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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
2
Editorial lauds Owen Looung Dawes and Robinson for shaping the postwar reparations plan adopted at London. It notes Germany has paid 227 million gold marks over three months, covering occupation costs, under Seymour Parker Gilbert as Agent General.
The text argues that fire protection is a collective duty including prevention, noting the U S spends about 500 million dollars yearly on fires with 75 percent unnecessary, and suggests reducing fire losses by half would lower costs, raise insurance protection, and benefit the nation.
Fragmentary grocery ad items show prices such as 39c per dozen 2 pounds 27c per pound and 15c 1g 10c with multiple packages priced at 25c 19c 25c 23c and 28c per pound.
The Bristol Town Team plans a home opener against the Bristol Five with a seven man Bristol roster led by Captain Jim Drummey and Patsy Flanagan. Scheduling delays push back the start as negotiations shift to Hudson Massachusetts and Fernwoods of Brooklyn were scratched. Next Thursday Bristol travels to Peace Dale Rhode Island to face South Kingstown Five. last meeting saw South County win 23-21.
Bristol community notices include military drills at State Armory with four new enlistees in Battery B 243rd Artillery C A C and local recitals and whist club prizes. Advertisements promote corsets at the Blue Bird Shop and special sales on wool dresses coats and fittings.
At the regular semimonthly meeting of Nearney Unit No 6 the newly elected officers took seats. Mrs Elizabeth Carr reported hospital visits and plans to aid disabled veterans in Northampton. a joint minstrel show with Kearney Post is planned for February. A Valentine social is set for February 19 with a dedicated entertainment committee. Initiation is scheduled for the February meeting and two membership applications were approved.
An afternoon and evening benefit at the Pastime Theatre for St Elizabeths Church with a vaudeville sketch The First Day of School directed by Anna M Peters featuring a large cast including Melvina Mullins Anna Peters Henry Hawkins Joseph Rogers Olivia Almeida and many more The Sailors Hornpipe will be danced and the accompanying feature will Les Miserables.
The 1924 library circulation rose with 3891 more readers than 1923 and 181 percent higher activity. 347 people qualified to draw books, up 332 from 1923. Over two years 699 new cardholders joined as books circulated more than any year since 1888. Trustees listed include Farrally, Sherman, Mrs Howe, Dixon, Coggeshall, Dimond, Hodgdon.
Eighty five members and guests attended the annual banquet at the fire station on High and Church streets. Oliver J. Lemaire welcomed attendees and officers gave informal addresses after a turkey dinner prepared by Victor Miller. Honolulu Four of Providence provided music as members sang in the event.
Wanted ads indicate a position for a saleaman to learn the selling end of the automobile business at Yp W Flint Inc located on So. Maso Street in Warren seeking trainees with salary and commission.
Community groups announce meetings and activities. The Tudor Brave Scouts gather at 7 30 on Franklin Street led by Aub Franklin. merit badge court of honor set for Tuesday at 8. Washington Ball Committee forms sub committees at the Bristol Train of Artillery armory. Shepard Colonial Orchestra to provide music for Bristol Casino dance on Monday evening February 23.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions readings and choir elements with names and dates but lacks coherent events or verifiable facts to form a specific news item. The source is too garbled to extract a reliable focal point or identify individuals and organizations clearly.
In this town on January 14 Bridget F Coyle widow of Daniel Coyle aged 75. In this town on January 15 Dr Julius Clark Gallup in his 85th year. Funeral Monday at 2 PM from his residence 617 Habe street. Services are private.
In loving memory of my dear mother Mary Fish who passed away January 16 1920 Not dead just gone before To be with God forever more Harold your loving son marks the tribute with simple devotion and faith
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