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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1924
Page
4
University of Washington experimenters show arranging utensils and supplies reduces lemon pie making time by nearly eleven minutes. A Johns Hopkins study notes May and June peak for self harm, with farmers and outdoor laborers at higher risk.
Funeral for Mrs. Federico was held at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Rev Joseph Poja officiating. Burial followed at St Mary’s. Mrs. Federico, 45, born in Italy, leaves a husband a step son and siblings abroad and in New York. William F Nickerson age 77 died at Soldiers Home Providence with funeral at 2 pm at Mrs Albert King’s residence. He served in Civil War aged 16 in RI Heavy Artillery and MA Infantry. he led Arnold Post and Sons of Veterans groups and is survived by wife Carrie and four children including William Edward Edward P Nickerson Phoebe King Elsworth Latham Ethel Jatoy and Jessie Colvin.
Thomas Cheetham died February 17 at his daughter Mrs John Burkes home in Summit Grove North Dartmouth Mass After a long illness his 85th year he worked as a weaver in New Bedford mills and retired 11 years ago Survived by three daughters and four sons Mrs Samuel Chaffee Mrs Thomas Duffy Mrs John Burke James Cheetham George Cheetham William H Cheetham and Christopher Cheetham Interment at North Cemetery.
William F. Nickerson of Providence died at the Soldiers' Home on February 22 in his 76th year. The news notes his passing and records his age and residence.
The timetable for St. Michael's Church Lenten services is issued by Rev. Anson B. Howard. Ash Wednesday March 5 features sermons at 10 30 a m and 8 p m Good Friday April 18 offers 10 30 a m and 8 p m services The program lists visiting clergy from Grace Church Providence St Mark's Warren and other churches with choir singing and morning prayers during Holy Week Easter programs include baptism and morning services with various arrangements through April 16 0
The N J Juniors defeated Warren Five Aces 16 to 14 at Warren Armory in a fast clean game. After a 20 minute stalemate Bristol led late with a lone basket, while Velleca scored three for Bristol and Connors two for Warren with three fouls.
Two Saturday night games at the Fall River Y gym featured local teams. The Fall River Y Juniors defeated Mystic Circle 29 to 24 with strong teamwork. In the second game Colt High Five lost 14 to 12 to the Y Radio team amid noted school spirit.
A series of community gatherings listed for January through March includes the Bristol Troops Boy Scouts bazaar in G A R Hall with fundraisers for East Burial Ground, musical events at State Street M FE Church, a masquerade ball at Italian Hall, Pastime Theatre entertainment, Y M C A supper and dance, and St Patrick’s Day dance at the State Armory. Events are hosted by local organizations such as the Ep worth League, Mount Carmel D of I, Mt Hope U D O E S, Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps, and Battery B 243rd Artillery R I N G.
Chamber of Commerce discusses a $1000 Armistice Day appropriation with calls for a memorial for World War veterans. Col Cheesman urges a more dignified observance while Cmdr Edmonds champions a joyous tribute akin to July 4. The council adjourns to March 10 for budget discussions and a draft resolution.
The 75th anniversary celebration of the Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michael’s Church includes a 9 am corporate communion, a 3 pm historical service with addresses by Bishop Perrs and others, and a paper by Mrs Edward G Easterbrooks. A tea social follows at Holmes House. Evening services feature music, procession, and a sermon by Bishop Louis C. Sanford, formerly of the town.
Bristol defeats Canton 31 to 16 in a Friday night game before a small crowd. Tinkoff led Bristol with seven goals while Trask scored multiple times. McNamee, Bisbane, and Geisler also contributed as Drummey, Flanagan and Robbins added later scores. Referee Ed Sullivan enforced professional rules and kept the play clean.
Jud Tunkins notes a man earns a reputation for wisdom by learning many things no one cares about. He suggests such broad, obscure knowledge creates the appearance of sagacity rather than practical expertise.
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