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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1920
Page
3
The record lists war time losses including monetary figures and material, noting destroyed furniture, silver coin, and manufactured goods. It cites livestock, cattle, and horses losses, plus significant damage to hospitals, schools, railroads, and other infrastructure affecting taxpaying citizens.
The Serbian relief effort redesignated as Serbian Lead Wertares operates from 70 Eleventh Avenue as a receiving and whipping station for clothing money medicines and supplies. William Jay Schieffelin chairs the committee with J P Morgan Company as depository. Chachak district south of Belgrade hosts the headquarters serving about 500000 people with hospitals dispensaries and tuberculosis centers expanding to nearby towns as more staff and centers are added. Notable members include Mrs Oliver Harriman Dr Albert Shaw Mme Jean Jusserrard Charles R Crane Morris Francis Egan and Charles Scribner.
Commissioner William J. Doherty recently returned from Serbia to oversee Serbian Child Welfare work and described an orphanage with no children living there. The building lacked windows and proper coverings. beds were straw-filled and scarce, with one child left uncovered at night.
American authors also served as ministers before the ambassador title existed. John Lothrop Motley studied law and held posts to Austria and Great Britain. George Bancroft served as minister to Britain and to Spain. Washington Irving served as minister to Spain and to Belgium. James Russell Lowell acted as minister to Spain. General Lew Were served as minister to Mexico and to Turkey.
The article notes Scouts and Scout groups in the area performing daily acts of goodwill. It highlights events like indoor track meets, church visits, and a focus on promoting “Do a good turn daily” throughout the week. It mentions Harvard’s team winning a meet and tasks for Fathers Day and America Day.
The Adjutant General announced revised figures showing total American Army casualties at 302 612 with 77 118 deaths. New York led with 40 222 casualties and 9 196 deaths. Rhode Island 1 562 casualties and 355 deaths. Connecticut 6 625 casualties and 1 265 deaths. Massachusetts 13 505 casualties and 2 955 deaths.
The first King Philip league match was bowled last night at Casino Alleys. The Clam Diggers defeated Cave-woo by three strings. The four teams are King Philip Steam Fire-Engine, Clam Diggers, Cave-woo, and Rummy Five. AHies is also mentioned.
The Brown University Musical Clubs, forty members strong, will give a concert at Colt Memorial High School auditorium on Tuesday evening February 24 under the Bristol Mothers' Club auspices. The program blends mandolin and glee club numbers with specialty acts, and tickets are sold by club members. The Mothers' Club postpones its regular meeting due to the event, which also features illustrated songs planned for the March meeting.
The Town Council met Friday evening to fill a vacancy caused by Oliver Lemaire resignation. Mr Bales, 29, born in town, served months in Merchant Marines and East Boston, discharged December 18 1918. Council corrected voting lists for the special election. eligible voters total 48 1434 with 26 in First District and 708 in Second District.
A weekend bazaar at the D Wolf Inn for Near East Relief drew poor attendance due to a heavy snowstorm yet yielded gratifying receipts and a $500 fund increase. The event featured decorated rooms, fine salads, auctions led by Jack Birtwistle, three piece orchestra and dancing. Miss Mary Taylor and Miss Mary Hyde organized the effort with Inn staff and volunteers.
Funeral services for Capt William R Akin who died in Kansas City Missouri on February 3 were conducted Sunday at 2 pm from the home of his father in law James E Hill 837 Hope Street Rev J J Gooddere officiated. Bearers from Nestell Lodge Providence Washington Lodge Warren and Commercial Travelers Association attended. Akin 35 born New Bedford Massachusetts earlier commanded the oyster steamer Queen Esther and was a member of Masons Shriners and Commercial Travellers Association. He leaves a wife Celia Hill and a son Russell.
The funeral for Fred Pickles, who died suddenly last Thursday evening from heart failure after trudging home in deep snow, was held yesterday at 2 pm at his home 25 Pierce Avenue. Rev J J Goodacre led the service at the First Congregational Church. Due to heavy snow the body could not be moved to North Cemetery. Pickles supported Bristol baseball and basketball as a director of the Bristol Baseball Association and earlier sang in church choirs and played in the Bristol Cornet Band, following a family legacy in local music and bands. His father John Pickles led the Bristol Cornet Band and the Herreshoff Marine Band.
The North Ends defeated the Frog Hollows three straight last evening. Scores are incomplete in the readable text.
A heavy snow storm paralyzes Bristol and surrounding towns. National India Rubber Co workers clear tracks from Warren to half way hill to restart supply routes while Rhode Island Company plows and embargos delay deliveries. factories announce continued partial shutdown into the week due to blocked roads and failed express service.
The week’s cinema listings feature John Barrymore in The Dictator as Brooke Travers with scenes shot at the Cubanas fortress and a lineup including Charlotte Ives and Chaplin in A Day’s Pleasure. Friday and Wednesday programs highlight Broken Commandments Hawthorne of the U S A Ruth and The Lyon’s Mail with tense execution imagery and historical settings.
Mrs. Mary Abby Willard died Saturday at her home in Warren after a brief illness. Born November 23, 1841, she was a former Bristol resident. Survived by husband Jerome and two sons Hezekiah of Providence and Henry of Warren, plus sister Miss Henrietta Gladding of Newport. Funeral was private yesterday at home, body to be buried in Wakefield.
Harold Elmer Webb a Colt Memorial High School sophomore died last evening at his parents home on Ferry Road after a heart condition. He was 16 and born in town son of Walter H. and Annie E. Webb. Survived by brother Bruce H. Webb a midshipman at Annapolis and sisters Stella and Edna Webb. Funeral Friday at 2 from parental home. He was bright and well liked by classmates and teachers.
Real estate transfer records show Samuel C. Dimond conveying a heie and lot on the south side of Constitution Street to Gustave W. Hanson and his wife.
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