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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
3
Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella marked the third anniversary of the order in Bristol with a turkey supper and speeches at G A R Hall. McHughi's Orchestra provided music and vocal solos were performed by Mrs M Coughlan and Miss MacDonough.
Damage estimated at about 25000 dollars occurred at the J. E. Kenworthy Company dyeing and bleaching works on South Water street Warren at 415 yesterday morning. A thorough sprinkler system prevented a heavier loss though wiring is thought to have started the blaze.
Tonight at 7:30 the Congregational Church holds a service led by the pastor. Governor Coolidge urges faith in mankind to support the Interchurch World Movement. Sunday at 10:30 Rev Dingwell or Boston representative presents the Movement. Evening 7:30 praise service and a sermon on Peter's Breakdown.
A historical ad touts Hazeloch as a proven female remedy promising guaranteed benefit or money back. Sold by leading druggists.
Senate approves an act authorizing Bristol to issue 250000 dollars in bonds for reconstructing streets and avenues including Thames High Wood Franklin Bradford State and Church in Bristol. Other Bristol armory and memorial resolutions advance. House calendar includes sale of real estate by Rev James J. Goodacre.
The old time comic opera H M S Pinafore will be staged at Pastime Theatre on April 27 and 28 to benefit Bristol Troops and the Boy Scouts of America Rhode Island. Local talent leads the cast with a picked chorus and special scenery. Tickets go on sale tomorrow and may be exchanged for reserved seats at Hamill's Dry Goods Store. Rehearsals for cast and chorus are set for tomorrow at 62 Franklin Street.
Marriage intentions filed in Washington D C show John B Mills and Miss Anna Rogers Case planning to marry at St. John s Episcopal Church in a ceremony led by Rev Roland C Smith. Mills owns an estate at Ferry Hill while Miss Case is the daughter of the late Daniel R Case of Papasquash and is staying in Honolulu for the winter with her sister.
Hezekiah C Wardwell transfers the house and land on the north side of Summer Street to Alexander L Geisler. Mrs Abby Thompson and others transfer the house and lot on the south side of Union Street to H J Alberton of Westerly.
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