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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1931

Page

3

Local Youths Arrested in Pigeon Theft Case

Frank Cirillo and Frank Amaral, both residents of Warren, were arrested Sunday by Warren police and arraigned on larceny charges. Bail set at 100 dollars each. The theft involved pigeons from Cabert Frechette’s coop on July 21. A witness, Joe Brown, said he bought pigeons from Amaral, leading to further confessions and additional recoveries. Frechette recovered 21 of 23 missing birds.

Frank Cirillo Metacom Avenue Frank Amaral DeWolf Avenue Warren Justice of the Peace Vincent Sumpter Warren Town Hall Cabert Frechette Pennsylvania Avenue Joe Brown Hope Street Amaral Frechette Cirillo Joseph Moeta Mason Street

Women’s Suffrage Movement Sparks Beginnings in Seneca Falls

The document notes that organized work for woman suffrage began in the United States with the Woman’s Rights conventions in Seneca Falls, New York, dating back to 1848.

United States Seneca Falls

Three More Games In Twi League This Week

Tomorrow at 6 15 on the common the Colonial Hotel nine meets Collins Aikman with Joe Marshall and Bill LaMax on the mound. Farrell vs Sousa expected in the Colonial Drug clash Thursday as LaFazia Drugs face the Colonials. Colonial Hotel leads with 7 2, Collins Aikman 6 4, LaFazia Drugs 6 3.

Colonial Hotel Nine Joe Marshall Collins & Aikman Bill LaMax Fall River Georgetown University Mill Aggregation Ray Berry al Leach Mill Hotel Nine Jack LaFazia Drug Store Nine George Solomonese Colonial Hotel Farrell Colonials Frankie Sousa LaFazia Drugs TR Co

Seventh Masonic District Rhode Island Outing and Ivy Guild Sale

Annual events list details a clambake at Portsmouth Fair Grounds on Aug 8, a supper and sale by Ivy Guild on Aug 13 at St Michael's Parish House, and St Michael's Brotherhood outing on Aug 15.

Masonic Rhode Island Portsmouth Fair Grounds Ivy Guild St. Michael's Parish House St. Michael's Brotherhood

Preparation Needed The World Turns Aside

A compact quote emphasizes that the world yields to those who know their path and says patient years of preparation are essential before action. The saying by David Starr Jordan stresses readiness and deliberate planning over rushing ahead.

David Starr Jordan

Hampton and Hampton Roads Name Origin Traced

The origin of the names Hampton and Hampton Roads traces to the Earl of Southampton, a Virginia county leader and patron of Shakespeare, with the name likely shortened to Hampton.

Hampton Hampton Roads Earl of Southampton Virginia County Shakespeare

Bee Development Through Four Life Stages

Bees go through four stages in metamorphosis. The queen develops in 16 days, workers in 21 days, and drones in 25 days.

Locomotive Costs For Atlantic Pacific and Largest Locos

The article states that average large railroad locomotives of the Atlantic or Pacific type cost between 50000 and 60000 dollars. It notes that the largest locomotives used in the United States cost from 90000 dollars to an unspecified upper amount.

Jeies States

Colonial Hotel Nine Takes First Place

A foggy twilight game in the Twilight League saw Colonial Hotel nine top Drug Store 10 to 2 to seize undisputed first place before about 3000 spectators. Joe Grego was called out for a batting infraction amid the hectic, near riot atmosphere.

Colonial Hotel Nine George Solomonese Jack LaFazia Drug Store Club Joe Grego

Tuberculosis Described as Major Health Foe and General Disease

A historical note discusses tuberculosis as a leading health threat while acknowledging that statistics may mislead when labeling it as the greatest foe of the white race. The text frames tuberculosis as one of many diseases affecting populations.

Hard to Believe The Road to Happiness Misreads a Detour

A reflective note from The Cincinnati Enquirer cautions that many overlook happiness, mistaking the road’s detour for a better path. The piece suggests careful discernment when choices appear attractive but lead away from fulfillment.

Cincinna#s Enquirer

Pondil in Ancient Times and its Italian introduction

The text notes an ancient fruit called pondil with alleged regular presence in Italy by Claudius era around 50 A D. It claims no biblical mention and suggests its introduction into Italy by that early Roman period.

Pondil Italy Claudius

Bristol Warren baseball set to spark a series

The article discusses a potential Bristol Warren baseball series fueled by local talent. Harvey Gladue, LaFazia Drug first baseman, boasts 78 putouts 2 assists 1 error and a .300 batting average through nine games, with timely hits aiding his team amid active regional play.

Warren Boys Harvey Gladue Harvey

Stolen-base leader D Angello tops league. welterweight Frank dominates

Dr D Angello, the fleet footed center fielder for Colonial Hotel nine, leads with five stolen bases. Bianuzzo of Drug nine and Darcy of N A each have three. Two-base makers include Main, C A Greenwood, LaF Drug, D Ambrosia, Sevigny. Soldier Frank, Bristol’s veteran welterweight, fought Johnny King of Fall River at St Anns Park Woonsocket, winning by technical knockout after four knockdowns in round two.

