General Assembly Opens with Governor's Budget Plan
The Rhode Island General Assembly opened its session with no inaugurations due to the 1914 election. Governor Beeckman delivered a direct message urging adequate funding to meet state obligations, improvements for the House of Correction, inheritance tax, bank deposit taxation, a corporate franchise tax, and a direct state tax as needed for emergency finance. He calls for early road funding, a public budget system, and upgrades for the State Normal School and Providence Superior Court House, plus appropriations for Soldiers' Home and Soldiers' Relief funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Senate
House
Beeckman
House of Correction
Rhode Island
Board of Public Roads
Constitutional Revision Commission
Superior Court House
Providence
Soldiers’ Home Fund
Soldiers’ Relief Fund
Courage as a Key Factor in Life and Struggle
The passage argues that courage sustains effort in life. It states without courage one grows discontent with struggles and abandons effort. The tone emphasizes steadiness and perseverance in facing challenges.
Bristol Town Notes and Local News Roundup
George Gale returned from Colon Panama Zone. Weather clears sidewalks of ice and snow. Calendar Pads for 1916 for sale at the PHC NIX OFFICE. Isaac Winslow of Providence visited Oliver and Walley Schools. Maria De Felice sold land on the V. G. Peck plat to Salvatore Lombardi and others. SUZMAN advertises goods. Katherine Severe, a Warwick High teacher, fractured her arm. A New Royal Orchestra dance attracted many. Jefferson Galvin, ill with pneumonia, recovering in Plymouth with Mrs. Galvin. A Requiem Mass for Chief John H. Morrissey at St. Mary’s. Chester Colwell honored with lamp and watch chain. Bristol Chapter D A R meets at Mrs. Merchant’s in Warren. Cora Hill reports her California trip. John Freitas arrested for assault. bail set at $200. SUZMAN ad lists groceries and stamps. Anna Coggeshall hosts a 13th birthday party. Edith Howe engaged to Dr. Halsey DeWolf. Church services announced with Week of Prayer. Christmas music to be repeated by Methodist choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gale
Colon
Panama
PHC@NIX
Isaac Winslow
Providence
Oliver and Walley
Maria de Felice
Salvatore Lombardi
V. G. Peck
Suzman
Katherine V. G. Severe
Warwick High School
G. A. R. Hall
New Royal Orchestra
Thomas Lyiance
Jefferson F. Galvin
Watertown
Mass
St. Mary’s Church
John H. Morrissey
Thomas J. Gillan
Chester Colwell
National India Rubber Company
Bristol
M. H. Merchant
Warren
Cora M. Hill
California
Suzman John Frietas
Thomas Dwyer
Manuel Pacheco
Justice of the Peace
Philip Brady Freitas
Fifth District Court
Mills Tea & Butter CO
Anna Cogeyshall
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Constitution Street
H. M. Howe
Philadelphia
Edith Howe
Halsey DeWolf
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Miss Howe
Mark Anthony DeWolf Howe
Pennsylvania
Dr. DeWolf
Winthrop
Massachusetts
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
State Street
M. E
A. C. McGilton
Baptist, Pentecostal
Methodist
Local social notes and notable incidents from New Year week
New Year greetings bring relatives in Long Island home. dance planned at G A R Hall with Royal Orchestra. Marriage intentions filed for Arcenio Ferreira Garcia and Miss Ross Boye de Costa. Ladies Aid oyster supper at State Street M E Church. Weeks family return from Providence. Rufus E. Murray injured by a falling plank. medical care noted. Bridge Whist prizes awarded. Carpenter’s Union to meet with speakers from several cities. Rev Washburn’s open parish club talk recounts war experiences in Europe. Nicola Vellecca to undergo hernia operation at St Joseph’s Hospital. Frederic A Geisler sells carriage business after 50 years. shifts to florist at Mt Hope Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Teller
Long Island
You and I Club
G. A. R. Hall
Royal Orchestra
Arcenio Ferreira Garcia
Ross Boye de Costa
Ladies’ Aid
State Street
M.E
P Vestry
Andréw Weeks
Anthony
A.M. ‘Merriman
Bridge Whist Club
Harry Young
Summer Street
Gertrude
G. Bund
Harold Peckham
William H. Angevine
Carpenter's Union
Hasbrouck Block
Providence
Worcester
Woonsocket
Pawtucket
Arthur L. Washburn
Young Men’s Parish Club
Trinity Parish House
Mr. Washburn
France
England
Nicola Vellecca
First Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Richard Magee
O. R. Seigel
Frederic A. Geisler
John Street
Phineas Crape
Geisler
Mt. Hope Avenue
