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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1925
Page
3
Erskine’s, the Studebaker firm, reports second quarter sales of 42,086 cars, up 49 percent from last year’s quarter. Production and profits are forecast to exceed all prior July levels as capacity operations continue at all plants.
Local ad urges customers to anticipate printing needs and gaming rush requests. It promises ready service and warns against waiting until the last moment. The note emphasizes stocking and prompt accommodation for stationers.
A wedding ceremony praised by Pastor Rex Francesco marked the marriage of Miss Ide and Miss Solos, with bridesmaids Antoinette Olive and Annie Dalessio. Attendants wore peach and Nile green crepe. the bride wore white crepe de chine with orange blossom bouquet. After a Portland trip, the couple will reside at 335 High Street.
Bristol firemen responded to a 4:40 Sunday alarm for the 34th district scanning the eastern and southeastern town for over 30 minutes with no fire found. Chief John Grabert notes an unknown caller claimed a blaze on Metacom Avenue and after a 5:30 recall a tour found no fire along Metasoen Avenue to the Warren town line.
A feast was observed at St Elizabeth's Church with a high mass at 10 30 am. Celebrant was Rev Francisco G Vieira pastor of the church with deacon Rev Anthony Rebello of Holy Rosary Providence and sub deacon Rev Joseph Lopes of St Francis Xavier East Providence.
Nearly 500 persons attended the annual union picnic at Nayatt on Saturday under the Bristol County Association of Clergy. Ten Protestant Sunday Schools were represented at Deep Rock Farm, home of Clifford Wilson, with churches from Barrington and Warren participating. Bristol winners included Carl Witherell in 100-yard dash and broad jump for 9 to 12 boys, Merrill Martin runnerup, and Christian A. Ostby taking first in the quarter pitching contest. The arrangements were led by Theodore Kambour, George R. Fish, and Albert Warren.
The funeral for Mrs Emily Cabral Simmons widow of Joseph Simmons was held at 9 AM Saturday at St Elizabeths Church with Rev Francisco G Vieira as Celebrant and a choir directed by Miss Anna M Peters. Bearers included Joseph Marshall and others. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs Harriet Carol Edson wife of Cyrus H Wesweeter were conducted Sunday at her home 195 Hope Street by Rev Charles W Martin pastor of the State Street M E Church. The bearers were Richard W Reifsehausen Philadelphia Walter C Lent Woonsocket Raymond A Card and Frederick Burgess. Burial followed at North Cemetery.
The piece recalls Petrie’s Syria exploration and the lure of ancient Phoenician sites at Tyre and Sidon, predicting future digs could reveal riches surpassing ancient Egypt. It notes relics found in Syria and Palestine, and hints at Mount Zion investigations and Transjordan’s buried cities under desert sands.
During a crowded noon passage along East Washington street, a jovial fat man and a large colored woman collided in the temporary arcade before the Selig building. They exchanged few words as bystanders watched the minor incident unfold amid the busy sidewalk.
Rubber tips for canes and crutches sold cheap can be used as faucet bumpers. Two tips fit over faucet ends and protect dishes when water flows. Twenty cents can equip both hot and cold taps in kitchen and bath, removable for cleansing.
Linton B. Arnold, director of the Atlantic City Hotel exposition, on the steel pier, asserts that many people dislike music with meals. He says the finest food and finest music are best when experienced separately, noting food helps forget the music and music helps forget the food.
Berne Switzerland sets up a monumental community waste basket in the main square. The massive tin receptacle is designed to hold several hundred tons of trash and invites all citizens to dispose of waste there.
Charles A Warn er seventy widower since last November wed Charlotte Bee Neil twenty two of Washington. He described the marriage as a case of love at first sight.
The first annual carnival sponsored by Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company No 2 closed Saturday night on the common. Laveys Orchestra played for dancing on the open-air platform with booths and a merry go round. The committee included Donald Gladue as chairman and John Paul as ex-officio.
The Hope Circle No. 70 will hold its annual outing on Sunday July 19 at Bristol Narrows. Members must notify Mrs. William T. Dwyer at 92 Burton Street by Thursday evening for reservations. The committee includes Mrs. Dwyer chairwoman and Miss Elizabeth Pierce plus Miss Nora E Dwyer Mrs Emma Gallagher and Mrs Dorothy Silvia.
Swimming contests will be held at the community bath house every other Saturday afternoon starting July 18 at 2 o clock. No entry fee. Events include 100 yard swim 50 yard swim relay for four back stroke 50 yards and diving for form.
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock the Parish Ard Society hosts a whist game in Trinity Parish House under parish auspices.
After a game between Cranston Mill and the Hurricanes the Cranston Mill team elected Huck Finn as manager and Chick Marabella as captain. Honey Meards pitched well for the Hurricanes while Jinky of Cranston Mill was wild. The team will join the Junior League and play out of town teams on Saturdays under Field of the Playgrounds Association supervision.
The article recalls village stocks as a cheap punishment for drunks and violators, noting 1405 law requiring parishes to provide them. It cites Birmingham's last public wearing in 1844, Stratford on Avon in 1868, and references biblical figures Jeremiah Paul and Silas subjected to similar restraint.
Lace origins lie in cords and narrow braids of twisted threads used to fasten garments and decorate hair. By the Sixteenth century the term extended to trims for headdresses and clothing.
Seed cleaning aims to remove nematodes and pests from alfalfa and clover before planting. Three thorough cleanings are often required to eliminate all damaging organisms and prevent spread.
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