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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
3
A visitor from the Eatter of the Phoenix describes arriving Nov 22 with hundreds at Juniper Hill Cemetery. He notes the receiving tomb as the most complete of its kind, praises the well kept grounds, and admires the floral tributes on Miss Colt’s grave. The superintendent earns credit for artistic grave and lot display.
Reports detail Russian control of spending in Russia affecting German Austrian and Turkish funded societies. Russians capture ammunition barges on the Vistula near Plock as Germany relies on the river for Polish front. Belgrade evacuated by Servia and occupied by Austrian troops on the anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph. German forces break from a Russian ring in northern Poland forming a new front with heavy losses. German claims of 30000 Russian prisoners, Russians dispute. In France Argonne fighting continues with some German gains. Alsace sees French capture near Thann. Russians near Cracow threaten Vienna Breslau and Berlin routes. Allied right wing in France shows gains. Portuguese troops reach Angola for Africa border action. General Christian de Wet captured in southwest Africa rebellion.
Mrs Jennie Tortorice wife of Bernardo Tortorice of this town died in Holyoke Massachusetts Tuesday night She had gone there to attend her son's wedding when she fell ill with typhoid fever which proved fatal Deceased born in Italy had resided here for nearly 15 years Besides her husband she leaves seven children some reside here The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock at St Marys Church Interment will be at St Marys Cemetery
Angelina DeFelice, wife of Kafouso DeFelice, died yesterday morning after a brief illness at age 93 at her home 174 Wood Street. Survived by her husband and three sons and three daughters. Funeral from 81 Marys Church tomorrow at 9 o'clock with burial at St Marys Cemetery.
Sumner A Ball announces an auction listing a tall seven day brass clock, chairs, tables, mirrors, glassware, forks and spoons, books, plates, lumbers, hardware, farming tools, lawn mower, sash and doors, a 82 cal Winchester rifle, and numerous other items. Auctioneer Olarie H Straight oversees.
A Bristol town meeting discusses whether the YMCA, operating a tavern license in Providence and engaging in moving pictures, must pay the standard license fee. Clergy and officials argue the religious charity is not a business and may be exempt, while others urge fairness and accountability. The council delays action and approves street lighting proposal and several licenses.
The Past Noble Grands Association of Bristol County held its annual meeting in the Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday evening December 1. Officers from Pawtucket and Providence associations attended as guests. Mrs. Mary Munro presided as retiring president and Mrs. J Bessie Seymour was installed as president with Mrs Hilas Dunbar as vice president. Others installed included JA Faulkner secretary, Luther treasurer, Mrs J Mal Cahoone chaplain, WM Martin marshal, and Mrs Frances Koch guard. The association added names to its roll and remains prosperous.
Ladies of The Maccabees Bristol Hive No 11 elected officers for the coming year at a Wednesday meeting held at Mrs Althea Wrights home. A vote accepted attending the Bristol Train of Artillery fair on Dec 10 and plans for a public installation of officers. About 25 members attended a Providence minstrel show Tuesday night.
The St Charles Branch No 68 LO B US held its annual officer election at Moose Hall with strong turnout. Officers elected include President Louise Doyle Vice President Grace Tobin Recording Secretary Esther Fowler Financial Secretary Edward M Kavanaugh Treasurer Edward M Kavanaugh Trustees Rose Gravel and William Cleaver Sick Committee chairs Mary Davis Mary Walsh Kathleen O'Donnell and Frank Gravelle Sergeant at arms Harry Da Costa Guards Rose Fay Margaret Thas and Dr W E Guif were named. Installation is set for December 16 with a supper and a five member committee appointed to arrange it. A nickel social at Moose Hall is planned for next Wednesday evening.
Winners named from Bristol area in Providence during the Rhode Island Poultry Association show. Stuart and Magee took top firsts in black minorcas cockerels and pullets, H W Church placed second and fourth in bullets and cockerels, Magee also claimed first for White Leghorns, and Richard Cornell earned fourth for cockerels. Wee Wee Poultry Yards won fourth for cocks and cockerels in single comb bust orpingtons.
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