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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
2
Editorial praises the Fortnightly Club effort to raise one thousand dollars through Red Cross Christmas Seals. It urges residents to buy seals with each letter to support Bristol District Nursing, noting most funds return to the town to sustain the long‑running program and emphasize health as a civic asset.
The text presents a pledge to the United States detailing belief in government by the people through a democratic republic, the consent of the governed, and the nation’s unity. It affirms duties to love country, uphold the Constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the nation against enemies.
Israel Dube formerly of this town died in Warren on December 6 at age 7. The obituary notes his young age and local ties.
The annual turkey supper under the Congregational Club will be served in the Memorial Chapel of the First Congregational Church on Thursday evening of this week.
John Cavaco of Tiverton was found probably guilty of man slaughter in the Fifth District Court before Judge F. H. Hammill and bound over to await Grand Jury action. Bail was set. Cavaco allegedly drove the automobile that fatally injured Joseph Brophy of North Tiverton as he repaired his machine near Charles Beals’s residence on Main Road.
William H Bell recovers from illness and can go out. Community meetings include Business Men's gym class at 5 pm, GFS at Parish House, Acolytes midweek, and a Thursday choir practice at 7 30. Public whist by Bristol Council Knights of Columbus tonight. Bristol Post and G A R officer elections Friday. Superior Court session Monday at Bristol County Court House with civil cases listed. Bristol Y M C A basketball beat Fall River 39 22. Hood Rubbers advertised by Levy’s. Retail milk price up to 15 cents quart 8 cents pint due to higher costs. Hope Circle D I elected officers. Dwyer and Hanson duck hunting incident in Mount Hope Bay. Colt Memorial dance well attended. Crown Orchestra. Damonlub Fair ongoing with Bowler’s Orchestra. fair continues Dec 13 20 27. War pictures at Pastime Theatre and Kearny Post American Legion events Dec 22 and 22. Bristol County Noble Grand Association officers elected: President Anuly Bullock Reba Lodge, Vice President Sadie Luther Celestia Lodge, Secretary Grace Huestis Celestia Lodge, Treasurer Annie Faulkner Reba Lodge. Fabrizio Trio to perform Colt Memorial High School Dec 16 Community Course. Miss Charlotte Woodruff Carmine Fabrizio Minnie Stratton Watson listed with credentials.
The Bristol Choral Society holds a rehearsal at the high school at 7 30 hoping last year’s members attend. The meeting will consider performing part songs for the spring concert alongside The Messiah.
W H Buffington promotes Hokara skin healer claiming rapid improvement for pimples blackheads acne and other skin ailments. A liberal jar is offered for 35 with a money back promise if unsatisfied, asserting universal efficacy.
Sealed bids for papering the lower ceilings of the Town Hall Bristol will be received at the Town Clerk's Office on or before 12 noon Tuesday December 16 1919. Specifications on file at the Town Clerk's Office. The Town Council may reject any bid or accept the most advantageous. Envelopes marked Bids for Papering Town Hall and addressed to John W Church Town Clerk.
Advertises per peck prices for potatoes and sweet potatoes per bushel or peck. Lists cranberries per pound, Baldwin apples by hand picking, and spaghetti priced per pound. Mentions Ideal Not a Seed raisins per package and notes availability of hops and malt.
Doric Club of St Alban’s Lodge No 6 F and A M plans a Thursday evening Ascis dance with seven piece Crown Orchestra. An auto truck departs the armory at 11 15 for Warren to connect with the last Providence train from Fall River. Patronesses include Mrs A A Alden and many others.
Notice asks all knitters and sewers to complete and return Red Cross garments promptly to finish work by January 1st if possible.
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