Hollow Laughter in the Old Town
A reflective note questions the fate of the old hollow laughter once caused by drunken men from fearful crowds, asking what has become of such sounds in modern times.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1926
Page
4
Beauty Is Personal Travel Note Quote
A compact quotation reflects Emerson on beauty as a universal pursuit and inner carry. It notes that beauty exists only when carried within, not found by travel alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Poor Mutt Bored Airedale Sits in Front Limousine
A vivid front-page caption describes an exhausted airedale dog in a limousine, conveying a humorous scene with a bored dog on display.
Monk Man of Learning Roger Bacon Admirable Doctor
The article extols Roger Bacon a Franciscan monk and great philosopher born in 1214 and famed for the Opus Majus written around 1265. It notes his 1278 condemnation by Franciscans and ten years imprisonment in Paris, ending with his death near Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bacon
Paris
Oxford
Kansas City Times
Carmel church ties town couple in Nuptial Mass
Ralph D Alessio of 244 Wood Street and the bride united in marriage at the Church of Ours. Rev Joseph Poja officiated a high nuptial mass. Soloists James Ruggiero and Dora Ruggiero performed. Attendants included Miss Mary Ruggiero. best man Sabta D Alessio. They will reside at 244 Wood Street after a wedding trip to New York Philadelphia and Elkton Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmel
Wood- Street
Ralph D’alessio
Wood Street
Joseph Poja
James Ruggiero
Josephine Santo
Dora Ruggiero
Mary Ruggiero
Sabta D'Alessio
Carlo D'Alessio
Roth Street
New York
Philadelphia
Elkton
D'Alessig
Revival Services Conclude At First Baptist Church
Rev Howard V Miller evangelist and Frank C Smith song leader ended a two week revival at the First Baptist Church under the Church of the Nazarene. Five persons asked prayers after the final sermon on The Final Judgment. They depart for Prince Edward Island to begin new meetings. Revival continues three nights this week at the Church of the Nazarene Court street with Rev John A Caldwell and Rev Thomas Armstrong preaching. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard V Miller
Frank C. Smith
First Baptist Church
Church of the Nazarene
Mr Miller
Mr Smith
Prince Edward Island
Court Street
John A Caldwell
Thomas Armstrong
Pawtucket
Barrington Evening High School Defeats Bristol Team 21 19
Barrington Evening High School hosted Bristol’s team and won 21 to 19 on last Friday evening. The Bristolians suffered the setback in a close game at Barrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristolians
Barrington
Barrington Evening High School
Local college lineup features Wilfred Peloquin and Boston players
Mamie McKenna of the Blessed Sacrament leads a college squad with Wilfred Peloquin a Holy Cross standout formerly. Owen Carral and brother from Georgetown join guard duty with Jack Triggs of Providence College. Heck Allen and Mitchell ex Brown pair at forward. Captain Patsy Flannigan aims for speed at the start as Millville sees a close 23 to 21 loss to K of C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deng Ca
Jeterson Street Armory’ Court Watters
Shen Tatace
Leeato
Tore
Mamie McKenna
The
Blessed Sacraments
College
Stars
Wilfred” ‘Peloquin
Holyross
Owen Carral
Mitchell
Brown
Bill Leslie
Millville
Yellow Jackets
Francis Trainor Dies After Long Illness in Providence
Francis Trainor longtime Bristol resident died in Providence after a long illness at age 69 He was born in Ireland son of the late Edward and Bridget Trainor and moved to Bristol as a youth Employed for years at National India Rubber Company He was a charter member of Bristol Council 379 Knights of Columbus Survived by brothers Patrick Owen Edward and sister Mrs Mary Kavanagh Funeral from Patrick Trainor 27 Collins St to St Mary's Church with requiem mass at 9 am Offertory sung by Mrs Grace McKay and closing hymn Ths Will Be Done Bearers included George Edward L and Owen Trainor Jr John W Flynn Patrick P Walsh and Romeo Asselin Burial was at St Mary's Cemetery Warren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Trainor
Providence
Mr Trainor
Ireland
Edward
Bridget
Bagan) Trainor
National India Rubber Company
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Patrick
Owen
Edward Trainor
Mary Kavanagh
Patrick Trainor
Collins Street
St Mary's Church
Grace McKay
George
Edward L
Owen Trainor
John W Flynn
Patrick P Walsh
This Town
Romeo Asselin
Warren
St Mary's Cemetery
Marriages in Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Elizabeth’s
Ralph D Alessio and Mary LaMura wed February 1 in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church officiated by Rev Joseph Polya. James Medeiros of Warren and Mary Perry wed January 30 at St Elizabeths Church officiated by Rev Francisco G Vieira.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Alessio—LaMura
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Joseph Polya
Ralph D'Alessio
Mary laMura
Medeiros—Perry
St Elizabeth’s Church
Francisco G Viera
James Medeiros
Warren
Mary Perry
Trainor Died in Providence at Age 69
Jane Francis Trainor formerly of this town died in Providence at age 69. She was the daughter of the late Edward Trainor and Bridget Bagan. Her passing follows a long illness and the family will announce funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trainor
Providence
Jane Francis
Edward and
Bridget
Bagan) Trainor
In Loving Memory of Annie Bo Kempf
A memorial tribute recalls the passing of Annie Bo Kempf on February 4 1925. The verse emphasizes a peaceful rest and the family’s enduring grief and remembrance, noting a husband and children as mourners watching by the dying bed and guarding her memory at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Bo Kempf
In Memoriam Ellen S Wright
In memoriam for Ellen S Wright who died February 1 1922 four years have passed yet the memory of her sorrowful parting remains. The verse notes a grief filled farewell and remembers a devoted mother wife with faith that God and angels have her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen S Wright
God
New Ideas in Mental Tests for Children
The article discusses elementary schools using mental tests to gauge speed and accuracy. It describes the Portuguese maze test for temperament and mind, an imitation cube test for sequence memory, and notes that scores combine to estimate mental age. London tests at ages eight to thirteen show girls excelling in memory while boys excel in reasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
State Board of Public Roads Takes Warren Land for Route
The State Board of Public Roads votes on December 9 to take land in Warren for a highway project under the 1923 law. Plat No. 119 and a detailed center line description accompany the official record, signed by three board members and filed with the town clerk.
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Vias Fort
Sitna
Eenon Erie
Cabile
Dell Ae
Mtatean
State Board of Public
Srnptoe Rees
Mala
Sai A5
Ees
Aix
Warren- Market St
State Board of Public Roads
Warren
Market St
Market Street
Sta. 1850
Sta 20
Sta
Aie Fenre
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
RI State Board OF Public Roads
Wargy
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