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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1925
Page
2
OCR fragment lists Hasbrouck Block Wood Street 485 Hope Street LO. O. F. Building Easterbrooks Block 646 Wood Street PT 1 1925 indicating street-level property blocks and addresses from a 1925 document.
The editorial warns that careless habits by travelers and campers spark wildfires across mountains and forests. It urges every citizen to recognize the heavy fire responsibility along roads trails and camps as fire seasons approach again.
Anthony Bisbano 21 of 8 Prospect St plans another Newport to Bristol swim after a 14 hour battle in rough seas. He started at Coddington Point 11 43 am with four Bristol companions in the Uncle Sam skiff but heavy waves and wind forced them off course. He reached near the naval coaling station four miles from Newport and was picked up, walking home two miles after reaching Bristol. Bisbano, a wool sorter, was aided by brothers John Bisbano and companions Sabato Alisio Charles Winward and George Brown. He previously saved two girls in 1922 and 1923, and expects Carnegie medal consideration.
Manuel Andrade 21 was fined five dollars and costs for operating an automobile Aug 24 without a license. Chief Kelley said Andrade never had one and Andrade said he applied last week. Robert E Gribb pleaded guilty to operating without a license. case discharged on costs. Joseph Silvia fined three dollars and costs for reveling on Franklin Street at 1 am. Civil case Beaver vs Arnold continued one week. Tavares charged with assault with a knife. continued two weeks at counsel’s request. Almeida charged with violent assault. continued two weeks. Mariano Andrade charged with assault on Tindaro Luca and reveling. continued two weeks on counsel’s recommendation.
Roy Simmons returns from Washington D C to his hometown. Mrs Hannah W Maxfield visits Providence with Annie Baker family. James Hart leaves Lincoln avenue for Westerly Rhode Island for a week.
Dacian Po Cummings died this morning at his home on Prospect Street after a long illness. Born May 22 1860 in Prairie County Arkansas he lived much of his life on a ranch in the west and owned a ranch. He had lived in the town for more than two years. Survived by wife Mary Ann and son John Blenny Cummings of the town. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning from his Prospect Street home and at 9 30 o clock a requiem mass will be celebrated at St Marys Church. Burial will be in St Marys Cemetery.
Bristol's quota for the Navy and Marine Memorial on the Potomac in Washington, D.C. stands at 218.00 with 32.00 still needed. Local supporters and donors include Dr. and Mrs W F Williams 10.00 Mrs William Bradford 1.00 Miss L W Bradford 1.00 Guswald Duynton 585 J Winthrop DeWolf 3.00 Dr Bailey 1.00. Contributions can be sent to the Phoenix Office or left at Frank M Dimond Fred E Suzman and J H Young stores.
Employed Boys baseball team defeated the Sheldons of Providence 21 to 10 at Tockwotten Park Sunday. Marshall pitched well for the locals with Rebello and Rosa shifting in defense and Rebello driving in the first run with a three bagger.
Baker pitched a great game for the winners as the Oaks beat the Brixton Oaks. Simister or Riopel will start on Friday August 14 after a weather cancelation. Burleigh will send Wes Lessard and either Beauregard or Maddox for the Oaks in a future clash.
The first German pope Bruno of Carinthia ascended as Gregory I from 986 to 9090. He was Otto III's nephew, and the emperor aided his selection to the papal throne.
A lost wrist watch is reported at Ferry Road with contact for John A Flynn or Charles Street seeking return. Reward offered.
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