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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1925
Page
2
An observed Saturday night clash on Hope street near State street shows cars parked on both sides while a cross walk blocks pedestrians. The writer argues for parking on one side and diagonal placement to allow safe passage and reduce pedestrian risk.
The Independence Day program shifted from Town Hall noon to 5 pm on the Hotel Belvedere balcony. A large crowd heard Commander Harlow deliver a patriotic address and Miss Aidan Connery sing the Star Spangled Banner. Open air attendance was praised and many call for a continued outdoor celebration when weather allows.
Ho M Atkinson chair of the Georgia Railway and Power Company urges a shift from many laws to greater respect for law and public conscience. He laments citizen disengagement and blames politicians and orators for eroding trust in high office, calling for active citizen involvement in state affairs.
Sunday morning two motorcycles traveled fast on State Street then cut the left turn onto Hope Street narrowly missing two southbound cars. The author blames the cyclists yet argues the town bears responsibility for dangerous loopholes enabling such near fatal incidents.
The competition between Mr. Munsey of New York and Mr. Curtis of Philadelphia to acquire the largest number of major city newspapers accelerates. In a few years four or five men may own most large dailies, while country weeklies and small dailies remain independent, totaling about fourteen thousand titles read by the public.
Miss Rhoda Elwert and Miss Sadie Dixon of Mt. Vernon N Y visit Miss Emelie Kunze on High street. Trinity Church Parish Aid Society hosts a July 22 whist in Trinity Parish House. Bristol residents travel abroad. several couples vacation in Europe. Fire and police personnel receive honors and donations to Bristol’s volunteer brigades. Civic events include dam bake, church picnics, and school graduates pursuing GE training.
An ad promotes Adlerika and a simple compound with buckthorn bark magnesium sulphate and glycerine. It claims the mixture removes gas and old waste matter, relieving bloating and helping chronic constipation, with a quick pleasant effect. The ad comes from Hope Drug Co.
Rev W Magoun officiated at St Michael's Church in the absence of Rector Anson Howard during vacation. Town Hall exterior repaint completed by Robert J. Anderson, color changed to golden brown with seal trimmings. Blueberries and blackberries reported plentiful on Prudence Island. crops expected to be large due to rain.
Mt Hope Chapter No 23 Order of the Eastern Star hosts its first annual outing and clam bake at the Howe farm on Mt Hope bay shore. A chowder at 1 pm, then sports and games, bake served at 5 pm. Arrangements chaired by State Rep Earl H McKenzie with several local members and officials on the committee.
Miss Sipontina Vitulano of Cogges Avenue and Mr Olivieri of Taunton avenue Providence wed at Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Rev Joseph Poja officiating. Attendants included Miss Agatha Marosco and Louis Castriotta. Reception at Harmony Hall followed and couple plan a New York Atlantic City honeymoon.
Dr Milton Eddy Barney a Warren and Barrington physician born June 12 1855 died suddenly at 6 40 yesterday morning at his Washington street home after indigestion illness He practiced in Warren since 1891 and was 71 He studied medicine in New York University 1889 and Bellevue Hospital with Prof Looms He was married to Alice M Davis in 1891 and leaves his wife and a note of his affiliations Washington Lodge F A M and Rhode Island Medical Society Funeral Thursday at 2 from his Washington street home with Rev Frederick Steenstra officiating Burial at Juniper Hill Cemetery
A daughter was born on July 12 at Truesdale Hospital Fall River to Mr and Mrs Accardo. A granddaughter was born to Mr and Mrs J A Janson of this town.
At Grand Army Hall on Friday night the Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps presented the Bristol Train of Artillery with a regulation silk parade flag. Ensign was presented by Patri otic Instructor Mrs. Rachel Simmons and received by Col. Merton A. Cheesman. Remarks followed by Mrs. Elizabeth Gladding. An entertainment program featured Elizabeth Ford Addie E. Gale vocal solos J Floyd Huestis piano Mrs Raymond Brightman chorus. Sandwiches and coffee served by the executive committee. Regular corps meetings paused until August. The corps also visited the Soldiers Home yesterday and presented an American flag. transport was by automobile truck from Grand Army Hall.
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