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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
2
Ad segment lists Jones, I. HL Morrissey, L. M. Kortright at 72 Charles St with R. L. Rose Co Phenix Office B. French J. Gold Est and John O'Connor as participants in a local listing of business notices.
Admiral Dewey Spanish American War hero dies at his home in Washington on Tuesday evening on the eve of his 80th birthday. He had suffered arteriosclerosis and coma since Monday and remained conscious at the Navy Department last week. Funeral rites and national honors are planned with Capitol rotunda ceremonies and a governmentwide closing of departments. President Wilson and Congress express deep regret with resolutions and scheduled escort of honor. Dewey's career included command of the Asiatic squadron and decisive Manila Bay victory May 1 1898, cementing his place among nation’s great naval officers.
Adams Express lists the Bristol timetable for outward and inward shipments. Outward: 7.50, 11.20 a.m., 2.40, 5.20 p.m. Inward: 8.00, 10.00 a.m., 4.00, 7.00 p.m.
The Bristol post office opens from 6.45 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Money Order Registry and Postal Bank departments run 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Mail arrivals occur at 7.00, 8.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, and 7.00 a.m. Mails close at 7.30, 8.50, 11.50 a.m., 1.50 p.m., 5.50, and 7.15 p.m. Sunday mails arrive 8.00 a.m. and close 4.50 p.m.
Local notes describe a drill at Odd Fellow Hall by the degree team of Reba Re Bekah Lodge and a police badge distribution by Chief Thomas Dwyer. The Burnside Lodge confers Page rank, a calendar pad offer, Boy Scout attendance at a hydrant company fair, and a Berkshire area masquerade ball with the Crown Orchestra. Various church events, sales, and obituaries are listed alongside farming and weather notes for Bristol.
The article notes Wales and Antonio Almeidy pleading not guilty with cases continued. A $100 bail each was set for next week. It also covers lodge officers, a wedding at St Mary’s Church, reception music, and the couple’s wedding trip from Providence to New York, planning to reside at 20 Lincoln Avenue.
The Y M C A reports 427 members the largest in its history and discusses plans for member welfare at a Wednesday meeting. An adjourned session will decide the rest of the schedule with an evening event tomorrow. Boston entertainer Harrell will perform magic and musical pieces for the boys. General Chairman George F. Hilton and President Admiral Edwards are set to welcome attendees.
Harold Sylvester Hurton a 16 year old boy was badly injured Wednesday evening in Trinity Church Parish Hall while helping fix an electric light. He was raised toward the ceiling on a heavy wire when the hoist failed causing him to fall ten feet landing on his head. Scouts attended to him and he recovered consciousness. Dr Hasbrouck gave treatment and he was taken home by Mr Rock street Howard PAull's auto. He will rest a day or two and no bones were broken.
The New York Sun reports Robert D. Andrews has been unanimously named President of the Metropolitan Savings Bank in New York, succeeding A S Hutchins. Andrews has led the bank as active manager for about two years, with growing deposits and surplus. The bank, at 1 Third Avenue, organized in 1852, shows annual statements with resources near 45 million dollars and surplus around 1.2 million.
A naval training camp for civilians called Navy Plattsburg will be inaugurated at Newport around June 1. Battleships from the reserve fleet will be stationed there, with three other camps planned at Norfolk Pensacola and San Francisco and a fifth on the Great Lakes. The Navy Department backs the program which began last year with 2800 rookies.
Marta De Jesus daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse De Jesus died Tuesday night at 11 from infantile paralysis. The two year old child had been ill only a short time and was buried shortly after death. About a dozen paralysis cases have appeared in town with roughly half resulting in fatalities. No current cases in town.
The announcement reveals Ethel Barrymore will star in The Awakening of Here Richie based on Margaret Deland's novel. Barrymore praised Metro Pictures Corporation for progressive production aims and free creative control. Next Wednesday the nine part Battle of Peace matinee and evening showings are promoted as a major production event.
Mrs Amanda V Cole widow of William Cole marked the 2d anniversary of her birthday at home on Quanstition Street Tuesday evening. Relatives and friends attended with out of town guests including Rev Frank F Talbee of Beve Mass formerly pastor of Bri Pentecostal Church of the Nazar. Vocal and instrumental selections entertained guests and a birthday cake was served. Mrs Cole received several gifts and was praised for her generous spirit.
A surge of determined optimism drives local efforts as residents pledge firm commitments to community goals. Leaders cite unity and resilience in guiding projects through challenges, with plans advancing despite obstacles.
Assignee SCHOEAS J GOLDEN will sell at public auction on January 81 1917 at 170 Bradford Street Bristol the entire stock of groceries and fixtures of Joseph M Silva the assigned store.
For sale one bungalow and lot and one two tenement house with vacant lot between at 72 Charles Street. Apply on premises. Lost money earlier afternoon around 2 30. Return to Phoenix Office. Milk for sale eight cents per quart in lots of 10 quarts or more. New milk cows and springers. Gov Bradford Farm BFrench, Prop.
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