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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
2
The piece argues railroads face higher operating costs and labor expenses postwar, with insufficient capital for equipment and roadbed fixes. It lauds a new federal railroad law guiding rate levels to support payrolls and materials, while acknowledging not ideal but a step toward restoring efficiency and avoiding disaster.
Bainbridge Colby a New York attorney and former Republican who joined Roosevelt's Bull Moose faction in 1912 and later backed Wilson since 1916 is appointed Secretary of State to succeed Lansing. The move is seen as a craft surprise with likely Senate confirmation.
The General Assembly completed its 16th half session yesterday the 30th day. The House spent 27 minutes while the Senate adjourned after two minutes. Today is pay day in the Assembly and the daily session is expected to run longer.
Jimmie Nolan of Kentucky, who carried Lieut Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr from a French battlefield, paid respects to Governor Beeckman at the State House yesterday afternoon after a Bristol recruiting event.
In a simple winter practice feeding birds in the dooryard supports their survival through cold months. Benefited by the birds next summer, homeowners gain natural pest control as the birds prey on harmful insects.
Herbert Newman Norman Bovay Charles A. Smith and adult leader George S. Pailthorpe left this morning for Somerville Massachusetts to attend the 30th older boys conference. The annual event is run by the Y M C A Boys Department and typically draws about 500 boys from the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Associations. The Bristol Association official delegation accompanies them.
Local briefs include New York Store sale notes and tax reminders. Town residents travel notices feature Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Ryan announcing engagements. Community reports cover church services, Red Cross activity, a memorial for Capt. Gallagher, and a China trip by James Swan.
The Congregational Church schedules Friday at 7 30 PM worship with a Gospel of John talk. Sunday includes 10 30 AM morning worship and sermon on Freedom's Security and a 7 30 PM evening service with a sermon on Doubt or Belief. Church School at noon features music practice.
There is more catarrh in this region than all diseases combined and thought incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio is advertised as a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. circulars and testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills for constipation are also advertised.
Heavy High Cut Storm Shoes and Heavy 4-buckle Gaiters offered at old prices at L Levy's Shoe Store 33 State Street. Miss Catherine M Barry, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Barry, hosted friends Tuesday evening at her parents Union Street home for her birthday anniversary with whist music and a chicken salad supper. she received many gifts including a purse of money.
Members gathered Wednesday evening in the vestry for a 6 30 supper hosted by Mrs C Aldrich and others. A program followed with music reading and solos, then games until 10. Friday 7 30 pm prayer meeting on Stewardship. Sunday 10 30 am sermon Sixes and Sevens and 7 pm Prophetic sermon Doom of Babylon. Tuesday March 2 rally and vestry meeting with Modern Challenge to Young People Special Business and Social Hour with refreshments.
Bristol Chapter DP A RY observed Washington's Birthday with Prof. Wilfred H. Munro of Providence delivering "Life and Times of Our Puritan Ancestors." Mrs. Bosworth and Harriet Kinder provided music. The Regent read a poem "One Flag" by Edgar Guest. The group donated 50 to Hindman School Ky and 25 to Near East Relief and planned events for March 8. Tea followed with red and white carnations on the table.
In Philadelphia on February 25 William H. Andrews formerly of this town aged 64. In this town on February 26 Thomas H. Henderson in his 81st year. Funeral Monday at 2 30 p m from 107 Franklin street relatives invited. In this town February 24 Mrs Charles H Gould aged 72 years.
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