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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
2
A Bristol observer salutes Col. Samuel P. Colt as the town’s first citizen, praising his kindness hospitality loyalty patriotism and affection for the town. The tribute notes his passing and asserts no one can replace him in the community’s heart.
The National India Rubber Company informs Factory Council members that the Keds Division will reopen, with the first production date likely Tuesday Sept 6. Other departments follow in order beginning with Machine Cutting around Aug 22, and a Factory Council meeting at 9 a m tomorrow will announce the full department opening schedule.
A group of men who enjoyed two previous outings met yesterday to organize another similar event. C. A. Ostby was named chairman with Palmer Boutilier Stewart and Pailthorpe on committees for transportation and tickets. Palmer was chosen treasurer. A meeting is set for tomorrow at five with plans to be finalized.
Charles H. Childs transfers land to William Howard Remyeres at Bristol Narrows. Gertrude M Cummings conveys land at Swift's Point Bristol Narrows to Clarence W Marble Taunton. Anieclio Maisano sells land and buildings on Wood Street to Adele Grisole and wife. Alexander G Fales transfers Bristol Highlands tract to Aaron E Markoff. Everett Coggeshall to Margaret M Churchill land at Bristol Narrows. Manuel S Nunes and wife to Jose Cabral Rezendes and wife land and buildings south side Shaw's Lane.
Donations included cookies and lemons, vegetables, apples, milk, bedding, clothing, and seamstress services from multiple local contributors such as Clarke & Manchester, Mr and Mrs deRocha, Mrs Steele, Mrs Pierce, Mrs George Kenna, Mrs Rockwell, Mrs A Levy, Mrs Tingley, Mrs Munroe, Mrs Wallis, Mrs Howe, Mrs Bosworth, Mr Church, and Mrs Low and Mrs Jordan, supporting the Children’s Home.
Aug 11 announcement of a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Budiong with the name John Post Reynolds.
Obituaries list in this town on Aug 13 and Aug 15 noting Dorcas F Fallis age 68 widow of John C Bell Samuel P Colt age 69 7 months and Antonio Da Rosa 58 at St Josephs Providence hospital This brief notice records deaths in the local area with ages and association to families and institutions.
In loving memory of our dear father Mr John Metcalfe who died Aug. 13 1920 Gentle in manner patient in pain Our dear father left us heaven to gain With nature so gentle and actions so find Hard in this world is his equal to find
The Bristol post office opens at 6 45 a m and closes at 7 30 p m Money order registry and bank departments operate from 6 a m to 6 p m Mail arrival times are 8 1 2 7 10 11 50 a m and 6 7 p m Sunday mails arrive at 8 00 a m and close at 4 50 p m
Local Defiance Hose Company schedules a clam bake for next Sunday. The item notes patrolman Hugh F Breen's ten day vacation and lists various local notices including Eastman Kodaks and Supplies, a Rutm rage sale, and a baby show win at Crescent Park.
Local residents visit relatives and vacationers at cottages in Prudence Island and Newport. A funeral for Vincenzo Miserindino followed an auto accident in Warren. The Golden Glow Club held its fifteenth outing at Pleasant View Cottage with guests from Newport and Philadelphia. A fire alarm near Staples Coal Company caused a false blaze report. An anniversary mass for Helen Anita Mahoney was planned at Trinity Church.
Notice offers SEMPRE VIVA resurrection plants described as marvelous and mastifying for fern and flower lovers. Claim include insect deterrent properties and moth mosquito repellent. Inspect available plants. price 35 cents each or three for one dollar.
Giuseppe Pinto and Carmelo Balzano announce marriage intentions. George Freeborn Munroe and Miss Helen Margaret Hall also declare their plans to wed.
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