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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1922
Page
7
Dr W F Duffy argues for continuing the permanent highway program urging voters to back Mt Hope and main street improvements. He cites chronic mud conditions, ambulance and fire delays, tax considerations, and public health needs to persuade readers to attend town meeting and approve funding.
Robert Melcher Nelson died at home Tuesday evening at about 8 o clock from a stroke of paralysis the third in a series. He was 72 born Feb 6 1850 in Albany NY and moved to this town 30 years ago. He is survived by his widow Mrs Sarah T Nelson a daughter Mrs Florence T Nelson and a son Robert W Nelson all of this town. He was a member of St Michaels Church and Moshashuck Council Royal Arcanum. Funeral services were held at his residence and cremation followed in Forest Hills Mass. Bearers included Benjamin M MacDougall T Sherman William M Conners J H Young John Stewart and Charles Johnson of this town and Charles TM Chase of Providence. Floral tributes reflected high esteem for him who had been in failing health for 10 years due to arteriosclerosis.
The article notes that roads and streets serve roles beyond transport, citing various local uses and concerns as residents observe how public spaces accommodate different activities and needs.
Miss Hope S S Grego of this town died last evening at the residence of the Misses Middleton following about three weeks of illness due to a paralytic stroke. She was 64, born here to the late Stephen and Charlotte Grego, longtime friend of the Middleton family, and had worked as a maid since girlhood on Bourn Street. She belonged to the First Congregational Church. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:15 PM from the Mortuary Chapel at North Cemetery, with Rev James J Goodacre officiating. Burial will follow in North Cemetery.
Manuel Sylveria Zorra of this town died at his Middle Road home Wednesday evening after a two week illness from grip and pneumonia. He was 34 and survived by his wife Mary three sons and a daughter. He previously worked in the wire division at the National India Rubber Company factories.
Bristol Chapter D A R schedules its monthly meeting for next Monday at 3 pm at Mrs William S Manchester's home on Central street. Mrs Richard Jackson Barker of Newport will speak, with Miss Mildred Copeland of Edgewood performing songs. Hostesses are Mrs Manchester, Mrs Buffin ton, and Mrs Sherman.
At the Artillery Armory inspection night, Boy Scouts Troops 1 2 and 3 impressed officials with drills calisthenics and investures. Troop 2 won the drill competition and 17 recruits were sworn tenderfoot by Scout Executive Williams assisted by George R Fish and others. Camp Yawgoog 1922 was highlighted by Williams.
Charline enjoys meals with a neighbor famed for a large family. After one such outing she sighed deeply and remarked that it would be nice to host a party family.
A Bristol union service of the First Baptist and State Street M E Church with the First Congregational Church adopted a resolution urging Rhode Island authorities to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment. The vote supported reporting and adopting House Bill 718 and Senate Bill 70 and sending copies to the district’s senator and representatives.
Members from Newport Fall River Warren and nearby towns attended the quarterly Bristol County Noble Grands Association meeting in Newport Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs Charles F Sanford presided two initiations and an invitation to visit Martha Washington Lodge in March 35 were extended. Next meeting will be in Newport hosted by Mrs Perry Dawley. Readings by Miss Annie M Faulkner and Mrs William J Munro followed a supper and a whist at Munro avenue home.
A profane man is reminded of the command to swear not at all. He replies I do not swear at all I only swear at those who annoy me. Boston Transcript remarks on his response and the broader moral lesson.
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