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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1923
Page
3
A speaker recalls the life of a public benefactor known for honesty, charity, and mentorship of workers and youth. He notes the late benefactor’s devotion to Webster, his mausoleum inscriptions, and the solace found at the graveside as twilight falls. The tribute ends with solemn prayers for eternal peace.
A dated affidavit from September 26 1923 witnesses James Allyr of the National India Rubber Company. The document asserts devotion and curses against obloquy and asks immortality for the speaker.
Third Bristol Troop of the Boy Scouts of America plans October recruit intake and continues Monday meetings at 7 30. Deputy Commissioner George R Fish leads the troop. Brockton Fair participation and Good Time Night plans noted across troops 1 2 and 4 with practices and inspections. Troop 2 reports four new recruits and Troop 1 two new members this week. Awashanki Herd outlines fall ceremonial and October 22 supper with officer elections at next meeting.
Forty members of the Soldiers' Home Committee from Rhode Island visited the Soldiers' Home on Sunday. They distributed homemade cake and fruit to 97 comrades and held an entertainment in Recreation Hall. Mrs Laura J. Smith presented birthday cards and six miniature American flags to six honored comrades. William K Place, 93, the oldest resident, and Charles W Cole 83, Michael Noon 82, John Fenner 78, Joseph B Holmes 78, and Frank Brayton 78 were recognized.
Rt Rev Rex James DeWolf Perry Jr, bishop of Rhode Island, preached a sermon at St Michael's Church for St Michael's and All Angels Day. He conferred the rite of confirmation on several persons including two adults. Special offerings supported the Japanese Episcopal mission.
Five of seven Bristol Fire Police Patrol members were elected at a board meeting. Appointees include James Meiggs John Campbell Daniel Dwyer Archie Rounds and Henry Sylvia with two posts to be filled at a special Friday session. Chief Grabert supports the patrol to curb obstruction during fires and coordinate with police.
The funeral of George William Diman, who died Wednesday, was held at 2 PM Saturday at his home 29 Burnside Street. Relatives and Herryshoft Manufacturing Company employees attended. Rev Anson B Howard of St Michael's Church officiated. Bearers were John M Rushneck Frank Rounds Thomas P Brightman and Ernest E Alder. Burial followed in the family lot at North Cemetery.
Miss Dorothy Cavallaro hosted a miscellaneous shower for her sister Miss Lucy Cavallaro who is soon to wed. A mock marriage featured Miss Virginia Devins as the bride and Miss Josephine Santo as the groom with other participants. solo performances by Miss Anna Caruso and Miss Stella LaRocha preceded refreshments and gift gifts for the bride.
Burnside Lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias transfers to John J Connors a house and land on the north side of John Street. A Russell Newman and others deed a house and lot on the north side of Burton Street to Moses Connery and wife. John Raposa transfers land at Fox Hill on the west side of Cole Street to Manuel Silva and wife. Averman Simmons transfers to Duncan Langdon and wife. Providence property includes a house and land on the west side of Ferry Road and an interest in Walker's Island.
Community events list runs Oct 1 to Oct 24 with multiple venues. Shadows of the North screens Oct 4 under US Volunteer Life Savers. Grand Fair Oct 6 at G A R Hall by Dreadnaught Hook Ladder Hose. Fairs run Oct 8–13 at Naval Armory by United Brothers Social and Doric Clubs. Additional events include Oct 1 community supper by Y MCA Ladies Committee and Oct 18 Ladies Aid Society supper at State Street MFE Church.
John Bowen 38 of 109 Constitution Street slipped into gearing of Callan Construction steam roller at 4 30 Saturday afternoon near St Mary's Church. He suffered severe lacerations to shoulder arm and forearm but amputation is not expected. Bowen married with six children previously worked as engineer on the ferry line of Newport and Providence Railroad. He was taken to Dr Merriman's office then to Rhode Island Hospital in Memorial Ambulance. A blood trail 75 feet marked the scene.
Langevine 47 Oliver street arrested Saturday night for reveling and drunkenness. Judge Hammill fined him $20 and costs after witnesses said he carried a double barreled shotgun. Four others pleaded guilty to drunkenness, each fined $2 and costs. Several other cases were continued or discharged or set nisi.
Chief of Police Hugh F. Kelley urges townspeople to heed a state law banning bonfires on highways. Burning leaves now is illegal and may incur a $10 fine. Smoke and risk of ignition from oil and gasoline in cars are cited as hazards.
The Members' Council supper is set for 6 o'clock this evening with wide attendance expected. G L Fassett will speak on building a Y membership as part of Brockton Fair plans and gym class inaugurations. The Community Supper tickets are available and open to men and women. junior gym begins at 4 pm and the high school class starts at 3:30 pm this afternoon with sessions twice weekly.
Fifteen members competed in a windy Bristol Gun Club shoot at Fales Farm range. Prizes went to Class A Earle H. McKenzie 46 and Eugene Byone 43. Class B Roy Dunbar 40 and J Floyd Huestis 39. Class C Norman Hanson 39 and Stephen W. Hopkins 37. Class D Ernest W. Weaver 35 and J Cenerini 32. Other scores included Lanphear 42 McGann 40 Hartwell 38 Mason 36 Black 34 Whitman 30 Seymour 27. Miss May Pryor led the women with 16 of 25. The second annual meeting and officer election will be at the club house Monday evening Oct 15.
Judge Edward L. Leahy oversaw probate cases including a petition to erect a monument continued to Oct 15 for Jared B Sparks. Henry Dio accounts allowed and inventories accepted. Byron K Fish estate final accounts continued to Nov 5. Hope St. Greage petition seeks authority to erect stone marker and lettering on a monument.
Samuel G. McCaw and Miss Emily G Manchester, both residents of this town, have filed marriage intentions. The notice confirms their plan to wed and records their full names and shared locality.
Armistice Day Committee in the Hotel Belvedere outlined a November 12 program with a morning parade and afternoon band concert at Bleven Field. A Brown University football game is planned, followed by a complimentary ball at the Naval Armory and a Kearney Post banquet on November 10. The event needs additional funds beyond the $1000 previously appropriated and soliciting committees will gather contributions through the Bristol Phoenix.
A surprise miscellaneous shower was hosted at Miss Margaret Head's Richmond street home for Miss Margaret G Kenney who will wed Wilfred P Hunt of Swansea on October 27. Kenney entered to Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus by Miss Rachel Sprain as guests offered gifts in a pink white basket and enjoyed a mock marriage followed by a chicken salad supper hosted by Miss Head with help from Mrs Crown and Mrs O Shaunessy.
In town notices four weddings are listed with details. John A. Gomes wed Mariana Costo at St Elizabeths Church on Sept 29 officiated by Rev Frank Gomes. Charles H Pardey married Marion L Kenyon in Tiverton on Sept 24 by Rev William B Sharp. John Principi married Mary Langello at Our Lady of Mt Carmel on Sept 29 officiated by Rev Constantino Sassi. Francisco G Vieira and Anthony M Silva wed Mary J Costa on Sept 29 in town.
In this town on October 1, Tumaca Duarte, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Duarte, died aged 16.
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