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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1924

Page

3

Obituary of Mrs Celestina Goff of Hope Street

Mrs Celestina Goff widow of Henry Goff died at her home 228 Hope Street after a brief illness ending with a stroke. Born March 2 1849 she lived in this town all her life. Survived by two children Henry Goff of Warren and Mrs Albert E Benard two grandchildren a brother and a sister. Funeral from her home at 2 PM conducted by Rev James J Goodacre at North Cemetery burial there.

Celestina Goff Henry Goff Hope Street Goff Hiram Abby Lindsey) Luther First Congregational Church Albert E. Benard Warren Charles Luther Caroline Waldron James J Goodacre George E. Benard Providence James C Church Albertus & Alden Thomas Brightman North Cemetery

Juniors Hold 1000 Point Contest Century Dash

The Juniors stage a second 1000 Point Contest event labeled the century dash with times ranging from 28 to 30 seconds and points tallied for Marz Monroe Gann and others. Dunbar leads overall with 43 points followed by Burnham 42 and McGann 38.

Marz Monroe cGann Burke Church Burnham Levy Leonard Dunbar McGann xMonroe xMarz xLeonard xChurch xLevy xMcCaughey Fall River Delphis Mt Pleasant New Bedford Juniiors Tiverton Senors Providence Bristol

Off icers Installed At Awashonks Meeting

At a P town gathering, the herd installed its officers for the year led by installing officer George R. Fish with conductor Fred W Coggeshall. Officers named include William Francis as M W K, Walter Wennerstrand as M F B, Fred Cornell as S A D, Herbert R Newman as A R C, Leonard Baron as UU, Edward Blackman as W W T, and Coggeshall again as P W.K. The session preceded a fall ceremonial and included a business meeting.

George R. Fish Fred W Coggeshall William Francis Walter Wennerstrand Fred Cornell Herbert R Newman Leonard Baron Edward Blackman W.K Fred W Coggeshall

Awashanks Herd Scouts Organized in Bristol

Awashanks Herd organized Oct 10 1921 in Bristol. Degree team initiated candidates and officers were installed. Harvest supper served. Relief Committee named W Wennerstrand H R Newman L Baron FE Blackman F Cornell. Social Committee E Blackman S Burt L Ascola. The group includes officers and first class scouts from Bristol Troops to promote sociability and scouting interests.

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Milkmaids and Farmers Operetta at Pastime Theatre

An operetta Milkmaids and Farmers will be presented at the Pastime Theatre next Sunday by the union Choir and Altar Boxes of St Elizabeth's Church under Miss Anna M. Peters. The show aims to benefit the church with a cast of Milkmaids Little Milkmaids and Farmers including listed performers and additional entertainment featuring the film A Mother's Sacrifice.

Union St Elizabeth's Church Anna M. Peters the Moisses Olivia Almeida Mary Arruda Mary Estrella Olivia Freitas Irene Lewis Lucy Morten Margaret Pacheco Anna Pana Anna Pia Joseph Sousa Manuel Vargas Julius Navier

Troop to Be Inspected By Deputy Commissioner

The First Bristol Troop of Boy Scouts of America meets tonight at 7 o clock in the Scout Building. Deputy Commissioner George R Fish will inspect every member, a key event for the troop's future. The program includes drill tests passing instruction games and patrol meetings.

Bristol Boy Scouts of America George R Fish

John Francis Edge of Providence Dies After Illness

John Francis Edge died at Rhode Island Hospital after four days of pneumonia. He was born in Wicklow Ireland and lived in this town two years before moving to Providence, where he resided at 86 Jewett Street. Survived by wife Elizabeth Nucan Edge, two daughters Anne Elizabeth and Jennie, three brothers James Edward Samuel, and a sister Mrs Winfield Hunt. He was a member of James Wood Lodge and Grace Church. Funeral from Barber Holdredge Company, 72 Broad Street, with burial at North Cemetery and Odd Fellows ritual at the graveside.

John Francis Edge Providence Rhode Island Hospital Mr Edge County Wicklow Ireland Edward Annie Edge Jewettreet Elizabeth Nucan) Fdge Anne Elizabeth Jennie Barthers James Alberta Canada Samuel Winfield Hunt Pornard Street Edge James Wood Lodge Grace Church Barber- Holdredge Company Broad Street Philemon F Sturges North Cemetery Odd Fellows

U S Leads World in Telephone Reach

A 1923 study shows the United States holds 63 percent of global telephones with 14 347 395 in use. The U S uses the phone far more than England or France, and New York and Chicago alone exceed totals for Great Britain and France respectively.

U. S United States New York City Great Britain Northern Ireland Chicago France America Europe

Birth Announcements From Providence Hospitals

A daughter Rosamond born to Mr and Mrs Lewis A Hoar at Jane Brown Memorial Hospital Dew. Granddaughter to John W Best of this town. Also at Living-In Hospital Garvin born November 28, twin daughters to Mr and Mrs George J Garvin, grandchildren of Mr and Mrs William Fivuan, of this town.

