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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1926
Page
3
The article explains the law of averages and how large groups show uniform life expectancy. It notes rising life expectancy from 40 years in 1855 to about 55 today, and that insurers set premiums based on these tables. It suggests further reducing deaths by preventing disease and accidents to delay about 15 percent of current deaths.
The Bristol Train of Artillery officers meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the State Street Armory to plan participation in the February 150th anniversary celebration. The anniversary committee also meets Thursday at 4 30 p m at the same location to finalize events.
Wales of 43 Gooding Lane charged with assaulting Antonio Medeiros at Medeiros store on Gooding Lane and East State Street with a blackjack. Pleaded guilty and bound over to await grand jury. bail set at $1000, he jailed. Medeiros sustained four or five stitches for a scalp wound. Almeida pleads guilty to reveling on Rock Street and is fined five dollars plus costs. described as father of ten children. Court urged leniency but warned of heavier penalties if repeated. Mary Chon pleads not guilty to school neglect allegations. case continued. Carmine Langello case on concealed weapon continued one week. Civil matter: Manuel DeCosta awarded $14.50 plus costs.
Judge Edward L. Leahy presided in probate court as petitions for administratrix and executor were heard. Cases included Coggeshall estate with Harriet Coggeshall appointed adminstratrix and bond set, and several wills continued to Feb 1 for Manuel Xavier Abby Williams and family.
District Superintendent presided at State Street Methodist Church meeting. Rev. Charles W. Martin received unanimous invitation to return for another year and likely serve in the New England Southern Conference. Officers and committees were elected and reports showed a prosperous year.
Edgehill Temple No 34 Pythian Sisters held a Grand Army Hall meeting last Thursday to install officers and initiate a class. Mrs Catherine Marr performed the installing with Grand Senior Ellen Cadby and Grand Master Emma Brady of Providence assisting. New officers include Most Excellent Chief Mary Lake and Trustee Minnie Card. Retiring Chief Tidera Gablinske received a gavel and PC jewel. Visiting sisters from Providence Phenix and Riverside attended. The temple, instituted April 21, 1908, now reports 125 members.
A concise telegram urges respect for a woman’s commands and limits to ten words.
The article notes that some Japanese jiu jitsu experts know every artery bone and nerve and how to render them inoperative.
American demand drives over seventy percent of crude rubber consumption by U S manufacturers, signaling the United States as the primary market and engine for global rubber output.
A newly designed attachment turns a small tractor into a ditch digging machine. The device enables efficient trench work by adding a rugged implement to standard tractors.
Revival meetings under the Church of the Nazarene began Sunday and run for two weeks. Rev. Howard V. Miller of New York and Frank C. Smith of South Portland Me lead the services with Miller delivering the opening sermon Breaking of the Fallow Ground. Evening gatherings continue daily at o clock in different church venues.
The Baptist Church on Court Street hosts services as the edifice remains small seating under 75. Rev Mr Muller delivers Intercessory Prayer, with solos by Mr Smith and assistance from Rev John Caldwell and Rev Francis R Enslin. Last night Rev Mr Miller spoke on Prayer and invites all to attend.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture this piece explains how a family budget, drawn on paper first, provides financial security. It urges listing all expenses from taxes to shaving soap, including savings, and obtaining full family cooperation to create a balanced plan.
The United States Department of Agriculture presents a hot pot of mutton and barley recipe. Brown one pound mutton with four onions in meat fat, then simmer with two quarts water and barley for 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes and seasonings, cook 30 more minutes. Serves five. Rice may replace barley.
Miss Mary E T Connery died suddenly at 6 30 this morning at 16 Burton street from heart disease. She was 47 and a lifelong resident, daughter of the late James and Ellen Connery, worked at National India Rubber Company shoe factory, later ran the sales department, retired last year due to ill health. She belonged to First Congregational Church and is survived by three brothers Moses Richard and Town Councilman Samuel Connery and four sisters Mrs Lena Sanford Mrs Thomas Ashton Mrs Joseph Eckersley and Mrs Thomas Dixon of Riverside. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
Luigi Goglia died this morning at his home 366 Wood Street after months of illness. Born in Italy 66 years ago he came to town in 1901 and worked 19 years for the National India Rubber Company. Survived by wife Elvira and five sons and three daughters from his first marriage, including Peter Torquato Egista Mario George and daughters Mrs Salvatore Della Morte Mrs Fresenzo Della Morte and Minnie Gogha. Funeral at 8:30 a.m. Thursday from Wood Street home with 9:00 a.m. Mass at Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Joseph Correira died Friday at his home after a short illness from a disease complication. Born in Sã? Micheles Portugal 46 years ago he lived in town nine years and was a member of St Micheles Society. He is survived by his wife Mary a son Manuel and a daughter Feranda a sister in Plymouth a brother and a sister in Portugal. Funeral held at St Elizabeth's Church with Rev Francis Gomes Mass. St Micheles Society members served as bearers. Burial at St Mary's Cemetery.
Ward reported the death of Thomas D. Allen a former well known resident who died in St Petersburg Florida on Thursday at age 1st year. Born on Block Island he lived in this town as a young man remaining until his wife’s death 27 years ago then lived with daughter Mrs Arthur B Spink. About 14 years ago he moved to St Petersburg to reside with daughter Mrs S M Hall.
A whist party was held at Fred Fortune's home on Constitution Street. Prizes went to Mrs. John Brechin Miss Edith Newman Miss Ivy Robinson and John M MacAleese. A salad supper followed with vocal selections by Miss Elsie Firth and ukulele pieces by Miss Belle Flintoff. Additional solos were sung and dancing exhibited by local guests including Miss Flintoff and Mrs. King.
Pawtucket Boys' Club first team meets Bristol Y first team while second teams collide with Fre Snstol's. Previous clashes were close and tomorrow's games are expected to be keen and well played. First game scheduled for 7 30 p m.
Funeral services for James Henderson formerly of this town were held Saturday afternoon with a prayer service at his daughter Mrs Walter R Corey’s home 122 Gallatin Street Providence at 1 o’clock. The body then moved to North Cemetery mortuary chapel where Rev Anson B Howard rector of St Michael’s Church conducted services at 2 30. Relatives former associates from the National India Rubber Company plant where Mr Henderson worked for many years and friends attended.
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