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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
3
In the 1859 battle of Magenta during the Italian war the French and Sardinians defeated Austria. Austrian losses reached 10 000 killed and 7 000 prisoners while the allied forces suffered 4 000 casualties. The victory earned French marshal MacMahon the title Duke of Magenta from Emperor Louis Napoleon.
Brownell of Providence in his 49th year died recently formerly of this town. Colwell of Barrington noted on January 10 with Roal do Colwell.
February 22 events list a Monday evening Washington Ball under the Bristol Train of Artillery auspices with organized social and ceremonial features for attendees.
War recap cites French progress north of Soissons and a repulsed German assault. British officers killed total 1,174 with 2,300 wounded and 650 missing. Russian forces push into Bukovina after eight days, taking 1,000 Austrians and equipment. German efforts on the Vistula left bank repulsed as Burnhaupt le Haut falls to French.
New Milford urged merchants and citizens to stop dwelling on hard times and to boost confidence. The piece calls for inventory taking, planning, paying debts, and loosening spending to free banks and finance a recovery expected early in the year.
The funeral of Chief John H Morrissey was held Saturday at 8 30 from his 82 Church Street residence and 9 o clock mass at St Marys Church Wood Street with many officials present. Clergy from several area parishes participated as Mass officers and committal prayers were offered at St Marys Cemetery Bristol Neck. Bearers included Judge Frank Hammill and Capt Thomas Dwyer among others.
Charles Chaplin stars in Dough and Dynamite at the Star Theatre tonight, promoted as the season's biggest hit. Also showing Cricket on the Hearth in two reels, Broken Nose Bailey in two reels, and When Knights Were Bold, an Essanay comedy. Wednesday includes the last episode of Perils of Pauline filmed in a submarine at Newport.
An old time advertising line promotes Dr Bill’s Pine Tar Honey as a cure for colds and coughs. It claims the product loosens mucous and soothes the lungs and is guaranteed, sold for 25e at the druggist.
Lieut. Commander Carl DeWolf Brownell, a retired U S Naval Surgeon, died Friday afternoon at his Providence home after illness. Born July 15, 1866, he served in Manila's battle on the gunboat Petrel with Admiral Dewey and retired a year ago on half pay. He leaves two brothers and was active in multiple clubs. funeral held at his brother's home with interment at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
The United States regards Sir Edward Grey's reply as largely fair but criticizes its failure to address key points of American argument. Officials expect further US replies to challenge the high sea examination practice and possible blockade issues while noting progress toward a satisfactory understanding on neutral shipping and licenses.
The Bristol Chapter D A R met at the Hotel Belvedere with 24 members present and guest Mrs. Greene from East Greenwich. Reports were read, a School Committee flag proposal was approved for State flags in Byfield Building classrooms, and a paper on presidential inaugurations was presented.
In 1914 Bristol recorded 162 deaths and 12 stillbirths, with 6 out of town burials. 10 marriages occurred, 87 of which were Bristol residents. Some couples wed out of town with residents involved, and 13 marriages had one Bristol party. 1913 figures show 164 deaths and 83 marriages, including 10 Bristol-resident couples.
The Y M C A bowling season enters its last week of the first fourteen week league with eight teams of five men. The Sounds appear positioned to win the league and each member may receive a silver cup. John B. Newman captured the Highest Individual String 137 and Highest Three Strings 372 and hopes for Highest Individual Average. If he wins that title he must accept the cup over other prize cups. Starting next Monday a new fourteen week tournament begins with prizes. Interested players should submit names to the committee this week and the new schedule will be ready Friday.
Mrs Abby H Munro widow of John B Munro marked her 91st birthday Sunday at 310 High Street corner of Bradford Street with an anniversary dinner and informal reception. Sons Prof Wilfred H Munro and Dr Walter H Munro of Providence attended with families. telegrams came from daughter Miss Anette Munro and son Dana C Munro. Prof J Richard Jewett of Harvard joined the guests. husband deceased about 30 years.
An auction bridge event at Mrs. S. S. Drury's home drew participants who paid 25 cents each and pledged to invite three new players to continue the game. The effort aims to build a substantial Red Cross Fund through successive rounds and Bristol donors.
The best wood engravings use boxwood for solid blocks, often assembled from small pieces. In contrast, Japanese wood prints are carved on cherry wood sections aligned with the grain along the length.
John J. Coughlan, driver for the John Shepard Estate fish dealers, was badly injured when his horse bolted after a Rhode Island Suburban Car on Hope Street near the town bridge. He suffered a deep cut above the left eye and arm injuries, was treated by Dr. Harold De Wolf and Dr. C J. Hasbrouck, and later returned home in an automobile. The horse was unharmed and captured nearby.
Rev Francis Cooper presided as District Superintendent at the Epworth League parlors last evening. Annual reports praised all church departments. New stewards elected include Blaisdell Dixon Pollock Potter Sherman Remieres Richardson Newman Blais dell Stannall Dixon Coggeshall Thompson Potter Pollock Paul Moorby. Committees to be listed next issue. A unanimous request urged Rev Dr A C McGilton be returned for another year.
The advice urges staying active to ease nerves. If no job available, assist a overloaded friend and approach tasks with full effort and genuine interest. It claims practical work prevents anxiety and uses a washerwoman as a proverb for calm under pressure.
In a Delineator story excerpt Katherine sits with her uncle who visits and shares a playful, sly exchange about her being a good girl. The interaction hints at family dynamics and unspoken observations within a quiet domestic scene.
The text argues that no one has a right to scorn those less fortunate and that noblesse oblige should guide those with wealth status or talent. By acknowledging obligation, the advantaged demonstrate true nobility and set a model for others to follow.
A table of vocabulary sizes from major languages lists English at about 450000 words, German 300000, French and Italian at 140000 each, and Spanish at 120000, highlighting English as the largest lexicon among the languages covered.
A giant eight foot mummy was shown at the Aisho Exposition in Tokyo. The relic sits in a large square coffin and was reportedly obtained by a Japanese explorer from a Buddhist temple in Kiangsi province. Experts endorse the claim that the mummy is of a renowned monk from the early Christian era.
In a domestic moment a four year old girl refuses to tell on herself after being seen cutting a polished table edge with scissors while her father and mother prepare dinner. The father asks her to inform her mother, prompting her stubborn retort.
When wallpaper patches are needed and the new paper is brighter in sunlight the patch will sun tone to match the old paper. Watch closely and you will find the patch becomes hardly noticeable after exposure.
In Sind Province India the population of wild animals exceeds three million five hundred thirteen thousand people. Tigers panthers leopards wolves and hyenas are scarce. The wild sheep black buck and hog deer are comparatively common.
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