Hoar Providence Jane Brown Memorial Hospital Dew Rosamond Lewis A Hoar John W Best

Married Bishano Palumbo in Mt Carmel Church

In this town on November 29 at the Church of Our Lads of Mt Carmel Res Joseph Poya officiated the marriage of Carl Joseph Bishano and Miss Josephine Palumbo both of Blackman Pritsker Providence. Earlier, on November 27 in Blackman this town Rabbi Vick Abraham united Miss Martha Irma Pritsker of Providence and a groom from Provi dence.

Obituaries for Edge Goff and Goulart in Providence town

Died Edge in Providence at Rhode Island Hospital John Francis Edge formerly of this town aged 40. Goff Celestina widow of Henry Goff aged 75. Goulart Elizabeth daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Goulart aged 5. All notices dated Nov 28 and Nov 29 in this town.

Ban Lifts on Hyde Park Hackney Cabs in London

A 1605 notice reports a long standing ban on hackney carriages entering Hyde Park after complaints to the lord justices. The ban lasting over 22 years has been lifted and taxicabs may now use Hyde Park roads to travel to and from other parts of London.

London Hyde Park Tondon

Miss Martha Pritsker Weds Abraham Blackman in Providence

Miss Martha Irma Pritsker daughter of Mr and Mrs Aaron Pritsker of 42 Olney Street Providence R I married Abraham Blackman son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Blackman of 61 Constitution Street this town Thanksgiving evening at her parents home Rabbi Vick of Providence performed the ceremony Bridesmaids included Miss Anna Pritsker Miss Lillian Blistein and Miss Rebecca Grabois The couple will reside at 28 Ogden Street Providence R I following a wedding tour to New York

Martha Irma Pritsker Aaron Pritsker Olney Street Providence R. I Abraham Blackman Samuel Blackman Constitution Street Rabbi Vick Anna Pritsker Lillian Blistein Rebecca Grabois New York Charles Blackman Killarney Valley Maid of Honor Ogden Street

Bisbano Palumbo Tie The Knot In Mt Carmel Church

Miss Josephine Palumbo and Carl Joseph Bisbano, a local basketball star, wed at 10 am Saturday in the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. Rev Joseph Polya officiated. attendants included Miss Vasta Lakoecca and Miss Tena Abenante. The couple plans a New York honeymoon and will live at Wood and Mt Hope.

Josephine Palumbo Carl Joseph Bisbano Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Joseph Polya Vasta Lakoecca Tena Abenante Mary Nellecca Joseph Bisbane Catherine Street New York Bisbane Wood and Mt Hope Avenue

Fifth District Court session records multiple docket actions

Clerk John L Lonergan presiding in Hammill's absence disposed cases: State Chief Hugh F Kellex vs Joseph Ferri manslaughter case continued a week due to defense counsel illness. Hugh F Kelley as Joao De Fretas defacing James Allyn property fined ten dollars and costs. two civil cases continued. Juvenile Court Meiggs vs Clerko continued for a week for abusive language to teacher and insubordination.

John L Lonergan Fifth District Court Frank H Hammill Hugh F. Kellex Joseph Ferri Philadelphia Bisbane Michael Turano Westerly Hugh F Kelley Joao de Fretas James Allyn Lonergan Titan James F Meiggs Joseph Clerko

Tea and sale raises funds for parish charity at St Michael's

Rain did not dampen interest at the Girls' Friendly Society tea and sale held in Holmes House. Proceeds support charitable work in the parish with Holly decorated tables and volunteers from Violet Wennerstrand Sophia J Shepard Mary G Lawless Lydia M Cooke Harriet N Warren Annie Adams Ruth Graham Nellie Newcomb Julia C Drury Ivy Wennerstrand led the arrangements as committee chair.

Girls’ Friendly Society St Michael's Church Holmes House Violet Wennerstrand Sophia J Shepard Mary G_ Lawless Lydia M Cooke Harriet N Warren Annie Adams Ruth Graham Nellie Newcomb Julia C Drury Ivy Wennerstrand Scouts

Christmas and social events listed for Bristol area

A sequence of community events for November and December in Bristol includes Saturday evenings at Grand Army Hall by the Burnside Social Club, church sales by Ladies' Aid Society and Doric Club pieces, dances and salad suppers at Odd Fellows and Masonic venues, Christmas sales at Trinity Parish House, weekly whist evenings at Grand Army Hall, and entertainments and sales at First Baptist Vestry by Berean Class and church groups.

Grand Army Hall Grand Farr Burnside Social Club State Street ME Ladies’ Aid Society Odd Fellows’ Hall Reba Rebekah Lodge

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