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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1923

Page

3

Two Small Fires Reported In City Areas

A small wooden outbuilding behind John Silva's house on Bay View avenue burned Friday night with all three engines from the 15th district responding. A Saturday afternoon alarm for the 16th district sent three motorized trucks to a Drury block rear fence on Hope street where rubbish burning started a fire but was put out quickly by crews.

John Silva Bay View Avenue 15Th District 16Th District Drury Block Hope Street

Edgehill Temple to Observe 15th Anniversary

Edgehill Temple No 3 Pythian Sisters celebrate 15th anniversary in Grand Army Hall. A 7:30 p.m. business meeting precedes supper and dancing. Attendees include Grand Chief Ella Bannon and officers, with members from Rhode Island and West Bridgewater Mass. invited. Mrs Raymond A Card chairs the entertainment committee.

Edgehill Pythian Sisters Grand Army Hall Ella Bannon Rhode Island West Bridgewater Mass Raymbdnd

Civic Theatre to feature May program with notable speakers

Dr A M Merriman announces at the Civic Theatre an evening Sunday May 6 at the Pastime Theatre. Judge A A Capotesto, described as Rhode Island’s outstanding Italian, will address the audience along with Dr Joan De Silva of New Bedford, a leading New England Portuguese surgeon. A strong speaking program, film features, and local talent are planned with more notices to follow.

A. M. Merriman Civic Theatre A. A. Capotesto Rhode Island Joan de Silva New Bedford New England Moxing Pictures

Bicycle collision injures Albertus A. Alden on Bradford Street

Albertus A. Alden was injured when his bicycle collided with a Newman Brothers truck driven by John Correa on Bradford Street yesterday noon. Alden was thrown, injuring his wrist and leg, and was taken home on Mym Road by Correa. The truck’s left rear mudguard was damaged but the truck remained undamaged.

Albertus A. Alden Bradford Street Hope Street Newman Brothers John Correa Alden Mym Road Correa

Bowling League Banquet Held at Hotel Belvedere

Kearney Post No 6 American Legion bowling league held its annual banquet last evening at the Hotel Belvedere. Thirty three members enjoyed a dinner from Nell Martys. Commander Bob W Wall acted as toastmaster and awarded the prize move to the Shieks. Captains gave short remarks amid amusement.

Students stage auditorium event for Bristol Parent Teachers

The Bristol Parent-Teachers' Association hosts an entertainment in Colt Memorial High School auditorium tomorrow evening. Pupils from grade schools perform under Miss M Theresa Sullivan supervision. Tickets are available from pupils Western Union office on Hope Street or Mrs Hope Cote, association president.

Ass'n Colt Memorial High School Bristol Parent-Teachers’ Association M Theresa Sullivan Western Union — Telegraph Office Hope Street Hope Cote

Obituary of Richard Smith Gladding of Bristol and Beverly

Richard Smith Gladding a long time Bristol resident died at Beverly Hospital Beverly Mass after an April 22 operation He was born September 19 1855 and aged 67 He leaves a widow two daughters Katherine Elizabeth and Helen Levinia and a son Richard Smith Gladding Jr He also leaves a brother Theodore Gladding and two sisters Mrs Albert L Calder II and Mrs William R Babcock The funeral is private at his Beverly home and burial will be at Juniper Hill Cemetery on Thursday morning

Richard * Smith Gladding Bristol Beverly Hospital Beverly Mass Mr. Gladding John A. C. Gladding Elizabeth Greene Nathaniel Greene Annie Maria Mahnken Methodist Episcopal Church United Brothers Lodge Katherine Elizabeth Gladding Helen Levinia Gladding Richard Smith Gladding Theodore ©. Gladding Albert L. Calder William R. Babcock Providence Juniper Hill Cemetery

Mrs Harriet Pearse Widow of Capt Pearse Dead at 88

Mrs Harriet F Pearse widow of Capt William S Pearse died Saturday at her daughter’s home in Vineland New Jersey from disease incident to old age She was 88 or 89 years old A Bristol born daughter of John and Hannah Cooke she lived in this town before moving to New Jersey 25 years ago Two daughters survive Mrs George E Gee of Vineland and Mrs Frank M Gifford of this town The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 oclock at her daughter’s home 675 Hope Street Rev Frederick L Maryon will conduct the services and interment will be in North Cemetery family lot

Harriet F Pearse William S. Pearse George F Gee Vineland Pearse Bristol John and Hannah Cooke New Jersey Trimts George E Gne Frank M Gifford Orlock Hope Street Frederick L. Maryon

Mrs Mary Elzira McClure Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Mary Elzira Gauguin McClure widow of Peter McClure died Sunday in Pawtucket after a long illness. Born in Canada 83 years ago she lived in Fall River where she married 37 years ago. Her husband died 22 years ago and she resided with her stepdaughter Mrs William J LeClair until two years ago. Survived by three stepchildren George H McClure Peter J McClure and Mrs William J LeClair. Funeral set for 8 30 tomorrow morning from the ...

Mary Elzira (Gauguin) McClure Peter McClure Pawtucket Canada Fall River Mr. McClure William J LeClair Franklin Street George H McClure Peter J McClure

Requiem Mass for Stepdaughter at St Mary's Church

A requiem mass will be held at 9 o'clock at St Mary's Church for the stepdaughter of the deceased. Interment to follow in St Mary's Cemetery in this town.

Franklin Street St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Proving It There’s More Than One Way to See It

A Boston Transcript passage notes a small boy climbing a pole outside the baseball park and reflects on the idea that there is more than one way to view a thing. The quote emphasizes perspective and curiosity amid everyday scenes.

Boston Transcript

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Tel NDS CO Hope St Colt Memorial Naval Reserve Armory D’alfonso Colt Memorial Ambuuance Fund F. T. Remieres Hope and Bradford Streets Princess Bonnie American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Mercantile Division Bristol Chamber OF Commerce F. M. Dimond—Dry Goods Max Makowsky—Clothing E. D. Kant—Jeweler A. A. Edmonds—Real Estate Henvy Dio W. M. Comnery—Clothier A. L. Johnston—Hardware A. E. Markoff—Jeweler Geo. T. Sisson—Grocer Sherman’s Pharmacy—Drugs Taylor’s Quality Shoe Store James F. Duffy Soda Medeires 4 Bernard—Grocers Industrial Trust Co.— Bank J. A. Janson—Market YD Samuel Kinder—Florist Levy’s Farrally Bros.—Printers Fred E. Sursman Chas. Sartini—Shoes Surprise Store Men’s Outfitters Waldron Co.—Pluambers Reed House Furnishing Co H. M. Darling—Periodicals W. H. Buffington—Pharmacist Newman Bros.—Grocers Chas. Falugo—Bargain Store Wm. H. Bell Fournitere Sam the Shoeman B. W. Wall—Insurance Samuel McCaw Grocer John the Tailor John J. Francis Groceries Staples Coal Co.—Coal Wardwell Harriet F. Pearse Mrs Mary Elzira McClure James K. Duffs Duffy Morris Plan The Morris Plan Company State of Woonsocket Arctic Automobile E. A. Skinner Insurance Beachmount Manor Narragansett Bay the Beachmount Land Co., Ing D. DeCristofaro Star Theatre Sam Treasury Savings United States THE WALDRON _ CO Heinz India Post’s Kellogg’s Mary Ann Newman
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