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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1929

Page

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Death of Mount Hope Bridge Co president C Philip Coleman

C Philip Coleman president of the Mount Hope Bridge Company and noted engineer died Saturday fore noon at the Mayflower Hotel Washington DC after illness from pneumonia. He helped plan replacement of bridge cables and led construction roles at Singer Building and International Motors Company before resigning from Worthington Pump. Funeral held in New York.

C Philip Coleman Mount Hope Mayflower Hotel Washington, DC Mrs Coleman Douglas E. Coleman Leighton H Coleman Mt. Hope Bay Coleman New York Hot Springs Washington Lehigh University Lehigh Valley Railroad Bethlehem Steel Company Singer Sewing Machine Company Singer Lower Broadway Saurer Motor Company International Motors Company Worthington Pump and Machinery Company

Upcoming May Events at Naval Reserve Armory and Crescent Park

May 1 features a Wednesday dance by the Crescent Park Orchestra at the Naval Reserve Armory, hosted by KRearnes Post AT and Auxiliary. May 15-16 offer a performance of The Paportance a Being Farnest by St Michaels Dramatic ub, with conduct and participation details to follow.

Naval Reserve Armory Krearnes Crescent Park St Michaels Dramatic

Train Of Artillery Defeats Battery M In Close Match

Bristol Train of Artillery Rifle Team defeated Battery M of the 241st Coast Artillery Fall River by 5 points 697 to 692. Capt Bennett led with 144 total, Togut For Bullock and Thurston also posted high marks as the series continued with planned third shoot postponed to next week due to Patriots Day holiday.

Bristol Train of Artillery 241St Coast Artillery Fall River Battery M Bristol Boys BTA Capt Bennett Hie Thurston Mio Platt Brier Pali River Massachusetts

Man Chases Man in Wood and Bradford Street Fight Over Ear

In Fifth District Court Judge Hamill presided as Manuel Barboza, a barber, faced biting off Manuel Medeiros’s right ear during a Saturday night melee near Wood and Bradford streets. Barboza pleaded not guilty. bail set at 1500 dollars, with case continued. Medeiros required medical care. ear later found but not reattached. Almeida charged with operating a vehicle under intoxication. case continued to Monday.

Fifth District Court Frank H Hammill Manuel Barboza Thames Street Manuel Medeiros Mt Hope Avenue Wood and Bradford Streets Barboza Antone Mello Medeiros Medeiros Barbora Medoscas John Lima Bernardo John Ro Bernardo Ferrara Hope Street Offiece Demars Offier Ferrara Phivstarins Ter Parbosa Antone Cozimerda Wood Street Almeida Otters Tye Ote Pe Bernardo Alimerda

Laymen Lead Evening Service at Methodist Church

The Monthly evening service by the Men’s Union Brotherhood attracted about 200 at the Methodist Church. Maurice C Smith Jr gave an object lesson on Foundations True and False featuring two model temples, with Pillars labeled vice and virtues. A children’s display showed a fish skeleton and images of Christ on the cross.

Men's Union Brotherhood Methodist Church Maurice C Smith, Jr Smith Second Temple Jesus Christ Faarth von Greaan Praser ° Norton Knowledge Temperance Pa- Liege Croudness Brotherls Phe

Marriage Intentions for Rosa Lihia and Mary Matrone Bristol

Rosa Lihia of 177 Mount Hope avenue a painter and Mary Elizabeth Matrone of 33 Richmond street a stitcher both of Bristol announce their intention to marry.

Peank Rosa Lihia Mount Hope Avenue Mary Elizabeth Matrone Richmond Street Bristol

Star of Bethlehem pageant at St Michael's Friday

Girls' Service Club of St Michael's Church presents an April 19 chapel program directed by Mrs G W Jardine. The event features a Bethlehem pageant and recitations including Japan themes, a Japanese playlet, and a scene titled An Afternoon Call with student performers Dor othy St Angelo and peers.

Star of Bethlehem G. W. Jardine St Michael’s Church W Jardine Girls’ Service Club Cite of Jerusalem Dorothy St Angelo Katherine Manchester Peggy Mathewson Harret Knight Rachel Guthre Elizabeth King Marjorie Magee Japan Rachel Guthrie Jane Mackn Sarah Stanley Marguerite de Rocha Barbara Newsman Eavelyn Sugden Janet McCaw Irene Gallo Andros Newman Khevabeth Kang Narginia Frost Betts Hobson Grace Manchester Treme Gallo Martyors Mayer Bunnies Marshman Wanda Newbold Rita St Angello Miss Shirlay Newman Wall

Railroad Adjusts Schedules To Daylight Saving Time

The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad adopts Daylight Saving Time, aligning with state and city ordinances and the Federal Standard Time Act amendment of March 19 1928. Intercity trains and all offices will shift one hour earlier, with office hours changing from 830 AM–5 30 PM to 730 AM–4 30 PM.

