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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1920

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Bristol Yacht Club Hosts Narragansett Bay Regatta Aug 14

Open yacht regatta in Narragansett Bay under Bristol Yacht Club auspices on Saturday Aug 14 features multiple classes including 30 ft and special one design events. Prizes for top finishers, course details given, measurement certificates urged, entries due by 1 p.m. with committee members Sumner A Ball Charles B Rockwell Jr and Daniel Fairchild.

Narragarnetta Bay Bristol Yacht Club AcBar Har Hays New York Testes Seuhisex Club House Flagmark Mt. Tom Buoy Mussler Shoal Light Hog Island Bristol Harbor Pappas Narragansetta Bay Yacht Racing Association Sumner A. Ball Bristol R. L Regatta Committee Charles B. Rockwell, Jr Daniel Fairchild

Fatal Accident Averted by Waterbury Driver

Don Gigglio of Waterbury narrowly avoided a fatal collision yesterday when his five ton gravel truck struck bicycle rider Edward Mello 13 as he veered into traffic near the town bridge. Mello suffered bruises and was treated by Dr A Merriman before being sent home. The truck damaged an electric pole and the driver escaped injury.

Don Gigglio Waterbury Conn Callan Construction Company Edward Mello James Lanzire A Merriman Munroe Avenue

Bristol Boy Wins at Scottish Games in Rocky Point

Freder ick Middleton took second in the young men’s running race and third in the two mile at Rocky Point during the Scottish games. Promising runner Freddie Middleton plans to race the three mile later this season. This was Middleton’s first entry of the year.

Rocky Point Frederick Middleton Ted Crooks Billy Qual Freddie

Town Council Acts as Probate Court in Leahy Estate

At the monthly meeting the Town Council granted the petition to act as a court of Probate for the estate of John Leahy. Nora L. Leahy was named administratrix and Henry L. Sweeney was appointed appraiser with a $10,000 bond. The council also reviewed highway reports, approved street light upgrades, and referred tree hazard concerns to the tree warden.

Edward L. Leahy John Leahy Nora L. Leahy Henry L. Sweeney Richard Connery Identi Ial Piz Reservoir Avenue Mt. Tope Avenue Wood Street Patrick McGovern Enrico Topazzi Center Street Goulart Avenue King Philip Avenue R. S. Stewart Constitution Street

Special meeting for Elizabeth Ward well Guiteras School

The general committee of Elizabeth Ward well Guiteras School will hold a dinner at 7 PM at Linden Place hosted by Col Samuel P. Colt. After dinner a business meeting will follow with ex officio school committee members and invited guests, including Superintendent William C. Hobbs.

Elizabeth Wardwell Guiteras School Samuel P. Colt Linden Place Col. Colt White Mountains Col. S. P. Coit Samuel Norris Hezekiah C. Wardwell W. Fred Williams Clinton T. Sherman Frank H. Hammill Gertrude E. Guiteras Philip Brady Anson B. Howard Joseph Poja Robert J. Connery Benjamin M. MacDougall Enry W. Boynton Edwin F. Lindsey Cordelia Merriman Bertram W. Wall William C. Hobbs

Stevens Brothers Exposition Nears Closing Night

The Stevens Brothers Exposition under Kearney Post American Legion will end tomorrow night. Amusements from the merry-go-round to the Ferris wheel drew hundreds, with wrestling bouts booked for tonight and tomorrow. Sailor Fred Shaller from the U S S Rochester is expected, and Buck Collinsythe a Canadian middleweight faced Joe Almeida in a recent bout.

Kearney Post American Legion Fred Shaller U. S. S. Rochester Matthew Leonard Buck Collinsythe Joe Almeida Almeida

Rubber Business Increasing Gains Report

United States Rubber Company reports six months ended June 30 1920 net sales of 129 588 986 up 30 099 615 from year earlier and net income after charges of 13 690 924 up 3 059 490.

United States Rubber Company

Men Wanted for Destroyers Enlist Now for European Service

Navy Department urges men to re enlist at once and join destroyers bound for European waters once crews are filled.

Navy Department

Probate Court Hears Guardianship and Estate Accounts

In a Probate Court session led by Judge Edward L. Leahy, the first and final account of Edith R. Chesebrough’s guardians were allowed and the guardians’ resignation accepted. Inventories for Sarah Birmingham, Samuel Bruno, Colagera Pauline, Louise and Josephine Bruno were accepted. The final account of the executor of John Campbell’s estate was also allowed.

Edward L. Leahy Edith R. Chesebrough Sarah Birmingham Samuel Bruno Colagera Pauline Louise Josephine Bruno John Campbell

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