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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1917
Page
5
A reflective note urges starting the day early to maximize daily productivity. It compares the morning hours to a rudder that steers the rest of the day, warning that rising late leads to a less effective twenty four hours.
The Maccabees launch an international contest to honor 25 years of D. P. Markey as Supreme Commander. The five month event in October pits rival teams led by Arthur W. Barrett and Frank T. Kinnicutt. Burgese is Record Keeper. A Supreme Body representative attends Belvedere Hotel the week of October 8.
Louise McNamara writes of a mother’s resolve when her son goes to serve. She frames duty over fear, vows to accept God’s will, and sees liberty as America’s watchword as she imagines the grave that could await him overseas.
Clark T Crandall died at 12:10 am at his son Capt Oscar M Crandall’s home 17 Thames Street aged 90 born September 9 183? in Ston ington Conn. He married Mary E Barber Aug 27 1849 and they observed the 68th anniversary last August 27. Survived by wife three sons Capt Albert Crandall Capt Oscar M Crandall Henry N Crandall and daughter Mrs William E Spear. Funeral Friday at 8 40 am prayer at Capt Os Crandall’s home and train to Westerly for Christian Church services. Interment Westerly.
Mrs Elizabeth Norris, widow of John Norris, died Saturday evening in Warren at age 52. She was born in town and survived by a daughter Annie Foster of East Greenwich, a son William N Norris of Norwood Massachusetts, three sisters and three brothers. Funeral held this morning at 11 from the Mortuary Chapel, North Cemetery, with Rev H W Warren officiating.
James J Sylvester of Bristol, a member of the National Army, was honored with a gold wrist watch and a gold piece at a farewell banquet at the Hotel Belvedere. A letter from friends blessing his service to the country accompanied the gifts as he heads to Camp Devens.
Providence chapter of the American Red Cross designates Wednesday October 3 as Sock Day requesting heavy woolen socks sizes 10 3 to Bld donated either manufactured or hand knit. Donations may be left at Mrs. F L Dunbar 208 Hope Street on Wednesday or at Red Cross Headquarters 190 Hope Street on Thursday for distribution to men in service. Bristol Red Cross Auxiliary lists donations totaling 14 30 from various individuals and Mrs J H Tucker Mrs W F Williams and others.
Tonight Star Theatre features Charles Chaplin Marie Dressler and Mabel Normand in Tillie's Punctured Romance a six reel laugh filled comedy. Also selected photoplays free chocolates and Wednesday program with Robert Harron An Old Fashioned Young Man and Jimmie Dale alias The Rey Seal Triangle lineup. Thursday Sothern stars in The Man of Mystery.
A Bristol case testimonial from C F Card of 112 Union St says a weak aching back caused by heavy lifting disappeared after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports constant dull pain, regained strength, and urges readers to ask for the same remedy priced at 60c. Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N Y markets the product.
Mary Pickford will appear at the Pastime Theatre Thursday evening in A Poor Little Rich Girl. The Eleanor Gates story shows Gwen as a rich child craving affection, delivering a moral-rich film that entertains and educates audiences of all ages.
In this town on October 1 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Matthew Carmone. In the same town on October 1 another son was born to Mr and Mrs Anello Cavallaro.
Crandall aged 90 dies in town. Funeral Friday at 8.40 a.m. from the son’s residence 13 Thames Street. Burial at Westerly. Norris-At Howard reports Mrs Elizabeth Norris aged 52 formerly of this town passed Sept. 29. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
Jake Brown a junk dealer appeared before the Fifth District Court yesterday morning charged with using profane language. The case proceeded to open in the courtroom with minor procedural steps noted by the clerk.
The American Red Cross urges knitters to make sweaters by Columbus Day October 12 to aid soldiers in draft camps. Immediate delivery requested as thousands of sweaters are needed, with Camp Devens cited as requiring warm sleeveless garments to meet the growing demand due to cooling weather.
Last week the State Board of Public Roads recorded registrations for several motorists. Anna E Middleton of Bristol purchased a Stearns-Knight 22 hp limousine. Louise D Malafronte of Bristol an Overland 27 hp touring. Joseph B Munro of Warren a Ford 22 hp touring. Sanford C White of Warren a Ford 22 hp atlas. Robert F Griffith of Barrington a Maxwell 21 hp touring. Royal W Leith of Barrington a Buick 18 hp runabout.
Post office notices show advertised letters for the week ending Sept 22 1917. Names include Frank Goodrich Samuel Hassan Mikel O Correll W S Perry Manuel V Sylvia and Anna M DeWolf plus Minnie Everette Martha Gove Maggie Hawly. Foreign recipients list Antonio Antunes de Almeida Giani Axotis Cosmis Framlitts Max Joffé Jacintha Geter de a Midei G Coggeshall P M
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