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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1907

Page

3

Firemen Meetings Vote for January 1 Turkey Supper

Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co No 1 held a large meeting and set January 1 for their annual supper with a committee named. They will attend the King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co No 1 fair on December 9 and Arthur E. Larkin was elected member. Dreadnaught Hook Ladder Hose Co approved a January 8 canvas back duck supper with a six member committee and one new member was elected. King Philip Co No 1 reported fair arrangements complete. one membership application was laid on table until next meeting.

Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company John J. Burns Raymond A. Card George H. Lather Marcus L. Mott George F. Stewart King Philip Theodore Rawson Charles L. Hammill William R. Perry William Manchester William L. Connery King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co

Minstrels at Soldiers Home entertain veterans

About 35 Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co members joined 100 veterans at Recreation Hall for a minstrel show echoing Bristol Opera House performance. Miss Hall Miss Moffit and Messrs Stewart Warren performed with Bowler Bros orchestra. songs and cornet pieces delighted the crowd. After lunch, a social hour featured solos, choruses, and readings before the group departed around 11.

Soldier's Home Bristol Opera House Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co Carryalls Recreation Hall Benjamin Ll. Hall Maus Wheelwright Mary P.rounds Miss Hall Miss Moffit Stewart Warren Bowler Bros F. M. ‘Straight McVarty Drett Miss Rounds Miss McCarty

Congregational Club Turkey Supper Fundraiser Held

The Congregational Club hosted a turkey supper and sale of candy cake and ice cream plus useful and fancy articles in Memorial Chapel Tuesday evening. Fancy table led by Mrs. T Newton Owen. candy table led by Mrs. Robert A. McOsughoey. Oake table and supper room duties listed. Miss Gertrude E Church oversaw ice cream booth with assistants Clarence Osterberg and others.

Congregational Club Memorial Chapel T. Newton Owen Henry Barton Charles Paull EB. K. Reynolds Robert A. Mc Osughoey Herbert B. Burnham Helen HB Olluroh Clarence Osterberg Aiilare Monro William Willison

Hoard and Peckham Wed in Local Ceremony

In this town on December 4, Rev George L Locke officiated at the marriage of Walter Everett Hoard and Miss Emma Williams Peckham, both residents of the town.

Peckham George L. Locke Walter Everett Hoard Emma Williams Peckham

Smith-In Warren death notice and health ad

A Smith in Warren dies on December 5 in his 82nd year. The ad urges relief for stomach troubles and promotes KODOL as a natural digestant remedy, guaranteed to help indigestion. Sold by W. H. Buffington.

W. H. Buffington

Hoard Peckham Wedding at St Michael's Rectory

An informal wedding occurred Wednesday afternoon at St Michael's Uharoh rectory uniting Emma Williams Peckham and her groom Rev George L Stocke officiated. After a brief ceremony the couple departed for a wedding trip to New York and Philadelphia and will reside at 1027 Hops Street upon return. The bride, Bristol’s popular daughter of Mary L and the late George A Pecknam, wore gray crepe de soie with a matching picture hat and carried white carnations. she is a St Michael's Church choir member and Bristol High School graduate class of 1898. The groom, son of Mary Hoard and the late Chief of Police James Hoard Jr, formerly a Suburban freight agent for Rhode Island Company, now employed in Providence by the same company. The couple are praised as worthy youths and wished long life and happiness.

St. Michael’s Uharoh Walter Everett Hoard Emma Williams Peckham George L Stocké St. Michael's Church New York Philadelphia Hops Street Bristol Mary L George A. Pecknam Bristol High School State Normal School Mary Hoard James Hoard, Jr Rhode Island Providence

Jeanette O'Brien Weds Mathew A Carnes in Malden

Miss Jeanette O'Brien of Highland avenue married Mathew A Carnes at the Immaculate Conception rectory with Rev. Richard Neagle officiating. Best man was John T Osarnes and bridesmaid Margaret E O'Brien with Anna O'Brien maid of honor. Reception at 398 Highland avenue followed, ushers included William O'Brien and John O'Brien. Newlyweds will reside on Warren street Dorchester after December 15 following a Connecticut Rhode Island trip.

