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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
3
Det 25 announces Saturday evening dances at Darice in and Bale Reserve 4 Armory with old fashioned dance night in Artillery Armory. Bristol Train of AO & Ate sponsors the events. More details scarce due to OCR errors.
An evening meeting revealed a letter from Bristol and Warren Water Works promising to refund excess charges if court findings declare the rates improper. The council also sent condolences to Governor Beeckman, granted a telephone-pole petition, and referred a pool-table request to police. Councilman McGovern reported on King Philip Fire Station repairs.
A Byfield School led a Christmas groceries drive after Miss Anna Pierce urged pupils to help. The basket fund grew large, with students and volunteers delivering food to needy families. Excess supplies went to Mrs. Foley for Red Cross social services.
The Wampanoag Encampment No 9 I O C F held its annual officer election and hosted Grand Patriarch Herbert L Manchester with Grand Encampment officers. Massasoit Encampment of Warren guests attended. Elected: Chief Patriarch George R Fish Senior Warden Raymond A Card Junior Warden Willard S Kenney Jr High Priest Merton A Cheesman Scribe John G Stewart Treasurer Samuel Molasky Trustees James A Newman James T Robertson George A Arnold. A bountiful supper followed.
William M Prest announces appointment as administrator of Rebecca Prest estate in Bristol Rhode Island and bonds filed. Creditors must file claims within six months from first advertisement. He designates William G Dixon of Bristol Rhode Island as state agent.
N I A team wins over the Newport Comets 32 to 16 as Murphy Mullin and Higbee shine on defense and offense. Shea and Commarton lead Comets with eight points each, while Higbee scores six for the N I A squad. Referee Currier.
A New York chorus girl discovers her husband is already wed and leaves Broadway for a miners dance hall where she finds happiness in doing good. The cast includes Frederick Stanton Dick La Reno Charles Smily and Clo King.
A Holiday offering features Olive Thomas in Darling Mine with the orphaned Irish immigrant role noted as a charm of the star. Also showing Paramount Travelogue Henry Stokies and the Education Comedy A Home Spun Hero. Matinee 2.30 evening 8.00. popular prices.
The funeral for Miss Mary Walsh who died Saturday in Chelsea was held Wednesday at 8:30 am at her brother Patrick P Walsh's residence on Congregational Street. A high Mass followed at St Marys Church at 9 am with Rev T J Gillan celebrant Rev D J Fullam deacon and Rev Joseph Poja sub deacon. Interment was in St Marys Cemetery.
A son named John was born in City Hospital Fall River on December 20 to Mr. and Mrs. August Marshall of this town.
Notices announce two marriages in town officiated by Rev. G E Edgett. Ernest W Arnold wed Barbara Murray at 856 Hope Street, both residents of the town. Leo Dupere of Fall River married Maria R Borges of this town on December 20.
In loving memory of Robert Middleton who departed this life December 21 1917 One precious to our hearts has gone A voice we loved is stilled The place made vacant in our home can never more be filled HIS MOTHER SISTER AND BROTHERS.
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