Severe Storm Wrecks Bristol Ferry Line and Harbor
The Tuesday gale battered Bristol and Prudence Island with high seas forcing the ferry Bristol to suspend trips after damage to the landing float. The Anna M. of Prudence Island Navigation Co and a 30 foot launch were driven ashore or onto sand bars. several lines downed disrupted telephone and electric service. Cleanup by H. S Jewell and Callan Construction crews restored traffic by nightfall. no major injuries reported aside from two individuals sustaining minor cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Prudence Island
Church Street
Hog Island
Anna M
Prudence Island Navigation Company
Bristol Exchange
New England Telephone
Rudolph F. Haffenreffer, Jr
Mount Hope
Haffenreffer
Henry Baker
Touisset
Touisset Point
Cyrus
Ay Jackson
Chestnut Street
Charles Martelly
Burnside
High Streets
Harold DeWolf
Rhode Island Hospital
Colt Memorial
Phoenix
Callan Construction Company
Doan's Pills touted for kidney relief in Bristol notice
A Bristol consumer testimonial promotes Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic for kidney issues. Mrs. J H Mott of 32 Cook Street credits the remedy with relieving back pain dull heaviness and kidney discomfort after cold spells. The ad urges readers to request Doan's Pills, 60 cents, from Buff alo based Foster Milburn Co. manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bristol
J. H. Mott
Cook Street
Bette
Doan
Buffington
Bristol Probate Court to Hear LeBaron Colt Will
August 23 1924 probate notice for LeBaron Bradford Colt will presented for pro bate. Hearing set for September 15 1924 at 10 30 A M in Bristol Probate Court Room with fourteen days of weekly notices ordered in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probato Court
Bristol
Lebaron Bradford Colt
John W. Church
Administration Notice for Estate of Anna Maria Spata
Angela Bruno named administratrix of Anna Maria Spata estate by Bristol Probate Court. Creditors must file all claims with the Bristol clerk starting August 29 1924. Bond posted as required by law and administration proceeding proceeds in sequence.
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Anna Maria Spata
Maria Montalbano
Bristol
John W. Church
Angela Bruno
Bristol Rhode Island Dogs to be Muzzled in July and August
Town Council votes muzzling all dogs on July and August property owners must leash dogs or keep them on premises. Unmuzzled dogs on streets will be taken to the Town Pound and killed if unclaimed within forty eight hours. unlicensed dogs to be killed immediately. Action effective July 14, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Rhode Island
John W. Church
Children stage spring pageant amid playground fair
A combined Callan and Common playground field day featured the Shutup Posy spring pageant directed by Miss M Theresa Sullivan. More than 1000 spectators watched as dances, fairy roles, and the Spring awakening story unfolded, with 14 seasons of playground activity noted and a new playground donated by General L H Callan.
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Callan
Therésa Sullivan
Sullivan
Anna G. Coggeshall
Margaret M.morrissey
Marguerite Lemaire
Viela Anderson Angel
Sybil Anderson
Margaret Ferriera
Mary Mott
Mary Walsh
Marguerite White
Adeline D'Amore
Sun *Maidens
Doris Manchester
Barbara Wells
Laura Balzano
Florence Gamlen
Angelina Rinaldi
Constantina Misirendino
Loretta Guilmette
Emily Murgo
Kathleen Mott
Annie Giodano
Mary Mederios
Josephine Cortellessa
Dorothy Adams
Spring
Mother Earth
Angel
Ruth Sherburne
Playground and Recreation Association of America
L. H. Callan
Franklin Street
Charles B. Rockwell
Harold T Confer
Freeport
Confer
Edwin Mann
Bristol
M. Theresa Sullivan
Dominick Lancello
Anna G Coggeshall
Claude Raynox
Erasmo Mancini
Joseph Langello
Bath House
Herreshoff Boat
Anthony Ruggeiro
Tony Perry
Antonio Milo
Fran Abate
Anthony Puya
Tony Caruso
Oncetta Russo
Annie Fraitas
Catherine Cimino
Walter Christensen
Manual Perry
Manuel Sulyvia
Arthur Sousa
Albert de Rissi
Manuel Perry
Edward Walsh
Eleen Robinsot
Mildred Newman
Doris Cornell
Manil Silva
Joseph Mancini
Joseph Silva
Joseph Mello
The Wayside Pulpit Message on Belief and God
In Bristol Rhode Island on August 29 1924 a sermon discusses the religious landscape with many denominations and questions about belief. It argues that truth remains and life gains meaning through belief in God and right living.