Mrs Catherine Sparks Obituary at 83 in State Street Home
Mrs Catherine Sparks wife of Albert M Sparks died at 2 AM at her home 72 State Street after a decade long illness. Born in Ireland to John and Eleanor Holden she lived 50 years in town and married Sparks in 1883 in Providence as a member of St Michael s Church. Funeral Monday at 2 PM from State Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Sparks
Albert M. Sparks
State Street
Ireland
John and
Elenor Holden
Mr. Sparks
Providence
Mr. Jackson
St. Michael’s Church
Mrs Rhoda Gregg Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Rhoda Fraser Gregg widow of Robert Gregg died Wednesday evening at her niece’s home on Franklin street at age 80. She had pneumonia a few days and had lived here many years after moving from Rock street. Born in Nova Scotia she belonged to State Street M E Church. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM from 103 Franklin street with interment at North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda (Fraser) Gregg
Robert Gregg
William Moffitt
Franklin Street
Gregg
Rock Street
McLellan’s Mountain
Nova Scotia
State Street
M. E
Inova Scotia
North Cemetery
Death of Comrade Albert M. Bennett at Soldiers' Home
Comrade Albert M. Bennett died at the Soldiers' Home at 10:30 this morning after grip and pneumonia. He was 76, born in Johnston, admitted from Providence Oct 13, 1910, served three years in Battery E First Rhode Island Light Artillery, and was a millwright by trade. He was a widower with a daughter in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Bennett
Johnston
Providence
Rhode Island Light Artillery
Trinity Christmas Festival Celebrates with Service and Tableau
The Trinity Sunday School held a Christmas Festival with a 730 service led by Rev. Edward R. Sweetland of St. Stephen's Providence. Children sang carols, a one act play was performed, Nativity tableaux followed, gifts were handed out, refreshments served, and dancing closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Trinity Sunday School
Edward R. Sweetland
St. Stephen’s Church
Providence
Charles E. McCoy
Girls’ Friendly Society
Chester R. Burgess
Ladies’ Aid Society
Colt Memorial High School Edges Narragansetts 34 23
Colt Memorial High School defeated Narragansetts in the YMCA gym last evening by a 34 to 23 score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial High School
Uplift Fades as We Fall Back Beyond Start
The saying notes that effort rises us, yet enthusiasm wanes causing a retreat past the initial position. It reflects on persistence and the gap between initial aim and continued progress.
Injuries From Slippery Sidewalks Injure Several
Several people were injured after slips on slippery sidewalks earlier this week. Among the injured were children and adults on Munro Avenue Bradford Street and Garfield Gate, with broken bones and facial cuts reported. some were treated at St Joseph's Hospital and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold de- Thomas Callan
Bradford Street
Annie Haddad
Garfield Gate
Fanatel Yanosdomesi
Althena Wright
Ace Pont
Consideranlige Oe Sre
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Bristol Phi
Bristol County
Hope Street
Bristol Post Office
Phoenix News
H. T. Peterson
Wm F. Bhove
Vues
Wond
Bidg
High Street
H. M. Darling Y. M. C. A
Northup Bros. Hasbrouck
Richard C. Quirk
Wood Street
J. M. Coggeshall
Mrs. McDonough
Club
Benj
Butterworth State St. M. E. Church
Butler’s Shoe Store
Sample Shoe Shop
Jones's Box
Bristol, R. 1
O. K
Dodge & Camfield Co
Butler
Pete
Adams Express
Bristol and Vicinity
News of
Bristol Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church
Harold E. Pedley
A. Sritcé
High St
Imo
D. Os
John Temple
Drury Telephone
Riccio School
High
Wood Streets
Edward Vaccaro
Munroe Ave
Bristol, R. I
Giuseppe Sansone
Bradford SD
R. I
Automobile
ALL Kinds Aetna Accident and Liability Co
B. W. Wall
EB. L
Gorham’s Express
Young's Drug Store
WM. J. McDonough
R. L
Brien
Grand Army Hall
Genes
Gray
Metacom Avenue
Warren and
Benj. Butthawort
Trudell Bros
New York
G. F. Sanford
Wardwell Lumber CO
Bradford ST
Joseph Viera
Henry
Viera
Munro Avenue
E.awas
Almi
Merriihan
Sandslater
Sti Joseph Ss Hospital
Willkie Hettels
The.s
Selome
Ork
Homme
Ahi Mee Methane
Beonnat
Thesie
Aida Suahtekn
Erbertes
Eera
Resi Gee
Xiellzon
Cohocton
Flower City
Cavalier
Forest Hill
Begstar Price
H. J. Heinz Co
Robin Hood
Izumi
Avalon Brand
Charles A. Johnson
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