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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1917
Page
3
Charles Vermette of this town reports two nephews in active duty in France for two years. Henry Paquette was wounded on April 23, 1916, and spent six months in a hospital before returning to the front. Omer Paquette was seriously wounded and remains in a French hospital.
Voting for 400 books shown at Edward D. Kunz Jewelers window has begun in Bristol and Warren. Merchants explain details to customers as ballots pour in supporting numerous institutions and organizations. The Library Advertising Company of New York runs the contest with A Johnson offering talks on how to win.
N L R Co defeats Cercle Jacques of Warren 12 to 10 on the common Saturday afternoon. Bristol led 6 to 2 after eight innings, then Gourley’s curves and timely hitting flipped the game for N L R. Warren rallied in the last two frames but fell short by two runs. Stolen bases Garvin Pierce Fort Urban Arrel. Double plays Conrick to Sylvia to Gray Sevigny to H Gourley. Time 2 h 10 m. Umpire Birtwistle.
The Junior Holy Name Society baseball team began its season with a 15 to 5 win over Frog Hollow on the common. Battery Serbst and Morris sey starred for the victors while Coggeshall excelled for Frog Hollows. A rematch is scheduled for next Saturday on the common.
Following a request by Lieut James B Littlefield the 19th Company Rhode Island Coast Artillery will establish its headquarters in the State Armory and hold its first meeting tomorrow night. Col Blake will inspect May 25 to swear in all members. About 65 men required meeting height and weight standards, 80 have passed Exams with some waivers. Applications to C L Bagnall Cranston Worsted Mill or State Armory next Wed and Fri nights.
Edward Kelsey a Jerusalem based educator who has spent years in Turkey will present an illustrated talk at Pastime Theatre Friday at 8 pm. He represents Rhode Island for the American Armenian and Syrian Relief Committee and will describe Armenian deportations and massacres and the refugees in Turkish lands. Admission is free and the public is invited.
A sizable flag was presented at morning services to the First Baptist Church by the Baptist Young People's Union. Alton Barrett Deacon George Arnold accepted for the church as Arthur D Matheson led prayer. The choir and congregation sang America. Rev Samuel F Smith, author of America, had preached there previously.
In a quiet ceremony at the Best home Ferry Hill Miss Margaret Dunbar Best married Tewis Alpha Hoar of Warren The Rev Res Anson B Howard assisted The couple will honeymoon and rest at 180 Bowens Street Providence The bride wore a simple gown and was attended by Miss Emily Manchester with Herbert Pearse as best man from Providence
The Star Theatre presents the five reel Passion from the Seven Deadly Sins cycle with George Le Guere and Clifford Bruce plus the first Shorty Hamilton episode Shorty Breaks the Yellow Ring. The Devil's Double from Triangle-Ray Bee features the West's wildest star and a tale of a gambler reformed by a girl. Thursday offers James Morrison and Dave Darcey in The Redemption a Vitagraph special.
The Probate Court, with Judge Edward I Leahy, granted a petition to set aside 75 dollars for perpetual care of a burial plot. Louise Bo Murphy and Grace W Sullivan appointed administrators of Terrence Mc Carty’s estate with $2500 bond. Samuel Isaacson’s name change to Samuel Kennison was granted.
President Wilson calls for all males aged 21 to 30 to register on June 5 for the selective draft. Those 21 by June 5 but under 31 must vote and register between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Infirmities do not excuse. registration by agent if needed. Exemptions apply for 21 on June 6 or older than 31 by June 5. Penalties include one year imprisonment for failure or aiding others to avoid.
Emory A Barrett 83 died in Zephyr Hills Florida where he spent the winter. He served in Civil War Company K Connecticut Volunteers. He leaves a widow four daughters and three sons. Funeral from his Providence home Thursday with interment in Providence.
Mrs Agnes J. Francis wife of Frank Francis died Saturday morning at her Lincoln Avenue home after a yearlong illness of complications. She was 42 or 43, born in town to Mrs Elizabeth McKay and the late Samuel McKay. Survived by husband, three children, mother, and six siblings. Funeral held today at 2 pm from Lincoln Avenue residence with Rev. Dr McGilton officiating. burial at North Cemetery.
A delightfully humorous program at the Y M C A features Chimmie Fadden Out West in five parts with Victor Moore. The show follows Chimmie as a city bred rascal turned prospector in the West. Also shown are The Paramount Pictograph and the Burgton Holmes Travalog Cruising Through the Philippines. Army and Navy personnel in uniform enter free and enjoy Association privileges during their town visit.
Fred M. Straight auctioneer to sell at public sale on June 13 1917 noon under power of sale in a mortgage deed by Zebedee Paull. Property lies on Hope Street Bristol near Warren main road about eleven acres with improvements. The sale follows a broken mortgage condition recorded in Bristol Land Records Book 71 Page 32.
The annual May festival ending at St Mary’s Church drew large crowds all week. Prizes were awarded on closing night with Joseph Gladue winning the fireman’s gold badge and Holy Name Society raising the most funds, aiding the church interior finish.
A brief item notes the Friday Night Boys Club at the YMCA will be addressed by organizers. The notice highlights youth program activities and community focus.
This week the East Providence Community Club under Mr. A. H. King will host an evening featuring special instrumental music and a motion picture program for attendees.
George N. Dunbar of Bristol reports kidney trouble with frequent pain and back catch caused by a cold settling in his kidneys. He says two boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy cured him completely over a year ago and he has had no trouble since. Dean's Kidney Pills are priced 50 cents at all dealers.
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