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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
6
Health experts outline a campaign to deny flies food sources by sanitation. They warn flies spread typhoid, tuberculosis, spinal meningitis, and pneumonia by carrying contagions from victims or carriers to neighbors. The piece advocates cleaner premises to starve the pests and halt disease spread.
In Gebesee Thuringia Germany a local choir began a strike after the town stopped supplying 400 bottles of beer annually. Officials met with church authorities and the measure was reversed restoring the beer allotment to the choir.
The article notes that a thick snow cover insulates the ground keeping soil about ten degrees warmer than the air above the snow. This temperature difference affects surface conditions and could influence melt rates and local weather dynamics.
Cornwall, the great fishing town of England, is the center of pilchard fisheries. The pilchard, an important food fish, appears around mid July on the Cornish coast in immense numbers and is captured in large quantities. The fish resembles a herring but is rounder with a shorter under jaw.
In 1768 only 30 Epidendrum specimens were under cultivation. A 1712 traveler saw some in Japan, but orchids remained curiosities in gardens until 1820. The moth orchid from the Philippines is an air plant, and the rare bloom commanded 100 guineas.
An astronomer takes an enthusiastic golfer to view the moon through a telescope. Asked for his opinion the golfer replies that the satellite is fine but "awfu' fu' o' bunkers" reflecting his game obsession.
Algerian iron mines are expected to export over four million tons of ore annually. French capitalists secured concessions after a decade of effort to develop the mines.
Sophia Lindsey Wardwell aged 76 died yesterday morning at her Hope street home after a paralytic shock. She was born in town, daughter of Henry and Sarah Wardwell, lifelong resident, active in religious and charitable work and a St Michael's church member. Survived by three sisters. funeral Sunday at 2 p m from her home. flowers requested to be omitted.
Miss Sophia Lindsey Wardwell dies after a prolonged illness at an advanced age. A valued friend and representative of high community ideals, she combined business acumen with self effacement and quiet devotion. Loyal to her church she lived modestly, facing hardship with faith as she left a lasting Christian influence on the community. G L L
Bristol mourns Daniel H. Kenney who died in Detroit at age 69 following a weeklong pneumonia illness. Born Sept 22, 1874, he was a pharmacist and Detroit business associate of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. Survived by wife Bessie, father Pardon T. Kenney, two brothers Jeon J. and Willard S. Kenney, and sister Mrs Lydia Crown. body to be brought home for interment.
Dan Kenney, known affectionately to friends, was a young man who achieved business success through honesty, ambition, and intelligence. His untimely death causes deep sorrow in Bristol, and his genial personality and affable manners are noted as key traits in his rapid progress.
William B Stoughton a well known resident died Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock at his High street home after years of poor health. He was 62, born in the town to James F and Lydia W Stoughton. A National India Rubber Company worker and a former Staten Street M E Church choir member, he is survived by a brother James F Stoughton and two sisters Mrs Katherine Lathrop and Miss Ada Louise Stoughton. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM from his High street residence.
Capt Willis C Metcalf learns by telegram that his mother Mrs Nellie West Metcalf died at 2 AM after a week of pneumonia at her home in Wellesley Mass. Age 75. She had been a Bristol visitor and member of Quidnick Chapter OES Newport. Survived by her son and two daughters Mrs Ethel G Ordman Winthrop Mass and Mrs Alice G Swallow of Wellesley. Husband deceased.
Miss Anna Bottigli ero died Tuesday at St Josephs Hospital annex Hillsgrove from tuberculosis of the lungs. She was 23 and a daughter of Mrs Mary and the late Piettro Bottigli ero. She worked at the National India Rubber Company before illness. She leaves her mother brothers and sisters on Metacom avenue. Funeral held yesterday at St Marys church with a requiem mass by Rev Francis Duffye. Interment in St Marys Cemetery.
Harry A. Moreau formerly a pharmacist at W. H. Buffington stores died yesterday at his father in law’s home 143 Lincoln avenue Central Falls after an January 14 operation at Rhode Island Hospital for a hip tumor and other complications He was 31 and survived by his wife.
Friends express sympathy for Mrs. Moreau as funeral plans are announced for Notre Dame Church Central Falls tomorrow at 9 o clock. Local mourners are asked to gather for services in the morning.
Bristol honors Colonel Joseph Blake Burgess founder member of the Bristol Train of Artillery joining May 12 1857 and serving in various ranks until 1872. The obituary praises his service, charity, and enduring memory among friends as a faithful veteran with a hopeful note on eternal rest.
In Vienna a regular trade exists in elegantly dressed handmade dolls carved from models by well known artists. They fetch as much as 15 dollars each and have unique faces and figures. Many of these fine toys are exported to America.
A reflective, devotional quotation urging prompt kindness to loved ones amid life’s brevity. It emphasizes not delaying affection or acts of love for fear or illness, urging swift gentleness and generosity to those traveling life’s dark path.
The latest figures show Switzerland's hotel capital surpassing 200 million dollars with annual gross profits around 50 million. Many hotels are controlled by large operators, forming a major investment sector. The industry employs about 480,000 hotel workers, with high salaries for most staff.
Fragmentary text references a visit and appeal actions with unclear names and dates. It mentions help, appeal, and possible patient or person identifiers but lacks coherent facts or identifiable organizations. The readable portions suggest a request for legal or administrative appeal assistance amid a disrupted record.
In court an officer challenges a defendant about a corset claim and a pair of women. The magistrate questions the logic as the defendant insists tickets were swallowed during the incident. The exchange reveals the odd misunderstanding before the court.
In ancient times cities built massive oak doors set in stone walls for defense. Gates were placed where main highways converged to blunt enemy attacks and protect the urban center.
In Lithgow New South Wales the local sexton complains to cemetery trustees that very few deaths in one of Australia’s healthiest localities leave him unable to earn a living. He requested a higher salary noting earnings averaging five pounds weekly since taking the post. The trustees denied the raise.
A man faced cruelty charges for overworking a horse. A constable said the animal could not work due to age. Defense argued the horse merely needed a rest. Magistrate pressed for clarification.
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