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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1916

Page

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Two Session Plan Inaugurated At Byfield School

The District adopts an alternating system to relieve crowding in public schools. Seventh grade classes move to a single room with revised hours from 8 to 10 and 12:30 to 2:30, while the 6th grade moves to Oliver School and new first grade pupils begin enrollment under Miss Riccitelli, an Italian-speaking Rhode Island Normal School graduate.

Byfield School George C. Minard Josephine R. Kerr Elizabeth Peterson Miss Kerr Oliver School Peterson Byfield Wood Street Minard Mary Riccitelli Providence Rhode Island Normal School Riccitelli

Bristol Man Describes Milford Train Wreck and Loss

LeRoy D. Bell of Bristol witnessed the Milford railroad wreck that killed Engineer W. R. Curtis and fireman Edward McGuinnis and injured many. He recovered Curtis’s oil can bearing the embedded watch and aided in rescue efforts while comparing the disaster to war.

Bristol LeRoy D. Bell Bridgeport Conn Milford W. R. Curtis Edward McGuinnis Mr. Bell Mr. Curtis General Sherman Washington Bell

Why not raise the Babies right talk at the YMCA

Dr. Gardner T. Swarts secretary of the state board of health will present an illustrated talk on infant welfare at the YMCA Sunday afternoon at four oclock. He will show motion pictures and slides on efforts to aid babies with limited prospects. Special music by the First Congregational Church quartet will close. Open to the public and families are urged to attend.

Gardner T. Swarts State Board of Health Dr. Swarts First Congregational Church Quartet

Pastime Theatre to Show Man and His Soul

Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne star in the Metro production Man and His Soul at the Pastime Theatre tomorrow evening. A brief announcement notes a rare treat for patrons who attend. The Imperial Orchestra of six pieces will provide music and additional special photo plays accompany the show.

Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne Metro Pastime Theatre Imperial Orchestra

Washington Ball of Bristol Train of Artillery and Aviation Corps

The sixty eighth Washington ball of the Bristol Train of Artillery was held Tuesday in Grand Army Hall with wide state attendance. Wynn's Orchestra played as Col. Merton A. Cheesman led the grand march. 24 souvenir programs were issued and aviation corps guests enjoyed a hydroplane themed hall.

Washington Bristol Aviation Corps R. I. Naval Battalion Bristol Train of Artillery Grand Army Hall Wynn Warren Merton A. Cheesman Charles G. Johnson Bertram F. Bullock Henry Bullock Frank E. Spencer, Jr Asa W.hathaway George R. Fish Charles H. Tuttle Herbert McKay Rhode Island Naval Battalion Church Street Boston Providence East Providence Newport Wilson Secretary of the Navy Beeckman C. W. Abbott United States LeBaron B. Colt Frank H. Hammill William H. Thayer Ezra Dixon Richard W. Jennings Edward P. Gladding Army Navy Crown Orchestra Jesse K. Park R. Vv. McKinnon Raymond M. Estey Thomas J. H. Pierce Jesse K. Park, Jr T. Clarence Herrmann William Beehler Raymond Estey Louis T. Plage George A. Battersby Roderick McKinnon Henry F. Miller Jesse K. Parks, Jr Harry M. Jones Frank S. Lincoln Dennis E. Dodd

Mary Pickford in Rags at Y M C A Saturday Night

The Y M C A committee presents Mary Pickford in Rags a five reel Famous Players film with May T Hackett performing readings. The drama follows Rags a daughter of a drunkard who loves a wealthy man she cannot wed and features a lavish setting as fate works its course.

Y. M. C. A. Entertainments Mary Pickford Famous Players’ Film Company May T. Hackett Miss Pickford

Indictments for Murder against James Rego Mello

A Kingston grand jury returned three indictments for murder against James Rego Mello for the slayings of Oscar Olsen Gustav Olsen and William Rhodes on January 30 at the old Kingston station. Mello pleaded not guilty and was held without bail. Clarence E Roche was appointed to defend him due to lack of funds.

Kingston James Rego Mello Oscar Gustav Olsen William Rhodes Mello Clarence E. Roche

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