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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1926

Page

3

Lydia Ann Noyes obituary in Detroit memory

Mrs Lydia Ann Noyes former Bristol resident, daughter of Thomas Richmond, died in Detroit at 93. She married Thomas James Noyes in 1862, a hardware dealer on Woodward Avenue, and the couple spent their lives in Detroit. Mr Noyes died in 1899.

Lydia Ann Noyes Lydia Ann, Noyes Detroit Noyes Thomas Richmond Bristol Miss Richmond Thomas James Noyes Woodward Avenue

James N. West Dies After Illness in Bristol Narrows

James N. West, 51, died Wednesday at his Bristol Narrows home after an illness since Christmas. He was born in this tomb to Florrine Horton West and the late James K. West. A longtime caretaker at North Cemetery, he is survived by his wife Sadie E. Gifford, three daughters, a son, and brother John A. West. Funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow at his home. entombment at North Cemetery.

James N. West Bristol Narrows Mr. West Florrine (Horton) West James K. West North Cemetery Sadie E. Gifford John A. West

Marriage Intentions for Harold Fortune and Gladys Leach

Harold Fortune and Miss Gladys Leach, both of this town, filed intentions to marry in the local courthouse. The notice lists their residences and the forthcoming ceremony is expected after legal formalities are completed.

Harold Fortune Gladys Leach

Mrs Rita Gloria Francis Weds Anthony Cabral in East Providence

Miss Rita Gloria Francis daughter of Mr and Mrs John Francis married Anthony Cabral of East Providence at St Elizabeth's Church in a nuptial mass. Rev Francisco G Vieira assisted with Fr Gomes and Fr Lopes. The couple will reside at 80 Orchard Street East Providence after their wedding trip.

Hope Street

Ash Wednesday Services Across Episcopal and Catholic Churches

Ash Wednesday services were held in the Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches with sermons by Rev. Frederick L. Maryon at St Michael's Chapel and Rev Anson B. Howard at Trinity Church. Rev Fr Fitzgerald of Providence College preached at St Mary's Church on the Dignity of the Soul. Evening services and stations of the Cross were planned in all three Catholic Churches.

Frederick L. Maryon Trinity Church St. Michael's Church Anson B. Howard St Michael's Church Fr Fitzgerald Providence College St. Mary's Church

Bristol District Nursing Association reelects officers

Miss Julia A. Herreshoff was reelected president of the Bristol District Nursing Association at the annual meeting held at 72 State Street. Officers, board members, and the nursing committee chair were also reappointed, with a $1500 town appropriation urged for 1926.

Julia A. Herreshoff Bristol District Nursing Association State Street Wallis E. Howe Evelyn M. Carter John FE. Robinson Robert J. Connery Charles B Rockwell Martha Graham Kathleen Marksbys Thyra Graves Bristol County Mothers’ Aid Bristol Red Cross Association Home Service Section Red Cross Cooper Metropolitan Safe Insurance Company Nursing Association Cranston Worsted Company John Hancock Insurance Company Ford

James N West 52nd Year Dies in Town

James N West died in the town on February 17 in his 52nd year. He was a longtime resident and figure in local life. Funeral arrangements are pending.

West James N West

In Memoriam for Frank Francis Jr

In loving memory of Frank Francis Jr who left this life February 19 1925. He is not dead but away and we miss him more each day. The poem notes angels keep vigils over him while he sleeps as his father brother and sister sign the tribute.

Frank Francis, Jr Hfe

Great Movement Stirs Life Depth and History

A profound sentiment and powerful emotion give rise to a great movement that has touched life’s depths and reshaped history, signaling a transformative shift.

Church Notes St Michael's Church Lent Services

Church services this week move to the Chapel for the first Sunday in Lent with Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and address at 10:30 a.m. Church School at noon. Evening Prayer and address at 7:30 p.m.

Holy Communion Church School

Holy Communion and Church Services Schedule

The schedule lists Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Matins at 9 30 a m Church School at 10 00 a m Sung Mass with sermon at 10 45 am and Evensong with address at 3 30 pm.

