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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
3
Poem reflecting a moral division by actions not status. It contrasts lifters who help others with leans who rely on others. The piece, from The Christian Herald, poses a question about personal influence and responsibility.
A school inquiry found Mary was absent because she had a noise. Further questioning revealed the cause as adenoids affecting her attendance.
Officials in Petrograd say the third German push on Warsaw has been stopped, with Russian lines reinforced. Austrian advances through the Carpathians failed, while Western fighting shows small gains for both sides. A seven plane raid bombed Dunkirk and Britain weighs American notes on vessel searches. Berlin issues a New Year pledge of unity and resolve.
Elizabeth T. Eldridge wife of Simeon B. Eldridge died at her New Bedford home on December 17 after a long illness. Born April 1, 1839 in Barrington Rhode Island she married Simeon in 1859 and celebrated 55 years of marriage this year. She had lived in Bristol and New Bedford and was active in the Baptist Church and other organizations. She leaves husband, son William F. Eldridge of Rockport Mass daughter Mrs Charles N Wilbur of Brocton Mass daughter Miss Abbie Eldridge of New Bedford half sister Mrs James Handy Assonet Mass and several nephews and nieces. The family notes her faith and the hope of reunion in Christ.
John Francis McKenna of this town died at the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium Wallum Lake after six to seven weeks illness he was 22 going on 23 he was born here and was a former Consumers Rubber Company worker He left a wife and child a brother and four sisters The Bristol Train of Artillery mourns with half mast flags and will attend the funeral at St Marys Church with interment in St Marys cemetery at 8 30 tomorrow.
Homer White and Thomas Boden were arrested early yesterday by Capt. Dwyer for breaking into the Louis Molasky store at State and Thames and stealing canned goods. White pled guilty at arraignment before Justice Philp Brady. Boden denied the charge. Both are held on $500 bail awaiting a District Court hearing near Monday.
London reports an Indian troop er in the trenches used a bold ruse to escape German fire. He rose and signaled the German trench that he wished to kill the British, prompting the Germans to halt firing. The Indian spent a night in the German lines, was allowed to return with others, and earned a promotion for the feat.
In Flanders the king spent Sunday in the trenches with soldiers who had paused to warm by a fire. He noted the unusually severe weather and, moved by the scene, ordered that we renew the fires and offered to help. King Albert then took a shovel and joined several officers in the work.
In Lorraine the German spies used a lunatic asylum as a spy depot as French troops approached. Doctors and attendants fled, replaced by spies who directed German artillery with Red Cross flags. Fifteen were executed in the asylum courtyard.
Secretary Daniels after consulting authorities declared that the official spelling is dreadnaught and that it dreads naught rather than nought in a press communique.
Southern France towns report a heavy wartime mobilization with women outnumbering men. in some places there are twenty women for every man remaining as the call to colors continues.
Two YMCA games featured Colt High School defeating Rhode Island School of Design 12 to 8. Bristol YMCA CGC A. trounced by Holy Name Society of Newport 17 to 2, with Murphy scoring Bristol’s lone goal.
The Sophomore Junior squad beat the Senior Freshman team of Colt Memorial High School Tuesday afternoon at the YMCA by 3 to 0. Scoring came from Donovan Potter and fouls by Donovan. Holmes was credited as scorer with Almeida as timer and Miss Madeline Reynolds as referee.
The high school announces new hours starting January 4. Doors open at 8 00 am with attendance at 8 15 am. Four 55 minute periods run to 12 00 pm followed by two periods from 12 30 pm ending at 2 20 pm. Each period includes 30 minutes of recitation and 25 minutes of study under teacher guidance. Pupils are told to bring a substantial lunch for the half hour recess.
January 5 Engsane Sete Supper and Sale in G R I under Worse 8 Relief Corps. January 6 Wednesday night first of a series of Whists under Bristol Council Knights of Columbus in K of C Hall. January 7 Thursday evening marks the tenth anniversary of Bristol Aerie No 953 102 AR Hall with banquet at 7 39 oclock.
In this town several births are reported: Cavalieri McCarty on Dec. 24 and 25 a daughter and a son to different couples. Matroni on Dec. 25 a daughter. Caleri on Dec. 27 a Caleri. Campagni on Dec. 28 a daughter. Sanit rito on Dec. 29 a son. Howarth on Dec. 30 a son. Carmone on Jan. 1 a son.
Harold C. Peckham and Olive C. Young were united in marriage in this town on December 31 by Rev. C. E. McCoy. Both are residents of the town.
Death notices report John Frances McKenna of this town aged 22 years 3 months 8 days on December 30 at Wallum Lake and Lillian F Pearse daughter of Samuel A and Priscilla Pearse aged 52 years on December 28 in Warren.
Bristol Troop of B. I. Boy Scouts held their annual Xmas tree for poor children on Tuesday night. Despite a stormy evening, most invited children attended and received clothing food and toys. Scout Master George R. Fish officiated with Lt F Coggeshall and others. A drill and annual inspection are planned for March.
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