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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1915
Page
5
David Jayne Hill urged a peaceful international order at Brown University urging European rulers to abandon the idea that the state is supreme. He praised the American view that government exists for citizen happiness and security, not for state power, noting Europe’s crisis and its spillover effects.
Bristol resident S W Flowers of 689 Hope Street reports relief from weak kidneys backache and irregular kidney secretions after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reiterates his public statement from years ago and says he still recommends them. Price 50 cents at dealers. Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Oliver Hoyt Blaisdell died Saturday at 2 15 PM at his Bay View avenue home after arteriosclerosis. He was 72, born February 2 1843 in Alton Bay New Hampshire and served as Civil War engineer and Navy veteran. He moved to Bristol in 1885 as Chief Engineer then Master Mechanic for National India Rubber Company before retiring last year for health reasons. He leaves a wife four children Vesta McVay Myra Grace and Frederick Blaisdell. Funeral was at his residence with Rev A C McGilton officiating. Interment at North Cemetery.
Joseph M. Collins a Warren native died Friday at his Metacom Avenue home after months of heart disease and complications He was 65 born to Daniel and Mary Collins and worked as a bootmaker at National India Rubber and later Davos Rubber Providence He is survived by his widow Mary Golden Collins and daughter Mrs Hull wife of Patrolman Henry F Hull Warren Police Department Funeral held this afternoon from his residence
Frank Federico aged 27 died Sunday afternoon at his home 495 Wood Street after months of heart disease. Born in Italy to Aniello and Rosanna Federico he left two brothers Am brosio and Antonio and two sisters Mrs Teresa de Pasquale and Amelia. Funeral from St Marys Church to St Marys Cemetery with bearers Aniello Federico Durant Nappi Salvatore Giglo Vincenzo Saviano Francisco Giglio and Ralph DAlisio. large attendance and many floral tributes.
Giuseppe Cavallaro aged 45 of Italian birth and longtime resident died at Rhode Island Hospital after a week of illness from erysipelas and complications. A mason by trade he helped build the Hotel Belvedere. Survived by a wife three sons and one daughter. Funeral from St Marys Church tomorrow morning.
Advertising copy for A S Olmsted of LeRoy New York promoting Mothers Only Knew Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children. Claims relief from feverishness headaches teething disorders while regulating bowels and destroying worms. Says cold relief in 24 hours and twenty five cent price with free sample.
Editorial letter discusses Germanys blockade tactic and its potential impact on neutrals Italy and Holland. It contemplates American entry, seizure of German ships, and possible U S support for Allies, weighing bluff against serious pressure and possible German humiliation. A. C. McGILTON
The Y M C A announces a two man tournament with a roll off Friday at 7 pm. Cadets drill next Thursday at 6 30 pm in the gym, drill master T Clarke Browne Jr. Motion Picture Program Saturday offers The Lady of the Lake and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Delegates return from Pawtucket State Boys Conference to prepare reports on Bible Study and other topics.
Mrs Roselman Bowen was pleasantly surprised Friday evening as Past Noble Grands of the Rebekah Lodges and IOOF members from Providence Newport Warren and nearby towns visited her Burton street home. Ruth Selden presented a azalea on behalf of the Past Noble Grands Association in recognition of her association work. The guests enjoyed ice cream cake and refreshments during the gathering.
Sunday afternoon events at the Memorial Chapel of the First Congregational Church honored Abraham Lincoln. Chandler Coggeshall presided as superintendent. Readings on Lincoln’s life and character were given by Ernest Webb and by Miss Gertrude Church's class along with several others. The program ended with the singing of America by the school.
Nomination papers were filed Friday afternoon by Benjamin Lindemuth at the Town Clerk's office. Lindemuth heads the ticket to oppose Frank Paull, with Samuel C. Wardwell listed for fourth councilman against John Usher Jr. Fifty electors' names appear, and Wardwell withdrew yesterday morning.
The council notes premiums on insurance policies totaling 500 with a 145 decrease. William Bradford replaces John W. Church as Republican Supervisor for the second district. School officials request 36000 for 1915 16, citing a 2000 salary rise and need to retube boilers at Colt Memorial High School. Col. L H Callan’s annual report is approved for printing.
Bristol units defeated Warren teams in two matches at Warren and at the State street armory. Non coms and privates won 209 to 265 while officers fell 198 to 186. Capt Asa W Hathaway and Lieut H W Church led officers with 45 each. Series totals show Bristol 368 Warren 340, five matches planned with another shoot next Friday at Warren range.
The Joint Congressional Committee reports overwhelming public backing for Federal aid to good roads. Ninety seven percent of 100000 replies from across the states favor aid, with emphasis on maintenance and road upkeep as essential to permanence. The document, House Document 1510, SIxty third Congress, spans 315 pages of data.
Local automobile registrations last week include Vincent H. Conklin of Warren with a 22h p Ford touring and Alice F. E. Tingley of Barrington with a 32h p Cadillac touring.
The sixty seventh Washington ball was held last evening at Grand Army Hall. Decorations of flags bunting and colored lights created a festive scene. Military guests from Boston Providence East Greenwich Warren Newport Fall River and other towns attended. The Crown orchestra conducted by Fred M. Straight played from 8:30 to 9 with dancing to follow. Col Merton A. Cheesman and Miss Betty McLaughlin led the grand march. Fifty couples danced as old and modern moves entertained. Bertram F Bullock directed the floor with aides Lieut Herbert Springer and Private John McGinn.
Bristol Chapter D A R held a pleasant Washington's Birthday gathering at Mrs A L Williams home. The program featured vocal solos by Mrs Elizabeth Colwell with Miss Eva M Cole as accompanist and a talk by Miss Maria Norris on the palace of Versailles with pictures and postcards. A brief social period followed, and a picnic lunch was served by Miss A B Manchester and Miss Evelyn Bache.
Washingtons Birthday was observed with bank and school closings, flags displayed on many buildings, bells rung at noon, and a 21 gun salute fired by the Bristol Train of Artillery under Capt John T Robertson. Afternoon exercises were held at Mrs A L Williams home under Bristol Chapter D A R. moving picture houses were well attended in the evening.
The Panama-Pacific International Exposition opened in San Francisco at noon last Saturday as President Wilson pressed a telegraph key in Washington. The signal activated wireless and telegraph energy, starting the exposition and its machinery. About 300,000 people attended the opening day events.
Miss Carre Burgess hosted a Washington themed gathering at her Central street residence. Twelve guests attended with small hatchets as favors. A guessing game about the number of peanuts awarded Burgess the prize. Miss Coughlin and Mrs Davis helped, and Katherine Walsh performed a reading on Washington at Valley Forge.
An early 20th century ad touts Dr King s New Discovery for colds and coughs. It promises rapid throat penetration and relief, claiming immediate soothing of irritation and loosened phlegm with testimonials. Available for 50 cents at druggists.
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