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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
2
Wm. F. Briggs and Edwin F. Burt are newly listed partners at Phenix News Stands. The move expands distribution and storefront offerings as the partners plan enhanced daily editions and local advertising services.
The piece argues U S policy hinges on Austria Hungary’s intent to honor assurances from de Ancona and Persia. The State Department reads these as: respect international law, avoid sinking merchant ships without warning, and take feasible measures to save lives before attacking.
Apt Howard V. Allen leading the Varnum Continentals of East Greenwich informs Governor Beeckman by letter that the organization stands ready to lend its armory and members to the State or assist the defense program during the current international crisis.
Harry Frost aged sixty five of Elyria Ohio left his entire estate to the local old ladies home. The Milwaukee Leader notes the outcome with the headline They got it in the end.
Reports link incendiary fires in New Britain Connecticut to German actions. Observers suggest the blazes aim to pressure residents into reconsidering the town’s name amid wartime tensions.
A playful remark wonders if present day Washingtons Birthday would be better served by delegating tasks to George, echoing the old saying let George do it.
A House fisheries committee held a Wednesday public hearing after rising on the bill to repeal the undersized quahaug ban. The measure would allow taking quahaugs of any size and several speakers urged passage.
Bristol Post Office hours are 6.45 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Money Order Registry and Postal Bank departments run 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Mails close at 7.30, 8.50, 11.50 a.m. and 1.50, 5.50, 7.15 p.m.
Ash Wednesday services observed in churches. Martha Shippee moved to St Elizabeth's Home Providence. Kids Lent service moved to Mondays at five. Shoe prices rising. sales and repairs offered. Local officials and veterans groups noted with events and meetings. Desks for Reynolds School contracted. Ice trouble for Steamer Sagamore captain. Rubber boots advertised. Local sports results and police activity included. Community notices on cleanliness and property.
A mix of short town updates lists price cuts on clothing and multiple civic items. Sunday church services at Trinity and First Baptist are noted with visitations and sermon topics. Snow depth reaches two inches with marching drills canceled due to a Democratic caucus. Community events include a turkey supper, lodge anniversaries, and whist, with hospital operation news for Miss Kerine Galvin and a successful middle ear surgery.
The 185th birthday of George Washington was marked with a noon National salute by Bristol Train of Artillery under Col. Merton A. Cheesman. Bells rang, flags flew, Bristol D A R met at Colt Memorial High School with Rear Admiral John R. Edwards delivering an address on military milestones.
Admiral Edwards announces a series of popular lectures open to members and friends, including ladies. Dr Francis C Nicholas with 30 years in Mexican and South American affairs will speak on his war experiences and observations from the last five years. Admission is free. the talk starts at eight oclock.
Local boys depart for the 27th Older Boys Conference in Worcester Mass. Delegates travel under George Pailthorpe supervision and include Lawrence Edwards Charles Dimond Jr George Cooke Archibald Dunbarndry and Norman Hanson. They return Monday with an official conference report for the Association.
March 1 Y M C A hosts Freeman's Five of Providence and Italian supper in G A R Hall. March 8 Y M C A faces Company F Fall River. March 15 Y M C A meets Inter Nos Providence and Kitchen Orchestra returns to State Street M E Church. St Marys Sunday School youths host Pastime Theatre event. March 17 Naval Reserves Armory dance by First Division RINM Engineers.
An advertisement from HOPE DRUG CO Bristol claims Vinci non secret tonic strengthens and builds up weak, run-down individuals including mothers delicate children and feeble elderly. The copy describes nervous breakdown head aches fatigue and general exhaustion and promises noticeable improvement within two weeks.
We thank relatives and friends for kindness and expressions of sympathy after our bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes. Special thanks to Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder & Hose Company and Mr. and Mrs. David S. Robertson and family.
Probate Court of Bristol states an instrument purporting to be the last will of Antonio Carlos, deceased, is presented for probate and referred to March 5, 1917 at 10:30 AM. It orders notice published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
Friday and Saturday specials list Butterine 27c per lb, rice 25c for 30c, California oranges 20c per dozen, Buckwheat 5c per 20c pack, Kellogg's Corn Flakes 25c, Coffee 50c per lb, grapes 20c per dozen, California peaches large can, jumbo peanuts 15c per lb, stringless beans can 20c, Home Made Sausage Meat 8c per lb, with several blended price fragments remaining unread.
Town officials in Bristol Rhode Island set sessions for canvassing electors for Town Officers on March 13 14 1917 and roperty voters for the Financial Town Meeting on March 19 1917 The town clerk reminds personal property taxpayers to pay taxes to qualify their voting status.
Town politics discuss candidate availability and rival tickets for the upcoming caucus. The meeting faces division over endorsements and councilman support, with two tickets expected to enter the race amid uncertainty.
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