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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1916

Page

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Democratic Caucus Nominees Connery for State Senator

A Democratic caucus in Artillery Hall nominated William L. Connery for State Senator over Dr Cornelius J Hasbrouck by 53 to 20. The gathering set delegates to state and congressional conventions and the town committee, with several nominations for district representatives and a central committee seat. About 25 people attended as Gasper declined a town committee post.

Artillery Hall William L. Connery Cornelius J. Hasbrouck Democratic-State Central Committee James B. Brown Nicholas J. Golden James J. Walsh Peter Gasper James Holmes John P. Murphy John Kempf John P. Head Frederick Cleaver Louis Gladue John McMahon Democratic State Central Committee Frank M. Wardwell Walter H. Coggeshall Gasper

Scalded Factory Fireman Dies at Rhode Island Hospital

Frank Nutter 35 and unmarried who was badly scalded Sept 10 while cleaning a boiler at the National India Rubber Co factory died at Rhode Island Hospital from shock and exhaustion. He lived in East Raynham Massachusetts with his mother. body sent there for funeral services. He boarded on Wood Street during his stay.

Frank Nutter Rhode Island Hospital National India Rubber Company Rhode Island Nutter O. R. Siegel East Raynham Mass Wood Street

Sunday School Centennials in Bristol and Barrington

Letter from Thomas W. Bicknell of Providence recounts Bristol County Sunday School histories and the pioneer effort by Barrington and Bristol Congregational Churches. He notes long service as superintendent from 1863 to 1875 and remembers Rev. Joel Mann and early teachers. Dated September 27, 1916.

Bristol County Barrington Bristol Joel Mann Thomas W. Bicknell Providence R. I

Bristol Warren Series Game Set for Sunday in Warren

The Narragansett League championship hinges on a Sunday 3 PM game in Warren as Bristol and Warren vie for series glory. A coin toss will decide where the decisive third game is played next week. Manager Birtwistle defends past venue choices amid fan support and financial strain.

Bristol Warren Birtwistle

Troops C and M Start Home From El Paso Await Relief

Troops C and M of the Rhode Island Cavalry, shipped home from El Paso, are expected to depart today after awaiting the North Carolina Cavalry which reached El Paso yesterday. Battery A will leave soon when relieved, while Troop B and the Ambulance Company at Quonset Point prepare for mustering out. All men undergo strict medical exams by Army surgeons.

Rhode Island Cavalry el Paso Texas North Carolina Cavalry Quonset Point

Bristol Council Knights Confer First Degree at Meeting

The Bristol Council No. 379 Knights of Columbus conferred the first degree on two candidates. Grand Knight Joseph L. Duffy reappointed Michael P. Doyle as Lecturer for the year. Officers to be installed at the next meeting on Oct 11. Columbus Day remarks noted for Oct 12. A handicap round robin pool tournament was approved with start date to be announced.

Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Joseph L. Duffy Michael P. Doyle M. Mullaney Providence McCarty

Modern Methods Taught in Advanced Piano Instruction

The article explains that modern piano teaching blends scientific research with musical training to achieve high efficiency. It highlights the role of piano pedagogues who emphasize both theory and practice, and notes Naomi McGilton as a graduate promoting a method focused on harmony psychology physiology and the mind for beginners and children.

Naomi McGilton Hans Schneider Piano School America

Pythian Sisters Edgehill Temple Resumes Meetings

The Edgehill Temple No 3 Pythian Sisters reopened last evening at G A R Hall with large attendance and plans for fall and winter work. Grand Deputy Etta C Berry will visit on Oct 12. An Oct 26 Experience meeting will feature members recounting how they earned a dollar for the lodge followed by a collation and social games.

Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters G. A. R. Hall Etta C. Berry Westerly Charles Card

Advertised Letters List Names and Recipients

A postal notice lists recipients of advertised letters including men P N Chilétie Francisco M Gomes Tony Pont Bento Souza George White and women Maria da Estrella de Andrada Mrs Abel Davis Mrs E M Monroe Leon Fellows Mrs W J Mul mearn Foreign Albano Viera Custodio Giuseppe Elaviere Manuel Jasinto Manuel da Silva Ernest Watremez.

P. N. Chilétie Francisco M. Gomes Tony Pont Bento Souza George White Maria da Estrella de Andrada Abel Davis E. M. Monroe Leon Fellows W. J. Mulmearn Albano Viera Custodio Giuseppe Elaviere Manuel Jasinto Manuel da Silva Ernest Watremez

Tax Collector Thurston Reports 1916 Town Taxes Recovered

Tax Collector Winthrop G. Thurston has received about 30000 in town taxes for 1916, nearly the same as last year at this time. He will be in his office this evening Saturday evening and Monday evening the last day for a five percent prompt payment deduction.

Winthrop G. Thurston

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