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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
2
Community notes describe guests visiting from New Haven and New York, musical engagements by Hannah Kinder and other artists, a Bristol Aerie meeting, church events, a Sunday School excursion, and local travel updates. Also mentions a surgery recovery, a military commission, a dry campaign speaker, and travel reports from Bristol residents touring the Northeast.
An editorial notes a Bristol woman offered colors for the 19th Company but Army regulations allow only one stand of colors per regiment carried by a color guard. The Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps had voted to give a flag but cannot accept or parade with colors locally or during mobilization.
The town plans to replace the 30 by 20 flag atop a 91 foot pole after authorities found the stay wires would be harmed by the large sail. A smaller flag about 12 by 12 is proposed to ease handling and clearance.
Miscellaneous items show residents visiting relatives and attending events in Bristol Blue, including Marguerite Kerwin visiting Mrs Duffy, Arthur Byone family in town, and Lily Lee traveling home. Also noted are police activity, Scouts visits, a dance for charity, and a revolver incident on Wood and Constitution streets.
The French National Association for the relief of war orphans designates July 14 as a fundraising day to aid agricultural and professional education for France’s war orphans. Mrs Oscar Miller of Portsmouth leads the local drive, supported by The Phoenix which seeks contributions for the cause.
Ferreira Luchella born July 4 to Mr and Mrs John Ferreira Luchella. Lucibella Perone born July 1 to Mr and Mrs Albert Lucibella Perone. Vineiguerra born June 29 to Mr and Mrs Ugenio Vineiguerra. Two parents share town birth announcements and multiple new infants.
Two wedding notices from this town record marriages by local ministers. On July 3 Rev Thomas J Gillan joined Henry P Trudell and Miss Anna D O'Donnell in marriage. On July 2 Rev Joseph Poa united Francesco Peturzelli and Miss Lucia Sintone.
Ferreira in this town July 6 Mrs Virginia Ferreira wife of John Ferreira aged 37 years Wilson in New York July 3 Walter Walson in his 70th year
Eddie Garvin a Bristol pitcher was hit on the left temple by a ball during the seventh inning accident while warming up. He suffered concussion and skull fracture was feared but hospital reports say he is out of danger and to return home soon.
A long list details guests visiting from Watertown Boston Providence and other areas for the Fourth of July gathering. Names include J F Galvin Pr R T Galvin John Gerrard Frederic Waldron Jack Kenyon and many others with their relatives and friends. Locations noted include Providence Brockton Taunton Lynn Milford Needham Malden and Exter RI.
An entertainment program at Memorial Hall, Colt High School, on July 14 to aid the Bristol Children's Home founded by Mrs. Edward Channing Larned. It features choral numbers by St Michael's Church schools, a national anthem, dances by Miss Geneva Wilson, violin and piano by Mes Benjamin M. MacDougall, and singing by Miss Alice Hall with arrangements by Mrs Henry Allen.
Gaetano Lombardo, grocery and Macaron factory operator, reports July Fourth theft of 70 dollars in silver from his locked Narragansett avenue home. A duplicate key was used. A Hebrew woman running a State street nation store says two boys stole 2.75 dollars yesterday. part recovered by the chief.
Fragments show Friday and Saturday sale notes with prices for Fancy Cream Butter Beans Buckwheat canned peaches matches shoe polish salt pork bacon and other staples. Prices are listed per unit weight or package with cents figures typical of a historical newspaper ad.
J. F. GHROY BIG PAY AND STEADY WORK FOR run and women in large rubber shoe factory. Experienced girls earn $10 to $18 a week. Inexperienced ones paid a worthwhile salary and given free board and room while learning, which takes about a month. Live town near large cities. theatre. Fine working conditions. Company furnishes hall for dancing, athletic fields, free insurance and medical attention. Fine chance for a family. Work for all. Good homes at very low rents. Don't decide now, write today for illustrated booklet A Good Job at Beacon Falls. Address Employment. Dept., Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Co., Beacon Falls, Conn.
The Star Theatre presents The Love Thief a William Fox drama starring Gretchen Hartman and Alan Hale about a border affair. Saturday shows include The Bride of Hate with Frank Keenan and Margaret Wilson, plus The Mystery of the Nouble Cross and Pathe Weekly. Monday offers Ella Hall in Polly Red Head and Ruth Roland in The Neglected Wife.
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