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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1926

Page

4

Community events calendar highlights April to May activities

Listings show St Marys Altar Society chicken salad supper on April 29 and May 1 dances at Bristol Yacht Club. May 1 includes breakfast events at Holmes House and St Michaels Church Ladies Benevolent Society. May 3 features a Mas dance at Bristol Casime and a State Rumors event, with related lectures and suppers noted.

St Marys Altar Societys Bristol Yacht Club Waim St Marys Altar Society Holmes House Othe Ladies’ Benevolent Society St Michaels Church Brastol Taye Social Club Church Street Batters Bo Ody Laren Mitorial Scheo Poe Theon

Holly Really Holy Tool Becomes Favorite Christmas Decoration

A quirky note suggests the Christmas decoration known as the holly is valued for its sacred appeal. The text humorously contrasts holy versus holy as a pun on the season’s decor.

Mickie Urges Bright Show Windows For Business Impact

Mickie stresses attractive display windows draw public attention and boost business. He says investing a little time and money in storefront presentation helps sales and supports store staff in their work.

Inquest Date Set After Fatal Fire Stolen Jewelry Reported

First page note states an inquest date will be set today with prosecutors to follow if deaths are found to result from criminal negligence. Fire at a building owned by Gaetana Stanzione leads to a theft claim of 500 dollars in a bedroom and 300 dollars in jewelry from a bureau. Riola family members report Mrs Riola’s engagement ring, watch, pearl necklace, and Mr Riola’s gold watch and chain were missing.

Pagenog Ics Ptes Ver . Téday Eindemuth Gaetana Stanzione James Riola Stanzione

Peg O My Heart Returns for Second Warren Show

After last Wednesday's Pastime Theatre performance of Peg O My Heart, demand grows for another show. The Warren Council Knights of Columbus invited a Warren appearance at Town Hall next week. A second performance is planned Tuesday with a baritone soloist and a Charleston exhibition by Warren's youngest dancer. The Warren Council orchestra will provide music with seating partly allocated to Warren and Bristol. Tickets go on sale Wednesday at local stores and through cast members.

Warren Warren Council Bristol Erwy Ee United Odd Fellows’ Hall Bristol and Rebekah Odd Felons’ Hall United Brothers Wampanoag Reba Rebekah John AH. Bailey Coventry J. Floyd Huestis Charles M. Morgan Mass . Elizabeth Rounds South Swansea Reba Lodge Baton Rouge Orchestra Dante FE. Dwyer Odd Fellows

Boy Scout Notes and Troop 2 Weekly Activities

The Troop 2 weekly meeting will include an inspection by Deputy Commissioner Fish and patrol leaders planning for Thursday events. A Pow Wow is planned for tomorrow afternoon and the troop organizers announce the baseball team will practice this week. The May 10 awards session was held, Troop 4 faces inspection Friday at 7 30, and a $10 donation was approved to support Camp Takarest equipment.

Troop Runidine Fish Wwe Proop Pashoon Prooop

Obituary for Charles Storet See Deed Natiedas Morning

Silvia Nn of Chares Storet See Deed Natiedas Morning Mass at Mass Central Home. Funeral at St Marys Cemetery with Deacon Rev Joseph Bora and Rev Francis Creames officiating. Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church parish noted.

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Sivia Died in Boston at 30

Anthony Sivia died at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on April 24 at age 30.

Sivia Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Anthony Sivia

Original Christmas Day date and uniform adoption

The text notes Christmas was originally observed on January 6 and uniformity across churches was not achieved until 428. The Armenian church retained January 6 as its Christmas date.

Apes Do Not Laugh and Human Laughter Mystery

A discussion notes that laughter is unique to humans while some animals imitate sounds. It explains that animal noises resembling laughter do not reflect true laughter or the phenomenon humans experience. The piece compares expressions of amusement across species.

Served Them Right Bride In Quiet Home Moment

A humorous家庭 vignette from Everybody's Magazine features a couple in a chilly home where frost coats the radio and icebox while the husband is urged to come home. The scene emphasizes domestic mishap with comic tone.

Bride John Kangas Everybody’s Magazine

Two Bristol Children Injured in Early Evening Auto Crashes

Lillian Maxmean seven of Thames street was struck by a Newport and Providence Railway Company bus on Thames street. She suffered a possible fracture of the left jaw and severe facial bruises with several loose teeth. Doctor Merriman and later Doctor Church treated her and extracted some teeth. The driver said he swerved onto the sidewalk to avoid the girl. Carmela Santos ten of East State street was knocked down by Philip Teixeira while he operated a car on East State street. She was taken to Dr Xavier de Valez for examination showing only slight facial bruises.

Bristol Lillian Maxmean Thames Street Newport and Providence Railway Company Alfred M. Merriman Howard W. Church John Medeiros County Street Newport Philip Teixeira Courty Street East State Street Carmela Santos Xavier de Valez

Colt Memorial high school announces third quarter honor roll

Principal P W Lane lists honor roll recipients from Colt Memorial High School for the quarter ending April 16, 1926. Students with 90 percent and above include Edward Blackman Marguerite Kennedy Frank Corea Ruth Skinner. Others reaching 80 to 89 percent cover a wide group across 1920 to 1929 cohorts and several classes.

