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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1925

Page

3

Amity Lodge Dominates Town Field Day Events

The Amity Lodge won the silver cup donated by Senator Ezra Dixon at the Warren Bristol area field day. Winners included Amity in tug of war and several races with Warren and Celestia participants placing in men’s and women’s events. Bake by E Ward Mason fed 150 at Bliven Field after events.

Mars Rome Jackadiog Celestia Farren Amity Lodge Herof Ezra Dixon United Brothers ‘Lodge William Russell Bake Warren Inion Beauregard Waasren John G. O Stéwart Edward Bullock P Istol Robert Hunt Aliam Beauregard Spat Walter Staples Narrens Orrin “Peterson William Beauregard John Simister Russell Baker William Evoy Amty Lodge Baker Beauréygard Marks J. Simister Peterson Grant If Hevey Stanleye Simister, Jr United Brothers W. Bottomley George Kinnicutte Eugene Ryepe Louis Benjamin Sigs Stanley Simister John G. Stewart Ruth Tanner Celestia Lodge Feanut Celestia Anna Brelsford Reba Fred Hunt Mary ‘“Simister Estia Mary Simister Reba Lodge Hannah Sylvester Albert Gale Orrin E. Peterson Amity Lodge Everett LeBaron Church United Brothers Lodge

Flowers in Menu Use of Flower Petals in Dishes

In London a major hotel occasionally uses petals of violet, jasmine, and other blooms in its dishes. In France petals from orange and lemon blossoms and white locust are used freely in food.

London France

Memorial drive for sailors and magnes victims in Washington

Contributions to a memorial drive in memory of sailors and magnes who died in the republic’s vans are being collected in Phoenix offices. Subscriptions list individuals, posts, and organizations including the American Legion and various lodges, with totals showing at least $197.50 raised so far.

Washington D. C Magnes Republic Phoenix Frank Mr Dimond Fred E. Suzman J. H. Young D. A. RF Bristol Willie L. Manchestép Charlotte ‘Manchester Katherine Ge Not T. Nelson Thomas Neoson Charles Duffy Louise Bell Eau Woman's Relief Corps Veterans At Soldiers Home A. McKenzie S.M. Sheple Darel Brox “Lodge Rose Bradford S. S. Crann Marjorie Ponth Wit Brat Council K. of C Paul Berg Martha S. Bunn Lillian T. Wilson Thomas Byrnes Bertram Ye J. E Burnside Lodge Benjamin D Charles B. Rockwell Harriet R. DeWolf Lewis Herreshoft i Julia A. Herreshoff O. R_ Siegel Eugenia T T. Herreshoff Herbert W. Manchester James N. Coggeshall Witten L. McKee James M. ‘Jones

Bristol Scouts Return From Camp Yawgoog With Honors

Bristol Troops of the Boy Scouts of America led by Deputy Commissioner George R Fish returned from two weeks at Camp Yawgoog in Rockville. The first week at Oak Ridge camp saw Bristol scouts win top honors, with Troop 1 earning the Pirates tent as week’s best. Second week repetition as honor camp yielded a camp record with only four points lost. Eagles Edward Blackman and Oscar P Herzig received top awards, while life saving emblems went to Herzig and P L Thompson. bronze CY emblems earned by Gallup Thompson and W West. A large number of merit badges were earned by Bristol scouts.

Bristol Troops Boy Scouts of America George R Fish Yawgoog Council Rockville Oak Ridge Bristol Scouts Pirates Leonard Baron Knights of Yawgoog Oscar P Herzig Ward Blackman Tribe of Wincheck Alligators Edward Blackman Knights Yawgoog Oscar P. Herzig P. L. Lawrence Thompson Red Cross Eagle Scouts Blackman and Herzig Edward Gallup Paul F.thompson William West Bristol Lotal

Belay Grounds Close Aug 29 With Pageant At Playground

Supervisor Lewis H. Field announces closing events for Bristol playgrounds on Saturday August 29 featuring a pageant A Midgammer Night by Elizabeth W McLean rehearsals under Miss M Theresa Sullivan. Forty children take part with names of lead roles and forest glade stage set. Closing day shows baskets crafts and summer projects plus sports demonstrations and water sports nearby withCapt Long present August 25. Total attendance this year about 400 with assistants listed for Common and Callan Lot.

