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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
4
A film titled Abel eee M A CUSE is praised as a tremendous picture. It is endorsed without qualification by the American Legion, Department of State of New York, with headquarters in the Hall of Records, New York City, along with several other short features.
a continuation on the front page shows a roster of residents and spouses including Mrs William Wilbur and Mrs Frank L Bowen with multiple Anderson Hamill Ingraham and Alden listings. the partial text suggests a community notice or social register with several paired names and titles.
Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge No 12 met in Odd Fellows Hall and tentatively set Sept 20 for the Rebekah Degree anniversary in America. The annual children’s party is planned for the afternoon, with anniversary exercises in the evening. The lodge also voted to hold the October harvest festival, with social and supper committees in charge.
Peter Rosao fourteen of 25 Ryan Avenue was saved from drowning by James Campagna fourteen of 47 Oliver Street at 10 this morning. They were swimming in the harbor opposite the Franklin Street Station when Rosao entered deep water. Campagna dived in and pulled him ashore.
While Thames street is rebuilt two motor buses will run Sundays between Constitution street ferry wharf and Franklin street station. New port and Providence Railroad Company operates the Bristol Bristol ferry line. No transfer charges will be made to patrons of the ferry line.
Mae V Connery wife of Augustus V Connors formerly of Med Town died Wednesday at Sarah J. Lowden Private Hospital Providence She leaves her husband and a two year old son Augustus V W Jr The funeral is set for 8 30 tomorrow from 150 Walnut Street to the Church of the Sacred Heart for a solemn high mass at 9.
August 15 1925 probate record in Bristol notes Olive Peckham seeks guardian for Harold Caldwell Peckham Jr a minor under fourteen. Hearing set for September 4 1924 at 1 30 A M with fourteen days notice to be published in the Bristol Phenix and citations served as required.
The probate court of the town of Risto in Nugus issues notices concerning Harold PrOWWAY and the estate of Endlec ease. The decree sets a public reading date and orders publication for fourteen days weekly in Bristol to consider the appointment and related claims.
On Roosevelt's anniversary scouts nationwide honor their chief scout and his virtues. James West notes two aims: honor a great American and inspire better citizenship. Ceremonies include troop exercises, speeches, tree plantings, and a pilgrimage to Oyster Bay.
A poem celebrates Scout skills and character teaching youngsters to pack, build fires, shelter, navigate trails, paddle canoes, and aid others. It praises learning by doing through outdoor craft and a confident, cheerful outlook as a Scout. Burton Braley’s verse from Boys’ Life.
A terse maxim extols action over talk as the path to success in all ventures. The anonymous line warns that discussion breeds irritation and opposition, hindering progress whether right or wrong.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a fight or dispute involving Newrich and local names. Details are unclear, with many garbled words. The readable bits reference a confrontation and a possible penalty or outcome, but specifics and context are not recoverable from the text.
Mrs. W. Garvin of 12 Cook Street Bristol reports severe backaches from over work eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. She says mornings feel less stiff and her back pains diminish after use. A follow up note in 1921 confirms lasting relief. Price 60c at Buffington's Pharmacy and dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY markets the remedy.
At a July 6 1923 meeting the Bristol Rhode Island Town Council ordered all dogs muzzled or kept on owner premises or leashed for July and August. Unlicensed dogs to be killed. muzzled dogs found at large on streets even if licensed will be taken to the Town Pound and destroyed if not claimed within forty eight hours. The order takes effect July 16 1923.
Estate of Sarah Bradford presented for probate in Bristol on July 31 1928. The instrument is referred to the August 20 1923 10 30 at the Probate Court Room for consideration. Notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
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