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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1924
Page
2
An editorial argues tariffs are often treated politically rather than for protecting American workers. It cites per capita customs data showing U S duties far higher than Britain's and says a reasonable tariff protects factory workers from cheap foreign labor, yielding employment and higher wages.
A student cites a humorous line about moonshine and a diadem as a joke. The exchange plays on language and a playful mishearing of a vocabulary prompt.
Semi monthly Town Council meeting tonight. William M Bowler leaves for Portland to join an orchestra. A 300 child confirmation at St Elizabeth's Church. Smoke damaged goods sale announced. Home for Aged Women to hold annual meeting at 55 Franklin Street tomorrow. Bristol Girl Scouts hike to the shore and back. Silver Tea for Japanese relief at Trinity Church. Soldiers' Home hosts Choral Society concert in Providence. Daughters and Sons of American Revolution attend Nathanel Greene mansion dedication. Man injured in near beer saloon fall. investigation ongoing. Local graduates from Rhode Island State College include George A Matheson and James W Goff.
Local notices report St Marys parochial school graduation set for 2 oclock Sunday at Pastime Theatre. Other items note police personnel on vacation, local visitors, hospital visit, and community organization meetings with brief details and dates. Varying town events include Elks parade marshal appointment, Daughters of Isabella meeting, Hydraulion Company drill, and Republican registration drive with 70 451 men and 339 women registered.
West Warwick High defeated Colt High 13 to 11 on the common yesterday afternoon. Hebert replaced Penosy in the second inning and fanned 5 as Rinaldi allowed 14 hits with poor support in key spots. Colt missed a late chance to force extras when Gangeme was held at home on a perfect throw to Millette. Colt’s final game of the season is today with alumni in the lineup and local officials backing Paul Serbst.
Mrs Almy Phelps widow of James T Phelps age about 80 died after a four week illness. Born Sept 24 1844 in New York she lived 50 years at 100 Franklin street later wintered with Mrs Brank Wilson in Conshohocken Pa. She was a Past President of Babbitt Woman s Relief Corps and a member of State Street M E Church. Survived by daughter sister brother one granddaughter two great grandchildren and a niece Maude Edwards of New York. Funeral and committal services were held at North Cemetery with Rev Charles W Martin officiating.
Miss Elsa F Greenwell and pupils of her Russian Ballet School present a recital of singing pantomime and many dance styles at the Pastime Theatre Friday June 27. Participants include Rossi Irina Goldstein Blanche Stanton Doris Manchester Grace Kemph Margaret Gallagher Marion Stanton Ella May Wemnaire Regina Farley Ethel Goldman Lynetta Greenwell. Theresa Sullivan will sing and Charles J Sartini Jr will perform as a juvenile trap drummer. Tickets available from Miss Greenwell and the pupils.
Sunday evening service at 7 30 featured Children Day exercises with songs recitations readings and prayers led by Rev Francis R Enslin and church staff. Students including Marjorie Southwick Billy Alger Bertram Bullock Jr Annie Peters Muriel Holbrook and others delivered performances and Bible readings.
A jumbled OCR fragment lists names Blanche Stanton Charles Tutner Roger Stanton Muriel Hodgdon and others associated with a Sunday school or church event. It mentions recitations The Child and The Shepherd and closing at a sunlit service with a pastor.
Donations received for May include contributions from Mrs. Rockwell and Mrs. Levy seamstress work once a month. Items listed comprise a jar of baked beans from the Wampanoag Encampment I O F a bushel of potatoes from Newman Bros. 10 pounds of sugar from Mrs. O L Bosworth Implied value supported by local charitable drive.
Judge Edward L. Leahy presided as the Probate Court disposed of the docket. The estate of August C Sousa had a decree for sale of real estate by administrator continued. The final account of Harriet D Waldron was allowed. Six months allowance for support of the family on the Henry W Hayes estate was allowed. Inventories on the estates of John L Mandel Frederic L Warner and Henry Wingate Hayes for allowances were accepted.
In the district court of Rhode Island Louis Rossi of Warren filed a petition for discharge in bankruptcy. A hearing is set for July 5 1924 at 10:00 a.m. in Providence. Creditors and interested parties are to appear and show cause if any. Referee Rank Healy presiding.
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