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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1921
Page
2
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Members of the Rhode Island Division Sons of Veterans with the Letter Carriers Band visited the Soldiers Home Sunday, greeted by veterans at the front entrance. The group played on the lawn, held a concert in the recreation hall, and presented 113 veterans with pipes, tobacco, two oranges, and candy. Comrade Calvin Wilber thanked the visitors for the gifts. The trip from Providence used three motor trucks, departing at 1:30 PM and returning at 5:30 PM.
In the regular Probate Court session before Judge E L Leahy, several matters were resolved. The guardianship for Elizabetta Morga was granted with a $500 bond. bond and appraisers named. Final accounts and guardianship petitions for Janet Whittemore and Jennie Card were allowed with bonds and orders of distribution. Guardian petitions for David Hudson and Samuel Hudson were approved with various bonds. one continuation to April 18, 1921. Inventory for Antonio Borges Motta was accepted.
The Kearney Post No 6 American Legion held its monthly meeting at the G A R Hall last Friday. Commander L H Callan presided. The Memorial Day Committee members named were Edward Kavanaugh G Herman Edgett and Elmer McNamara. The Women's Auxiliary provided entertainment with songs by Nora Dwyer and piano by Annie Peters. Refreshments were served by Auxiliary members, and the Auxiliary donated 50 dollars to the Post from minstrel-show candy sales.
Moving pictures in Rockwell Hall drew good crowds Saturday afternoon and evening. Next Saturday’s feature is Egg Crate Wallop starring Charles Ray. Improved equipment was noted in reviews.
Special to Colt High School notes highlight local events including a 5 inch green and white banner sale, Bristol Council weekly whist, and upcoming Knights of Columbus gathering. Also filed marriage intentions for two couples, visits from James Kelleher, a brush fire at Bristol Narrows, and staff changes discussed at the Town Council meeting about elm removals and police and fire department leadership.
Nathaniel G Herreshoff transfers a house and lot to W Tred Williams Jr on the east side of Hope Street. The notice specifies the conveyance of real property between the parties with no stated conditions or dates.
Scouts from Troops 1 and 2 Bristol held an all day hike and weekend camp at Camp Takarest on Mt Hope Bay with headquarters at the east Shore. They cooked outdoors, played baseball, aided Bristol firemen during a Sunday fire alarm, and conducted weekly meetings with elections and a rubber social planned for Troop 2.
Edward F. Trainor husband of Mary Beavis Trainor died Thursday at his Prospect Street home. A 8:30 a.m. funeral Mass followed by a 9:00 a.m. Requiem at St Mary's Church, with offertory music by Catherine E. Connery and Margaret Conley. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery. Bearers included Edward Frank and Owen Trainor, Romeo Asselin, Joseph Chirelli, and Charles Connery. Floral tributes described as profuse.
Monthly report by Bristol District Nurse Mary Taylor for March 1921 shows 25 cases carried over 22 new patients total 47 discharged 9 died 1 remaining under care 37 with 66 business and advisory visits 64 Metropolitan visits 47 tuberculosis visits 3 obstetrical cases 9 men 31 women 7 children 1 operation and 298 total visits.
An advertisement offers spare time work for men and women with potential earnings of 10 dollars weekly or more by selling subscriptions for the Cosmopolitan Group of Magazines. Bristol openings, outfits furnished free, write Desk NA Agency HBureau International Magazine Co 119 West 40th Street New York City.
A series of community entertainments and fundraisers scheduled from April 4 to May 2. Events include performances at Pastime Theatre by Hope Circle and Mt. Carmel circles, school concerts, and social gatherings hosted by church and fraternal groups such as D of I and the Ladies Benevolent Society. Continuous notices list dates, venues, and organizers.
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