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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
3
Sullivan of Collier's Weekly, renowned editor and public speaker, will lecture in Bristol next week. The talk titled Editorially Speaking will cover major weekly events and aims to enlighten public opinion on democracy and wartime issues.
Wallace Reid returns to the Y M C A in Rimrock Jones a tale of a rugged Arizona copper miner. The photoplay features Mary Fortune played by Ann Little and includes Colorado Rockies outdoor scenes.
The First Bristol Troop track team placed fifth at the Greater Providence indoor meet held at the State Armory in Providence. Prizes went to Charles Blackman Archie Knox Norman Bovay Carlo Bisbane Fred Middleton and Domenic Vietello. The Junior Division meets tomorrow at 7 30 pm. A big hike is planned for next Saturday with an 8 am troop assembly at the Scout building. If weather fails the hike moves a week. The troop assists Liberty Bond sales with medals for ten subscriptions. Posters promote the Boys Working Reserve recruiting campaign.
Copy from Stars and Stripes dated February seventh details the Thirty-second Division and Col Callan's 107th Engineers fighting under heavy fire to repair bridges and roads for supply lines. It lists officers and men decorated for gallantry including the Distinguished Service Cross.
FredERIC F Gladding a well known Bristol citizen died last night at his Bay View Avenue home at age 67 years 8 months and 10 days He spent most of his life in Bristol and held roles including treasurer of St Michaels Church and Wardwell Lumber Company He is survived by two brothers Richard T Beverly MA Theodore Q Gladding and two sisters Mrs Albert A Calder and Mrs Williams H Babcock Funeral service Friday at 2 30 pm from his residence with interment at Juniper Hill Cemetery
Mrs Emma F Vera aged 41 died yesterday afternoon at 3 30 o clock at the home of her sisters 106 Franklin street after a brief illness from complications of diseases She was born in town daughter of the late Francis and Caroline Munroe Her husband John Vera a commercial traveler survives with four children two daughters and two sons and four sisters Mary Lena Isabella Munroe and Mrs Carrie Gillon The funeral is set for Thursday at 9 o'clock from St Marys Church with interment in St Marys Cemetery
Isaac N Pratt longtime newspaper man in New York Boston and Providence died Saturday at his South Main Street home Warren He was 78 and had retired from active duties Recently survived by his wife two sons Frank A Pratt of Providence Irving Pratt of Boston and a daughter Miss Cora Pratt with three grandchildren and a great granddaughter Doris Kruger Miss Cora Pratt once organist at State Street MFE Church
Comrade Thomas Farmer died at the Soldiers' Home Saturday night after a stroke. He was 77 and served in Company C Ninth Rhode Island Infantry during the Civil War. He was admitted in 1912 from Wickford and had no near relatives. The funeral was at St Mary’s Church this morning with interment at St Mary’s Cemetery.
Mrs Mary Sousa died Saturday at her home 26 Thompson Avenue at age 34 years 2 months and 10 days. She is survived by her husband Joseph Sousa, a seven days old infant, and two sons and one daughter. The funeral was held yesterday at St Elizabeth's Church at 9 AM with interment at St Mary's Cemetery.
Mrs Mary D Arizo died yesterday at her home 4 Usher Street aged 66. Widow of John D Arizo born in Italy she leaves two surviving relatives. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 30 from the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel with burial at St Marys Cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Cabral of 14 Third Street died Sunday at her home aged 56. Born in Portugal she is survived by her husband Antone Cabral. Funeral services were held at St. Elizabeth's Church this morning at 9 o'clock with interment at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles met last evening in the aerie rooms. Four candidates were initiated and three applications for membership were received. It was voted to purchase a piano for the aerie rooms. The annual barn dance will be held at G A R Hall on Monday evening April 28. Committee: John Brechin chairman Charles Nelle John White James Holmes Joseph Connell.
