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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1929
Page
3
Reminiscences on Prudence Island recount harsh winters and rugged life shaping residents through years of industrial strain. The narrator recalls thawing, boots worn to shreds, and two stark seasonal shifts that marked boyhood, with vivid images of snow drifts, cow stables, and makeshift comforts.
The piece recalls harsh school life with smoky vents failing to draft, rough winters, makeshift teaching at Bristol and Warren, and rough childhood mischief from brothers and local boys, including risky swims at the Steamboat Dock.
La Salle Academy Providence defeated Colt Memorial High School 16 to 13 in an Interclass league game. Colt missed Mott and Bianuzzo, La Salle used 11 players with fresh legs each shift, and the game hinged on foul shooting as La Salle pulled away late.
Mrs Ruth A Selden widow of Alfred P Selden died at home after a fall on Feb 17. She was 93 or 94 at her Jan 20 birthday and had traveled across states including California Pennsylvania and New York before returning to Bristol. Funeral services were held at her home with Reba Lodge members and Rev James J Goodacre officiating.
Intelligence reports the death of John J Murphy at Veterans Hospital Johnson City Tennessee after a long illness. A former resident of Natick he served in the 325th Infantry joining the American Expeditionary Forces and was gassed at Argonne. He later worked as Assistant Postmaster at Federal Park Maryland before retirement. He leaves a Natick Mass sister Mrs Mars McAdams and many relatives in Natick. Funeral planned at his mother’s home in Natick.
Mrs A Paiva wife of Alexnandro Paiva died last night at the Taunty home on Metacom avenue south of Woodlawn avenue aged BX years. She had been ill for months. Born in Brazil she had lived in town for caoescore years. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs Mary Sousa Mrs Trene Sousa Miss Tina Pana. three sons Alexandra Jr Diamantine Paina. two brothers and three sisters. Funeral Thursday morning with services at St Beths Church.
William Bellamy Grant died at the family home 128 Hopstreet Bristol Neck last evening. Born in Rehoboth Massachusetts 04 years ago he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Grant natives of this town. He leaves a wife Clara Ko Grant and a brother U. S Grant of Pawtucket. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at the home of George M Wilbur in Warren, with interment at Forest Chapel Cemetery in Barrington.
Three Bristol residents are entered in the second annual amateur championship at the Arcadia on Friday evening. Frank Caruso of 20 Richmond Street fights Salvatore Stabila in flyweight bantamweight, Frank Malafronte of Catherine Street meets Flo in 135 pound class, and Joseph Furtado of FE Street enters the 126 pounds. A large crowd of Bristol friends plans to attend.
Bristol postmaster and express agent for 55 years died May 28 1919 after a long career in the town. He lived in harness almost until his death. Survived by wife Mrs Lillian F Dunbar Warren a daughter Mrs Nathaniel G Herreshoff Jr and by two more relatives.
The deceased leaves grandchildren Clara DeWolf Herres hoff and Natalie Herreshoff and a sister Mrs. Lena Warren Phillips of Providence. Flags at half staff mark respect. Funeral at St Michael's Church tomorrow at 2 pm with interment in the North Cemetery family plot.
Pupils of the Guiteras Memorial School presented two plays Friday afternoon. The 9C class performed The Death of Socrates with a large cast including Socrates Angelo Ferri and Jailer George St Angelo among others. The Lost Necklace featured a varied cast including Mathilde Ida Pincipe Pierrot Mary Fannaro Jeanne Lillian St Angelo and Antonetta Rucci in multiple roles.
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