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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
2
The editorial argues that President-elect Harding should choose cabinet members based on businesslike qualifications and practical leadership. It warns against overloading the cabinet to flatter politicians and stresses selecting executives with constructive genius to solve postwar reconstruction problems and relieve public distress.
A remark moves from critics of rural reform suggesting that the comfortable elites urge others to toil while they sit in plush chairs. The statement contrasts advice with actual hard digging and labor.
Paper manufacturers argue they cannot cut prices as proposed despite statements from sugar industry leaders who reportedly controlled 25 cents per pound. The dispute centers on raw material costs and market pressures affecting output and pricing.
Repos in the cemetery linger as the long drought of spirits causes a deathly quiet. Poison liquor fuels a grim reminder of dangers that haunt the living and the dead alike.
Residents consider a return to rural roots amid ongoing discussion about reviving a cider mill. Community members weigh economic and cultural benefits and potential job creation. Local officials monitor policy steps and public input.
In a Bristol YMCA doubleheader, the NTRo basketball team defeated Naval Training Station 32 to 13 in game two, after the Salars won the opener. Newport’s Pane scored 13 for the home squad and Mullin, Murphy, and Bottomley starred on defense, while Goodrich and Drummey led the NTRo offense. The MC first team beat American Legion No 1 23 to 16 as Barry Coggeshall and Murphy led scoring in a strong second half, with Aronne and Smith anchoring defense. Attendance was large.
The Bristol community mails show a club room opening at 17 State Street and several marriage licenses filed with the Town Clerk. A Bristol man, Herman Grabert, lies seriously ill at Franklin Street home after an appendicitis scare. Local ads announce shoe sales at Levy’s and Sam the Shoeman's, gas rate rise by Bristol County Gas & Electric, and a six week Florida trip planned by Mr and Mrs Charles F Dimond and daughter Annie. A Women's Auxiliary American Legion meeting is set at Artillery Hall. Winners in Bristol Whist Club prizes are listed. The weekly whist drew a large crowd as Miss Annie Faulkner’s birthday celebrated. Mr and Mrs Ernest Arnold depart for a six week southern and western tour after their recent wedding trip.
Troop 2 Bristol hosts 16th Providence Troop in an evening game at Yo MoQ XNI gym with Alfred Burke winning the competition and Kiisworth Munro and James Velleca in places two and three. Team 4 defeats Team Noodo in volley league action and an all-diversion hike is planned for tomorrow with outdoor tests featured.
Miss Anna Guevremont daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Guevremont of 118 Church Street and Michael E Ward of Providence were married at St Marys Church Monday at 815 by Rev T J Gillan. Ward is a Troop D Cavalry member stationed during the National India Rubber strike. They hosted a Providence wedding breakfast at the groom’s mother’s home and plan to reside on Superior Street Providence after a short honeymoon. Relatives from New Bedford Fall River Woonsocket Pawtucket Providence and Bristol attended.
Trinity Church conducts a mission from Sunday Jan 30 through Sunday Feb 6 led by Rev Alan Whittemore and Rev Joseph H Smyth with O H C. Weekday services include Holy Eucharist and mission services at 615 715 and 930 AM. Evening services at 730 PM and a closing 730 PM service on Feb 6. The Children's Mission runs weekdays after 4 PM starting Jan 31.
Fifteen tables filled the Masonie rooms for a Doric Club whist party with prizes to Ladies First Mrs John Deslaurier and Gentlemen First Mathew Cahoon. A separate well attended G A R Hall whist rewarded Mrs Freder ick Foster and Cornelius Gallagher, followed by dancing and homemade candy sales.
Water consumers are notified of a planned shutdown Saturday morning January 22 from 7:30. Affected areas include High Street from Constitution to Burnside, Burton Street from Hope to Haigh, and all of Walliams Street. Draw three hours of water. supply will resume about 1:30. Whistle signal Moo No 44 sounded by Bristol and Warren Water Works.
Vice funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 from her home Howe Street Kev Gilbert Bgidgett pastor of State Street Moob Church conducted the services Burial was at North Cemetery with services by the church.
Members who took part in the Pageant of Pilgrims reunited with Mrs Sarah Minchin Barker who rehearsed and supervised the production at a Congregational Club social in Memorial Chapel. Rev J J Goodacre joked about criticism while praising Barker's readings and performances.
Bristol County Gas and Electric Company informs customers that due to abnormally high fuel costs in 1920 the rate will rise to 1.62 per 1000 cubic feet for the current year under a fuel clause filed with the Public Utilities Commission. The company regrets the adjustment and expects a drop as prices peak, asking customers to report any service trouble to Beri A. Barrows, Treasurer.
Catarrh is a constitutional disease needing constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. It claims to destroy the disease's foundation, strengthen the patient, and support nature. Circulars are free from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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