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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
6
The Central Park obelisk was set up in 1881 as a gift from W H Vanderbilt. It originated in Egypt around 1600 B C and is about 3 500 years old. Its sides bear hieroglyphic inscriptions describing ancient Egyptian history and thoughts.
In Dunedin New Zealand a strange phenomenon shows mushrooms two to three inches wide pushing up through shop floor asphalt. The disturbed pavement appeared as if a pick had worked it, revealing the remarkable growth beneath the surface in a shop area.
A compact moral note quoting C H Spurgeon on giving to gain, scattering wealth to accumulate virtue, and finding spiritual vigor through helping others.
Italy sees practical earthquake resistant building under strict supervision in seismic districts. Professor Omori cites that 99.8 percent of Messina quake deaths could have been prevented with proper construction.
A London Express retells a story of a duke of St Albans who visited original Siamese twins. The duke studied the two boys then asked the showman if they were brothers, a reply not preserved.
A short parable opens with many prize lies in training and quickly pivots to a domestic vignette. A man returns home at 3 30 a m with a bun while his wife greets him at the door with a kiss and helps him off with his shoes.
The fourth annual report covers February 1 1914 to January 31 1915. Welfare needs declined slightly as mills ran well though many aged widows orphans still required aid. Major expenses were fuel groceries and medical care with gifts from local factories supplementing aid. A dire case involved a mother with four day old baby and three children needing help. police and the Overseer provided swift relief. Eight people were buried or sent to hospitals or alms or town asylum. Four year expenditures totaled 4457.48 dollars with an average of 1114.37 per year. The year’s receipts were 996.35, with town appropriation 700.00 and 296.35 from the Davis Wilson fund. The Overseer asks a 700.00 appropriation for the coming year.
The Honk Honks defeated the Mysteries three straight Wednesday night with scores listed as 89 263 and 104 85 among players Jo Robinson RB Ho Church and Dimond. In the North Ends versus South Ends clash, R W Nelson posted a three string total of 327 and a single 128 as the North Ends won three in a row.
London dispatch says Brusiloff won a notable southern victory near Bali grad with heavy Austrian losses while Stanislau in Galicia is reoccupied. Vienna reports repulse of Russian counter attacks in the Carpathians as Przasnysz withdrawal is admitted. Western front sees French hold. Dardanelles naval action intensifies with British and French ships bombarding Turkish positions and new reinforcements including the Canopus joining the fleet.
Freeman's team of Central Falls defeated the YMCA 31 to 29 in overtime after a tight game with the score tied at the end of regulation. YMCA led 14 to 13 at halftime as E Murphy scored nine and F Garvin four for the visitors, with Bristol forwards handling much of the scoring. In the second game, Colt Memorial High School crushed Woonsocket Clovers 45 to 3.
Temperature fell to 15 degrees above zero on Wednesday night causing Konkemurt reservoir water to freeze at the Last Warren Meno pumping station. Workers labored all night to prevent anchor ice from clogging pipes. Water was shut off briefly yesterday for hours before the pipes cleared. This marks the first such incident at the station.
In this town on March 2 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Carmello Abotte.
In this town on March 5 William Moffatt in his 66th year. In Franklin on March 3 William W. son of James W. and the late Margaret J Franklin aged 25. In Ingraham Providence on March 4 John S Ingraham of this town in his 83d year. In Tubbs on March 2 George son of Mr and Mrs Walter J Tubbs aged 5 years. In Ames on March 4 Comrade Samuel Ames aged 79 at the Soldiers Home. John Francis Quinn aged 5 months 21 days and Dan iel Quinn aged 5 months.
Editorial from the Quincy Daily Journal argues that advertisers should value character and quality in a newspaper over sheer circulation. It contends a paper with clear principles, strong stance, and community influence serves advertisers better than a high circulation paper lacking character.
A reflective quotation on marriage and personal contribution. It argues that social duties and gifts persist after marriage and that children, if chosen, are the supreme contribution, urging partners to give their best efforts. The focus is on enduring responsibilities within partnership and family life.
The guidance states that any scarlet fever case, even mild, requires four weeks of bed rest. It warns that kidneys can be affected as in severe cases and prescribes milk as the diet with no meat or broth allowed.
Ecuador is rich in agricultural lands yet only a small portion is cultivated. Large land tracts hinder supervision and effective farming, leaving fertile areas idle.
A reflective note argues that those who stay away from peak positions may find solace in the idea that no one finds escape from peril, comparing ambitions to a perilous ascent. The line suggests consolation in the universality of risk and the absence of true safety at the summit.
A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience. This line attributed to Oliver Wendell Holmes reflects the value of quick perception over accumulated years of living.
The District Court of Rhode Island adjudged Thomas Chantler of Bristol a bankrupt on February 18 1915. Creditors are notified the first meeting will be at room 47 87 Weybosset Street Providence on March 16 1915 at 11:00 A M to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt with other business. Nathan W Littlefield Referee in Bankruptcy.
A list of upcoming events includes Mrs. Barton P. Jenks talk on Women as Citizens on March 8 at 4 PM, Star Course at Y.M.C.A. March 9, Miss Marion E. Start reading March 11, musical drama Laila at St Mary’s March 16–17, Mite Society social March 17, St Patrick’s Day dance by Burnside Club, Father and Son Banquet March 20, Clarke impersonator benefit March 26, Adams Sisters program, Modern Prodigal drama April 8, and Excelsior Tennis Club dance April 15 at Hotel Belvedere.
A government survey notes up to 72 distinct wood species are used nationwide to manufacture umbrella handles canes and whips. The report highlights diverse sourcing across regions and calls for standardization and quality control in timber use.
The guardian of the estate of William Benjamin of Bristol Rhode Island requests all creditors file claims with the Court Clerk within six months from the first advertisement. Industrial Trust Co. by J Conliffe Bullock assistant secretary announces the bond was posted as required by law.
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