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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1922
Page
2
The article notes an upcoming simplified tax return form for incomes of five thousand dollars or less, aimed for ready around January 15. Between fifteen and twenty million copies are being printed, with the form reduced to four pages from six. A married couple receives a two thousand five hundred dollar exemption plus four hundred dollars per dependent child.
The General Assembly met at the State House at noon with Governor San Souci's message to be read in the House this afternoon and the Governor delivering an address. Governor Gross will preside over the Senate as Herbert Hoover offers a New Year’s message forecasting 1921’s liquidation and 1922’s hoped for recovery.
Walter E. Ranger, Commissioner of Education, designated February 13 as Grand Army Flag Day in the state. The action establishes a day to honor the flag and related commemorations.
A business note argues that a positive demeanor attracts customers and partners, while visible displeasure drives away commerce. The piece urges maintaining a cheerful outlook to sustain trade and growth.
An unusual alignment occurred Sunday with the first day of the year, the first of the month, and the first day of the week all on one date. This triple coincidence has not happened in eleven years and will not recur until 1933.
Charles H Potter a Civil War veteran and the oldest resident of the Soldiers Home died Sunday night at 8 30 after years of illness He was 94 born in Providence admitted to the home July 10 1906 He served Company C First Rhode Island Infantry Company Twelfth Rhode Island Infantry and Company B Fourteenth Rhode Island Heavy Artillery He had been confined to the hospital and later blinded but kept cheerfulness He is survived by a son Charles P P Potter of Auburn RI The body was taken to Providence for the funeral and North Cemetery burial
George B Cook veteran of the Civil War died Friday night at the Soldiers Home. Admitted November 17 1914 he was about years old and a former mill operative in Woonsocket. He belonged to Smith Post G A R and is survived by two children Mrs Patrick Gundieon of Providence and George I Cook of Batfousile Conn. Body taken to Woonsocket for funeral service Saturday.
Mrs Alice Jane Tattrie wife of Alexander Tattrie died at her Gooding avenue home Sunday evening following a stroke suffered Friday morning She was born in Nova Scotia 85 years ago and lived in town 42 years She was active in the First Congregational Church Survived by four children Mrs Daniel Crispell Charles street Mrs George A Bacon Wood street Miss Jennie Tattrie State street and Allen A Tattrie Mount Hope avenue Funeral will be at 2 PM tomorrow from the Gooding lane residence Burial at North Cemetery.
Mails arrive at 7 8 a m and 2 46 7 p m with several closing times 7 30 8 50 11 60 a m 1 50 5 50 7 15 p m Sunday arrival 8 00 a m closing 4 50 p m Express matter leaves Bristol outward 9 20 a m 2 20 5 20 p m inward 9 a m 2 and 5 p m
Residents travel to Daytona Beach and New York for holidays and winter work with several taking positions at the Hotel Ridgewood and related shops. Others return home for winter, with church calls and local school updates noted as federal indictments and water main failures briefly affect daily life.
The Town Council holds its monthly session this evening in the council chamber. Americanization School resumes classes tonight at John Post Reynolds School after Christmas break. Area schools reopen this morning. Parish Aid Society of Trinity Church meets at Mrs Newell B Sheldon on Woodlawn Ave Wednesday afternoon January 11. Nazarene Church holds prayer meeting tomorrow at Miss John Gaytons on Constitution Street. United Brothers Lodge I O F to perform the third degree tonight in Odd Fellows Hall. Officers-elect to be installed Tuesday evening January 10. Daughters of Isabella host a parish whist Friday evening at 141 High Street for charity. Oblate Fathers begin a two week mission at St Marys Church January 15 with sessions for women first week and men second.
The Bristol Train of Artillery held its monthly meeting at the armory on State street. It voted to hold the Washington Ball on February 22. A social committee led by Major A W Barrett was formed and includes Captains Straight Gladue Warren Bourn and others. Recruiting for a new National Guard Sanitary Company from the unit is progressing with plans to organize soon.
Funeral services for Mrs Fhaa F Reed widow of Charles H Reed were held at 2 p.m. yesterday at her daughter’s home 512 Thames Street with Rev Anson B Tloward of St Michael’s Church officiating. Born in this town she lived here all her life and is survived by one son Charles F Reed and four daughters Mrs James F Dailey Miss Stella Reed and two married daughters in Providence. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
Died in this town at the Soldiers Home Dee J O George Bo Cook aged 83. Potter Jane Charles H Potter aged 94. Tattrie in this residence January boenes wife of Alexamede Tattree aged 79. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM from her date residence 19 Seeding Lane, friends invited to attend.
A Bristol YMCA letter invites members and friends to the January 10 rally supper to energize the Y’s mission of community fellowship. It promises notable speakers, vibrant music, and a chance to "break bread" together while supporting the association’s push toward a “new day.” Tickets go on sale January 3 with sales ending January 9.
The family thanks relatives and friends for their kindness and sympathy during bereavement and for the floral offerings. Signed by Mr and Mrs Charles Freed, Mrs Walter Price, Mrs Grach Munroe, Mr and Mrs James Fo Dailey.
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