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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1917

Page

3

Naval Training Station defeats Bristol Y M C A in 46 to 19 game

Newport Naval Training Station basketball team routed Bristol Y M C A 46 to 19 in the local gym. Gladding, Garvin, Murphy and Cotter led scoring with limited Bristol offense throughout both halves.

Bristol Y. M. C. A Newport Naval Training Station Y.M. CA Wallace R. F. Tr F. Gladding Orf Garvin O'Brien Ll. F Garvin Murphy

Morrissey Death Notice and Related Obituary Items

Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Mary C Morrissey widow of Chief John H Morrissey at age 52 in Providence area, with details of surviving sons and daughters and funeral arrangements. Also noted is the death of John M Norris age 52 with family and service details given, followed by brief bowling league results and scores from local teams across several matches.

Mary C. Morrissey John H Morrissey Peeks Corner Highug Street John H. Jay Iee Morrissey John H. Morrissey, Jr Rhode Island Hospital Daniel L Harvard Medical School Thomas M. Morris St. Mary’s Cemetery John M. Norris Providence Thomas Abbie Norris Eunstad Lillian R. (Paull) Norris Franklin Street William National India Rubber Company International Rubber Company West Barrington King Philp Steam Fire Engine Company A. C. McGilton State Street M. E North Cemetery

William Farnum stars at Star Theatre in The Man From Bitter Roots

William Farnum headlines at the Star Theatre this evening with The Man From Bitter Roots a rugged Fox feature based on Caroline Lockhart’s tale. Also showing The Shielding Shadow along with usual comedies, plus Saturday’s bill of Fairbanks and Costello entries.

William Farnum Star Theatre Northwest Wiliam Fox Fox Farnum New York Caroline Lockhart Douglas Fairbanks Maurice Costello Fay Tincher Liz Keystone Billie Burke

Irony of Fate: Man’s Triumph Outpaced by Health

After years of hard work a man earns enough to buy a car but his doctor orders walking due to deteriorated health. The irony lies in achieving wealth yet losing mobility and independence.

Loss to Agriculture From Insects and Rodents

The article notes annual U.S. losses to pests totaling about 10 billion dollars, roughly one dollar per person monthly. It argues contentment is good but warns against excessive self-satisfaction with national progress.

United States

Mosquito Variety Counts Around One Thousand Types

A science piece notes there are about 1,000 kinds of mosquitoes. It highlights the diversity of species and suggests attention to their habitats and roles in ecosystems.

Community events calendar highlights January and February

Local notices list upcoming happenings including the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company fair at GAR Hall, The Battle Cry of Peace at Pastime Theatre, a Chowder Supper by Ladies Aid Society, YMCA vs East Greenwich Academy basketball, I O O F officer installations, an opening night at GA R Hall, a Foresters dance, Eagles banquet, Bristol Artillery anniversary ball, and MS Pinafore staged by the RI Boy Scouts at Pastime Theatre.

Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company Gar Hall Ladies Aid Society State Street M. E YM C A East Greenwich Academy Wampanoag

Real Estate Transfers in Town Record

Land transfers recorded include Mrs Iola A Dunbar leasing a lot on Hope street to Abraham David. Otto F Siegel transfers six town properties to Mrs Lillian Church. Manuel Pereira and wife transfer Jetstol Terrace lot to Antonio I Concello and wife.

Iola A. Dunbar Abraham David Hope Street Otto F. Siegel Lillian Church Manuel Pereira Antonio I Concello Jetstol Terrace

Not So Foolish Railway Banter Edge

A brief passenger exchange on a railway line notes a man asking the gateman the time of the 515 train. The other traveler suggests the man has likely traveled this route before, highlighting polite urban humor on transit etiquette.

Young Men's Parish Club Holds Meeting and Banquet

The annual meeting and election of officers of the Young Men's Parish Club took place Wednesday at Trinity Parish House. Officers listed include President Chester R. Burgess and Treasurer William N. Burgess. A roast pig supper was served and a basketball game followed.

Young Men's Parish Young Men’s Parish Club Trinnity Parish House Chester R. Burgess George A. Balfour George R., Fish Harold W. Gifford William N. Burgess J. Howard Paull

Fireside Club entertains at church home

The Fireside Club of the First Congregational Church hosted their gentlemen friends at Rev. and John E. Whitley on Church Street last evening. After an excellent supper, vocal and instrumental selections followed.

First Congregational Church John E. Whitley Church Street

After the Grippe Vinci Restores Strength in Canton

Mrs. Lizz Balpwin of Canton Mississippi testifies at seventy five that La Grippe left her weak and Vinci revived her energy and cough relief. The remedy is advertised as a constitutional tonic aiding digestion enriching blood and building strength with a money back guarantee through Hope Drug Co Bristol.

Vinci Canton Miss Lizz Balpwin Miss. Vinci

Entertaining Novel Games Delight Attendees

The scene featured several games described as novel and highly entertaining, played and enjoyed immensely by those present. The lively activities drew attention and created a memorable gathering.

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