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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1926
Page
3
The term Reverend was a form of respect common in England from the fifteenth century onward. Young men addressed elders as Reverend Sir and its use spread in clerical circles. By the seventeenth century it was generally used as a title, established by custom rather than authority or any formal designation.
In a Fosdick quoted reflection, the Bible is praised as enduring and accessible to the plain reader. It asserts the scripture’s continued relevance across centuries, offering practical guidance superior to philosophical writings.
A Bulwer-Lytton phrase from 1818 notes that men must look distinguished in black, sparking the fashion for black evening dress. High silk hats peaked in the 1880s, and masculine attire has changed little since then.
A noted London tightwad received humorous charity cards claiming that if collectors visited his home he would donate large sums. Hospitals and charity groups were the intended recipients of the joke. The donor remains unknown as authorities pursue the prankster.
Advertisement notes two thousand golf balls for sale near a boundary of a golf club. Seller claims broken windows and ruined flower beds justify the sale as recompense. The notice appears in the London Times and is cited by the Boston Transcript.
The Lexicon Technicum by John Harris appeared in England in 1704 as a universal English dictionary of arts. Harris, an English clergyman and scientific writer, produced the first technical dictionary in the English language.
The operating company reports issuing about four million tickets daily and maintaining a stock near four hundred million tickets. Each ticket bears a stamped number for tracking and control.
Nellie, daughter of a physician, gives her doll shoe buttons as pills. She offers, Here take one every five years and if you don't feel better in an hour, come back. Hygela.
A brief Passing Show gag from London depicts a scene where a character named Johnny vents steam and raises the room temperature, prompting others to beg for relief from the overbearing heat and fumes.
A Boston Tran report notes an ex change Jusso who claims widespread self belief as a wonder while conceding the challenge lies in persuading others.
A brief quotation attributed to George Elliott on poetry and knowledge describing how a poet’s soul merges knowledge and feeling into a new sense.
An advertisement uses the phrase laugh classic to evoke other types describe as weep classic thrill classic and custard-pile classic, signaling a playful cinema lineup language. The line hints at a catalog of joking categories for moviegoers in a vintage ad style.
After the collection, the choir sang It Is Enough by Mendelssohn, reported in the Boston Transcript.
The coronation chair in Westminster Abbey was constructed in 1206 and has remained mostly inside the abbey, having left the church only once since its creation.
A tongue in cheek entry critiques a simile about a debutante. The line reads as as friendly and agreeable as a homely debutante. The Duluth Herald page fragment hints at playful social commentary.
The Boston Transcript urges immediate effort to secure finances and stability, warning that delaying work may lead to greater burdens or losses later. The message emphasizes financial prudence and proactive labor.
A Toledo Blade quip notes that when a woman marries for money it is hers and when a man does the same it is also his. The witticism comments on gender and property norms without endorsing them.
A fragment quotes Benjamin Franklin warning that leaving your purse open invites theft, implying caution to those supervising or managing labor to prevent losses.
An Associated Press report from New York dated March 7 details the United States Rubber Co 1925 annual report. Sales reached 473,737 with a 34,259 rise over 1924 and net income of 17,309,870 after charges and taxes, more than double the prior year.
Louis Molasky seventy three, oldest member of the Jewish Synagogue, reports a Saturday night window break at his State and Thames corner store. Harmonica and canned goods were strewn in the street. Two liquor influenced youths were seen nearby but escaped before police arrived. This marks a second window break in a week.
A Bristol advocate writes to the Phoenix urging all local societies to back the Mount Hope Toll Bridge. He notes wide backing from Newport County and Governor approval, cites opposition from a few locals, and calls for proactive committees to spur growth and other major Bristol projects.
The town's Fourth of July Committee, named by the Town Council, held its second meeting in the Burnside Memorial building with thirteen of twenty four members present. They discussed a three day sesqui centennial celebration to be the town's biggest event, with plans for a historical pageant by local schoolchildren and water sports competitions. The group also outlined efforts to coordinate a Trade Carnival with the Bristol Chamber of Commerce and potential competitive drills between organizational teams, while adjusting meeting frequency to weekly after May 1.
