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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
2
Provost Marshal General Crowder directs local boards to accept friendly alien non-declarants for military service. He says their enlistment aids the war effort and addresses dissatisfaction over draft figures, stressing aliens aid the country that gave them refuge and livelihood.
The fourth payment of thirty percent on Liberty Loan Bonds purchased on installments is due on August 15. Payments must be made on or before that date per the official terms and conditions of the sale issued by Secretary McAdoo. It is important that this and succeeding installments be paid promptly to keep subscriptions current.
William G McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, declares in a public address that democracies face a defect in timely mobilization during emergencies. He notes the United States with about 100,000,000 people may struggle to stir the public quickly enough to strike the necessary blows to end the war promptly, unless proper organization is achieved.
The report notes diphtheria epidemics in Newport Jamestown and Portsmouth with Newport reaching 153 cases by Sunday. Other items include camp meeting at Portsmouth, a cottage sale near Herreshoffs, and various local social notices plus a volunteer salute to Bristol and the Phoenx regarding war effort.
Local notes list community events and movements including Miss Winifred Walsh visiting in New Haven Conn and Mrs Annie M Paull and daughter visiting Thousand Islands NY. Military appointments and transfers feature Coast Artillery units in Rhode Island, and towns advertise shoes and sandals while steamer trips for church outings and Moose lodge excursion are planned.
Claims catarrhal deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and cannot be cured by local applications. Remedies propose a constitutional approach via Hall's Catarrh Cure, with a $100 reward for uncured cases and circulars offered by J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
John S Ingraham Jr a cemetery official reported that two men accosted his wife near the North Cemetery entrance about 9 pm Saturday trying to force her into a car. Ingraham a special constable intervened knocking one assailant down. the two men fled and police know their identities. Further action pending.
The Providence Board of Aldermen considers a resolution by Alderman John Kelso seeking state and municipal cooperation to exterminate mosquitoes. It calls for the city solicitor to draft an act for the next General Assembly session to establish a cooperative mosquito extermination plan for Rhode Island.
The Pentecostal cottage prayer meeting will be held this evening at the home of William Brotherton on Thames street. The annual Sunday School picnic is scheduled for tomorrow at Gibson's Grove in Bristol Highlands Take 1220 car Suburban line.
A son was born on August 3 to Mr and Mrs George Dion in town, adding joy to the family and extending local lineage with a new arrival this summer.
Fragmentary OCR item lists several individuals and ages including Hildegarde Harrington infant, Lisher Ino, Sug Shewr Wobisher age 61, and Philip T Van Cott aged 668 years in West Barrington area. No clear event or action stated.
About 120 people paid 25 cents to view the annual night blooming cereus at the Birthwold Conservatory of Mr. and Mrs. William L. McKee in Ferry Hill. A 16 year old cactus covered one end of a room and produced 178 blooms over Thursday to Saturday evenings, filling the air with a sweet scent. James A. Bosworth cares for the Blithewold greenhouses and expects more blooms this year.
Jerome L. Barrus laments women’s footwear trends that push coin debt and bunions as ladies chase latest styles. He mocks stilt-like shoes and spoon-toed designs while noting druggists selling lotions to ease resulting discomfort.
Mr and Mrs E B Bliven of 73 Constitution Street received a July 7 1917 letter from their son Raymond Earl who is with United States troops somewhere in France. He spoke of good health and his training town unknown due to censoring. He described an eight mile Fourth of July hike and long work hours, and noted the beauty of France. Raymond Earl Bliven is the first Bristol boy to join a fighting contingent in France and celebrated his birthday on French soil. He left Bristol April 8, enlisted in the First Rhode Island Light Infantry Marine Corps in Providence and served at Charlestown Navy Yard before transfer to Philadelphia and departure to France. His father is a conductor for the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
Tickets may be purchased at A E Markoff stores on Hope Street and Louis Levy at State Street. The committee, chaired by Edward Hadfield and secretary E Bruce Mansfield, also lists W LeClair G Goodreau J Barron and P Pevin as contacts.
The Bristolian writes from August 6 1917 praising Bristol boys at Fort Rodman Camp Rodman the three officers guiding the troops and their healthful routine. The readers are invited to share the vivid impression and see the soldiers through the editor’s eyes.
Miss Evelyn Gray from New York sang I Know that My Redeemer Liveth from Handel's Messiah on Sunday morning at Trinity Church. The dramatic soprano's performance impressed music lovers of Bristol who called it a rare treat.
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