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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1921

Page

4

Skywayman star Lt Locklear hailed for daring flights and charity

The Skywayman film release highlights Lt Locklear and Lt Milton Elliott’s mid air leap record with Fox Film Corporation pledging ten percent of profits to their families. Cast includes Louise Lovely and William Duncan. Also featured are Dustin Farnum in Big Happiness and Bill Hart in The Toll Gate with dramatic stunts and perilous river escapes.

Ormer “Locklear William Fox America Fox Film Corporation Locklear Milton Elliott Louise Lovely William Farnum Fox William Duncan Edith Johnson Vitagraph Duncan Dustin Farnum Mr Farnum Mr. Farnum Kathryn Adams Fred Malatesta Wiliam Black Deering Bill Deering Sonora California Bill Hart

The Little Bird Lady Shine by May Marsh in New Film

May Marsh headlines Robertson-Cole's The Little Bird Lady and The Girl Who Lived in the Woods. John Adolf hails her as at her finest screen turn with dramatic value beyond prior roles. Supporting cast features Katherine Kirkham Tully Marshall Charles Meredith Herbert Prior and George Bertholom Jr.

Qmar Miss Marsh Katherine Kirkham Tully Marshall George Bertholom, Jr

Why Have Ugly Itchy Pimples

WHH huffing ton promotes Hokara skin healer praised for rapid relief of acne, eczema and many skin troubles. Salesman W. H. Buffington offers a jar for 86e with a money back guarantee if it fails to work.

WHH Huffington W. H. Buffington

Otis Skinner Star in Kismet On Screen At Pastime

Otis Skinner brings the stage hit Kismet to cinema marking his screen debut as Hal the beggar in a Robertson-Cole production. The film cost over 500000, praised as a cinema miracle with superb production and artistry.

Kismet Skinner Mr. Skinner Hal Robertson-Cole Company United States Europe Otis Skinner Edwin Booth Lawrence Barrett Francesca de Rimmrmz Lazarre Phoenix

The RG Club Party At Mrs McAleese Home

The RG Club held a party at Mrs John McAleese 247 Wood Street to honor her birthday and to celebrate Miss Carrie Burgess departing town. A 16 candle cake was shared, gifts given, and readings by palm readers from Boston foretold a bright future. Vocal and piano solos preceded refreshments and whist with prizes awarded to several members.

RG Club John McAleese Wood Street Carrie Burgess McAleese Miss Burgess Ivy Wennerstrand John Dunbar Madame de la Mar Madame del Rue Palm Readers Boston R G Club William A Doran Alice Coughlin Elizabeth Breen Violet Wennerstrand John Brechin Margaret McCarthy

C M H S Honor Roll for First Quarter School Names

Honor roll list based on the second quarter ten weeks ending Friday January 28 1929 shows students with 90 percent or higher in all required subjects. Named are Norma Mathewson Theresa Peters Anna Brelsford Luciano Capone Israel Makowsky Ralph Petrucetti Mary Ennis Carmine Bruno Doris Bullock Virginia August William Rinalds Helen Sylvester Doris Dunbar Madelene Holt Joseph Walsh Annie Andrade Dana Fisenberg Margaret McCallum Dora Ruggiero Nancy Sodimi Frances Wood William Hobbs Aileen Holm Mary Matheson.

Norma Mathewson Theresa Peters Anna Brelsford Luciano Capone Israel Makowsky Ralph Petrucet Mary Ennis Carmine Bruno Doris Bullock Virginia August William Rinalds Helen Sylvester Doris Dunbar Madelene Holt Joseph Walsh Annie Andrade Dana Fisenberg Margaret McCallum Dora Ruggiero Nancy Sodimi Frances Wood William Hobbs Aileen Holm Mary Matheson

Local landlord cuts rents to aid town amid unemployment

Peter Vaccaro lowers rents at his six story tenement to ease the high cost of living during local unemployment and weak wages. He urges other landlords to follow suit to help townspeople through tough times.

Peter Vaccaro Vaccaro Mr Vaccaro

State Street M E Church Sunday Services

Minister Rey G F Edgett speaks at 10 30 on The Recognition of a Noble Act. Bible study at 12. Epworth League devotional at 6 30 on The Right Hand Lift Up. Praise service and sermon at 7 30 on Playing the Fool.

Rey G FE Edgett Epworth League

Washington's Birthday observance arranged by Rhode Island House

A Republican resolution to observe Washington's Birthday was passed by the House under suspension and sent to the Senate where adopted. A 5 member committee will organize exercises with Senator Smith as chairman and Representative Lavander as secretary. The program in the House Chamber at 1.15 p.m. Tuesday the 22nd features Fay's Orchestra and a patriotic address.

Fred Owen Washington House of Representatives Senate House Smith Barrington Barry Central Falls Clark Kiernan Providence Lavander Bristol Fay

Doric Club Entertainment Delights Pastime Theatre Crowd

The Doric Club program at Pastime Theatre Tuesday evening drew a large audience. Frederick Pearsall performed vocal solos with piano, including a grand opera duet, while Milton H Rusby billed as Houdini the Second escaped from chains and a nailed strong box. Straight's Orchestra provided the music.