Lewis H. Field Bristol Bath House Elizabeth W. McLean John Post Reynolds M. Theresa Sullivan Queen Catherine Duffy Puck Josephine Phillip Fern Leaf Mary Sousa Starlight Gertrude Evers Dewdrop Dorothy Adams Mist— Adalize D'Amore Wien Mabel Rawson Baby Seed Barbara Wells Emma Slinger Mary Lewis Louise D'Amore Helen Georgio Marguerite Ferreira Miss Sullivan Capt Long United States Life Saving Corps Erociniete Ascher Sy Callan Erasmo Mancini George J. O’brien Mildred Goettler

Bristol Community Orchestra to Perform Open Air Concert

Rehearsals are underway for the Bristol Community Orchestra second concert scheduled Monday evening August 31 on the Knights of Columbus lawn on State Street. Under Miss M Theresa Sullivan the group has practiced for weeks and aims to attract strong public support for this first open air Bristol concert.

Bristol Community Orchestra Whch Knights of Columbus State Street Bristol Theresa Sullivan

Ever Readys Edge Bristol Oaks 10 9 in Close Baseball Tilt

In a brisk Saturday game the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company defeated the Bristol Oaks 10 to 9 on the common. Ever Readys—Andradec Heladue led with strong hitting while Oaks stars Maneinit o J Josephs and Velecca doubled as main threats.

Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company Bristol Oaks Andradec Heladue J Josephs Ever Readys Oaks Gladue Josephs Joseph Paul Andrade and Sousa Velecca Louis Rinaldi Mancini Maher and

Probate Court approves guardianship and estate allowances

Judge Edward L. Leahy presided as Probate Court disposed of the docket yesterday morning. The final account of guardian for Jesse Steere (ward) was allowed and inventories for Samuel O Sparks John McGinty William F Bartlett and Annie Mc Govern were accepted for allowances. inventory for Jesse Steere was allowed.

Edward L. Leahy Probate Court Jesse Steere Ward Samuel O Sparks John McGinty William F Bartlett Annie McGovern

Funeral Services for Frank Sylvia at St Elizabeths Church

Funeral services for Frank Sylvia of 14 First Street were held at 9 am yesterday at St Elizabeths Church in Boston. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. Born in Portugal 46 years ago, he lived in town over 20 years. He was a widower with three children and three siblings.

Frank Sylvia First Street Boston St. Elizabeth's Church St. Mary's Cemetery Sylvia Portugal

Vanderbilt’s 1849 Vision of Flight and Pacific Travel

The Wall Street Journal recounts Cornelius Vanderbilt writing to a Kingston friend in 1849 about supporting an inventor with a flying machine idea. He imagines voyages to California by air, prizing speed over oceans and hinting at future ventures toward Sutter’s gold fields.

California Aurementa Cornelius Vanderbilt Cort Modore Kingston N. Y Staten Island Johns New York Anyboy Pacific Hoboken John Rockies Sutter's Wall Street Journal

Determination of a Crossroads Official to Resign

A crossroads official declares he will resign citing reasons from a puny office to fleas and birdshot trouble. He notes a local newspaper reader shooting at Mae Peery, police fears, a building infestation, and an ax incident. He hints at KKK pressure and plans to step down and out.

Mae Peery Rendev Kangas City

Nansen Plans German Polar Airship Expedition

Arctic explorer Fridtjof Nansen announces a German expedition to fly a 5,000,000 cubic foot dirigible from the Murmansk coast to Alaska and back. A crew of fifty will undertake a four week scientific mission including Arctic photography, mapping soundings, and data collection. The venture aims to begin in 1927.

Fridtjof Nansen North Pole Polar Los Angeles Murmansk White Sea Alaska Arctic

Mahogany Trade Flows From Central American Rivers

The article notes real mahogany as a tropical timber grown mainly in Central American nations including Honduras Guatemala and Mexico. It describes the wood being squared and rafted down rivers to the sea during the rainy season and emphasizes large export movement.

Honduras Guatermala British Honduras Mexico

Record Emerald The Great Muzo Stone Worth Kingly Value

The largest emerald today is the Muzo stone an uncut crystal about two inches long with a site diameter and weighing over 1 karat more than nine ounces and owned by the duke of Devonshire.

