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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1924
Page
2
A Bristol based Phoenix editor receives a letter from a distant admirer praising the I Wonder feature for its friendly critical spirit. The writer urges signed, constructive criticism and defends open dialogue while noting past anonymous criticisms were censored to maintain cordial relations.
A blend of society notes and local notices from Providence includes calendar pads for sale in Phoenix Office, Mrs Weeks Anthony’s recovery, and church events. Community groups plan socials and missionary talks at Trinity, First Baptist, State Street M E, and other venues with speakers from Bishop Remington to Rev H Sisson.
Ill at home on 10 Munro Avenue Owen Trainor is seriously ill. Mrs Richard Rensehansen and family left for Philadelphia. A tuberculosis clinic was held by Dr Harry Lee Barnes at the District Nursing Association. Postmaster George B Warren becomes Custodian of the Federal Building. Charles and Grace Goldstein host New Bedford visitors. Continued sale of Gordon Silk Hosiery at the Blue Bird Shop. Frederick Garvin ill and hospitalized at Truesdale. Margaret Bowen injured at the National India Rubber Company factory. Charles B Rockwell Jr and family plan a Nassau voyage staying with Mrs Rockwell. Sr remains in town awaiting their return.
May 48 EERE reports high school basketball this evening as Soames hosts Birnie High School five. The Knights of Byrythias Burnside Lodge No 4 plan the 60th anniversary observance at G A R Hall with the lodge social committee in charge.
Judge Edward L. Leahy presided yesterday in probate matters. The estate of August Sousa saw a petition to sell real estate continued to March. Horatio P. Howard’s case to appoint an executor was allowed with bond of 1500 by American Surety. Edward E. Bunn named appraiser. John Richard Edwards estate filed final account for allowance and John C DeWolf estate inventory for allowance was accepted.
At the Fifth District Court weekly session Clerk John L. Lonergan listed dispositions. Theresa Morra charged with larceny of $2 woolen yarn from Cranston Worsted Mills Jan 31. case continued one week. James Veara and Louise Betten vs Frank Foso assault cases continued one week. Domengo Rodrigues vs Homero Lugatano da Canceiro un answered and continued one week.
Rev. Albert J Schmering and Rev. Charles J Crowe of the Redemptorists began a two weeks mission in Roxbury at St Mary's Church. Masses are set for 5 and 8 each morning with evening services at 7:30 this week for women and similar schedule for men next week.
Thomas Francis Cuniff of this town and Ellen Marie Conway of Providence appear together to declare their intent to marry. The notice records their names and hometowns as official preparation for a forthcoming union.
A Bristol Y M C A event invites all men to a supper at 6 30 with home cooked ham beans hot rolls coffee chili sauce apple pie and ice cream followed by a sing song led by George W Warren A report on the membership plans by Col A W Barrett and a talk by W H Morriss dean of Y secretaries on how to build Y membership Morriss, a longtime Baltimore secretary, will speak and moving pictures close the evening Tickets are available from council members or at the Y M C A Feb 21.
Mrs Mary W F Howe widow of Dr Herbert M Howe died February 1 at her Philadelphia home. A Philadelphia native, she spent summers in Bristol shaping town interests with generosity. Her dignified Old New England Seaport persona made her a social center and her loss leaves a noble memory for the community.
A brief on The Mentor, a monthly magazine produced inside Massachusetts State Prison at Charlestown. The issue features essays and poems by inmates, with strong educational tone and printing quality, aiming to guide prisoners toward reason, courage, and success.
Colt Farm Vernonia 433957, owned by the estate of S P Colt, Poppa squash, is named state queen of senior three year olds. She produced 8197 pounds milk and 472.62 pounds fat in one year, with an average 5.77 percent across twelve inspections. Daughter of You'll Do's Fon taine and Sultana's Vernonia, her grandsire is Imported Oxford You'll Do.
Ennosensio de Comeileo Camara transfers two land lots Nos 2 and 12 in Whitford plat near Thompson Avenue to Joseph Pacheco and others. The record notes a property transfer between named individuals in the local real estate deeds.
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