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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1919

Page

5

Surprise Kitchen Shower For Miss Farrally Before婚

In Constitution street Miss Gertrude Farrally was feted with a wedding shower hosted by Miss Busin. At the gathering held Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Farrally the guests presented kitchen furnishings as gifts ahead of her January 1 wedding to Karl R. Moore of New York at St Michael's Church. The party featured sewing club attendees, games, and refreshments in a festive setting.

Bufin Gertrude R. Farrally St. Michael's Church Karl R. Moore New York

Skiff Found Near Narragansett Bay Reported

Joseph Finley told police he found a small drab skiff afloat in Narragansett Bay near Poppa Squash Shore. The vessel measures about four feet in length and is described as plain in color.

Joseph Finley Narragansett ‘Bay Poppa

Cote Family Hosts Fourth Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs L G Cote held a Tuesday birthday gathering at their Hope Street home for their daughter turning four. The home featured red and green decorations with poinsettias and holly. Eighteen children attended, playing games and enjoying refreshments, including a large cake bearing the child's name and date.

L. G. Cote Hope Street

Christmas Exercises At Colt Memorial High School

Public schools held Christmas programs before vacation. Colt Memorial High School staged morning exercises with a program by Miss Boardman Callan and others. Pupils achieving 85 percent or higher were listed. others below 85 but above 80 were named. John Post Reynolds School repeated its recent entertainment with songs readings and tableaux.

Colt, Memorial High School Strong Ats Aditota France Annk Brelsford Elizabeth Church Dicken Jéssie Molasky Longfellow Veronica McClure rOrchestra Hark the Herald Angels Colt Memorial High School Falia DeéFelice George Mathéson Virginia August Anna Brelsford Luciano Caprone Kathleen Hodgdon Norma Mathewson Mary Sullivan Harold Webb Oe Bullock Dana Eischbers Annie Dunbar Joseph Kelley Marguerite, Murphy Elizabeth Sanford George Yarlasavetsky William Rinaldi Emily Sanford Ruth ‘Weaver Anna Brown Doris Dunbar Louise Murphy Ruth Suzman Carmine Bruno Louis Nastri James Ruggiero Nancy Sodifii George Sparks John, Post Reynolds

Obituary of John H. Adams longtime local factory worker

John H. Adams, 78, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday at Capt. Macomber’s home in Warren. Born in town he worked for the National India Rubber Co for many years and spent time at Soldiers Homes Togus Maine and Hampton Va. He served in Company K Fifth Artillery during the Civil War. He leaves two daughters Mrs William H. Cheetham and Maria Adams. a sister the late Miss Annie Adams. Funeral was at 2 p.m. yesterday at George M Wilbur’s residence Warren with interment in North Cemetery.

John H. Adams John Adams Macomber Child Street Warren National India Rubber Company Togus Maine Hampton Fifth Artillery William H. Cheetham Maria Adams Annie Adams State Street George M. Wilbur South Main Street North Cemetery

Yacht Club Smoker Highlighted by Col Callan Talk

Bristol Yacht Club hosted a Wednesday evening smoker with Col H Callan sharing experiences from the 107th U S Engineers in France. Prof Parone provided organ and accordion music, while Ralph Winslow MC’d and a committee served clam chowder and coffee.

L. H. Callan Bristol Mercury Zero Col. H. Callan France 107Th U. S. Engineers Prof Parone Providence Ralph Winslow W. Wail J. William Wood Octave LeClair

World War Pictures at Pastime Theatre Next Monday Evening

The balance of the world war pictures in eleven reels will be shown at the Pastime Theatre next Monday evening under Kearney Post American Legion. Proceeds aid the legion treasury with tickets available at William M Connery clothing, from legion members, or at the door. The tickets’ prices are advertised elsewhere. the pictures are authentic and worth seeing.

Kearney Post, American Legion William M. Connery Legion

A Worth While Xmas Gift For Boys Join The Y M C A

A mother urges parents to give a Y M C A membership as a year long Christmas gift for 1920. Promotes clean play, exercise, proper company, and character building through games and activities with other boys. See rates in the advertisement column.

Santa Claus

Christmas Sermon At First Nazarene Church

The First Nazarene Church invites Sunday services led by Pastor Arthur J. Myers. A Christmas sermon titled For All Ages will be preached at 10 30. Bible School starts at 12, prayers at 7, revival at 7 15, and a service of song follows. The sermon Will All Men Be Saved? will be explored with guidance from Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

First Nazarene Bible School Jesus Arthur J. Myers

L Apache on Pastime Saturday Stars Dorothy Dalton

Thomas H Ince presents Dorothy Dalton in L Apache a Paris set drama where Natalie Bourget and Helen Arm strong resemble each other leading to a dangerous impersonation a murder confession frees Natalie to marry Otis Mayne supported by Robert Elliot Mary Harlan George Furry Alice Gale and Louise Darclay

Thomas H. _ Ince Dorothy Dalton Natalie Bourget Paris Natalie Helen Seine River Forbes Otis Mayne Miss Dalton Robert Elliot Mary Harlan George Furry Alice Gale Louise Darclay

Funeral for Mrs Catherine Mc Carty Held at St Marys

The funeral of Mrs Catherine Mc Carty widow of Dennis Mc Carty fatally burned at her home on Wood Street was held from her residence to St Marys Church for a solemn high mass. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery with many floral tributes and attendance by relatives and friends. Mrs Mc Carty was a devout St Marys member and neighbors recall her as loving and kind.

Catherine McCarty Dennis McCarty Wood Street St. Mary’s Church Thomas J. Gillan Daniel J. Fullam Joseph Poja Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catherine E. Connery Margaret Connolly MacDougall Jesus Patrick McGovern James Head Thomas Head Edward Dillon St. Mary's Cemetery McCarty St. Mary's Church

Hokara Skin Cream Promises Quick Skin Revitalization

A vintage ad touts Hokara cream for dry faded cheeks claiming it restores healthy texture by stimulating natural circulation and cleansing pores. It markets a grease free formula said to be antiseptic and healing, with jars priced at 85c small 60c large and $1.00 at W. H. Buffington, druggist.

W. H. Buffington

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