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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
3
A Bronson Alcott quotation urges individuals to first find the man within themselves to inspire manliness in others. The saying frames self-improvement as the root of influencing others toward virtuous conduct.
Bristol Chapter D A R adopts a memorial minute for Emma Wescott Bullock charter member and first regent who died Jan 19. The note extols her intellect integrity and generous chapter service and offers sympathy to her friends with prayers for eternal rest and light.
Died Holland in Warren February 16 Thomas son of the late Michael and Margaret Holland. Pierce in this town February 16 Mrs Antonio Pierce aged 80 years. Yergeau in this town February 26 Alexina daughter of Omar and Mrs Yergeau aged 1 year 4 months.
Granville P Lindley and Edna May Lofthouse of this town were united in marriage at All Saints Episcopal Church Providence. The Rev Charles E Denfield and Rev Arthur A Ancock officiated. They will live at 52 College Street Providence after March 1. Lindley, son of Benjamin I Lindley, is connected with Bristol Boat Yards and designed the steamer Minnie O V Pope.
Alfred O Booth of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Y M C A s led the Men s Forum discussing wage benefits beyond basic needs. Attendees debated education recreation and independence while a male quartet provided music ahead of Prof Bucklin of Brown University s talk on The Social Ideal next Sunday.
Bristol Warren and Barrington High School students attend College Night at the Y M C A on February 24. The Brown University Quartet, Norman Taber, Brown football players and other athletes will participate with illustrated slides showcasing campus life.
Dennis M. Doran died Tuesday morning at his home after a three week illness from heart disease. He was 44, born in Hoboken, N J, son of Dennis J. and Bridget Doran, and lived in town since childhood. He was a carpenter and is survived by his parents wife four brothers and two sisters. Funeral from Wood Street residence at 8:30 with a Requiem Mass at St Marys Church at 9. Interment in St Marys Cemetery.
Mrs Claire Martelly widow of Hyacinthe Martelly died Tuesday morning after a period of illness. Age 39, born in Ontario, Canada, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Vermette, she lived 21 years in town. Funeral at St Marys Church with high mass. burial in St Marys Cemetery. Survived by five brothers and two sisters and parents. Bearers named Lamy, Servant, Giustiany, Guevremont.
The School Department proposes alternating sessions at Byfield School to reduce crowding. Two classes and two teachers share one room with shifted hours, A from 8 to 10 and 12 30 to 2 30, B from 10 to 12 and 2 30 to 4 30. Parents were asked for cooperation while awaiting a new schoolhouse.
Star Theatre manager Dillon announces a busy schedule with Robert Leonard and Ella Hall in Christmas Memories this evening. Gladys Rockwell, Courtney Foote and Thomas Jefferson star in Up from the Depths and Wanted a Leading Lady. Saturday features 101 Bison What the River Foretold Dot Farley in A Daughter of the Tribe and more.
At Burnside Lodge No 34 weekly convention in Castle Hall the rank of Esquire was conferred on a class of candidates. The Knight rank will be conferred next Wednesday. Several members will visit Monitor Lodge of Providence to witness the Knight rank demonstration. DeWitt E Bolster was re elected contributing editor of the Rhode Island Pythian the official Knights of Pythias paper in Rhode Island.
Advertises Hokara as a pure skin cream suitable for massage or after shaving. Claims quick response to delicate skin, removal of dead skin, and disappearance of pimples eczema and blemishes. Sold with a guarantee by W. H. Buffington at 25 cents for a liberal full size 50 cents for larger size.
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