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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1921
Page
2
Trinity Church and St Martins Providence combine choirs to perform Horatio Parker Hora Novissima. Rehearsals completed after two months of study led by Miss Blanche N Davis. Prime solos by Howard Boogaay. Public offering to cover choir transportation costs.
Organizers warn buyers that local Christmas Seals sales are not yet distributed to children and urge the public to purchase for the District Nursing project, noting the drive funds a worthy cause and school children will receive seals after December 15.
Bristol Troops of the Boy Scouts of America organize stunt weeks with Owl Patrol opening with a bean supper and games. Racoons host a supper hike, Wolves a luncheon party, and other patrols schedule stunts through the week. Judges name top finishers in patrol events and Christmas test themes feature in planned arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a medicinal or patent medicine notice from Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Mentions druggists circulars free and restoration of normal condition after exposure or illness. Names scarce. likely an advertisement for a remedy with dubious claims.
Local Bristol area updates include community events, council notes, and neighborhood spotlights. Residents report volunteer efforts, School District progress, and upcoming fairs with dates and venues.
A collage of brief items noting Henry Opitz's illness at Milk Street, shoe stores on Franklin and State Streets, and a plant inventory closure at National Rubber. Community events include Temple No 3 No. 2 legations, Ladies Night, a flags presentation, and a Congregational church turkey supper with about 200 served.
A sale will be held in the Vestry of the State Street M F Church on Thursday December 18 with aprons and cake and candy for sale starting at 5 30 pm. Beans suppers at 6 o clock priced 5 cents per serving.
A missionary campaign event is planned at the Church of the Nazarene with Rev Stella B Crooks of Chicago and Miss Eva Carpenter of Vasind India as speakers. Also noted are local school fundraisers, a charity sale by Home for Aged Women volunteers, football prep at Kinsley Park, and a Pastime Theatre program with Leigh O Brien and Burkes Orchestra.
The Odd Fellows Hall on High street held its annual election of officers Tuesday evening. Noble Grand Fréd Wilbur, Vice Grand Henry L. Sanford, Recording Secretary John G. Stewart, Financial Secretary Amasa C Williston, and Treasurer George U Arnold were chosen. Installation is set for January 10, with the first degree conferred on three candidates and refreshments served afterward.
Police were called to a cutting affray near Coggeshall Avenue at 6 45 Wednesday evening. Cousins Fellipe and Domenico Cocosoni fought, one cut in the face and the other in the thigh, but wounds were not serious after medical care. They were arraigned before Justice Philip Brady on reveling charges and entered not guilty pleas with cases continued to the Fifth District Court.
Domenic Palmeiri pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging conspiracy to rob Trene Mercier in Warren. He was sentenced to one year in prison by Judge Hahno in the Superior Court. The State says Mercier was deprived of cash during a bank trip from a store where she worked. Ernest Palmer also faced indictment for robbery and conspiracy with Palmeiri. Robbery counts were not pressed and Palmeiri and Palmer pleaded not guilty to larceny from the person and conspiracy. Palmeiri’s sentence was postponed. a $1,000 bond was set in the Domenico larceny case.
In each issue a compact hair short advertisement appears in a narrow column. The snippet outlines ad style guidance for presentation and layout, emphasizing concise wording and consistent spacing to fit the column. It reflects a vintage newspaper format guiding hair care product promotions.
Reward offered for return of an all white Portuguese Poodle with brown ears last seen near 62 Court Street. Contact MANL RE SOUZA for details and identification.
A distressed, OCR like listing fragment shows numerous job and sale notices. Items include government positions paying 130 dollars monthly, 1922 civil service mentions, sale ads for farm equipment and feed, and various room and lodging notes. Potential addresses include Constitution Street and Pappasquash Road with references to local offices and merchants.
Rent rates rise to 250 dollars with a 1000 dollar limit mentioned. The notice references opening a business at 47t Hope Street and involves a company named POMONDS Co. The fragmented text lists writers and machine sales in connection with the updated terms.
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