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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1923
Page
5
James F Lavander argues the March 14 election will decide if a new Bristol school is built at the Perry Site. He labels the site decision a major issue and urges votes for Mrs. Condon Rev Francisco Vieira and Dr Hasbrouck to prevent or approve the location.
A Phoenix reader describes a single horse team with fifteen shovelers and a foreman clearing crosswalks on High Street and Constitution Street. The team dumps snow into a cart, then returns, while many residents condemn the apparent waste of taxpayers money and criticise highway administration.
A reader recalls a two year old letter by James J Walsh written before an election. The note highlights priorities such as gas electricity water telephone and equitable taxation valuation and asks what actions Walsh has taken on these issues. The message ends with a warning to stay alert.
Next Sunday 3 30 p m at Colt High School hall the Bristol Forum will host Hanna director of service Babson Statistical Organization to discuss The Future of Business Conditions He is a noted educator and investigator The Babson Bureau is a leading business research body The meeting will feature a musical program discussion community singing and a collection to defray expenses All men and women invited.
A Bristol citizen challenges James J Walsh for opposing bonds on Callan Construction highway work. The letter notes 206 779 10 spent by Bristol on highways over two years and accuses Walsh of favoring a bondless approach. The writer asks if Walsh served all citizens equally while pushing the contractor without security.
The boys department runs Blues led by Herbert Burnham and Reds led by Lloyd McGann to raise funds for global boys work. The drive seeks 100 dollars with local state national and international allocations. Collections run from 9 am to 6 pm with boxes used.
A special Holy Communion service with intercessions for missions, per authority, will be held Wednesday at 9 o'clock in St. Michael's Church. The regular Lenten service is at 7 o'clock that evening with Rev Os Edgar Tobin of Christ Church Westerly as preacher. A 4:30 p.m. Thursday service will be at Holmes House.
Town Team defeated New England Oil Works 34 to 18 at the Naval Armory in a rough game. Bisbane led with five goals and Tinkoff added four while Coggeshall and Drummey contributed on defense and offense. In preliminary action Davis AC beat Flanagan Flyers 34 to 21 with Bradbury and Dawson shining for Davis.
Tonight at the M A gym the NI R five face Newport Electric Carp in a mixed contest. Visitors Tollefson Olivea Dwyer Murphy MacDonald and Rutledge lead a capable lineup and will test the home five, which features the same NI R players all season. A surprise during halftime is promised to Bristol fans as the hall fills for a novelty event.
Tomorrow night the Bristol five travels to Manton Rhode Island to face the St Thomas five for the Rhode Island State championship. A large Bristol crowd will follow, with rail and hall directions provided for fans.
Bristol Chapter D A R members met at Mrs David Bork Warren’s home for the annual meeting with routine business, a report on The Star of the White House and Its Presidents, and a social hour with refreshments. Hostesses included Mrs David Black and Mrs Perov Staples.
A Sunday evening kitchen shower was given at 49 Bourn Street in honor of Miss Mars Porrs. Hosted by Misses Annie and Santa Maiorana and Missy Santa Perry, sister of the bride to be, the event included a mock wedding with Mary Team impersonating the bride and Josephine Santo as the groom. The bride elect receives many useful presents. entertainment featured a solo by Miss Santa Perry and songs by Josephine Santo.
The Board of Managers and Members' Council convene in a joint session at 30 to discuss plans of the Y. Supper will be served by the ladies.
The narrator recounts post Civil War burial scenes in Bristol where cholera and small pox victims were laid to rest in the Ancient Cemetery. Witnesses describe nocturnal apparitions, spectral dogs, and portents of divine wrath, with locals invoking spirits, Satanic legends, and a midnight vigil officiated by Rev George J. Lowke as they confront the town’s burial lore.
A fragment from a historical notice cites James Allyn as Commissioner of Ancient Cemetery, with a continuation teased. The terse item hints at forthcoming remarks or events affecting cemetery administration.
In Conshohocken Pennsylvania on March 6 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence C K Ridington and the child is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Frank B Wilson and the parents are named as Richard Wilson.
DIED Pitman In this town March 12 Miss Mary Ann Pitman daughter of the late J Howland and Eliza Slade Pitman in her 78th year Funeral services will be held from her late residence Thursday after now at 315 Relatives and friends are invited to attend. SPARKS In this town March 12 Jared Barnes Sparks son of the late Albert MEo and Mary Flilen Sparks in his 63rd year Funeral services Thursday at 2 pm from the residence of his sister Mrs Eugene A Rounds 42 Church street Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
A family memorial notes the death of Jasper Carl on March 1 1922 and laments the loss with a graveyard scene. The verse expresses deep sorrow from a wife children and grandchildren and the belief that others forget not the memory of the beloved father.
In sad but loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Sanford W Flowers who went to sleep March 12 1920 three years ago today dear mother Since you left this world of care gone to be with the Saviour to dwell in His mansions there Sadly missed by her children
Appalling kidney disease death rate blamed on neglected kidney trouble. A Bristol resident Mrs J Ho Mott shares relief from back and kidney pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Rampant claims show over one hundred thousand people recommending them, with price and local pharmacy details.
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