Mrs Nancy Robinson Taylor widow of Samuel A Taylor charter member of Babbitt Women's Relief Corps died Sunday at 2 Howe Street after five months illness Born February 13 1847 in Somerset Massachusetts she lived in town most of her life A member of State Street ME Church she served as Relief Corps Guard for 12 years Survived by daughter Miss Helen Taylor brother Charles Bullock sister Mrs Amy Horton plus seven other children and seventeen grandchildren The funeral was held at her Howe Street home with mass at St Marys Church and entombment at St Marys Cemetery
Mrs Joaquina Borges widow of Joseph C Borges died at 2 pm Friday at 59 Mount Hope Ave after a nine weeks illness. Born June 24 1850 in St Michele's Azores she had lived here 18 years. She belonged to St Elizabeth's Church and the Holy Rosary Sodality. Survived by daughter Mrs Mary Medeiros four grandsons and one granddaughter. Funeral held 9 am yesterday at St Elizabeth's Church Rev Francisco G Vieira officiating. Burial at St Mary's Cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Vermette widow of Charles Vermette died Saturday morning at her home 410 Thames Street after a yearlong illness. She was born in Windsor Ontario on January 6 1850 and had resided in the area.
Word of the death reached here Saturday for Miss Madelyn A Chafee 18 formerly of this town and Providence who died in Sharon Massachusetts that morning She was born in Providence to Mrs Fixa Dan and the late William CC Chafee her father a former Providence police officer She leaves a brother Cecil C Chafee The funeral was held at the Salvation Army Camp in Sharon and the body brought here for burial in North Cemetery The service was led by Col William McIntyre Boston Provincial Commander Salvation Army of New England She was a member of the Corps Cadet Brigade and the Young people’s group
Joseph Langello died Saturday evening at his home on 25 Richmond Street after a ten weeks illness. Born in Italy 74 years ago, he had lived in the town for 10 years. He is survived by wife Mary, three sons Antonio Carmine and Frank, and two daughters Mrs Rose Di Dona and Mrs Filomena Tortora, all residing here. Funeral held at 9 AM in the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel with Rev Joseph Poya celebrant. Entombment followed at St Mary's Cemetery.
More than twenty men's organizations back a March 18 supper organized to improve Bristol relations. The program includes a tug-of-war, vocal and instrumental music, and Prof James Q Dealy on America's International Relations. Women volunteers provide food and service, with a young ladies committee adding color.
Bristol Chapter D A R met at 3 yesterday afternoon at 631 Hope Street with about forty members. Regent Mrs William L Manchester presided as reports were read and accepted. Mrs Orrin L Bosworth spoke on Bristol in Early Days and a state director urged forming a children's society.
Three plays were performed at the school auditorium last Friday afternoon by pupils of John Post Reynolds School. The cast for Abraham Lincoln included Alfonso Moura Nicholas Catalano Joseph Clerico Samuel Esenstadt Mary Newman Anthony Langello. The Princess and the Churn featured Emily Velleca Angelina Rinald Rose Campagna. Dolly Madison included Lillian Fishbein Albert Remieres Margaret Chicerchia Jack Marsden Frank Miranda Rose Belrosia Manuel Silvia Catherine Duffy Sybil Anderson Phoebe Arico Matthew Capone Michael Tamburro Vincent Cirerchia Joseph DiPalma and Vergimk Correa.
Members of the Dudley Bible Institute conducted morning afternoon and evening services at the State Street M E Church Dudley Mass The band known as The Praying Warriors performed with 32 members and included vocal solos duets and choirs Principal Howard Ferrin delivered morning and evening addresses Prof Fletcher led singing accompanied by violin guitar and harp.
In a Saturday YMCA game the Y Juniors defeated Fall River Juniors 27 to 11. Key scorers included N Goglio 3, A Goglio 2, Caruso 2, Martin 2, Baker, Head, Almy. Foul shooting spread among Crockfort, Gardner, and others.
The Callan Construction Company has purchased about 40 acres of gravel land from the Jeremiah McCarty estate near Swansea Village on Providence road. A complete screening plant is already erected on the property for preparing road building material.
A string of community gatherings listed includes a March 1 Food Sale at State Street Methodist vestry by the Ladies Aid, March 17 comedy Peg O My Heart at Pastime Theatre by Bristol Council Knights of Columbus, March 18 Y M C A supper with Prof James L Dealy talk, March 24 Cold Meat Supper at G A R Hall by Babbitt WRC, March 28 Moving Pictures for Mt Carmel Church by St Rita's Girls Club, April 5 Easter Monday Ball at Sun Parlor Belvedere by Knights of Columbus and April 20 First Baptist Church Musical in vestry by church choir.
A concise reflection on how the same figure can roughen one style yet confer majesty to another, highlighting the power of language to alter tone and impact.
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