Golden Opportunity Begins in Phoenixs 2000 Campaign
The Phoenix announces a two week Golden Opportunity Period for its 2000 campaign ending August 17. NEW starters and those already in the race can win $25 in extra cash this week and next, plus chances at $75 in additional prizes and ultimate grand capital prizes. 110,000 bonus votes will be awarded for every $20 in new subscriptions.
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The
Phoenix
Bristol Phoenix
Bradford Street
Bristol 44
Salzano Sister Grooms for Championship Swim Laurels
Caro line Salzano, 16, sister of Jimmie Salzano, earned notice at the Fall River meet under the Paramount Swimming Club. Competing against top New England women, she finished seventh in the 3 mile race as Nancy Young of Worcester Swimming Association won in 1 hour 2 minutes.
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Salzano
Caroline Salzano
Jimmie Salzano
Bristol
Fall River
Paramount Swimming Club
New England
Nancy Young
Worcester Swimming Association
Deeds Recorded in Town Clerk’s Office Last Week
Deeds filed include Mabel F Sylvia et al transferring land in East Providence on the east side of Metacom avenue to Gertrude L. Hosmer and to Anne L. Frankland on the east of Metacom avenue. Anna Cirillo administratrix transfers two lots on G W Peck plat south of Roma street to Antonetta Cirillo. Adolph Johnson of East Providence sells land and buildings on William H. Church plat east of Metacom avenue to Raymond W Johnson et al. John H Wall of Bristol conveys tract of land on the east side of Hope street to G Andrews Moradtrty.
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Mabel F Sylvia
Gertrude L. Hosmer
East Providence
Metacom Avenue
Anne L. Frankland
Anna Cirtlo
Frank Cirillo
Antonetta Cirillo
G. W. Peck
Roma Street
Adolph Johnson
Fast
Providence
Coming Events Listed for August to September
August 8 Thursday benefit bridge under Alpha Chapter of C E Guiteras House. August 10 Saturday annual outing of Congregational Church combined societies. September 12 Bristol-Colt Alumni Association reunion at Colt auditorium.
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Alpha Chapter
C. E. Guiteras House
Congregational Church
Bristol-Colt
Colt Auditorium
Light voter turnout marks special state election in Bristol
Bristol ballots total 531 by 1 15 p m with 285 in the Second District and 246 in the First. Only 108 of the voters were women. Polls at the Bristol Train of Artillery armory and Reynolds School saw little morning activity as candidates faced a dull election with few party distinctions.
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Congress
Bristol
Bristol Train of Artillery Armory
Reynolds School
Booh
Paramode Shoe Co Outing Features Street Parade
Paramode Shoe Company employees celebrate their first anniversary in Bristol with a street parade from Franklin street to Thayer's Grove, a luncheon, and a sports program. Married and single groups compete in baseball, tug of war, races, and other events, with awards presented by company president Harry Kesselin.
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Paramode Shoe Company
United
Bristol
Franklin Street
Thayer’s Grove
Benedicts
Jackie" Bisbane
Louis Opito
Virgin Martin
Joseph Cabral
Egisto Goglio
Ralph Simmonell
Jesse Rebello
James Saviano
Charles Christaudo
James Barboza
Manuel Borges
Joseph Viera
Albert Lagarto
Joseph Principe
Joseph Medeiros
John Marino
Nicholas Castighego
Mr Bisbano
Marian Santo
John Henry
Manuel Botelho
John Rebello
Vincent Martin
Joseph Paradise
Joseph Cabral Arthur Costa
Alphonse Cefone
William Ferrara
Frank Duarte
Vincent Cantalfamo
Charles Principe
Thomas Benny
Peter and
Concetta Orefice
Eva Motta
Manuel DuPonte
Anthony Lagarto
Lucy Batelho
Beatrice Roderick
Katherine Proto
Mary Castro
Harry Kesselin
Shoe Company
Mr Kesselin
Vida Rocha
Vincent Nappi
Jack Bisbano
Bernard Quartaro
Arangem Nets
Obituary of Clara Medora McCaw
Clara Medora McCaw 82 Bristol native and widow of Dr. William J McCaw Providence physician died yesterday at her niece’s summer home in Bristol. She born October 5 1851, attended local schools, lived in Providence four years, and belonged to Gaspee Chapter DAR. Survivors include sister Miss Carrie P Church Pasadena California and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial in North cemetery.
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Clara Medora McCaw
Bristol
William J McCaw
Providence
Clara Smith
Bristol Highlands
North
McCaw
William Henry Church
Susan (Lincoln
Gaspee
Daughters of the American Revolution
Carrie P. Church
Pasadena
Cal
Semi finals set in county tennis open tournament
In the Excel sior Tennis Club open county championship semifinals this afternoon William M. Fischer of New York faces Albert Fairbanks Jr of Providence at 2:30 pm while Mathews of Newport meets Fred C Quinn Jr of Fall River at 4:30 pm.
