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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
2
The New York Times reflects on the red haired gunner who fired the first American shot at a German target in training, calling him a forerunner of millions of US troops. It argues this initial fire signaled the coming voice of the United States in arms and the doom Germany would face.
The Bankers Service Company of Boston issues Rhode Island’s first Directory of Directors noting 2000 local directors serving across the United States with 500 corporations profiled. Samuel P. Colt of this town tops the list with 39 board seats.
Over 90 hunters licenses issued by Town Clerk. Rev Dr Scarritt of Boston officiated at Trinity Church. Mrs Raymond B Carver visits aunt in town. Mr and Mrs James Robertson return from New York trip. Walk Over Shoes advertised at New York Store. Company G Bristol Train of Artillery met at Hotel Belvedere to review by laws and drills. Downey returns to Camp Devens after furlough and sang at St Marys Church. Megs of military gear sold at discount. Multiple marriage intentions filed at Town Clerk. Mrs Brouillette visits from Bridgeport. Red Cross fund collection proceeds well. Three Polish men stabbed during a North Water Street wedding quarrel. two more arrested for assault. St Marys choir entertained at Soldiers Home. Boy Scouts donate goods to Home. Public hearing on a Wood Street improvement postponed to address Liberty Loan. Bristol women invited to form Rhode Island Branch unit of National Defense Council.
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh and touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a thirty five year reliable remedy. It claims to heal catarrh by blood action on mucous surfaces, promises health improvements, and urges readers to start treatment and send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
Bristol crowds attend Halloween events and socials while the Liberty Loan drive continues. Local officials report new arrests and a pig price dispute, with public schools reopening and a major shoe sale underway. Navy recruits advance, and public service groups organize bazaars and fundraisers.
A damaged text fragment blends expressions of sympathy with a grocery list and stray quotes. It references condolences for a bereavement and mentions items like buckwheat, oats, turnips, mustard, starch, and lamb chops with scattered prices.
The parents of Raymond Bliven and Daniel Coggeshall report letters from their sons serving in the Marine Corps in France and Co A 101st Engineers in England. Bliven is 18 and has gained weight, Coggeshall suffered from travel sickness but recovered aside from a cold. Both say they have no details on training or location and request letters from friends.
Preambles of a local newspaper notice advertise a clerk job offering steady pay. The fragment mentions piano rentals and a farm ad for Holstein cows by Gov. Bradford Farm run by B. French, with scattered broken phrases.
The winter term for Bristol ladies gymnasium opens with the young women's class at 8 p.m. Wednesday morning sessions at 9 30 and an afternoon 2 30 high school class. The grammar school class begins at 4 15. Open to women and girls of Bristol and nearby towns. Edson W. Fates, physical director for the men’s department, will direct the ladies classes and a female assistant will oversee the girls and young ladies sessions.
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