Bernard Farley Margaret Doyle B. O. Morrissey Jeanette O’brien Malden Highland Avenue Mathew A. Carnes Charles Street Immaculate Conception Richard Neagle John T. Osarnes Margaret E. O’brien Anna O’brien Valenciennes William O’brien George EB McManus John O’brien Bennings Orchestra Connecticut Rhode Island Warren Street Dorchester

Philathea Class Supper and Sale at First Spirit Church

The Philathea class of the First Spirit church held a successful chicken supper and sale last evening. Proceeds from the supper and sales were good. Mrs A W Barrett Miss Mary Wilbur Miss Mary Lake Miss Sadie Gorham Mrs Charles Liscomb Mrs Walter Lawton led the supper, with Julia Gorham Albertha Morgan assisting and Helen Stowell on the cake and candy table. Col A W Barrett directed two shadow pantomimes and a male quartet including Geo Clowes Charles Liscomb Isaac W Gorham sang The Old Oaken Bucket and other numbers which drew encores.

A. W. Barrett Mary Wilbur Mary Lake Sadie Gorham Charles Liscomb Walter Lawton Julia Gorham Albertha Morgan Helen Stowell Elizabeth Lake Mabel Sherman Col A.W. Barrett Geo. Clowes Isaac W. Gorham

Election of Officers in Reba Rebexah Lodge No 12

The annual election of officers for Reba Rebexah Lodge No 12 L O F finished last night with Miss Helen E Manro as Noble Grand and Mrs. Mathew Oshoon as Vice Grand. Other posts filled include Recording Secretary Mrs Frank L Bowen and Financial Secretary Mrs Emily Ballogh P N G treasurer Mrs Joseph L Buffum and delegate for three years to Odd Fellows Home Association Mrs William J Munro. Installation is set for Jan 2 with two new initiates. Visitors from several lodges attended. Fraternal visit by Arline Lodge Providence planned for Wed Dec 11, with members leaving at 7 05 p m on the consolidated train. After initiation, refreshments followed.

Reba Rebexah Lodge L O. F Noble Helen E Manro Mathew Oshoon Frank L Bowen P.N. Gs Emily Ballogh Joseph L. Buffum Odd Fellows Home William J. Munro Arline Lodge Providence Wednee- Gay

Skating Contest At Pokanoket Hall Crowded

Last evening Pokanoket Hall hosted a well attended skating contest with 81x couples participating. Charles Snow of Fall River presented a fine fancy skating exhibition. James Maher and Miss Agnes Maddox won the prizes. The rink will reopen tomorrow afternoon and evening, then close for a few weeks until mills restart. It will remain open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with contests and a possible masquerade.

Pokanoket Hall Charles Snow Fall River James Maher Agnes Maddox Mesars White Burrows

Birthday Spider and Web Party for Miss Eva Mae Cole

Miss Eva Mae Cole hosted a Spider and Web party Monday evening December 2 in honor of her 18th birthday. Guests wore threads seeking hidden musical instruments and then sang led by John Earle. Supper followed with music until late. Miss Cole received many gifts.

Eva Mae Cole John Earle Qole

Y M C A Notes December Members Meeting at Rockwell Hall

The Y M C A announces the December Members Meeting for December 12 at 8 pm in Rockwell Hall. Prof M E Blystona of the U S Weather Bureau Providence will present an illustrated lecture on Weather Forecasting as Vaccaro Bros Orchestra provides music and light refreshments. Members are urged to join or renew as November issued 83 tickets and December may exceed that.

Rockwell Hall M. E. Blystona U.S. Weather Bureau Providence Vaccaro Bros. Orchestra Bristol

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