The obituary recalls Rev George L Locke who resigned from the State Board of Health in 1917 after nearly 25 years service. He served as a pastor for half a century and was honored with a 14 karat gold twohandled loving cup presented by parishioners and townspeople the day after an anniversary sermon.
The Rogers Free Library trustees and local citizens honored Dr George Lyman Locke with a 50th anniversary service for his rectorship at St Michael's Church Bristol Rhode Island dated May 6 1917. A commemorative cup bears pledges of affection and gratitude from parishioners and townspeople. The inscription notes his long ministry and the campus motto He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
A Bristol town meeting committee formed to locate the Elizabeth Wardwell Guiteras Memorial school building, determine its cost, grade levels, and use of the gift funds. The panel is authorized to spend up to 1000 dollars for investigations and reporting, with meetings set for Friday at 8 PM in the Colt Memorial High School library.
The Day Nursery of the National India Rubber Company opened for the first time with eight children enrolled. Douglas Morey attended the ceremony with Miss Louise B Franklin visiting daily to provide medical aid and dressings. The facility runs 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for ages six months to five years, with a nominal fee to support operation. Mrs. John Post Reynolds is matron.
Notice posted at the National India Rubber Company plant announces a new Schedule Department led by Miss S. L. Congdon. The change reflects internal reorganization and adds specialized duties at the factory.
William H Andrews and Emma I Andrews transfer their lot on Collins plat to William Wood and others in a land transfer notice. The action names the grantors and the property parcel while noting the beneficiary group and location.
A daughter Muriel Howard was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bertram F. Bullock in this town on March 24 1919.
A series of local death notices dated March 1919 list Mary Cabral, 56, Mary D Anzo, 66, Thomas Farmer 77, Frederic F Gladding 67 years eight months ten days, and others. Funeral details include March 28 for Gladding at Bay View Avenue residence and March 26 for Rev George Lyman Locke at St Michael's Church with cemetery services. Additional notices announce the passing of Isaac N Pratt 78 and Emma F Vera, with age details and funeral arrangements.
In the YMCA wrestling championship meet at Providence on Saturday night J Borges of this town was defeated by Amaletto of Worcester in the 125 pound class. Hick Sylvia won first prize by default in the 108 pound class as other contestants failed to appear. The Gary Indiana team captured five titles in the 115 125 158 175 and Heavyweight finals. Rousseau of Pawtucket was the sole Rhode Island winner taking second in the 135 pound class. Large silver cups with stag handles were awarded to champions and smaller cups and medals to seconds and thirds.
Saturday evening dance in the G A R Hall under the Victory Club auspices. April 28 is the Eagles annual barn dance at the same hall Monday evening.
A Victrola and several records were stolen from Blithewold, the summer residence of Mr. and Mrs. William L. McKee, last Wednesday night. Entry was made through a second story window, then property moved across the lawn and hidden east of Ferry road. Two boys, Harry Brownell and Arthur Sherman, found the items Thursday and notified Chief Thomas Dwyer. Police have no further clues as yet.
The Rhode Island Yacht Club former clubhouse at Potter’s Cove Prudence Island and 25 acres of adjoining land were sold to the Junior Naval Reserve of New York. A camp named after Admiral Dewey will open in May with 300 to 500 boys in training for four months. Commander Willis J. Physioc will oversee the camp. The reserve previously ran camps in New London and West Palm Beach. A 125 foot steam boat Swordfish will carry freight and passengers between the camp and town.
Douglas Fairbanks stars in a Morocco adventure with hand bound chains and daring stunts filmed with three cameras. Pauline Curley, Tully Marshall and Frank Campella support as audiences are urged to see Marguerite Clark in Little Miss Hoover Saturday.
Anthony Demaries convicted of vagrancy and sentenced to six months in the state workhouse. Court adjourned cases include Giusepe Cortellesia vs Sam Simgn etti continued to April 7. Preyden found not guilty with March 27 bail set at 1500 dollars. Morris Brothers receivership proceedings noted with continuances through mid May.
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