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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1923
Page
3
A Washington Star item explains lifesaving cannons as the first rescue step, firing an iron projectile with rope to a vessel, then hauling a heavy line and using a breeches buoy to bring passengers ashore safely one by one.
The article describes various animals becoming immobile or trance like when subjected to specific actions. A cobra presses its neck to become stiff, a frog placed on a board flips and enters a trance, crabs and crayfish show immobility when waved or manipulated, with crayfish resisting longer.
Richard a six year old thinks vaccination and baptizing are the same. He recalls children at school discussing vaccines and church baptism with faith that his view is correct. The passage captures a child's literal interpretation of contrasting rites.
The Erie canal's opening lowered transport costs to the Great Lakes and the West, spurring Massachusetts to develop railroads. To protect commercial interests against New York's Erie canal advantage, public ownership of railroads gained sentiment for a period.
At 12 05 PM the 21st district fire alarm summoned A DeCosta Carvalho on Bay View avenue where two barns and three sheds burned along with hay and farming implements. Thirty minutes later the 23rd district responders rushed to Wilsons lane where embers from the barns, driven by a northeast wind, set the roof of a cottage owned by Charles A Wilson on fire. The upper north and east portions were destroyed while first floor furniture was saved.
The speaker argues it is possible to love one’s country and defend its laws without despising others. He asserts pride in being a citizen of the world rather than a specific nation and favors the ancient title over national labels. The piece reflects a universalist view contrasting patriotism with xenophobia.
A California study shows fruit trees protected by a lath screen placed over them guards against rapid sun exposure after frost. The research highlights air drainage as key to frost prevention, noting most damage occurs where air remains stagnant and movement reduces frost injury.
A French custom says feeding the cat as much as it can eat on Christmas Eve brings luck. If the cat meows, the household may suffer misfortune. The tradition ties good fortune to the cat’s appetite during the holiday period.
The Twilight League’s National nine quits the season after persistent fan taunts. The five remaining teams continue the schedule as Bristol A A prepares for a key clash with Legion Mine and Dreadnaughts vie for top standings.
Four couples united on September 3 at local churches. John William Fihs wed Agatha White. Joseph Carmine Quartaro wed Josephine Amato. Attuhio Taito wed Flora Thromano. Philp Sansone wed Amela Montefusco. All brides and grooms from this town or Providence areas.
In loving memory of Frederick Brad who died suddenly on September 4, 1922. The shock was great and the blow severe. Those who have that one are able to tell the pain of not saving farewell. The grief would be easier if we could have saved him. The children.
E Earle Cocke national vice commander of the American Legion from Dawson Georgia advanced rehabilitation for disabled ex service men and sound financial policy. He helped Georgia gain the largest department membership increase in 1922 and served on the national executive committee. Cocke trained as mathematician and educator and served in World War I.
Clarence J. Bourg and Mayor Robert Mouton received honorary membership in the Belgian Veterans Legion during the Interallied Veterans association meeting in New Orleans. Only five have such honors. Presentation was made by Joseph Janne of Belgium. The diploma and badge will be given by King Albert at Brussels in 1923.
Havana hosts welcomed American Legion members after the New Orleans convention. The Havana buddies toured Legion HQ and Morro Castle, attended a jai alai game, and saw Cabanas fortress. Hotels offered special rates and info booths while Capt. George T. Street and John Blavka led the reception.
A US Veterans Bureau representative discussed the possibilities of a rehabilitated ex service man in a radio address from Atlanta under Joe Sparks, chairman of the American Legion national rehabilitation committee. About 200 veterans in a Cookeville Tennessee training school listened in as the program aired.
Miss Louise Agatha White married John William Ellis yesterday at St. Marys Church in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan. The couple, who will reside in town after a wedding trip to Springfield Niagara Falls Philadelphia and New York, will be joined by family and wedding party members including Cecelia Ellis and Timothy Walsh.
Miss Josephine Amato daughter of Louis Amato of Franklin street married Joseph Carmine Quartaro of this town at 8:30 yesterday morning in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Rev Costantino Sassi conducted the ceremony. Attendant Miss Frances Amato and Cosmo Bruscator as best man. Reception 11 to 6 at Italian Hall Wood street. They will reside on Franklin street after a wedding trip to New York and Long Island.
Miss Floria Troiano of this town and Attulo Taito of Providence were married at 8:30 yesterday morning in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Rev Fr Sassi officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Mary Ziniani of Providence. best man Nicholas Taito of Providence. The bride wore white satin and orange blossom bouquet. bridesmaid wore pink satin. Reception followed at the bride’s brother John B Trouano’s home.
A wedding dinner was held at 301 Hope Street with an orchestra providing music from 4 to 8 o'clock. After a wedding trip to New York and Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Taito will reside in Providence.
Miss Amelia Maria Montefusco of Providence wed Philip Sansone in this town at 10 o clock Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Mary Celendar of Providence served as bridesmaid and Nicholas Montefusco was best man. The couple will reside here where the bridegroom runs a meat market. He is a World War veteran and member of Kearney Post American Legion Bristol Aerie and Eagles.
A touring car driven by John T. Durren of 152 Althea Street Providence went over the four foot sea wall on Ocean Drive near Colt Farm at 10 45 last night. Four occupants two men and two women were injured but not seriously and treated by Dr A M Merriman. The badly damaged car was towed to Thompson's Garage.
Quote from J G Holland on the struggle of life and lack of a home to retire to. The line reflects a view on life’s rewards and defense for the indigent.
Bristol woman Mrs. George Luther credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing years of back and kidney trouble from a cold. The ad urges readers to ask her about the remedy and notes the product is priced at 60 cents and sold by dealers. Foster Milburn Co. markets the pills from Buffalo New York.
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