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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1906
Page
1
The Bristol State Street M E church marked its 50th anniversary with two evenings of exercises. Organ preludes, anthems, and sermons referenced past pastors and members, including Rev. W L Hood and Rev. Kingsley. Kingsley praised long serving members and urged continued zeal to keep the church’s mission strong as it looks toward the future.
Anxiety over J Barnard French as his Los Palacios plantation Cuba lies in insurgent advance with bridges and water tanks burned. A cablegram to Mrs George T French confirms his safety but damage to buildings crops and cattle remain unclear. Also a local ad touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve sold by W H Buffington.
The Bristol Yacht Club held its annual meeting Tuesday at the club house with officers elected for the coming year. Commodore William L. McKee of Boston, summer resident, succeeds Charles F. Tillinghast who declined re-election. Vice Commodore Walter H. Knight and Rear Commodore William R. Tillinghast were also chosen along with a full slate of officers and committees. The season featured a successful ocean race on June 30 and an overall rise in regatta entries. A tribute was paid to deceased member James Garland, and thanks were given to contributors, including ex-Commodore Joseph E. Fletcher for the Dauntless-Coronet race painting. The club, with about 150 members and 50 yachts, anticipates continued prosperity.
The Excelsior Tennis club announces handicap and first round matchups for the tournament. Entries include Florence Archer vs Mary Perry and Katherine Tucker vs Helen Church, with several men’s singles seeds and byes listed, followed by a closing note urging readers to consider small daily remedies.
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