Doric Club Frederick Pearsall Milton H Rusby Houdini

Industrial Committee Reviews Activities and Plans

A Wednesday evening supper conference of the Industrial committee reviewed activities and appointed a permanent social committee for Friday night socials. They planned to expand Industrial membership and formed a committee with power to act on the proposed boxing tournament. Further announcements were promised.

Industrial Workers Social Boxing Match Tonight

At the Industrial Workers Social a boxing match features Kid Rosa against Ed Walker Speedy with a 105 or 110 lb weight challenge. Future bouts will follow Friday nights with basketball games in the gymnasium and prizes offered.

Industrial Workers’ Social Kid” Rosa Ed Walker

Real Estate Transfer From Providence Firm to Duquesne

The Providence Real Estate Improvement Company transfers a lot of land at Beach Terrace to Victor H Duquesne of Woonsocket in a noted real estate transfer.

Providence Real Estate Improvement Company Victor H Duquesne Woonsocket Beach Terrace

Quinine Dosing for Children Versus Adults C C Bass Says

Dr C C Bass of New Orleans, a malaria authority, states that for malaria the quinine dose for children under one year is one twentieth of the adult dose and for ages one to fifteen is one tenth of the adult dose.

C. C Bass New Orleans

Thawing Device For Frozen Coal Invented

A new thawing method proposes placing a kerosene heated tool under a car to thaw frozen coal quickly. Inventor claims direct use on steel cars without spreading heat.

Bristol Chief of Police Reports Six Months of Service

H H Callan presents a six month police report to the Bristol Town Council detailing staffing needs and proposed reforms. He notes inadequate facilities, urges annual elections for chiefs and lieutenants, a patrolman as clerk, records boxes, and a school of instruction. He calls for a reserve force and public cooperation, citing morale and enforcement concerns. The blotter totals include 210 complaints and 52 thefts with numerous arrests and incidents.

Bristol R. I State Hospital County Jail US Army Weess Rhode Island Massachusetts Il. H Callan

Executor announces acceptance of Levente P Greene estate

In Bristol Rhode Island on February 12 1921 Arthur Packard executor of Levente P Greene estate announces he has accepted the trust and posted bond. Creditors are notified to file claims with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from first advertisement. William T O'Donnell named agent at 31 Union Street Bristol RI.

Bristol R. 1 Elizabeth Colt Andrew W Anthony R. I Levente P Greene William T. O'Donnell Union Street Rhode Island Arthur Packard William Sarah Markoff Saint Court Aaron E.markoff R. L Catherine O'Mara SGN Amor J. Hasbrouck

Bristol Pro bate Court appoints estate administrator

The Pro bate Court of Bristol Rhode Island appoints Aaron E Markoff as Administrator of the estate of Sarah Markoff of Bristol deceased. Bond filed in accordance with law in the clerk of saint court.

Bristol Probate Court Seeks Guardian for Morga Minors

Probate Court of Bristol on February 9 1921 received Elizabetta Morga petitioning to appoint guardian for minors Crispina Teresa Francesca Michelina and Carmela Morga children of Elizabetta and Domenico Morga late of Bristol. Case set for March 7 1921 at 10 30 AM with notice to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix.

Bristol R. L Board of Canvassers Memorial Building John W Church Esumtez Catherine F. Wyatt Madeleine W. Wyatt Edward P. Church Bristol Phoenix N W. Church Crispina Morga Teresa Morga Francesca Morga Michelina Morga Carmela Morga Elizabetta Morga

Guardian accounts filed for Drey er Dw olf and D Wolf wards

Sophie J D Wolf, guardian, presents accounts of Henry Dreyer D Wolf and James Francis D Wolf estates for allowance. References to Bristol probate room for February 21 1921 and fourteen day publication in the Bristol Phoenix with probate clerk W Church.

Bristol James Francis D'Wolf Sophie J. D'Wolf Ward Bristol Phoenix Pou W. Church

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Rommantic Pastime Theatre R. G. Club C. M. H. S. Honor Roll State Street M. E. Church Buffington’s Pharmacy Sullivan Easterbrooks Doric Club Entertainment Industrial Workers Social Mickie Mickie Kid Rane Ofspolice Wood ST Bristol, R. i O’sullivan Satish Freeborn R. Cole Cooke Street Henry Dreyer D’wolf Sophie J D'Wolf Henry Dreyer D'Wolf Bristol Phenix W. Church AG Ae Bristol Auto Shop Bristol County Michael Pellam James Connor Thames Street New England Goke H. P. Trudell Everett West Raymond P. Smith Burton’ Street Clark’s Express Gorham's Express A. Young's Drug Store G. M. Wilbur Constitution ST Isaac B. Munro Garfield Avenue Sam the Shoeman Hope St. G. A. R. Block Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co Ssssisséié‘ié N & Coo Watso State Industrial Trust Co William W. Franklin & Co E. W. Weaver Pierre Avenue Robert. J. McKay G.W. Simmons William Street
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