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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1916

Page

2

Dimond, Levy, LeClair, and Others Establishments Listed

Local business directory notes the Phoenix office and several establishments including Jones's Sample Shoe Store, M. E. Church F. M. Dimond and associates, with W. & E. etadi, Est. E. Bullock, Est. A. McGowan, Est. H. Benjamin, and L. Levy rounded out by additional listings.

M. E. Church F. M. Dimond Phoenix L. Levy E. Etadi W. LeClair E. Bullock A. McGowan H. Benjamin Jones Sample Shoe

Editorial urges permanent highway fixes on High street and beyond

An editorial criticizes the current piecemeal highway funding and calls for a deliberate plan to macadamize High street and other major routes. It notes past appropriations, praises a March project on Union street, and argues for a town meeting extra appropriation to extend permanent improvements over two years.

High Street Union Street Bristol Highlands Franklin Bradford Streets Bradford Street Constitution Street Financial Town Hope Street Senator Dixon

President Wilson tours the middle west for prepardness message

President Wilson visits Iowa amid enthusiasm on a preparedness plan. He recalls Washington struggles to keep the United States out of war and compares the nation to its Spain era unpreparedness. He questions if protests alone can defend national honor and warn against a stained flag.

Wilson Middle West Iowa Washington Spain Des Moines America United States

President’s tribute to flag evokes sacrifice and liberty

The speech centers on the flag as a symbol of honor and global mission. The president envisions ghostly figures of brave men guarding liberty and equal rights, linking red blood, white peace, and the blue sky over graves to the unity of the United States and its example to the world.

United States America

Bristol Post Office Hours and Mail Schedule

The Bristol Post Office operates from 6 45 a m to 7 30 p m with Money Order Registry and Postal Bank from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m. Mails arrive at 7 00 10 00 a m 2 00 4 00 6 00 7 00 p m and close at 7 30 8 50 11 50 a m 1 50 5 50 7 15 p m Sunday mails arrive 8 00 a m and close 4 50 p m.

Bristol Bristol Post Office

Adams Express Bristol Timetable Hours

A transportation notice lists outward departures at 11.20 am 2.20 pm and 5.20 pm and inward arrivals at 8.00 am 10.00 am 2.00 pm 4.00 pm and 7.00 pm for Adams Express in Bristol.

Bristol Adams Express

Local notices and society updates from Bristol area

Vicinity and Vicinity Interest travel through Tennessee and Virginia on business. New York Store advertises children's dresses. Mrs Neil B Sharkey visits Newport. William Williams ill at Hope street. 70th Washington hall of Bristol Train of Artillery set for Feb 22 at G A R Hall. Mrs Perley B Smith returns from Hudson. Calendar Pads for 1916 sold at Phoenix MEET. Woman's Benefit Association meets at Moose Hall with three new applications. Burnside lodge no convention canceled due to calendar carnival. Lodge members visit Riverside lodge.

Col L. H. Callan Tennessee Virginia New York F. M. Dimond Neil B. Sharkey Angie W. Pierce Newport William Williams State Board of Agriculture Hope Street Washington Hall Bristol Train of Artillery G. A. R. Hall Perley B. Smith Hudson, N. H Joseph W. Gifford Phoenix Mee Tae Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Moose Hall Burnside Lodge K. of P Riverside Lodge Reba Lodge No. 12 Manuel Costa New Bedford Maria Dos Santos Suzman State Street M. E Washington G. A. Hall John Hart Sebastiano Turillo Wood Street Borden J. A.eJanson O. R. Siegel Hope Street Hospital Providence W. F. Duffy

Bristol town notices and community events roundup

Bristol residents hear a mix of local notices from marriage intentions to church services and school debates. Town Clerk entries record land transfers and deeds while civic groups meet for games, socials, and charity events with details on dates venues and participants.

Funeral Held for Mrs Elizabeth A Reynolds

The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth A Reynolds wife of Charles B Reynolds was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert G Bingham 27 Byfield Street Rev George L Locke officiated A large attendance of relatives and friends and many floral tributes The bearers were Joseph H Reynolds Alonzo H Reynolds Charles B Reynolds Jr and Robert Bingham Interment was at North Cemetery

Elizabeth A. Reynolds Charles B. Reynolds Robert G. Bingham Byfield Street George L. Locke St. Michael’s Church Joseph H. Reynolds Brooklyn N. Y Alonzo H Reynolds Robert Bingham North Cemetery

Grand Army Flag Day programs issued for schools

Walter E Ranger Commissioner of Public Schools sends annual Grand Army Flag Day programs for patriotic exercises to be held in public schools on Friday Feb 11. The cover features a colored United States flag and the back shows the West Warwick soldiers' monument, dedicated June 13 1914.

Walter E. Ranger West Warwick

M C A Boys' Club Meeting with Navy Speaker

The Friday Afternoon Boys Club meets at 4 30 PM at the Y M C A Newport with E O Andrews secretary of the Army and Navy as speaker. Reels shown include The Boy at the Circus What Drink Did and The Southern Sacrifice. Boys sing patriotic tunes and compete for fun. Admission is free and welcomes more members.

M.C. A E. O. Andrews The Army and Navy Newport Spea

Ground Hog Predicts Spring Amid Heavy Snowstorm

The famed ground hog failed to see his shadow during a heavy snowstorm, retreating to his trench. An eclipse was blocked by clouds as six inches of snow fell Wednesday night and Thursday morning, creating good sleighing today.

Y M C A Day to Highlight Global Association Work

Bristol churches plan Association Sunday on February 13 to present Y M C A work and activities from around the world. Out of town General Secretaries will lead morning services and speakers will be announced later.

Association Churches of Bristol Bristol Lst M. Coggeshall

Prayer and Covenant Meeting and Sermons at Local Churches

First Baptist Church holds Prayer and Covenant service tonight at 7.30 and a Sunday service at 10.30 with a sermon by Irving T. Gumb on Hidden Ideals. Holy Communion and Sunday School follow, with an evening sermon at 7.30 by Rev Frank E. Talbee of the Pentecostal Church.

Irving T. Gumb Frank E. Talbee The Pentecostal Church

Poet Describes Unfair Treatment of His Work

A speaker vents about the unfairness of writing about a poet who he believes is not treated properly. The remark frames frustration with literary criticism and respect.

Star Theatre Tonight Showcases The Broken Coin Finale

Final episode of The Broken Coin titled An American Queen to air at the Star Theatre in two acts. Also selection photo plays and a Saturday ten reel program featuring Mrs Wiggins of the Cabbage Patch a five part comedy drama with Beatriz Michelena House Peters and an all star cast plus Western dramas and comedies.

Star Theatre Tonight At the Star

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