The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-01
BRISTOL.

Yesterday was the last day on which
taxpayers are given the five per cent dis
count for the prompt payment or their
taxes. Many availed themselves OF the
opportunity OF receiving the discount
Town Treasurer Peck has received about
$4,000 OF the whole amount assessed.
Today the following changes I'm the de-
livery OF mails will go into effect at the
postofiice. The first afternoon delivery
will be changed from Las p. m, TO 2:45
o. m Mail collected on this delivery Will
be dispatched In the mail that closes at
5:45 p. m. The second afternoon deliv-
cry will be changed from 3:45 p. m, TO
5 D. m. and mail collected on this de-
livery will bed ispatched in mail which
closes at 7:45 p. m.
The marriage intentions of Frederick s.
Smith and Miss Grace Ella Trevors have
been filed In the town clerks office.
A merry party OF relatives and friends
gathered at the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph l.. Buffum on Hope street last even
ing the celebrate the 18th anniversary of
their marriage and also the anniversary
of the birth OF Mrs. Buffum. The obser-
vance OF the anniversaries was a surprise
to Mrs. Buffum. During the evening
whist. Vocal and instrumental music,
games and supper made the occasion
very enjoyable.
The shortage OF coal In this vicinity
as well as elStWntTt nus dtSutIltu
ing proportions, the dealers are advancing
the price per ton daily and are willing
TO sell but small quantity at that. The
most anyone can purchase Is a half a
ton. The price was advanced 10 $l2.5
per ton yesterday by the Wardwell Lum-
Der company, which has maintained the
lowest prices Notwithstanding the big
advances here -hN-other dealers--
Arrived yesterday two barges OF coal
for the National India Rubber company.
The regular monthly meetings OF the
fire companies will be held this evening
in their several halls.
The annual meeting OF the Bristol Fe-
male Charitable society will be held al che
residence OF Mrs. l.. S. Babbitt, on Thurs
day. oct 2. az o'clock p. IN.
The engagement Is announced OF or.
Anen NJ Newman Of this town and Miss
Bertha Phillips Tanner daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Charles S. Tanner OF Provi-
dcnce No date as yet has been set for
the wedding
Charles IT, Kunze Is TO leave here this
week for Seattle, Wash, on a visit 10
relatives and friends.
The ioung Mems Parish club and Girls
Friendly society of Trinity church held
n social gathering IN the parsh house last
evening
James NJ Milburn, Jr., who played CEN
ter for the Y NJ. G. A. basketball team,
has received an offer from the Camden
n. J. team 90 play center for that team
this season.
Walter O. Talbot formerly employer us
a conductor on the Bristol branch OF the
Consolido ed railroad. has accepted posi-
tion IN the electrical department OF the
Hcrreshoff company's shops. and com
menced his duties yesterday.
meeting OF the finance committee OF
the Y. NJ G. a. was held last evening at
which n report 10 be presented az the am
nual meeting 10 be held next MonoHy
evening. was discussed.
This evening Rosh Hashana. or the
Jewish New eYar. will begin and SER
vices according ~ the custom OF the He-
brewe will be held I'm Artillery hall, State
street. on Thursday ana Friday There
Il 70 Jewish synagogue here. 50 the OBJ
servance win be held IN the hall ne
services are 90 be held under the aus
piccs OF the Hebrew society. "Chewrus
Agudas Achim." Last year the occasion
was held I'm two halls. bat this year all
OF the Hebrew people viii unite I'm the OBJ
servance Of the beginning Of the year.
t6G7. All the places OF business OF the
Hebrews will be closed during the days
or service.
A. l.. Hayes and y DE W Archer. VINO
were tied IN Saturdays tournament az
y for the best gross scores. played of
yesterday afternoon. Hayes won. with a
scOrCe Of Is "a Archer's 81 The prtze
was cut glass cigar Jar with silver
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