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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
5
The grocery and market operated by Louis Benjamin at the Wood and Catherine corner, started by his father 23 years ago and run for twelve years, has been sold to Joseph L. Corea who took possession last Monday.
Extensive alterations are being made to the old Fales property at the corner of Hope and Franklin streets under direction of owner S Nussenfield. The interior is being torn out and will become part of a large business and tenement block.
The Phoenix editor records Miss Jane McCormick’s death at her Bristol home after sixty seven years of honorable life. Her friend and ministering spirit is praised for charity and virtue, with reflections on her peaceful passing and enduring kindness.
At a special meeting the Fourth of July Committee rescinded a prior vote not to participate with Bristol Base Ball Association on Independence Day. It was voted the association provide two teams and contribute 75 dollars plus collections to cover game expenses. Judge Edward Leahy noted a Bristol team will face a strong local lineup at Bleven Field with first pitch near 4 pm.
Peg O My Heart, a three act musical comedy, will be repeated next Tuesday evening at the Pastime Theatre. Hope Circle and Daughters of Isabella present with a large cast including Mere Christee Bartherove EL Gray, Edwards Porter, Elizabeth Gras, Jarvis, and Prompter Miss Sarah Callan, Miss Frances A Crowle, and more.
Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles installs officers elected by Fall River Aerie with Ambrose A Desilets presiding. Twenty candidates are initiated by Fall River Aerie degree team as 60 members attend. remarks by Fall River leaders, refreshments served.
James Francis Hughes son of Mr and Mrs Owen Hughes of Bristol graduates from the Catholic University in Washington DC with honors receiving the degree of LL D He was born February 24 1894 and after schooling at Colt Memorial High School St Charles College and naval service in the hospitals corps he became treasurer of the Senior Law class He plans to return for Fourth of July celebrations before moving to Oklahoma to begin law practice.
United Brothers Lodge No 13 I O O F held a memorial service to honor 92 deceased members since 1870. The program included hymns prayers and readings, with remarks by Noble Grand Wilbur and others, an address by Rev Frederick W Sanford and a benediction.
The Mass of 192 presented the three act comedy Nothing But the Truth at Colt Memorial High School auditorium Monday and Tuesday evenings. Directed by Leicester Ro F Watts and Herbert A Wisbe with cast including Joseph Walsh Raymond Caro Alden Aldrich Stetson Clowes William Gil roy Norma Mathewson Frances Hopkins Marjorie Burgess Angelina Morra Margaret Nerone and Mary Morns. The high school orchestra conducted by M Theresa Sullivan provided music. Norman Vermette was property manager and Regina Morris advertising manager.
Elvira Cabecerras three years old daughter of Hercula Josia Cabecerras of 503 Wood Street was struck by a truck driven by Paul Gardner of Metacom Avenue while playing in the street. She suffered a crushed right-hand bone and severe facial and arm lacerations and was taken to Dr Harold DeWolf and later Rhode Island Hospital. Witnesses exonerate Gardner noting the child darted into the vehicle’s path.
Beginning this morning the double ended ferry boat Bristol of the Newport and Providence railroad runs between this town and Bristol Ferry. Weekday departures start at 7 am then hourly until 9 15 pm. On Sundays the first boat leaves at 8 am and runs hourly until 10 15 pm.
The editor of the Phoenix who underwent an operation for abdominal adhesions at Memorial Hospital Pawtucket a week ago has suffered much pain from complications. His condition is now improving and a satisfactory recovery is expected from now on.
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