New York New Haven Hartford Rhode Island

Famous Lecturer To Speak Here At Methodist Social Evening

The Men's Union Brotherhood hosts Jefferson L Harbour at the Methodist Church vestry for a humorous lecture titled Blessed Be Humor He has spoken 700 times nationwide and will share anecdotes to amuse while endorsing a lighter view of life The program features group singing by Charles Morgan Chase Lascomb Ro S Bosworth and Chester R Burgess with solos and remarks by Chris A Osby and Maurice Smith Jr Refreshments of ice cream and cake will follow The public is invited and tickets admit ladies or children and a man may bring more than one

Men's Union Brotherhood Methodist Church Jefferson L. Harbour Harbour Charles Morgan Chase Lascomb Ro S Bosworth Chester R Burgess Morgan Chris A Osby Brotherhood Maurice Smith, Jr ETN The

Legionaires Visit Wallum Lake Sanitarium

Sunday afternoon members of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary visited World War veterans at Wallum Lake Sanitarium. Bristol visitors donated home made cake and candy, fruit, cigarettes, paper supplies, stamps and handkerchiefs. An afternoon entertainment featured Fred Dietz Vernon A Gray readings by Mrs Alice McHugh Coughlan and Neumerettes Orchestra.

Kearney Post No 6 American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Wallum Lake Bristol Fred Dietz Vernon A. Gray Alice McHugh Coughlan Neumerettes Elzabeth Carr Elizabeth Dunbar Helen A Condon Charles FE Burns Louis Brousseau John B. Troiano

Developing Pedigreed Colts At Elm Farm

Horses and breeders take note as Elm Farm on Bristol Neck houses six promising colts under Frank Ho Buffinton. A colt by Atlantic Express out of Amie shows early promise at ten months, resembling his dam in color and conformation. Five year old Napoleon Direct's son remains on pace, with Trainor and Driver Fred Perkins overseeing the string.

Frank Ho Buffinton Elm Farm Bristol Neck Bristol and Warren Atlantic Express Amie New England Buffinton Napoleon Direct Trainor Fred Perkins Metropolitan Driving Club Charles River Speedway Boston

Rubber Footwear Exports Reach $788,596 in February

U S Department of Commerce report shows February exports of rubber boots and shoes valves total 788 596 with rubber boots 76876 pairs valued 185 878 to UK Sweden Canada Italy Denmark Rubber shoe exports 152 503 pairs valued 125 584 to Chile Germany and UK Canvas rubber sole shoes 510 731 pairs worth 323 211 bought mainly by Cuba Philippines British India UK and Hawaii Rubber sole exports 63 556 dozen pairs valued 46 121 to France and UK Rubber heels 134 780 dozen pairs valued 100 630 Cuba largest purchaser

U.S Department of Commerce Washington Chile Germany United Kingdom Cuba Philippines British India Hawaii France

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Death of Mt. Hope Bridge Co C. P. Coleman Washington, D. C Fall River Riflemen George W Boutier John St Angelo Herbert Wo McKay Bristot Train OF Artillery Ltdy Harris Bullock Hampbrich J Sartin RK Bennett H Trier Joncas Va Fe Thursten Fellesway Wrecking Corp Fellesway East Somerville, Mass R. I Lillian Gish Lars Hanson Jove Irene Rich Audres Ferris WM. Coplier, JR Bart Danf and George K. Arthuer In Doane Arthur Tswo Nem Hamietosn Kraplph Tfwis Porothya Gulliver Shield OF Jack Jack Holt Zane Carey Rockies Fox News Parhoza Bay View Avenue Ano John H Mckay Marcel Pilemena Carnes Bengamin Po Carnes O Unon Ino Cial Octave Te Clan Mars Lafferty Miro Santh St. Michael’s Church Citi Men’s Union Brotherhood Legionaires Wallum Lake Sanitarium Frank H. Buffinton Rubber Footwear Capone S Music Store Capon Buescher Providence Gas Reginald Dimond Anderson & Company Industrial Trust Building Gaspee
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