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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1917

Page

3

Local community collage reads like a dream diary

Fragmented report lists names and events including a Sunday afternoon gathering, a 7 30 pm start, and mentions of individuals such as Edmonds, Murra ge, Gans, Teakenwere, and Bott. It references a ball game or play with plays c- Cle c and a rowdy crowd and wires a clerk.

Siasone Shi W. Bott H Gardiner Tha, Sparks’ Ierce I. F. c. Glisson Bottomley P. L. Murtoe V.gray

Star Theatre showbill features several acts and films

Valeska Suratt opens with The Straight Way at Star Theatre tonight plus Pattia with Mrs Vernon Castle in two acts. Bessie Love stars in A Sister of Six six act screen drama about border warfare. Rhode Island Weekly screens local pictures. Fred Mace in His Last Scent. Monday brings H Sothern and Edith Story in An Enemy to the King along with Pearl White in Pearl of the Army. Usual comedies.

Star’ Theatre Valeska Suratt Ate Star Theatre Vernon Castle Pattia Bessie Love Little Gil Texas Diflom Rhode Island Fred Mace H. Sothern Edith Story

Supper and Whist Held by Mrs Brown and Mrs Teller

Mrs T Clarke Brown and Mrs Henry L Teller hosted the Tuesday Evening Whist Club at Mrs Brown's Constitution Street home. A 6 30 supper featured shells from Florida’s west shore used in serving and in-room decor. Prizes went to Mrs Harold C Peckham Mrs Edward D Kant Miss Atheny and Miss Betty McLaughlin.

T. Clarke Brown Harold C. Peckham Edward D. Kant Atheny Betty McLaughlin

Flag Raising at Factory Prompts Loyalist Address

A factory flag raising sparked a speech about national loyalty and liberty. Samuel Molasky chaired the event praising workers who decorated the building with the national colors and noting Mr. McCarty’s absence.

Ivan Terrence eVrols Edward Mesing Cfirmf Itassackhusetts America McCarty Land of the Free Home of the Brave Samuel Molasky

Children’s entertainment planned at Colt Memorial High School

On April 25 Bristol Mothers Club presents a two night children’s program at Colt Memorial High School to raise funds for a Reynolds Memorial in the new Reynolds School honoring John Post Reynolds who helped organize the club. Tickets available from participating school children.

Colt Memorial Highchool Bristol

Yamamoto Lectures on America and Japan at Y M C A

M. T. Yamamoto delighted the Y M C A audience with an engaging talk on America and Japan. He argued that Japan pursues prudent policy, warned against warlike misperceptions toward Hawaii and the Philippines, and urged closer China Japan relations for East Asian prosperity.

M. T. Yamamoto Yamamoto America Japan Hawaii Philippines Magdalena Bay Turtle Bay China Far Asia East United States

Lionel Barrymore Stars In His Father's Son at Pastime Theatre

Lionel Barrymore appears in His Father's Son at the Pastime Theatre on Saturday evening. The five act Metro wonderplay features Irene Hawley in a leading role and promises a drama loaded with human pathos and a crowded house.

Lionel Barrymore Metro Mr.Barrymore Irene Hawley

Gardening address highlights soil care and seed selection

Prof. E. K. Thomas of Rhode Island State College spoke Tuesday evening at Colt Memorial High School on soil preparation seed planting and garden care. Introduced by Grace Paull Bristol Garden Club attended. He urged thorough weed control frequent cultivation early fertilizer use and planting every available soil inch. He backed school gardens as community and youth benefits and answered questions at the end.

E. K. Thomas Rhode Island State College Colt. Memorial High School Bristol Garden Club Grace Paull Thomas

Obituary Miss Mary M Vera Dies After Illness in Rhode Island Hospital

Miss Mary M Vera died Tuesday at Rhode Island Hospital after typhoid pneumonia and complications. She was 26 or 27, born in Providence, lived in town since age two, worked in the National India Rubber Company shoe department, survived by mother, three sisters, and a brother. Funeral was held at 8:30 from her mother's home to St Elizabeth Church with Mass of the Funeral and selections by the choir. interment at St Mary's Cemetery.

Mary M. Vera Rhode Island Hospital Miss Vera Providence Mary Joseph S. Vera National India Rubber Company S. J. Allard Pawtucket Manuel Perry Madeline Vera John J. Vera Vera Third Street St. Elizabeth's Church Feaulienr A. P. Rebello Anthony Dennis Mary R. Mello Theodora August Harold Gorham Riverside Richard Goulart Alexander Goulart Frank Marshall Joseph C. Correira Joseph Joseph St. Mary’s Cemetery

Mrs Abigail C Hoar Dies in Providence at 83

Mrs Abigail C Hoar widow of Marcus L Hoar of this town died in Providence yesterday morning from apoplexy at about 10 30. She was in her 84th year born here daughter of Mason and Susan Pierce survived by daughter Mrs John H Mott and son Prescott A Hoar three grandchildren and four great grandchildren funeral from Prescott A Hoars 48 Oliver street Sunday at 2 30 Rev A C McGilton officiates Interment at North Cemetery

Abigail C Hoar Marcus L. Hoar Providence Mason Susan Pierce John H.mott Prescott A. Hoar Oliver Street A. C. McGilton State Street M Church North Cemetery

Death of Antone Freitas at 16 Thomp son avenue

Antone Freitas 16 years old died last evening at his parents home after a 10 week illness from tuberculosis. He worked in the wire department at the National India Rubber Company. The funeral will be from St Elizabeth's Church Monday at 9 o clock.

Antone Freitas Antone Mary Freitas Thompson Avenue National India Rubber Company St. Elizabeth’s Church

Successful Firemen's Ball in Grand Army Hall

The first annual firemen's ball, by the Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company, was held Tuesday evening in Grand Army Hall. The hall featured red white and blue bunting and flags. Crowm Orchestra provided music. William T. Simmons directed the floor with Delwyn P. Crowley and John W. Warren as aides. Twenty four numbers were danced. Delwyn Crowley and Mrs Crowley led the grand march. Refreshments of ice cream and cake followed the intermission. firemen from nearby towns attended the enjoyable event.

Grand Army Hall Crowm Orchestra William T. Simmons Delwyn P. Crowley John W. Warren John Mc‘Mahon Oliver Lemaire Harvard Goettler Rodney D. Immons William Cooke Mrs

Social spring school concert at First Congregational Church

The annual Congregational Club event took place Wednesday evening in the Memorial Chapel with Mrs. Fred L. Waldron of Providence delivering readings, Mrs. Elizabeth L.F. Colwell singing, and the Kinder Trio performing classical pieces. Refreshments were served and the audience expressed hearty approval.

Congregational Club Theemorial Chapel First Congregational Church Fred L. Waldron Providence Elizabeth L.F. Colwell

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