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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1926
Page
2
The piece criticizes the Bristol and Warren bus service and urges restoring electric rail on the railroad tracks to link Bristol with Providence and Fall River. It argues poor transportation harms the town and urges local action to improve transit.
The Bristol Ferry line once linked Newport falls with Fall River travelers via a horse boat. A daily 9 am stage from Townsends Coffee House ran to a toll house near the ferns, then to a small scow propelled by twin cog-driven wheels. Fare to Bristol was 25 cents for two miles, with ferryman Mr. Gifford and Bristol terminus leads. now steamers to Providence stop at Bristol dock rendering the horse boatobsolete.
Small calendar pads stock at the Phoenix Office. The Ladies Aid Society plans a chowder supper in the church vestry next Thursday afternoon with chowder by the quarter plate from 5 PM. Miss Louise Tammaro's month mind mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the morning. St Bliggboo group to entertain at the Pastime Theatre for St Elizabeth's Church with The Orphans of the Storm and vocal selections. Union Whist Club prizes awarded to Mrs Howard Medbury, Mrs James Finley, and Mrs Everett LeBaron. Miss John F. Clifford injured at National India Rubber Co factory, left wrist fracture treated at hospital. Frances Merriman hosts bridge night in honor of Mrs John Wahlgren. Clara Cartera hit by auto on Wood Street. treated at hospital. Hydralic Engine and Hose Company extinguish chimney fire at Capt. Paul Herzig’s home. Brown University professor performs dramatic reading at Colt Memorial high school. Bristol Yellow Jackets beat Providence Collegians 30 to 11 in Warren season opener. next game at St Thomas. Jipot and sophims contractors relocate to Mount Hope Block main thoroughfare.
At the Olympia Theatre Bristol Aerie of Eagles Relief Fund presents Jason's Keystone Jazz Band and Milton Ampler, a B F Keith entertainer. A Special Feature Production and the Favorite Eagle Sture Under the Eagle's Wing support the program.
The Bristol Y M A senior basketball team defeated the Pawtucket Boys' Club seniors 33-31 in a hard fought game on the local court. Rebello scored five baskets while Ponte and Pereira anchored the defense. The Y seconds also beat Pawtucket 33-19 in the prelim. On Feb 4 the Y S seniors face Providence College freshmen.
Bristol Girl Scouts Goldenrod Troop No 1 met in the John Post Reynolds school auditorium. Captain Topskin and Lieutenant Marz led the gathering as two scouts passed tender foot tests. Emma Forrest presided at the business session, a hike was scheduled for later today, another for Mount Hope a week from tomorrow, and Mothers Night plus a food sale were discussed.
In a three car collision in Fall River, Charles Conley sustained a deep forehead cut needing eight stitches and other injuries after his car lost a wheel. Rose Bartlett suffered a three inch arm cut. Manuel Santos escaped with minor injuries. Henry Norton and Charles Hennessey escaped serious harm as the front of Norton's car was badly damaged.
Funeral services for Lutg Gogha who died Tuesday were held at 8:30 a.m. at his home 366 Wood Street and at 9:00 a.m. a solemn high mass in Carmel with Celebrant Rev Joseph Poja Deacon Rev Francisco Vieira Sub-Deacon Rev Thomas J Kelley. Miss Dora Ruggi e ro sang Pie Jesu at offertory and Mrs John Ruggi ero sang Face to Face after. Bearers were Antonio Matura Paul Romano Henry Iastello Joseph Bruno Leo Ciatelli James Manifo. Burial was at St Marys Cemetery.
Darling a Buffalo machinist reports backache eased by Doans Pills bought at Buffingtons Pharmacy. He says the remedy clears his tweak and painful back and helps when kidneys act up, noting relief lasts years and he uses them occasionally when needed.
Bristol mourns Miss Connery, long a devoted employee at the Industrial Relations Department of the National India Rubber Co. Her death follows a gradual illness after a serious health decline years ago. Buried at North Cemetery, she was noted for business acumen and a genial, faithful temperament.
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