vacancy.
Dr. J B Greene reports backers of a water offer are ready to fund a better system. Plan calls for three Mt Hope tanks 20 feet high and 30 feet in diameter linked by pipes with gates. Tanks avoid rock fissure leaks and would cover the present area while delivering higher quality water at lower cost than the current system.
Warren beat Bristol 14 to 13 in a long muddled contest marked by disputes and errors. Galvin starred with six of seven chances and four hits, while Brady faltered in the seventh inning. Fireworks from jealous onlookers ended the affair with taunts and stoning, amid a chaotic display of baseball. Also included is a verse about Johnny Bull and a New York press note.
The Probate Court met with Judge Church in charge. Will of Hope P. Walker continued to Sept 24 with Harriet B. Luther as administratrix. Nehemiah Cole will approved with Charles E. Cole and William J Duffy as executors. Walter Pearce estate account allowed. Guardian of the McCaugheys granted sale of real estate. Inventories on Munynes Stewart Spooner estates allowed. John Connery estate petition to sell building and transfer leasehold estate granted.
Reeves famous American Band will present a grand concert at the Opera House Thursday evening aided by noted soloists including Bowen R. Church Fred Padley Claude Spary Lemaire Hana Scott McCabley and D W Reeves directing. Basso W W Flint of Providence also engaged. The event is under Burnside Lodge No 34 K of P with an extra Providence train at 7 p m stopping at Warren and Bristol after the concert.
Thomas Peters, intoxicated, nearly drowned in the harbor after being taken behind West & Howgate’s stable. Harry F. Minsher heard a splash from Harborview Club and aided by Charles F. Gladding pulled him from the water. Gladding and Peters were saved as rescuers were pulled to safety. Peters was later taken to the county jail.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church met last evening. Delegates chosen to attend the September 25 convention in St Pauls Providence include Misses Lillie Luther Lillian Nicholas Augusta Kingsley Rev A W Kingsley Frank G Thurston and Alfred Slade. An invitation was extended to Warren Epworth League members for a social on Monday evening November 7.
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