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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1917
Page
3
A fragmentary letter from a frontline correspondent complains soldiers have not had means to wash or bathe properly. The writer, signing as John, expresses love and devotion, noting scarce opportunities for hygiene and hoping for a chance to bathe soon.
Article argues for preemptive anti fly campaigns starting before infestation. It emphasizes eliminating breeding sites in manure and waste, treating larvae, and planned early action to prevent a hard to stop pest problem.
Congressman O'Shaunessy obtained from the Department of Agriculture several thousand copies of Farmer's Bulletin No. 818 The Small Vegetable Garden with illustrations. The bulletin explains gardening essentials and will interest those starting a small garden. He will distribute bulletins and extra vegetable and flower seeds upon request.
Under foreclosure proceedings the property of the Seaboard Fisheries Company of Tiverton was sold Friday by Benjamin McLyman, special master. J. T. Bull Winkel of New York purchased the property for $150,000. The holdings include about 80 acres of land and other considerations, with an estimated value of $1,000,000.
Colt Farm announces it has contracted with Mr. A M Miller the grocer to handle all eggs from the Modern Egg Plant. Colt Farm Eggs are sold in boxes of one dozen sealed and dated with laid date. Eggs are produced by healthy hens fed for egg meat and the company guarantees every egg in eye box.
Our Lay Be Mt Carmel Club presented a five act drama The Strike or Under the Shadow of a Crime at the Pastime Theatre to a full audience. Proceeds support building a new Italian Church on State street opposite the Common. Vaudeville between acts and a large cast received enthusiastic applause with music by the Crown Orchestra.
The photoplay at the Y M C A features a five part filmization of Booth Tarkington The Gentleman from Indiana with Dustin Farnum as the star John Harkless returns from college and enters politics by buying the Platville Herald and toppling the corrupt Rodney McCune regime The program also includes a Bur ton Holmes travelogue The Sing Sing of the Philippines a Paramount Comedy The Perilous Trip and a Pictograph series plus a second weekly program begins Saturday with Pudd n Head Wilson starring Theodore Roberts and other features to be announced in Friday’s Phoenix.
Last evening the Decoys took two strings from the Hayseeds. F. E. Clark rolled singles of 101 and 109 with a three string total of 299. The scores showcase notable pins and high game counts.
Paint protects surfaces from oxidation and decay, extending life beyond fire damage. The article argues painting is essential for long term protection and that neglect costs more than fire loss. It urges property owners to recognize painting's true value to avoid decay.
Comrade Alfred Collins died at Soldiers' Home at 11.15 last night at age 68 after a long illness. He served three months in Company A First Rhode Island Cavalry during the Civil War. A widower, he formerly lived in Allentown Rhode Island and was taken there today for burial.
Permission granted to use the Naval Reserves Armory on Church street for drills. The first 7:30 pm meeting this Thursday includes 107 members in three platoons with rosters listing Lieutenants Hathaway Brightman and Captains Connery Lonergan Wardwell Dubuc among others.
Matteo Guerra was arraigned before Clerk John L Lonergan on a knife assault on Raffaele Ciocela and bound over to await grand jury with 500 dollar surety. Jose M Nunes faced a knot assault on Manuel Boas, pled not guilty and held for trial May 7 in 500 dollars. Civil session hears Giuseppe Campanelli vs Guy Reed continued for one week.
Mary Joseph, three years old, residing at No 12 Third School Street, was accidentally shot in the left knee by her older brother last Wednesday. The revolver, a 32 calibre, was in use while he fooling with it. Dr H L Teller treated her and she was moved to Rhode Island Hospital for further care.
Mrs. Mary E. Metcalf widow of Judge Howard T. Metcalf leaped into the Warren river last evening around nine o'clock and died before responders could reach her. She had spent most of the time since her husband’s death at Butler Hospital but recently left.
A patriotic verse extols the flag with its red white and blue symbolism. It links the flag to homeland and distant lands, praising its stars stripes and the shared hope it represents for all people.
A schedule of events from April to May includes the Fifteenth annual fair of King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1 in Artillery Hall with multiple April dates, plus social and charitable gatherings at First Baptist Church Columbia Hall G A R Hall St Marys School and Odd Fellows Hall.
The editorial argues Washington and Lincoln were militarists who chose war over dishonor or delay. It suggests England sought independence and honor, while pacifists favored peace, but Lincoln refused to end the war until a worthy objective was met.
The funeral of Mrs Abigail C Hoar widow of Marcus L Hoar occurred Sunday at 2 30 pm from Prescott A Hoars home 48 Oliver Street Providence Rev Dr A C McGilton of State Street M E Church led the service. Bearers included John Matheson Lafayette Mott Robert H Anderson and Prescott A Hoar. Interment was at North Cemetery.
Antone Freitas son of Antone and Mary Freitas died last Thursday. The funeral was held yesterday morning at St Elizabeths Church with Rev. A P Rebello officiating. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
A Phoenix office compositor slips letters in a small ad turning Lobsters into Bolsters. The proof reader spots the error and the scribe reacts with indignation, while Bolster is clarified as not being in the lobster trade.
The Bristol Train of Artillery parade under Gov Burnside on the 31st featured religious services in the armory with scripture reading prayers and a doxology. Of 60 names on the company registry 32 have joined the religious revival and two members recently died, leaving comfort to friends.
State Senator Arthur L. Smith of Barrington acts as Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, likely for most of the week. Governor Beeckman left the state last Friday night for a week, and Lieut. Governor San Souci departed after adjournment for a brief vacation.
Mrs. Mary O Rourke of 39 Bourne Street Bristol testifies that backache from exertion and cold kidneys is halted by Doan's Kidney Pills. She describes quick relief and cites a store price of 50 cents, urging others to use the same remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY backs the product.
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