Hunters and Gar Boons win bowling matches
American Legion Bowling saw the Hunters win three strings against the Gar Boons while the Skunks took two from the Night Hawks. Scores are listed in the report.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
4
American Legion Bowling saw the Hunters win three strings against the Gar Boons while the Skunks took two from the Night Hawks. Scores are listed in the report.
The article describes an anniversary event with past and present leaders including Grand Chief Ellen Cadby and Mrs Alice Alexander. Dwyer's orchestra provided music and dancing followed. Edgehill Temple was instituted April 21 1908 and now has 125 members in flourishing condition.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society of St Michael's Church plans a May Breakfast at Holmes House on Friday at 6.30 am. Tickets are available from society members or at Misses Bunn's Y. C. A building store.
A listing of spring and early summer activities in Bristol with schedules for the Boy Scouts Bazaar concerts at Grand Army Hall the Bristol Community Orchestra dance at Bristol Casino the Y Joint Supper with Clarence DeMars a May breakfast at Holmes House upcoming theatre events at the Pastime Theatre and a May Frolic at the Bristol Yacht Club plus musical comedy by Trinity Men’s Club and the 125th anniversary of St Alban’s Lodge at the State Armory.
The article notes how English pronunciation evolved, citing that during Queen Anne's reign educated people said oil as ile and pronouncing are like air, reflecting linguistic changes of that period.
The Bristol town records note issued permits for a gas pump and a driveway at 68 Bay View Avenue and a sign at Wood and Franklin streets. Special constable appointment for Marius F. Pailin. burial fund deposits shown. Resolutions on itemized bills and committee approvals defeated. Daylight saving time adopted. Jury lists filed. bids sought for exterior theatre painting. Council to hear from town solicitor on Smith Street plans.
Walter Everett Hoard died at his Rumford home after a long illness. He was 46, born in town to Mary F and the late James Hoard, former police chief. A former conductor for a suburban line now part of United Electric Railways, he also worked at Riverside car barns and Washburn Ware Company. He was married to Emma Peckham and survived by his mother, two brothers James Hoard III and George Hoard, and a sister Mrs James B Brown. Funeral 2 PM at his Rumford home, burial at North Cemetery in Bristol.
George F McCarthy died yesterday at his home 3 Howe street after a long illness. Born September 17, 1883, he was a son of Annie F and the late Frank McCarthy. He worked at National India Rubber Company before illness. He leaves a wife Mary V Duffy and four sons Nathan George John and William. Survived by his mother sister and brother. Funeral from his home at 8 30 tomorrow morning with a requiem mass at St Marys Church. Burial at St Marys Cemetery.
Lovers of old time music enjoyed an Old Fashioned Concert at Trinity Parish House on Wednesday and Thursday, presented by Mount Hope Chapter No. 23 of the Eastern Star. A capacity audience praised all performers as vocalists wore Colonial costumes and encores were frequent.
Sealed bids for walling and painting the Town Hall exterior are due May 19 1925 with bids to Hen Peterson 112 Bradford Street. Also probate notice requests authority to sell real estate in Bristol and a fourteen day publication in Bristol Phoenix starting April 17 1925. Clerk John W Church notes.
Administrative notices list April 1925 probate actions in Bristol including Esther Irene Usher Charles W Garvin Henry Barton and James Tobin estates. Executors and administrators named with court dates and required filings. notices published in Bristol Phoenix.
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