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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1923

Page

3

Conrick Brogan Wedding Ties Bristol and Warren in St Marys

Miss Annie Josephine Brogan of Bristol wed Edward James Conrick of Warren in a double ring ceremony at St Marys Church this morning. Rev Francis Fullam officiated. Miss M Theresa Sullivan sang Ave Maria during offertory. attendants included Marguerte Brogan and Vincent M Smith. The couple plans to live on South Main Street in Warren after a White Mountain honeymoon.

St Mary’s Church Annie Josephine Brogan Edward James Conrick Warren Francis Fullam M Theresa Sullivan Gounod Francis J. Doyle Providence Marguerte Brogan Vincent M Smith Aaron Ward Wood Street Bristol White Mountains Conrick Wall South Main Street Cornelis J Brogan Colt Memorial High School Rhode Island State Normal School John Post Reynolds Thomas Connck Warren Warren Post Office

Wool Road Enables Car To Cross Dry Creek Bed

A motor car bogged in sand near Murgoo station in the Murchison district Western Australia. After shearing, surplus wool was laid as a thick blanket over the river bed, creating a makeshift road that allowed the vehicle to reach firmer ground.

Murgoo Station Murchison Western Australia

Why Bell Was Not Answered

A man and his wife visit a country house, ring and knock without response. They see signs of life but no one comes. On leaving, they meet the seven year old twins Billy and Milly who quip the louder the rings the less they will come, noting it will look like something else.

Billy Milly

Colt Memorial High School Gets New Gray Interior Finish

Renovations at Colt Memorial High School near completion with a gray color scheme. Johnson Brothers of Providence oversees painting including auditorium and library, ceilings in silver gray, side walls in pearl gray, and gold leaf highlights.

Colt Memorial High School Charles Johnson Johnson Brothers South Water Street Providence William Nesbit Samuel P Colt

The Quivering Earth

The article notes tremors arise from seismic and other pulsations with non tectonic origins. Diurnal cycles tied to sun and weather affect ground. valley sides carry more load in wet weather and ridges in dry weather. Plant transpiration may alter soil tilth, likening earth to a living skin.

Seek Water With Magic Virtues in Korean Diamond Mountains

Pilgrims climb the Diamond mountains in Korea to reach sacred pools of water said to grant protection from sickness and evil. Washing in the pools cleanses moral impurities as well as travel stains, with legends of ancient dragons lingering in some springs told by Buddhist monks.

Diamond Korea

Boy Scouts Outing at Camp Takarest Shines With Clambake

Second Bristol Troop of Boy Scouts of America held a weekend outing at Camp Takarest on Mt Hope Bay. Activities included campfire songs, clam digging, church services, swimming, races, and a large clambake prepared by Deputy Commissioner George R. Fish. Guests included Capt Fred M. Straight, Senator Daniel W Coggeshall, and leaders from Troops 1 and 4. The event highlighted Scoutcraft Week with tests in second and first-class skills and merit badges offered for advancement.

Bristol Boy Scouts of America Camp Takarest Mt Hope Bay George RK Fish Warham A Francis Walter Wennerstrand Fred M. Straight Daniel W Coggeshall George R. Fish Harold T Sylvester Camp Tunkarest

Obituary of Mrs Same Vosabeth Dunbar Widow of George P Dunbar

Mrs Same Vosabeth Dunbar widow of George P Dunbar died Sunday morning at her home 1830 Wood Street after several months of illness She was born in Central Tafts fan 27 146 a daughter of Archbald and Jeanette Fraser Bello She came to town as a child and lived here her husband a Civil War veteran died in 1004 She was a member of the First Congregational Church Five sons and one daughter survive Archibald FC Willammr Ho George N Robert Ro and Howed Bo Dunbar and Miss Mabel Dunbar All reside here She leaves a brother William Bel oot and a sister Mrs Hugh Moritt Providence 17 grandchildren and oo great grand children Funeral will be held at 2 oclock tomorrow from her late residence Burial at North Cometers

Same Vosabeth Dunbar George P Dunbar Woo'dock Wood Street Wess Tai'ts Fan Archbald Jeanette (Fraser) Bello Dumbar First Congregational Church Archibald FC Willamm

Playground Games At The Common Supervised By Pedwan MV Mataothe

Weather permitting the playground program starts next Monday afternoon at the common under director Pedwan MV Mataothe. Events include relay races potato race and sprint formats with teams and spectators expected to attend.

Plas Pedwan Mataothe Eeemts

Probate Court disposes multiple estates and guardianships

In a Probate Court session before Judge Edward L Leahy multiple estates saw actions. Filings continue for Thompson and Sparks. Guardianship appointments were approved for Farley minors with bonds of 100 dollars. Various inventories and final accounts were accepted and executors and administrators were approved with bonds ranging from 100 to 20000 dollars.

