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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1922
Page
3
Central Cottage with large land tract priced at 4500 dollars. Three family house features a large barn with cellar. Lot measures 70 by 120 feet at 7000 dollars. Numerous Bristol building lots offered at 100 dollars and up.
Veterans of Babbitt Post 15 6 A R celebrated the 37th anniversary in Grand Army Hall with attendees from Bucklin Prescott Brown Arnold and Ballou Posts and various veterans groups. Territorial dignitaries Lieutenant Governor Harold J Gross and others spoke praising patriotism as members recalled the post history and community service. A flag salute, Star Spangled Banner, and musical program followed with refreshments and dancing later in the evening.
Funeral services for Prank Portes Howe of Philadelphia and this town were held Sunday afternoon at his summer home on Metacom avenue. The body was then taken to Mt Michaels Church for 230 o clock services officiated by Key Robert Keating Smith. The obsequies drew relatives and former business associates from Philadelphia New York Boston Providence and the vicinity. Burial followed in the Juniper Hill family lot there.
The Reverend Frederik Lee Maryon, born Isle of Wight and educated in Southampton and Manchester, is to be instituted as rector of Trinity Church next Sunday at 10:45. His career includes service in Milwaukee, West Bend, Janesville, Kenosha, and London, with recent work at St Stephens Providence.
Nearly 200 fans braved threatening skies as the Saloon Bristol game at Biren Field was postponed due to a downpour. Officials postponed until Sept 17 after Salem players and visiting teams from Boston arrived. plan to resume with Dorchester and Brontos the following week.
Moris Wabur son of Georgee Mo Walbuo and the late Adlena Woalbuo died Saturday morning on South Main Street Warren after four years of illness. Born in Warren on March 3 1880 he attended local schools and Bevant & Stratton Providence. He worked as a bookkeeper at Nicho com Fee Company Providence and later joined the undertaking business with his father and brother. He was a member of Warren Lodge No 1 and various clubs. Services were held at his residence this afternoon at 2 o clock with honorary bearers listed. Burial was in South Cemetery Warren.
The Bristol Playground season ends with annual athletic events on the common under Edward I Mann. If weather allows, events include boys and girls dash races, broad and high jumps, potato and bug races, pin tail on donkey, and relay and novelty events for multiple age groups.
Glendyne Kennels Irish setter wins first in puppy class and best bitch in show. Hoof Pace exhibitor takes multiple firsts in American bred, open, and winner classes for dogs and bitches. Special prizes awarded for best bitch.
A Sunday family reunion at 88 Franklin street honored Mrs John Petty 83. Mrs Downey hosted with 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, including seven great grand children of Mr and Mrs George Guinan, two of Mrs Hi D McKenna, and five of Mrs Chester Ro Dunbar. Guests from Connecticut and Long Island joined in a chicken dinner despite rain. Mr Downey likened the day to Noah and the flood amid jovial chatter.
A miscellaneous shower was held Sunday evening at 154 Wood Street hosted by Mrs Charles Goldstein and Mrs J Odesky for Miss Margaret Phenes, a September bride elect to marry Joseph Miller next Sunday at 27 Cottage Street. Guests traveled from Chicago New York Boston Fall River Providence and local town Mass. Gifts included many beautiful and useful items. A buffet lunch followed.
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