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William M. Fischer
Albert Fairbanks, Jr
Providence
Mathews
Newport
Fred C Quinn, Jr
Fall River
Young Quinn
William C. Rice
Doris Ashcroft
Ottilie Gaertner
Brookline
Miss Ashcroft
Walter Anstey
J T Sackett
Ogden Sawyer
John Hand
W M. Fischer
New York
W A. Carney
Pawtucket
Carl Witherill
Bristol
A. W . Shepherd
E. A Sherman
Albert Fairbanks
Fred McKeown
Sawyer
Anstey
Fischer
Berg
T S Mathews
W. C. Wickham, Jr
Jamestown
Fred Quinn, Jr
Paul Rogers
A W _ Shepherd
Narrows Residents Seek Water Service Extension
Bristol Narrows Improvement Association plans to petition the Town Council for extending water service from Metacom Avenue to the Narrows summer colony. Frank Sylvia will lead the delegation, citing cheaper installation due to ERA labor and potential tax revenue from growth. A State PWA representative will attend.
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The
PWA
Bishop Galvin visits St Columba’s seminary in Bristol
Most Rev Haward J. Galvin, Bishop of the Catholic Vicariate of Hanyang in Hupeh, China, visits St Columba’s seminary in Bristol. He recounts missions work, floods and persecutions, noting 24,000 converts with 25,000 awaiting baptism and praising steadfast Chinese Catholics amid hardship.
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China
Columban Home
Bristol
St. Columban's Seminary
Ferry Road
Haward J. Galvin
Hanyang
Hupeh
Galvin
United States
Foreign Missions Orders
Yangtse
Bishon Galvin
Breen Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Hugh P Breen prominent Bristol residents celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at home 38 High Street Friends and relatives visited Sunday to offer felicitations and gifts were received in honor of the occasion
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Hugh P. Breen
Y M C A Campaign Fund Reaches 3200 Likely To Exceed 3500
The Y M C A campaign finished with 3200 subscribed and three or four large gifts still outstanding, pushing the total toward 3500. Dr Alfred M Merriman praised the effort though the 5090 goal was not reached, noting strong support and potential for more contributions. Ice cream and cake were served after. Special Gifts Committee reported 2636.00 with Division I continuing the totals.
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Earl H. Hobson
Alfred M. Merriman
New Gray Stone Retaining Wall Earns Wide Praise
Residents and visitors laud a new gray stone retaining wall along Hope Street in the business district. The wall runs from State to Court streets, sits about three feet back from the curb, and rises two feet above the sidewalk, with cement cappings for potential iron rails. ERA workers and Highway Surveyor James Holmes recently completed a new cement sidewalk in front of Buffington Pharmacy, with plans for further sidewalks along the block funded by abutting property owners.
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Hope Street
Cour Street
James Holmes
Buffington Pharmacy
Sate
Court Streets
ERA
Black Maria wins July series in 12144-foot Bristol racing
Black Maria owned by F B Wall wins the July series final at Bristol Yacht Club, finishing 41 seconds ahead of Pappoose owned by Fd Leahy on a 4.75 mile race from the clubhouse around Mount Tom Buoy. Final standings list 11 boats with Black Maria at 40 points and Pappoose at 35.
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F. B Wall
Black Maria
W. G. Lowe
Helen Danforth
Murray
Sara Tillinghast
Charles
Little Rhody, Jr
Pappoose
Whitecap
Remora
Allouette
Poppy
Phantom
Nancy Bell
Doldrum
Gloria
Wall _W
Leahy
Nicholson
Tillinghast
Rockne
Fe Sestipanatinontes
Low ‘A Allouette
Steele Poppy
Freman
Nan
Congdon
Danforth
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Helen Vinson
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the Raven
Bela Lugosi
Russ Columbo
Roger Pryor
June Knight
Fred Macmurray
Lynne Overman
RED Rider
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Democratic Town Committee
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Bertram W. Wall
John R. Bernado
Gen. Callan
Pauline J. Paull
Jake Brown
High Street
Laura E. Smith
Alphonse Rebello
State Street
William A. Bottomley
William P. Gladding
John Josephs
Daniel Vargas
Joseph
F. Pannone
Frank Goff
Ernest B. Waite
A. Richmond
Onee Peek Whiter
James T. Pierce
Frank B Sylvia
Michael DeLeo
Paramode Shoe CO
Street Parade
J. W. Card
A. W. Barrett
C. B. Perry
Hope Cote
Charles Otten
Glen Smith
H. D. Graetz
F. R. Dimond
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