Edward L. Leahy William E . Thompson Jared B Sparks Regina Catherine Farley Anne Farley Thomas F. Johnson Irene May Farley Annie I. Farley Ellen L Galvin Annie M Galvin Joseph A Hammill Mildred L. Pollock Agnese Formisano Cta Virginia Temple Drury Helen F A Drury Leslie Cordery Arthur Sterling Lawton Industrial Trust Company EFE Bunn Francisco Balzano Mary L. Wilcox Lucy C Coggeshall George S Wilcox John H Potter Vacivn B Bache Josiah Wotter Saran Bradford—Wryl Emma Bradford Stanton Josiah F. Peckham

Twilight League Benefit Game Draws Big Crowd

Twilight League notes a benefit game on the common for the Dreadnaughts with All Stars and Dreadnaughts lineups. The match promises entertainment as Sul livan and Ayre Bristol join forces to back the Tabs against the All Stars and prior league leaders in a charity event expected to draw a large crowd.

Bristol Tandom All Stars Andatas Jineup

Army clash near the Somniumam decides tentative winner

Frontline reports describe a battle that could settle the overall lead as commanders like Gatse Manager Bottomley differ on whether the camp will hold. The Kearm Post unit engages as forces advance toward third peace amid confusion over who will prevail.

Bottomley Kearm Post Trovine

Peculiar Triangular House Built by Sir Thomas Tresham

The most unusual residence in the United Kingdom is the triangular Rushton house in Northamptonshire built over 300 years ago by Sir Thomas Tresham. The design embodies the Trinity with three stories and nine windows on each side, two stories featuring trefoil shaped panes, and other windows containing twelve triangular panes in groups of four.

United Kingdom Thomas Tresham Rushton Northamptonshire

Cilicia in APostolic Era A Highway Between Syria and Empire

In ancient times Tarsus in Cilicia lay on the Cilician coast opposite Cyprus. Cilicia bordered Pamphylia to the west Cappadocia to the north and Syria to the east. It served as a conduit between Syria and central western regions of the Roman empire with a sizable Jewish population.

Asia Minor Mediterranean Sea Cyprus Cilicia Pamphthylia Cappadocia Syria

Funeral rites for Civil War veteran Michael J Higgins

Funeral services for Michael J Higgins who died at the Soldiers' Home were held at 11 o clock Saturday morning at the mortuary chapel of the North Cemetery. Rev Anson B Howard of St Michael's Church officiated. Burial followed in the Soldiers and Sailors plot.

Michael J Higgins Anson B Howard St Michael's Church

Conrick and Brogan Married at St Mary’s Church

Edward James Conrick of Warren and Miss Annie Josephine Brogan of this town were married at St Mary’s Church Aug 21 by Rev Francis Fullam.

Conrick—Brogan St Mary's Church Francis Fullam Edward James Conrck Warren Annie Josephine Brogan

In loving memory of Mary Z. Valley

In loving memory of our dear mother Mary Z Valley who died Aug 21 1917. Dear mother how we miss you five years have rolled by since you left us in sorrow for the home up in the sky. Though youre gone youre not forgotten. Your place can never be filled. We will keep your memory sacred till our hearts are still. Sadly missed by her children.

Mary Z. Valley

Betty Declines Candy After Promised Fuss

Betty, age three, was asked to take castor oil with a promised candy reward. She agreed, but then she decided to fuss anyway, sending her candy back to the table while the oil was prepared. The mother’s bargain and Betty’s fib reveal a stubborn moment in a small kitchen scene.

Betty

They All Think On Tax Plan At Trinity Guild

A Kentucky women’s group quips about a tax proposal. A mother-in-law jokes she will rely on her son-in-law to drive them in his car so no one bears the cost. The remark appears in a page note from the Ohio State Journal style column.

Ladies’ Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church Ohio State Journal

Duty, obedience, and the path of good

The quote argues that true good arises from obedience rather than personal choice. It states duties cannot be avoided. choosing to forsake them brings sorrow without reward. The speaker claims life without duty yields bitter herbs and no sustenance.

George Eliot

The Tripping Tongue Script Note

A fragment from the Boston Evening Tran depicts a hostess asking for patience as sewing continues during a visit. The line suggests a reflection on purposeful activity while guests linger.

Boston Evening Transcript

Do Weather Changes Bother You

Do weather changes bother you and cause kidney trouble and back pain? The ad urges Dean's Kidney Pills to relieve aches from cold impacts on kidneys. Testimony from Charles Stuart of Constitution Street cites relief after using the pills bought at Buffington's Pharmacy. Price 60c at dealers.

Dean Bristol Charles Stuart Constitution Street Buffington Stuart Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

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