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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1924

Page

2

Bristol Council Considers 11 PM Closing Change and Grants Requests

Bristol town council hears D A R plea for 1000 for East Burial Ground upgrades and Nursing Association ask 1500 for budget year. Merchants seek exemption from 11 PM closing rule pending council guidance. Police and sinking fund reports filed. Sebastian Bernard Jr made special constable. Highway repair petition referred to F highways committee.

William L. Manchester East Burial Ground Alfred M. Merriman Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution Bristol District Nursing Association Bristol Chamber of Commerce Mercantile Division Kelley Sinking Fund Commission Sebastian Bernard, Jr Richmond Street Committee On

Local News and civic notes from town and region

Mrs B Gray of 15 John street travels to Canada with sister Mrs Annie Sharkey visiting Niagara Falls. Democratic caucus picks Daniel G Coggeshall for State Auditor. Valentine party honors Ruth Myrick. engagement announced. Mrs Bradford Colt DeWolf improves after illness. false death rumor ends. Drastic hospital updates on Mrs Sebastian Bernard Jr. Bristol Whist Club prizes awarded. Battery B drills at State Armory. boxing expo profits noted. Town Fathers hear Mothers Aid law details from Miss Helen Powers. several towns yet to adopt. New spring hats advertised at Chic Shop.

B. Gray John Street Annie Sharkey Warren Niagara Falls Canada General Assembly Daniel G. Coggeshall Daniel W. Coggeshall Dimond’s Corner Veronica P. McGovern Lincoln Avenue Ruth E. Myrick R. Otis Fuller Providence Bradford Colt DeWolf Union Street Jane Brown Memorial Hospital Sebastian Bernard, Jr Elizabeth August Bristol Whist G. A . Hall William Cheetham John Marsden Sadie McMahon Annie Houlihan Thomas F. Brelsford Frank Silvia John Lonergan Arthur Brelsford Odd Fellows’ Hall United Brothers’ Lodge George J. Bloomfield First Congregational Church Riverside State Street New Mothers’ Aid Helen A Powers Bureau of Mothers’ Aid Pawtucket Central Falls Newport Jamestown Portsmouth Cumberland Westerly Barrington Scituate

Local Notices and Shop Ads Highlight Bristol Merchants

A mix of store leases and merchandising notes appears. Adolph Dio leases the Hasbrouck block Five and Ten store as Fred Suzman moves out to new Phoenix Office quarters. Bristol merchants discuss extending closing hours for victualing licenses from 11 pm to 12 30 am after a council request and mercantile division vote. A Knights of Columbus Daughters of Isabella event plans a radio concert and whist with prizes.

Blue Bird Adolph Dio Manville Henrys Dio Hope Street Hasbrouck Block Fred FE. Suzman Dio Suzman Phoenix Knights of Columbus Building Association Knights of Columbus Building Association and Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus State Street Assembly Hall State St Adv Mercantile Division Bristol Chamber of Commerce

Radio Dance and Lincoln Birthday Broadcasts Postponed

The American Legion plans a Radio Dance at the Naval Armory with a radio set for attendee amusement and a statewide concert by Posts and Auxiliaries. Lincoln's Birthday broadcast from Station WJAR postponed due to President Coolidge's address next Tuesday night potentially reaching foreign lands by radio.

Erentie American Legion Naval Armory WJAR Providence Lincoln Coolidge United States Abraham Lincoln Ave

Bristol Chapter DAR to Meet at Lanphear Home

Bristol Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution holds its monthly meeting Monday at 3 PM at 202 Hope Street the home of Mrs Robert E Lanphear. Mrs Fred R Budlong of Anthony will speak on Two Years at Hindman a Silver Tea will feature and members are asked to donate silver equal to their age Hostesses are Mrs Lanphear Mrs Sherman and Mrs Bradford.

Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution Robert E Lanphear Hope Street Fred R Budlong Anthony Hindman Clinton T Sherman William Bradford

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Mary A Trainor at St Marys Church

The funeral for Mrs Mary A Trainor wife of Patrick Trainor died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital Pawtucket was held at 8 30 yesterday morning from her home 27 Collins Street followed by a requiem mass at St Marys Church conducted by Rev Thomas J Gillan Miss Margaret M Conley sang In Manus Tuas and Miss Nora E Dwyer sang Jesus Lover of My Soul Relatives and friends from Providence Pawtucket Taunton Riverside and this town attended Burial was at St Marys Cemetery with bearers John Kelly Joseph Murphy John Murphy Charles Crowley Patrick P Walsh and William P Hammill.

Mary A. Trainor Patrick Trainor Memorial Hospital Pawtucket Collins Street St. Mary's Church Thomas J. Gillan Margaret M. Conley Nora E. Dwyer Jesus Providence Taunton Riverside John Kelly Joseph John Murphy Charles Crowley Patrick P Walsh William P. Hammill St Mary's Cemetery

Funeral of Mrs. Ella E Hanson at 98 Constitution Street

The funeral for Ella E Hanson widow of Gustave W Hanson was held at her home at 98 Constitution Street on Wednesday at 2:30 PM. Rev Anson B Howard of St. Michael's Church presided with relatives and many friends in attendance. Floral tributes came from groups including the Ivy Guild Ladies Benevolent Society Modern Woodmen Bristol Exchange operators Colt Memorial High School PTA and Bristol Girl Scouts. Bearers were Edward F E Bunn William B Darling Leon E McCaw and George Manchester. Burial followed at North Cemetery.

Ella E. Hanson Gustave William Hanson Constitution Street Anson B Howard St. Michael’s Church Ivy Guild Ladies Benevolent Society St. Michael's Church Modern Woodmen of America

For Sale What Not Mahogany Golid Mirror Cabinet

A medium sized handsome mahogany What Not with plate glass mirror offered for sale in good condition at a cheap price. Apply Phoenix Office.

Phoenix

Fragmented OCR Summary Notice Missing Key Details

An unreadable OCR fragment provides no clear names dates places or actions. Readable portions fail to identify event parties or outcomes, leaving unknown notice type and deadline.

Thought for the Day Seven days of self-indulgence make one weak

A brief moral caption notes that repeated self indulgence weakens character, urging restraint and discipline. The line uses a playful pun to stress temperance and self control in daily life.

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