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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1917
Page
2
Editorial warns of growing danger at cross streets near Hope and Church and calls for traffic guards to enforce keep right rules. It argues prevention costs less than funeral expenses and questions town liability without protection.
The highway department will surface High and Wood streets this summer with temporary fixes costing about 50 dollars per block. The town's highway commission, following state practice, opts for temporary repairs due to high material costs and labor shortages, delaying permanent work until conditions improve.
The Senate approved the Administration Food Control bill with broad presidential powers and a three member board, setting a minimum $2 a bushel wheat price. Prohibition provisions stay intact. Final vote 81 to 6. An hour later the $640 million aviation bill advanced to the President. Senator Chamberlain then called up the air fleet measure, ready for passage by 5 p.m.
A reader notes a young girl driving a heavy auto truck on Hope Street and argues for expanding women’s roles in delivering goods as many men go to the front. The writer cites a Bristol firm seeking a girl to operate a light delivery truck.
Local Bristol items report visitors from Boston and a Red Cross benefit, upcoming charity sale, shoe store promotions, residents traveling to Litchfield, a resignation at a Soldiers' Home, parade and dance for Eighteenth Company, Knights of Columbus fundraiser planning, and industry news on rubber footwear plants closing for stock and repairs.
Eugene LeClair arrives in town for a two week visit with relatives. Mrs. George P. Shepard of Wor cester Massachusetts visits her sister Mrs. E. P. Brownell. Several residents and visitors listed with travel plans and engagements. The article notes marriage intentions for Charles Russell Beals and Annie Louise Gray and reports on store hours for a military parade and local events including excursions and dances.
The Bristol Red Cross Auxiliary fundraiser drew many attendees from Providence Barrington and Warren. Sisson Brothers Orchestra and United Train of Artillery Band provided alternating music under Col. Merton A Cheesman. Grand march led by Lieut Louis Bagnall and Miss Alice L Wyatt. The event raised about 2140 dollars with ice cream served by Place & Foster and patronesses including Mrs Harriet DeWolf.
Mrs. Isabel Sparks, who has been visiting in East Providence the past week, returned home Saturday. George Dunbar, a fireman on the Ferry boat Bristol, met with an accident about 1 o'clock this forenoon when the walking beam crushed the middle finger of his left hand. He was attended by Dr. R. S. Church.
Albert Earle and Edith W. Wilson married Saturday at 2 pm in the First Congregational Church parsonage. Rev. John E. Whitley officiated with Miss Bessie Wilson as bridesmaid and Fred Wilson as best man. Earle, son of A G Earle of Bristol County Gas & Electric, serves in Battery C Field Artillery mobilizing tomorrow morning.
FOR SALE Pure Bred Holsteins and cows of all descriptions Car load just in from NY State GOV BRADFORD FARM B French Prop FOR SALE Four or five second hand buildings for sale Apply W A DORAN 77 Bay View Ave
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document, dated December 6, 188, cites the remedy taken internally acting on blood and mucous surfaces and invites testimonials.
The morning sermon was by Rev Miss Allen on Tithing and setting. An open air meeting preceded the evening evangelistic service with Rev Miss Custance preaching from Proverbs 14 12. The audience is urged to consider the path set forth though some find it less engaging than expected.
The Star Theatre offers a cool venue with upgraded ventilation and a small air conditioning boost. The program features William Ray mum in The Price of Silence as top feature, plus other pictures and a Reputation Chocolates giveaway. Wednesday presents Jim Bludso, Jimmie Dale series, and Keystone comedy. Thursday shows Earl Williams in The Hawk.
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