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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
2
Editorial recalls 24 years since the Phoenix shifted to semi weekly publication and notes the National Security League list naming Senator Colt as 100 percent American for wartime votes. The paper mentions Bristol boys letters held for later publication due to news and election pressures.
A Bristol editor reflects on routine editorial censure and rare praise from Councilman John H Wall who asked for publication. The writer expresses gratitude, noting the acknowledgment as sufficient reward for serving the town and its people.
An ad in Providence papers signed by Patrick Quinn and Francis E. Sullivan urges fair argument as Rhode Island voters prepare to decide next Tuesday on Judge Colt and Senator Colt and criticizes O S h a u n e s s y for attacking Colt. The notice defends Colt and questions O S h a u n e s s y s honesty amid the campaign.
Prominent Democrats back Senator Colt amid claims by Mr. O Shaunessey and calls to judge his opponent's integrity. The Bristol Gazette urges a big turnout next Tuesday to reelect Colt for six more years of honorable, faithful and intelligent service in Washington.
The schedule lists outward departures at 7.50 and 11.20 am and 2.20 and 5.20 pm. Inward arrivals occur at 8.00 am 4.00 pm 2.00 pm and 6.38 pm. The times reflect express matter movements through Bristol.
Post office hours listed for Bristol show service from 6 45 a m to 7 30 p m with Money Order Registry and Postal departments opening from 8 00 a m until 6 00 p m.
The Young Women's Parish Club of Trinity Church will hold a business meeting next Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the parish house. Rehearsal will follow and all members are urged to attend.
An evening gathering calls First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts to attend a special meeting. Damon Club members plan a dance at G A R Hall. Various local notices include a Red Cross sign, a flag station name change, and military and civic updates from Bristol in 1918.
Bristol Chapter Daughters of American Revolution held its monthly meeting at Hotel Belvedere last Monday followed by annual officer election and reports. Existing officers were re elected with four new members added to the executive board. The new roster includes Regent C R Blackmar junior vice regent F C Greene secretary E D Anthony treasurer G Easterbrooks registrar M W Furner and others. Military and legal notices, including a 1886 notary oath by F J Cheney, appear in the surrounding text.
The Nelle family extend sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy after a bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings.
The undersigned extends heartfelt gratitude for floral offerings and sympathy received from relatives and friends. Special thanks are extended to Herreshoff Manufacturing Company King Philip Fire Company and St Alban s Lodge A F and A M for their support during this time.
War Department orders one standard size package for each American Expeditionary Force member. In France labels must accompany mailing, and cartons for gifts are at the Red Cross on 35 Church Street. Relatives should bring overseas labels to Red Cross rooms on Saturday Sunday or Monday between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm to receive cartons and packing instructions. Only one package per soldier.
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