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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1894
Page
2
Local short items cover injuries, farming yields, social events, business moves, and community notices. Included are a wagon accident recovery, potato and corn yields, a Colt reception, and various civic and leisure activities plus a critical note on State Fair liquor sales.
Eugene LeClair has begun tearing down the old Gardiner estate dwelling at the foot of Constitution Street. The 1747 South Thames Street house, once a premier local building, shows hand crafted interior finish and sturdy beams. An old document dated the year built was found. A Hope Street East side two story house owned by Mrs. Mary Slade, over a century old, will also be torn down. The Ingraham descendants once owned that property. he served Plymouth Colony as agent in this state. Bristol's old landmarks are rapidly vanishing.
Mr and Mrs Geo E Gladding visit his parents on Church street and other friends in town. A horse belonging to Barney Glan cy dropped dead on Howe street last Wednesday morning. Mrs Chas F Gladding attended the National Encampment in Pittsburg and visited West Virginia. David B Hill nominated for New York governor by the Democratic State Convention. Several social events include harvest festival preparations, a reception for the Lowes in New York, and a surprise party for Mrs Frank Horton. Also notes of travels, school events, and property changes in Bristol and related towns.
H C Haff Jr and 14 Vigilant crew members return from England aboard the Paris. He recalls mixed results, harsh racing, and intent to winter at Northam near Southampton with plans to challenge for the Cape May cup. Rumors of a new America’s Cup syndicate involving Lord Dunraven and Lord Lonsdale circulate.
The Local Council of Women of Rhode Island at a September meeting adopted a resolution urging government and school officials churches reform and labor groups to push for a policy change at the Rhode Island State Fair. They call for the abolition of gambling liquor sales and other debasing influences to preserve the fair as a wholesome institution.
R I G A and M A the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts resumes full operation with most upperclassmen and a fresh class of thirty five. New equipment and larger labs boost instruction across departments, with a steam threshing machine, dynamos, lathes, planers, and more. Two new instructors join as the faculty rises to fifteen.
A correspondent in Fairhaven Massachusetts reveals an epitaph from a century old cemetery. The line about flesh and pride reads Toward how valued once avails thee not to whom related or by whom begot. The note suggests forefathers expressed decay rather than future promise.
Have you seen the window of the Central Drug Store on Hope Street. Dr William H Buffington offers a wide range of school supplies at low prices including paper, writing tablets, blotters, pencils, slates and holders, checkbooks, receipts, crayons, compasses, book straps, envelopes, paste, sponges, crepe paper, napkins and inks. Remember the place Central Drug Store 195 Hope Street.
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