Dr. D'Angelo Colonial Hotel Nine Biancuzzo Drug Nine Darcy Main C. & A. Greenwood Laf. Drug D’ambrosia and Sevigny Colonial Hotel Gallagher, Smusz and Andrade Frank Bristol St. Anns Park Woonsocket Johnny King Fall River

New Bedford Bout Sees Frank Triumph Over Stonewall Jackson

Frank defeats Stonewall Jackson of Lynn in a six round bout at Sargeant Field New Bedford. Both fighters stayed even until the final round when Frank surged ahead and earned the decision after a hard fought ending.

Frank Stonewall Jackson Lynn Mass Sargeant Field New Bedford

Obituary of Mrs Maria Griswold Gibson

Funeral services were held for Mrs Maria Griswold Gibson at 1 o clock yesterday from her Hope and State streets home. She died after a brief illness and was widow of Henry M. Gibson born March 31 1850 in town. Survived by brother Robert Andrews of New York City. Burial in Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge Mass. A charitable figure she belonged to St Michael's Ladies Benevolent Society Girls Friendly Society Bristol Female Charitable Society and Bristol Chapter DAR.

Maria Griswold Gibson Hope and State Streets Anthony R. Parshley St. Michael's Church Gibson Henry M. Gibson Robert Shaw Eliza Vietz (DeWolf) Andrews Robert Andrews New York City Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge Mass Ladies’ Benevolent Society Girls’ Friendly Society St. Michael’s Church Bristol Female Charitable Society Bristol D A R

Mrs Sarah DeW Brown Dies Suddenly at 1 40 PM

Mrs Sarah DeWolf Brown wife of George Brown of Thames Street died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her home in this town Heart trouble was listed as the cause She was born in Richmond Virginia in 1871 and had lived here 46 years since age 14 She was a member of the First Congregational Church

Sarah (DeWolf) Brown George Brown Thames Street Brown A. M. Merriman J R Bernardo First Congregational Church Richmond Samuel Butler

Donations Acknowledged for Children’s Home Support

The Board of Managers gratefully acknowledges gifts to the Children’s Home including ice cream from Mrs Samuel Kinder and Miss Belle M Wardwell sugar from Mrs Orrin L Bosworth clothing from Miss Sybil C Anderson sewing services from Mrs Rockwell and Mrs A T Levy cupcakes from Mrs Wallis E Howe vegetables from Mrs Halsey DeWolf and services from E A Skinner.

Board of Managers Samuel Kinder Belle M. Wardwell Orrin L. Bosworth Sybil C. Anderson Rockwell A. T. Levy Wallis E. Howe Halsey DeWolf E. A. Skinner

Drug Store Nine Edges Collins & Aikman In Tight Classic

Sheriff Brown delivers five assists and a clutch seventh inning hit to power Jack LaFazia's Drug Store baseball team to a 5 4 victory over Joe Mare Shall's Collins & Aikman on the common. Sousa pitches sharply, Greenwood and Brown spark scoring with a fourth inning triple and late runs.

Brown Greenwood Stevens Sousa Lemaire Marshall Joe Kelley Gladue Kelley Biancuzzo Young Jack LaFazia Babe Ruth Court House Billie Bull Frankie Sousa Rosie” Rosenthal Salt Lake City Newport Mill Aggregation Art Quirley Rudolf Gaston Quirley Bull LeClerc Rosenthal Honey Menard Sheriff L. Menard Peterson Harvey Glade Harvey LaFazia Ray Stevens Colonial Hotel Collins & Aikman Nirco

Errors and Hits Highlight Close Baseball Contest

The game featured multiple errors by Biancuzzo Brown and Magagna with Sousa and Rosenthal dominating pitching. Sousa, Greenwood, Magagna, Bull, Quirley produced base hits while Brown added a three base hit. Time listed as 1.29 with 3000 in attendance and substitutions noted for Joe Kelley in the seventh.

Biancuzzo Brown Peterson Magagna Sousa Rosenthal Greenwood Bull Quirley Iet LaFazia LaFazia Drug Collins & Aikman John Cogo Jake Rosa Joe Kelley Lemaire Cea P Biancuzzo C. Wen Stevens Ss Gomes Hoo Gladue Young Collins & Aikman Ab Po L. Menard E. Menard Ceatianet Foettahiatt Marshall Bank Gaataiehe O Kelley M Rosenthal Bates LeClerc

Sarah DeWolfs Brown dies at sixty Funeral notices

Sudden death in town on August 3 leaves Sarah DeWolfs Brown in her 60th year. Funeral services will be held Wednesday August 5 at 2 PM from the Mortuary Chapel North Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited.

Sarah DeWolfs Brown North Cemetery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aciu Eba The Narragansett Electric Company Gas and Electric Shop Belvedere Block Warren Police Charles M. Connery Berton Garvin’s Express Burton Street RE. I DR. Grossman Makowsky Hope St Po Mortenson Marsden Hough Grego P D'Angelo D'Ambrosia Po Lemarre Il Sousa C Greenwood M Brown Gomes Quinton Maria Gibson Sarah Dew. Brown R. I Kenyon’s Swift Alm
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