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United States
God
Jean Grigsby Paxton
Y M C A Notes and Labor Day Outings
The Y M C A announces an Employed Boys outing by auto truck to Newport with sightseeing, Beach visits, and sports at Fish and Gun Club grounds near Lilly Pond. Mystic Circle also plans an 8 o'clock Newport trip from Bristol with visits to Newport spots and Beach activities.
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Newport
Fish and Gun Club
Lilly Pond
Mystic Circle
Bristol
Army & Navy
Providence
Two Big Nights at Bristol Casino Offer Jazz and Dining
Dancing is making a big splash at the Bristol Casino at Bleven Field with the Colored Jazz Syncopators performing Saturdays for four hours. The troupe draws tremendous encores as guests enjoy new dining rooms and table seating, alternating dancing with meals through the evening. Tomorrow evening continues the same program.
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Bristol
Bleven Field
The Reindeer Move toward the Polar Seas
A modern writer describes a Laplanders village where a young reindeer gazes northward and the herd senses a coming impulse. The mass movement begins at twilight, evolving from slow pace to a breakneck gallop as the herd sets off to the polar seas, heedless of obstacles and hunger.
Labor Day Dance Event Features Colored Jazz Syncopators
A Labor Day holiday program begins at 12 01 a m Monday with tables booked for an evening of dancing. The Colored Jazz Syncopators will perform from midnight to sunrise, offering five hours of en chanting jazz. The event aims to give dancers a festive night with a rest day after.
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New York
Boston
Fragments Echo Quotation On Life and Water of Life
A fragmentary ancient passage compares pursuit of life to a thirsting soul for water. It uses dramatic imagery of a man or beast blocking the path, and the arching line from a psalm about panting for water. The source reflects a quest motif with heightened rhetoric.
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Ats
Church Notes St Michael's Eleventh Sunday Services
Eleventh Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion at 8 00 Morning Prayer and sermon at 10 30 Evening service omitted at St Michael's Church.
Trinity Church Sunday Services
Holy Communion at 5 30 A M Matins at 9 45 A M Church school omitted Sung mass and sermon at 10 45 A M Evening service at 7 30 P M will be said until fall
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Trinity Church
Morning Worship Service Sermon by Rev James J Goodacre
Morning worship at 10 30 led by pastor Rev James J Goodacre delivering a sermon titled The Greater Works. The service outlines religious instruction and community gathering for the day.
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James J. Goodacre
State Street M. E. Church Camp Meeting Costs Sunday
Services at State Street Methodist Episcopal Church were omitted on Sunday due to a camp meeting. Parishioners were advised to attend the retreat event away from the usual Sunday worship.
Morning Service at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church holds a morning service at 10 30 led by the pastor. Other services are omitted.
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First Baptist Church
Church Schedule Notice for Nazarene Church
Rev. Thomas Armstrong presides with Sunday services at 10 45 a m preaching noon Sunday School at 12 00 Young People at 6 00 p m Evening service at 7 00 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p m You are invited.
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Thomas Armstrong
Marriage Intentions Listed for Local Couple
Joseph Dana LaBelle of 921 Main Street Pawtucket and Violet Rena Janson of 885 Hope Street Pawtucket announce their intentions to marry. The notice records both parties and their residence in town.
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Joseph Dana LaBelle
Main Street
Pawtucket
Violet Rena Janson
Hope Street
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Auard
Reem
Reed Jones
MOXIE
Gulegs
Amily
Meeks
Gébee
Rye Oo
Bristol Ferry
Sagamore
Phenix
Bill Booster
Nou
Mann
Charles Munro
Angell Sheldon
National
India Rubber
Catherine Street Stars
Carlo Russo
Georgiana Sylvia
Callan Playgrounds
Marv Perry
Mary Paiva
Mabel Sousa
Mary Perry
Bristol Indians
Narragansett
Narragansetts
Romeo Gamlin
Manuel Phillips
Joseph Servant
Adolph Ferreira
Callan Playground
Bristol, R. I
Jesus
Nicodemus
Philip
Thomas
Horace Bushnell
ST. Michael's Church
Congregational Church
State Street
M. E. Church
Church OF the Nazarene
Railroad Avenue
Croade Street
Warren
R. I
Cornelius, Harrington
B. A. French
SWIFT
Gravenstein
McLaren
Imperial Club
Eis
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