P W. Lane Colt Memorial High School Edward Blackman Marguerite Kennedy Frank Corea Ruth Skinner Donald Morrissey Josephine — Nussenfeld Marguerite Tobin Mary Tobin Francisco Canari Oscar Herzig John Victoria Lester Ensenstadt James Giorgio Russell Akin Henry Mason Milton Bassing Paul Campanella Raymond Makowski Dorothy Holt Mary Kelley Frederick Cornell Rose Fasano Alexandrina Fernandez Joseph Murgo Anthony Ponte Julio Navier John Boynton Roberta Munro Lester Bush Beatrice Dubuc Andrew Iverson Anthony Morris Angelo Mosielo Albertina Sousa Oscar Rische Harold de Wolt Margaret Gangenu Muriel Hodgdon Theresa Ruggero Henrs Schaftft

Funeral services for Wallace W Garvin

Funeral services were held for Wallace W Garvin assistant overseer at Cranston Worsted Mills who died after a week long illness. The ceremony at his home on 12 Cook Street was led by Rev Anson B Howard with a flowers from mill departments. Burial followed at North Cemetery with bearers named and the scene noted as largely attended.

Wallace W Garvin Cranston Worsted Mills Cook Street Anson B Howard St. Marhaelis Church Camb Wy Cramston Worsted Mills St Athans Lodge Net AOM Cade Kearnes Post Neo Gothe Snimerman Lepron Dreadnaught Hase Company National India Rubber Company Bristol Industral Drust Company Maes Millware Walham Parke Hares Wo Nburne Albert Surelitte North Cemetery

Bristol Aerie Meeting Recap and Officer List

Semi monthly Bristol Aerie gathering last night noted officer slate including President Thomas Hertes Nace Vice President Weatham Matawan Secretary John Lawries Treasurer Anthony Nunes Trustee Samuel Mulashy Inside Guard George Trotherten Outside Guard William Naty Vavast Physican Justin Take and a Grand Note communication about Mothers Day read after adjournment.

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Adlerika Promises Nighttime Relief For Digestive Ailments

An advertisement claims Adlerika removes discomfort by clearing waste from the stomach and bowels. It touts rapid relief from bloating and chronic constipation and suggests it helps sleep and appetite after use. The copy cites a Mr Miller testimonial and references Hope Drug Co. in a dated ad style.

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Political engineering on Mount Hope bridge funding concerns

Philip De Wolf argues the Mount Hope bridge cannot be built for six million and warns cutting the appropriation to four and a half million would force further requests. He doubts the four and a half million covers the project and says the maneuver would push the state toward a larger bill.

the Phoenix Mount Hope Bridge Philip de Wolf

Kearney Post Presents Renee Fit Concert at Pastime Theatre

A capacity crowd enjoyed the Kearney Post Renee Fit concert at the Pastime Theatre last Sunday. The program upheld the usual high standard and was well received by an appreciative audience.

Kennett Kearney Post Post Bristol Down Team Athletic Association Amerian Legion Vail

Boy Braves of America Plan May Party and Uniforms

At the Wam panoag tribe council on Saturday morning plans were completed for a May Party to be held this coming Saturday morning. Each Brave will bring a May basket and a game and social hour will replace regular business. Measurements were taken for new uniforms to be ordered. A first public appearance is hoped for on Memorial Day. Plans also include forming another tribe in Bristol.

Bristol

Pacific voyage to Providence delayed by illness and storms

Leon J. Kenney of an established Providence town left Tacoma on April 21 to travel to Providence arriving May 16 after a brief stop in Los Angeles. He reports improved health, previously overcame a serious condition near Charleston after a storm damaged vessel voyage costing 15000 dollars. Kenney and James Lanzire departed Providence February 2. Lanzire returned home by rail.

Ges Soto Léon J. Kenney Ofithiai Town Gard Sa Pacific Coast Phythe Tacoma Washi Los Angeles Cal Providence Kenney James Lanzire Virginia Capes Charleston Lanzire

Real Estate Transfers Motivate Local Property Deals

Antonio Barboza and wife transfer land and buildings on the east side of Usher Street Beathmount Land Company to Ralph Alisio and wife transfer Prospect Heights lot on the east side of Hope Street to Michele Grimo and wife.

Antonio Barboza Michele Grimo Usher Street Beathmount Land Company Ralph Alisio Prospect Heights Hope Street

Description and claim to land in Warren Rhode Island

The State Board of Public Roads records Plat No 187 showing land in Warren Rhode Island taken under Chapter 487 for highway use. The description references multiple plats including Plat No 137 and 46, with specific bounds along Child Street Touisset Road and Warren roads, signed by board members and attested by the clerk. The document notes the 1926 recording date in Warren.

Warren Butterworth’s Dormer Rhode Island State Board of Public Panenty Sossion A. PD State Board of Public Roads Recorder of Deeds Warren-Child Street Child Street Rhode Island State Board of Public Roads Touisset Road Sta R. Wellington R. I. State Board of Public Roads

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