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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
5
Local officials announce the closing of the Immersive Hotel after decades of service, citing redevelopment plans for the historic district. City records show demolition permits filed and a timeline for preserving select facades. Community groups express mixed reactions.
Four teams captained by C Dimond Redfern Nelson and Hill begin a Monday Tuesday schedule with matches through April. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
Coming events list community gatherings from January to February at Bristol venues. The 8th annual fair runs Saturday evenings in January at the G A R Hall by Dreadnaught Hook Ladder Hose Co No 1. A public whist at Bristol Casino supports Women’s Exchange, a Bristol Casino dance by United Brothers’ Social Club, and a Salad Supper at State Street M E Church vestry by Epworth League.
The Narragansett Electric Lighting Company announces a new stock sale open to customers families and the public in lots of one to five shares at 67.50 per share with cash or quarterly payment options. The plan aims to broaden ownership while noting Rhode Island based shareholders and strong dividend history.
St Rita's Catholic Girls Club elected officers for the coming year at its monthly meeting in the parish hall. President Miss Vasta La Rocca and Vice President Miss Josephine Santo head the slate alongside Treasurer Missina Per cella Scribe Miss Mellod DeCristo faro. A private Valentine Social was set for February 25. The club has four years of service to the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel.
In Cornwall locals believe King Arthur persists as a caravan and will be transformed back to a man, promising England will once more ring with his fame.
Dr Julius Clark Gallup a 57 year town dentist died at 613 Hope street from old age illnesses. Born January 19 1840 in Norwich Conn he practiced in Mystic and this town before retiring four years ago. Survived by wife Mary Esther Harvey three daughters Julius Gallup Jr a son two sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral private at 2 pm Monday from Hope street home with burial at North Cemetery.
Mrs Bridget F Coyle 75 widow of Daniel Coyle longtime resident and St Mary’s Church parishioner died at her Milk and Byfield streets home after a long illness. Born in Ireland she lived here nearly 60 years. Funeral from her home this morning at 9 30 to St Mary’s Church for a requiem Mass and burial at St Mary’s Cemetery.
The American Legion Bowling League opens Wednesday evening January 21 at YMOC A alleys with four teams. Team 1 led by Gladue includes Jbdmonds and Callan. Team 2 captained by Nelson Sc Page features Davis Dunbar and Sylvester. Team 3 led by Smith includes Higbee Bears Burns and Benz. Team 4 includes Bottomley Daring Hill Garvin and Pierce.
An odd local note praises the automobile amid accidents and mentions plans to enlarge the paper and buy two mules and a new piano. The fragment hints at humor or sentiment about progress and everyday needs in Billville.
Turkish women are more particular about the fabrics used in their garments than the cut and style, prioritizing material quality over design details.
The notice lists services at St Michael's Church on the second Sunday after Epiphany. Holy Communion at 8 A M, Morning prayer and sermon with church school at 12, Evening Prayer and address at 7:30.
Second Sunday after Epiphany schedule includes Holy Communion Matins Church School Sung Mass and sermon Choral Evensong with address Recital by Miss Helen W Church organist assisted by Fred M Straight violin Henry W Boynton viola and William CC Hobbs Jr cello
Friday night service at 7 30. Sunday morning worship at 10 30. Sermon by the pastor Not by Bread Alone. The Church School assembles at 12 noon. Praise and preaching service at 7 30. The Church Club conducts the service. Religious instruction Friday at 235.
State Street M. E. Church lists services at 7 30 Friday evening, 10 30 Sunday morning preaching, 6 30 Sunday School, and 7 30 Epworth League. All strangers and others are cordially invited to attend any service.
Captain Chase surveys a flood of Florida prosperity with new millions in hotel and club projects and rapid population and wage growth. He notes growing transportation, industry like sugar and rubber, citrus and vegetables, and beach crowds as northern winter traffic swells Miami area. The letter ends by praising a transformed Biscayne Bay front and rapid development.
A succinct aphorism says a guilty man needs no jury of twelve to prove his guilt. The line weighs moral accountability and self recognition in legal judgment.
A discussion on footwear shifts highlights rising popularity of spikeless shoes for trail and track. Proponents praise versatility and comfort while critics question grip and performance in competitive events.
Fragmentary lines reference sin as death and claim a man for the job was found, suggesting a moral or occupational judgment in a brief, indeterminate snippet.
John Donato at 1928 State Street advertises furniture repair incl chairs reseated with cane or rush bottoms, plugs on chairs mended, clocks and graphophones fixed. Rates begin at 1 cent and work is guaranteed with immediate response for spring orders.
Mid week meeting Friday at 7 30 PM. Sunday services begin at 10 30 AM with a sermon by the pastor on Debtors. Church School at 11 45 AM followed by a praise and preaching service at 7 30 PM with a sermon titled A World Out of Sight.
The Church of the Nazarene lists Rev Thomas Armstrong as pastor with Sunday programs at 10 45 a m preaching, 12 noon Sunday School, 6 00 p m Young People's meeting, 7 00 p m Evening service. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 p m. You are invited.
The earth completes one sidereal year in 265 days 6 hours 9 minutes and .2 seconds. This interval is considered invariable by astronomers.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a boast about a colonial-era figure described as a tremendous lady killer in youth. The stray lines suggest a humorously tangled memory with references to death and a humorous nickname.
Report notes scientists at Munich University studied typical scalp hair counts. Estimated range of forty to fifty thousand hair strands on the average man’s head based on their investigations.
Fragmentary lines suggest Omalia longs to drop her current role and return to the laundry job she held before. The text hints at regret and a desire to reclaim former employment.
Miss Mabel Stark of Bridgeport Connecticut runs a tiger cub breeding business described as a notable oddity of her era. She manages the enterprise with a steady hand and visible public interest in the unusual trade.
Preservation efforts stress keeping historic landmarks intact to boost town livability. Community members emphasize the value of each landmark in preserving identity and encouraging a better, more livable town.
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