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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1923
Page
2
President Coolidge issues a national day of mourning and prayer for August 10 after Warren G Harding’s death. The proclamation calls for a solemn observance nationwide with burial details and a tribute to the late president’s service and character.
Rhode Island Governor Flynns proclaims Friday August 10 1923 a state holiday of mourning and prayer in line with the national notice for President Warren G Harding. Citizens urged to suspend business and attend places of worship to honor the late leader.
Five naval seaplanes passed over the town yesterday and today. Residents report numerous vacations to New Hampshire Maine Rhode Island and Massachusetts with returns from trips to Cambridge Philadelphia and Sagamore Hill. Local society notes include visits by Merriman Johnston Scott Desrosier and Vermette and reminders of upcoming dances and town outings.
Promotes territorial representation for Watkins Products by J R Watkins Company. Seeks reputable agents in Parstol and nearby cities with two different propositions and free samples. Mail response from Dept 91, KR Watkins Co, North Boston Mass.
The Jewish residents of Bristol are asked to assemble at the Synagogue on High street Friday at 9 o'clock for a prayer service in memory of President Warren G. Harding. By order of Goldstein, President.
Miss Emma Humphrey returns from an auto trip to the White Mountains. Mrs. Samuel Allen Mott and son Raymond depart for a month in Canada. Probate Court cases moved to August 20 due to Judge Leahy's absence. Commandant Susan M. Sheple and Civil War veterans' reunion attendees sailed to Rocky Point by boat. Senator LeBaron B. Colt departs for Washington for services in memory of President Warren Gamahel Harding.
Memorial services will be held in Bristol churches Friday morning for the late President Harding. Masses at three Roman Catholic Churches, a Jewish Synagogue service at 9, and services at St Michael's and Trinity Churches at 10 30 and 11. Notices posted at National India Rubber plant show closure Friday and Saturday with offices open Saturday morning. Stores banks town offices and post office to close during funeral period.
Harold Wilbur Manchester and Miss Alice Jacques of this town were married at 4 yesterday afternoon at St Michael’s Episcopal Church. Rev Anson B Howard officiated with Mr and Mrs Joseph L Jameson as attendants. The couple will reside here and the groom works as an engineer at the Soldiers’ Home after a brief wedding trip. He served in the U S Navy during World War I.
August event hosted by the YMCA Ladies Committee invites attendance on Thursday afternoon from 3 to 6 at the Rockwell home. Proceeds support YMCA activities.
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