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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
5
The article explains perry is made from special pear varieties and is common in England though lesser known in America. It notes perry is similar to cider in function and taste, highlighting pears chosen specifically for perry production.
A reflection on praising a fugitive cloistered virtue that never faces its adversary. The passage argues virtue must endure dust and heat in the competition of life, seeking the immortal garland that is earned in effort. Milton contrasts silent virtue with active struggle and public triumph.
William W Franklin aged 25 died Wednesday at his Cottage street home after a months illness from grip infection that spread to the lung. Born January 31 1890 he was the son of James Franklin and the late Margaret J Franklin. He worked at National India Rubber Company and ran an undertaker business while studying embalming at Boston's New England Institute. He belonged to Bristol Council Knights of Columbus King Philip Lodge Loyal Order of Moose St Marys Total Abstinence Society and Holy Name Society. He is survived by his father and two sisters Louise a nurse at St Josephs Providence and Minnie. His funeral at St Marys church included a large attendance and mass with Rev Thomas Gillan Rev A P Rebello and Rev Francis Duffy officiating. Interment at North Cemetery followed. He served in battles at Fredericksburg Antietam South Mountain and Weldon Railroad and was admitted to Plainfield Conn two years ago. He was a widower in his eighties.
John S. Ingraham former captain of the Bristol night police force and briefly chief of police died at his daughter’s Providence home after pneumonia. He was 82 born April 14 1832 and had lived in Bristol all his life. He married Louise Gayton nine years ago they celebrated their golden wedding. Survived by six children including Mrs James Gifford Mrs Henry Meiggs John S. Ingraham Jr Samuel W. Ingraham Mrs Frank Spooner and Mrs Joseph B. Congdon.
Samuel Ames of the Soldiers' Home died in the hospital linked to the institution after nearly a year of illness from multiple diseases. Born in Sterling Connecticut, he served in the Civil War with the Fourth Rhode Island Infantry after enlisting in Providence.
Mrs Ella Eddy died Wednesday at her Swansea home after weeks of illness from a complication of diseases. She was 47 and born in town to Charles and Sarah Borden. She was twice married. first to George S. Slo cum who died about 20 years ago, and then to John W. Eddy who died two years ago. Her funeral is set for tomorrow at 11 a.m. with interment at North Cemetery. She leaves several cousins in town.
Joseph Vargas age 15 years 10 months son of Mr and Mrs Antonio Vargas died yesterday morning at home 198 Thames street cause typhoid fever funeral set for tomorrow at St Elizabeths church.
A tribute letter recalls William W. Franklin eldest son of James W. Franklin of the National India Rubber Company shoes department. It laments his early death from illness after a life promised with industry and hope and searches for divine comfort for his family and friends.
Regular monthly meetings of Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company King Philip Steam Fire Engine Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company Defiance Hose Company were held at their stations and plans were made for a baseball team with William Cook as manager and Peter Collard as captain. Invitations to the Watchemaker Fire Company fair in East Providence on April 2 were accepted and attendance planned for multiple companies.
An ad touts ethine double strength from W H Buffington and other druggists to remove freckles with several applications. It claims February and March worsen freckles and offers a money back guarantee if the remedy fails.
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