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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1909

Page

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Aged Resident Robbed At Franklin Street Home

Marmaduke Mason an elderly tenant on Franklin street was robbed of 28 by a stranger who visited Wednesday evening to view his upper tenement. The assailant grabbed Mason by the throat and fled, leaving him unconscious. Neighbors saw a man near the scene and police are investigating with Chief Morrissey involved.

Marmaduke Mason Franklin Street Mr. Mason Charles McDonald Mason Boston Herreshoft

Bristol Opera House Promises Largest Christmas Show

Manager Demara presents a musical Christmas program headlined by Keely and Parks with singing and dancing. Goyette returns to sing The Palms with slides, Taylor performs illustrated songs, and a funny one act comedy drama closes. Feature reel The Cardinals Conspiracy. Prices unchanged.

Demara Keely Parks Goyette New England Taylor Bristol

Christmas Vacation Marks Public Schools Reopening

Schools closed for Christmas vacation and will reopen Monday January 3. Colt Memorial High School held morning exercises in the auditorium with music and recitals under Miss M Maud Morton. Daniél Morrissey and Miss Mary Eanterbrooks performed violin and piano solos. Helen Stowell gave a recitation. The principal and Mrs Williams left for New Hampshire for holidays. Grammar and lower grades featured Christmas trees and gifts for teachers and janitors. Bache Private School held Christmas exercises with recitations and singing. George Millard played Santa and distributed gifts from the tree assisted by Miss Bachie and helpers Alberta Morgan and Millard.

Colt Memorial High School M. Maud Morton Daniél Morrissey Mary Eanterbrooks Misa Helen Stowell Byfield Bache Santa Claus George Millard Misa Bachie Alberta Morgan Millard

Bristol Y M C A Team Beaten by Fall River Favorites

The Bristol Y M C A basketball team lost to the Fall River Favorites by 28 to 20 in the gymnasium. Absence of Pickles hurt Bristol, while Fall River's passing outpaced the home squad. First half 18 to 12 in favor of Fall River. lineups list McGrath Morris Wingate Maroney Hill Clark Rounds Bowler with goals by McGrath Wingate Maroney and Rounds. Umpire Wardwell, timer Hamill, scorekeeper Balfour. halves 20 minutes.

Fall River Bristol Boys B. McGrath I. McCaughey Wingate D. Morris Maroney

Parents seek Bristol skating pond on the Common

A Bristol reader urges the town to flood a section of the Common to create a free skating pond for children. Citing Manchester NH examples, the letter requests permission from the Town Council and support from local water officials to flood a space near the baseball diamond, with furrows to keep water contained and ice thick enough for safe skating. The writer asks for a benefactor to fund the project.

Manchester N. H State Street Kirkemuit Fire Department Bristol

Wells-Naddleman case verdict favors defendant tomorrow afternoon

Jury returned a verdict in the Wells-Naddleman case after nearly two hours deliberation, awarding the defendant $1200. Plaintiff Mr Naddleman sought $3000. Other actions ended with plaintiff wins of $85.25 and $125 in separate suits, with the court adjourned at 5 p.m. to resume per law.

Wells- Naddleman Naddleman Loren M Cook Emma Benjamin Cook & Brownell Emma Benjai Edward L ‘Brownell Coaort

Funeral for Richard B. Ashton at Wood Street residence

The funeral for Richard B. Ashton held yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock at his home 244 Wood Street Rev George L Locke D D rector of St Michael s Church officiated bearers were John T Robertson David Robertson John Sullivan and Frank Malloy Burial was in North Cemetery

Richard B. Ashton Wood Street George L. Locke St. Michael’s Church John T Robertson David Robertson John Sullivan Frank’ Malloy North Cemetery

In Memoriam for Sarah A. Cole 1905 Remembrance

In loving memory of Sarah A. Cole who died December 23, 1905. From Mrs William J. Duffy Mrs Sarah Ke Johnston.

Sarah A. Cole William J. Duffy Sarah KE. Johnston

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