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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1922
Page
4
Maxime Lalanne compared etching to a versatile language where the needle acts as a crayon and acid as color. He argues sketches convey much with few lines, becoming spontaneous letters that capture light and grand spectacles when translating nature’s fleeting effects into fixed art.
Scientific American notes genuine ivory is scarce as hunters left Seattle last summer to prospect mastodon tusks in the Yukon and Norton Sound tundras. It also mentions Behring Sea walrus and narwhal as alternative sources of supply.
The text cites Edward Everett praising an intelligent people as able to counteract vice and indolence. It places him among intellectual giants and emphasizes the need for lasting ideas to shape the American mind.
A youth named Philip is slow in studies due to lack of effort but is inspired by his aunt who notes improvements in school and music. He thanks her as she leaves, saying she helped put a spark of ambition in him.
Joseph A Kerr of this town died after severe scalding from a main steam pipe burst aboard the Tug Harold Rich in New York harbor. He died at Greenport Hospital on Saturday morning after being rushed there Friday. Born in Ireland, he leaves a mother Mrs Marta Werr, siblings Anna Kerr Bellevue Hospital nurse and Josephine Kerr teacher, plus brothers Walter and Henry Kerr. He was a marine engineer for 12 years and a member of several clubs. A funeral mass was held at St Marys Church with interment at the family plot.
In Bristol, semifinals loom as E N Kinsley beats Griswold Boynton 8 6 in men’s upper half. Nelson defeats O Leary 6 1 6 1. Stone over Babcock 6 2 6 0. Morris over Stone 6 3 6 4. Cooper defeats Waterman 6 1 6 2. Nelson tops Greene 6 1 6 1. Harrill defeats Stone 6 2 6 2 in women’s semis. Lavander defeats Cooper 7 5 6 0. Perry advances to semis. Heereshoff and Brock beat Gill and Bartlett 6 2 6 4.
The First Bristol Troop 30% Scouts of America held a weekend camp outing at Camp Takarest with water sport events and field events. Results include W Bullock and J Baltour leading in diving and running events, under the direction of Scoutmaster WW Coggeshall and judges Sparkswee and Pranciys.
Vasconellos died Sunday morning at Watlum Dake Sanatorium. The funeral mass was at St Elizabeth's Church with a sermon by Rev Bramisco. He was 23, born at St Michael's, and worked in the cutting department of the National India Rubber Company. He leaves a sister Alverna Gomes, a mother, a brother in Portugal, and a sister also living at 9 Bay View Avenue.
Property transfers show Mibert KO Bowen and Pred exchanging parcels near Catherine Street with BRerstol Narrows and KRede listed among parties. Joseph N Hammhl and Gauseppe note ownership stakes in a house and lot on the north side of Catherine Street. Records indicate deeds filed and noted heirs or witnesses in the transfer.
The film adapts William Allen White’s novel with producer Benjamin B Hampton staging a three era tale set from the eighties through modern times. A 17 member principal cast includes Robert McKim Claire Adams Carl Gantvoort Joseph Dowling Jean Hersholt Lydia Knott and Howard Hlickmann directs.
In Providence a son was born to Mr and Mrs Wharl Ro Moore of Harrissible kool and grandson to Mr and Mrs J F Farrally of this town. The birth occurred in July at the hospital and adds another generation to the Moore family.
Funeral services are set for Annie By wadow of Phas Carpenter aged 72 with arrangements at the residence of William Hl Remuieres 12 Pearse avenue on Wednesday at 2 pm Relatives invited. Hermann Kupfer formerly of this town dies at 66 in Providence.
Manuel Jol and Mass Marina August Berreira, both residents of this town, have filed marriage intentions indicating plans to wed. The notice lists their hometown and names as recorded in the local marriage registry.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints James W Franklin guardian of the persons and estates of Maria Almeida and Virginia Almeida. Bond filed as required. All creditors must file claims with the Clerk within six months from the date of first advertisement.
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