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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1916
Page
2
An editorial decries the negative Monday vote on Col. Colt’s offer to reconvey Asylum Farm deeds, arguing the town took no decisive action. It labels the current town government antiquated and unprofitable and urges a form change to fix the legal tangle and clarify property title.
Manager C. H. Dillon of the Star and Pastime Theatres plans a morning start for a series of photo plays at the Pastime. The shows benefit school children with proceeds waived. A local committee and the Rhode Island Congress of Mothers Children Theatre Committee back the effort, reflecting Dillon’s altruistic town spirit.
LeBaron C. Colt, chairman of the financial town meeting committee, reports the New England Fire Insurance Exchange will send an agent to confer on procuring a motor fire truck and fire alarm system. The committee will meet after the visit to act on the advisor's guidance.
Officials note this year’s sidewalk appropriation is higher but past seasons show many property owners want concreting done. Residents planning improvements should submit their applications soon to avoid delays and rush.
Briston Post Office opens from 6.45 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Money Order Registry and Postal Bank departments run 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Mails arrive at 7.00 10.00 a.m. 2.00 4.00 6.00 7.00 and close at 7.30 8.50 11.50 a.m. 1.50 5.50 7.15 p.m. Sunday mails arrive 8.00 a.m. and close 4.50 p.m.
Adams Express provides Bristol schedule hours for outward and inward service. Outward times are 7.50 and 11.20 a m and 2.20 and 5.20 p m. Inward times are 8.00, 10.00 a m and 2.00, 4.00 and 7.00 p m.
The Sunshine Club committee of the Pink Tea meets at 830 PM in State Street M E Church. The Y M C A Board of Managers meets next Monday at 745 PM to transact business. Rumor of President Wilson’s assassination proved false after telegraph confirmation from New York. The body of Charles Taylor Gardner, 57, will be brought from Riverside tomorrow at 330 PM for interment at North Cemetery. The Young Men’s Parish Club held a semi monthly meeting and invites Rev Levi B Edwards of Providence to speak on April 5. Lenten services continue Wednesdays and Fridays at St Mary’s and St Elizabeth’s at 730 PM with sermon Benediction and Stations of the Cross.
Joseph Pischero about 45 was injured at Narragansett Rubber Company when his left and right hands were caught between rollers on a mixing mill. A safety clutch stopped the machine. He was taken to Rhode Island Hospital where doctors advised amputation of the left index finger at the first joint and the left third finger at the second joint.
At State Street M. E. Church Rev. Dr. A. C. McGilton preaches on The Gospel of Today vs The Man With Iron in His Blood. Sunday School and Bible Class at 12 noon Epworth League at 6 45 led by Capt. O. M. Crandall on A World’s Program for the League. Evening service at 7 30 on The Way to Lovers’ Lane.
The note lists weekly prices for fruit and seafood items: Sunkist Oranges per dozen 30 cents regular, Sliced Hawaiians 25 cents, Grapefruit 40 cents per dozen, Large Mackerel 5 cents per pound, Sardines 7 boxes, Boneless Fish 1 pound 35 cents, Fancy Crab Meat, Red Alaska Salmon in tall cans, Salmon three cans, Corned Beef middle rib per pound 20 cents.
Last night in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium the Senior Class hosted a debate on whether the United States should furnish munitions of war to belligerent nations in Europe. The negative side won as judges Dr Howard W Church Judge Edward L Leahy and James F Lavander ruled in their favor. Glee Club, recitation, and solos complemented the event with homemade candy sold by class members.
Snow arrives in Bristol area as religious services and community events fill the week. Rev George S Pine preaches at Trinity Church. Rev Charles F E McCoy delivers a Lenten sermon at St Michael's. Ladies' Aid hosts a church supper. various members enter deeds and land transfers. Rex Cornelius J Holland to present an illustrated lecture on Ireland. memorial food sale planned. organist David E Carter unable to meet the Glee Club due to illness. Knights of Pythias and local lodges meet. Boy Scouts collecting old papers. mission at St Elizabeth's with Rev J J Ferraz. Miss Catherine O Motora improving and visiting Detroit. Miss Jennie Traynor graduates nursing program.
The Bristol Aerie 953 Flo F memorial service is to be held Sunday at 2 30 P M in the Pastime Theatre. The address will be given by Hon George F Shaunnessy congressman from Rhode Island First District. Vocal solos by Mrs George Feathers Bernard C Mullen Miss Mary Magee Ambrose Deslets and Miss Ada Connery with readings by Miss Veronica McClure. Committee of arrangements includes George Feathers A C Nerone George H McClure Philp Morris Almedox Ethier Edward Kavanaugh and Joseph Lamy.
A close observer describes the Verdun offensive now in its third week. He suggests the German push aims to forestall a May Allied attack, using troops from the Russian front and the Balkans while Britain and France fortify lines. He argues French defenses, aided by reinforcements and possibly Australian siege guns, will counter with bayonet and numbers, stressing German shells’ dwindling supply.
The advertisements on the first page promote a strong lineup at the Star and Pastime Theatres for the rest of the week. Mr Dillon is putting on excellent shows, offering cinema lovers a variety of entertaining films.
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