Duke of Devonshire

Reign of Terror Death Toll Reported in France

The report notes that over 2,500 people were executed in Paris during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution. It adds that about 6,000 men, women, and children were drowned in the Loire by terrorists.

Paris Enléren Loire

Persian Legend of Wine Discovery

A Persian legend ties wine to a queen's toothache and a king’s forbidden reserve. The queen tastes fermented grape juice to ease pain and ends a plot to poison herself, sparking a tale of wine’s origin through peril and remedy.

Supplanted Patriarch By Peter the Great in 1721

The holy governing synod of the Russian church was established by Peter the Great in 1721 to replace the patriarchate of Moscow which he deemed too powerful.

Holy Governing Synod of Peter the Great Patriarchate of Moscow Peter

Twin Birth Rates Note 1917 U S Twins Share

The American Genetic Association reports that in 1917 about 1.07 percent of U S births were twins and roughly 20 percent of these twins were identical. The figures reflect early 20th century twin statistics.

The American Genetic Association United States

Early Cricket Emergence in Sixteenth Century Play

Fragmentary OCR notes recount cricket origins with mention of thirteenth and sixteenth century activity and a team identified as Sebwe in arenas, noting profitability and growing awareness of the game.

Word Usage Study Notes Common Speech

A linguistic piece notes that the word thing is highly frequent in everyday speech and in dictionaries study. It discusses its ubiquity in Bribie language usage and how dictionaries approach illustrating common terms.

Hat Séyen Iit & Hétt Colud

Gypsy Trips for Girls Inspire Outdoor Adventurous Agree

Everygirl's magazine of Camp Fire Girls promotes gypsy trips as a call of the wild. Girls borrow a cart and horse to travel, walk and ride along roads, cook by campfire, sleep under open skies, and camp beside rivers or in barn haylofts, experiencing night quiet and sunset views.

Everygirl's Everygirl’s

Einstein Manuscripts Donated to Hebrew University Archives

Doctor Einstein has given the original manuscripts of his relativity theory to the library of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The note expresses hope that clear explanations of the theory will be widely available without forcing a degree.

Hebrew University At Jerusalem Lord Balfour Einstein

St Andrews Golf Club Marks Early US Golf History

The St Andrews Golf Club of New York City, formed November 18 1888, is noted as the oldest golf club in the United States, with early claims golf was played on the Pacific coast by sea captains in the sixteenth century.

St. Andrew's Golf Club New York City United States

Engraving Techniques Described in Historical Text

The passage explains relief engraving and wood engraving where ink fills hollowed areas and wiped smooth surfaces stay white. It covers line engraving where inked lines print, etching where acid deepens lines, and mezzo tint where the surface is roughened without incised lines.

Dutch Origin of Opprobrium Term in New Amsterdam

The term Yankeé, per Rombanghi, is not Indian but Dutch and means to snarl and quarrel. Burghers of New Amsterdam reportedly used it for invaders from Connecticut.

Rombanghi New Amsterdam Connecticut

Legal Phraseology Escrow Defined in Third-Party Custody

The term describes a writing fully executed and placed in the care of a third party to be held until the stated conditions for the instrument are fulfilled.

Era of Good Feeling in the United States

The era 1816 to 1824 is described as the period of good feeling marked by minimal party strife and broad internal harmony and contentment across the nation. It highlights political unity after the War of 1812 and growth in national identity under President James Monroe.

Happiness in the moral balance of giving and serving

Henry Drummond contrasts two views of happiness. He argues many seek happiness in possession and being served, while true happiness lies in giving and serving others. The excerpt reflects a sermonlike reflection on virtue and social duty.

Henry Drummond

Opening of House of Refuge on Blackwell's Island

In 1925 the opening marks a milestone for the first institution on Blackwell's Island New York dedicated to housing and reforming delinquent youth the House of Refuge located on the island in the harbor.

House of Refuge Blackwell's Land New York United

Fragmented Clippings on Bécaudé and Da Tata Boxing

OCR fragment mentions Bécaudé and Da Tata in boxing context with unclear framing. The readable text lacks clear event, date, or location details, producing a sparse item suitable for a brief card.

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