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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
5
The Gulf Stream generally does not affect Maryland's eastern shore due to offshore prevailing winds. Occasional on shore winds in winter bring slightly warmer air temperatures than otherwise, caused by the Gulf Stream warming effect.
Capt Nathaniel G. Herreshoff sends a letter of thanks and a $50 check to Chief Engineer John Grabert for the fire department's response to a barn fire on The Farm Griswold avenue on August 20. The note praises prompt action and water management while requesting the funds be distributed among the participating companies.
A Plymouth resident identified as Robert Allen was arrested after paying a $25 bill at the Belvedere Hotel with a worthless check, receiving $10 in change. The check drew on a bank that does not exist in Brockton. Allen pleaded not guilty and was jailed in default of bail.
A testimonial gathering last night featured gifts and encouragement for Dr J Petrucci. An orchestra performed while cousin Joseph Petrucci sang That Wonderful Mother of Mine. Absentees sent regrets, including Maurice C Smith Jr and Edward A Currier of NIR Co, Dr Albert D Meade of Brown University, and Charles B Rockwell Jr of the Bristol School Committee. The arranging committee included William J Rainald as chair and James C Ruggiero, Matthew D De Martino, Carmine P Bruno, and Edward J Rinaldi.
The Providence Amateur League visitors United Commercial Travelers Co. of Providence beat the Bristol County All Stars 11 to 7 in four innings before darkness ended play. Not an official contest, the game featured players such as Frnne Agnew Ray Berry Lefty Gifford and Harvey Gladue who was carried off after a sprained ankle sliding into third.
Twelve children from the Union Street Children’s Home spent a day at Roger Williams Park Providence. The group traveled by a special bus at 10 o’clock with matron Mrs Janet Reynolds and board members. They toured floral displays zoo and museum, rode boats on the lakes and shared a basket lunch. Return to the home around 5 30 pm after a 20 mile route.
Arrangements are made for a reception honoring Worthy Matron Mrs Martan G Bouttner and Worthy Patron Col Arthur W Barrett of Mount Hope Chapter 23. The event will take place at Colt Memorial High School on Thursday evening Oct 2 with attendance by Worthy Grand Matron Evelyn W Spaulding Worthy Grand Patron Henrys Mc Soule and Grand Marshal Laura H Nickerson.
Six year old Josephine Coggeshall daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Coggeshall of Byfield and Milk streets was thrown from a wagon this morning sustaining an injured foot and a scalp cut. She was attended by Dr A M Merriman.
Funeral services are set for Albert Wilson who died at his home 184 High street. He was 74, born in Bradford England, survived by wife Annie Shore, son Frank Wilson in New Zealand, daughters Clara Chestore and Mrs George Cooke, two brothers and two sisters. Interment at North Cemetery. Services led by Anthony R Parshley at St Michael's Church.
In this town on August 28 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Bruno of 155 Bradford Street. On August 26 a daughter Joan Helen was born to Mr and Mrs C A Osterberg and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs K A Oosterberg of Central Street.
Died Albert Wilson age 74 on Aug 27 In memory of Lyman Fotts who died Aug 31 1929 Annie Holmes Potts Samuel J Smith Jr note of memorial lines the family obituary style with names and dates remains.
Hezekiah Wardwell of 12 Constitution Street and Constance Howard Fiske of 146 Governor Street Providence seek a marriage license. Also named are Emma May Slinger of 17 Court Street and Milton Tanner of Swansea Road Warren for a separate union plan. Additional pairs include Emilio Concclean Ranos with John Pimental of 26 DeWolf Avenue and 162 Thames Street, Maria Ciempaglo with John Brown Cardoza of 985 Hope Street.
A historical note explains that when the sewing machine for shoes was first introduced a single worker could perform as much work as sixty had previously done by hand, illustrating rapid productivity gains and labor disruption.
In loving memory of Pierre Deveaux who died August 30 1914. Fondly remembered by his wife and son.
A banker argued that total world money equals total world wealth to ensure debt repayment. He claimed the US ratio was $20 wealth per $1 money, giving one chance in twenty to repay debts. He offered $5 to anyone who could refute the claim. no one accepted.
The European Scops owl, normally under six inches high, is displayed in London. The bird resembles a tree trunk when at rest, elongating its body to blend with a branch stub. Upon alarm it inflates suddenly, becoming almost globular like a toy balloon.
The article traces dahlia origins to 1791 Madrid where Cavauilles describes roots received in 1789 from Vicente Cervantes of Mexico. It notes the 1789 English introduction via the Marchioness of Bute and the plants' initial failure due to misunderstood needs, with a successful reintroduction in 384 through Lady Holland's interest.
A forfeited baseball game shows an arbitrary final score used since early baseball days, reflecting a standard practice when a game is nullified.
The text explains how heating water causes expansion at the source, making warm particles rise while cooler, heavier particles move downward. This exchange creates convection currents that continue until the entire volume reaches a uniform temperature.
The Atchison Globe describes the average man as neither ignorant nor high-brow. He is morally imperfect but not wicked, not wealthy yet able to educate his children, not profound yet possessing common sense, and overall a pretty good sort.
The Porcupines Mountains in Ontonagon county near Lake Superior rise about 800 feet. Locals debate whether the name derives from silhouette resemblance to a animal or from many porcupines in the area.
Neighbors cite a fresh clue to the apparition tale at Skibo Castle Scotland near Carnegie homes after a body was found at the spot where the ghost is said to vanish. The person was not identified.
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