First Congregational Church Sunday Service Schedule

Friday service at 7 30 PM Sunday morning worship at 10 30 AM Sermon theme The City that is to be The Church Church School assembles at 12 O'clock Monthly missionary offering received next Sunday Church Club to conduct Sunday night service topic Abraham Lincoln Religious instruction Friday afternoon at 2 35 PM Friday night service at 7 30 PM

Church School Church Club Abraham Lincoln

State Street M. E. Church Parsonage Schedule

The notice lists State Street M. E. Church activities at 129 State Street. Friday prayer meeting at 7 30, choir practice at 8 30. Sunday features include preaching at 10 30, Sunday School at 6 30, Epworth League at 7 30.

State Street M. E. Church Parsonage Epworth League

Sunday Services and Midweek Church Meeting

Mid week meeting Friday evening at 7 30. Sunday services include morning service at 10 30 with sermon by the pastor. Gospel simplicity theme. Church school at 11 45 followed by praise and preaching service at 7 30 with sermon on Preparedness.

Church of the Nazarene Schedule and Invitiation

On Court Street near Hope Rev John Caldwell in Munster the Church of the Nazarene lists services at 12.00 noon Sunday School 6.00 pm Young People meeting 7.00 pm Evangelistic meeting with sermon The Three in One Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.30 pm You are invited.

Court Street Hope John Caldwell Munster Church Street

Bristol Boy Scout notes set rally and sales plans

Troop 4 Bristol schedules a Scout Building meeting and a district rally at G A R Hall next week. Scouts must settle bazar ticket payments for final reports and awards. a patrol newspaper and magazine contest runs March 1 to April 15. Scout Executive Jo Harold Williams and Assistant Nelson A Sly will inspect troops at the rally next Wednesday evening.

Bristol G AR Hall Tuket Jo Harold Williams Nelson A Sly

Funeral services for Lewis Her reshall

Funeral services for Lewis Her reshall who died Monday night were held at 2 oclock yesterday afternoon at his home 142 Hope Street. Rev Anson B Howard rector of St Michaels Church officiated. Relatives and friends from New York Boston Providence and this town attended. The body was entombed at the North Burial Ground Providence and will be buried in the family lot there.

Lewis Herreshall Hope Street Anson B Howard St Michael's Church New York Boston Providence North Burial Ground

Urgent wartime plea from wife seeking pay and status

A reader’s letter to Washington during the late war requests payment and a wife form for a four month old baby. The writer questions her husband’s service, mentions the YMCA, a spitoon assignment, and appeals to Mr Headquarters US Armory for relief and recognition.

Washington Headquarters US Armory Mr. Wilson Uncle Sam

Valentine Party at G A R Hall Draws Kearney Veterans

A L Valentine Party hosted by American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit No 6 featured a miniature minstrel show with solos choruses and Valentine delivery by Commander Thomas Hickey. A membership application was approved and plans were announced to seek Rhode Island Armory use for dances and a benefit show for disabled veterans.

American Legion Auxiliary Kearney G. A. R. Hall Nora E. Dwyer Minnie Cash The Vinegar Works Elizabeth Pierce Jennie Straight Mildred Beauregard Thomas Hickey Helen A. Condon Auxiliary

Y Club basketball double bill vs New Bedford Quin tet and Warren Wanderers

The YMCA plans two games at the local court tomorrow. The Y five faces New Bedford Quintet in a Two-State League contest, with a preliminary game between the Y Triangles and the Warren Wanderers.

New Bedford Warren Wanderers

Bowling season opens with Skunks and Hot Dogs double wins

In the American Legion bowling tournament at the Y M C A alleys on Wednesday evening the Skunks won three strings from the Cripples and the Hot Dogs defeated the Reds. Scores unavailable.

American Legion Skunks Hot Dogs Reds

Exhibits of Work Study Play Plan Sent to Washington

George J. O'Brien principal of John Post Reynolds school says exhibits of the work study play plan have been sent to Washington D C for display during the National Education Association convention week. The 22 by 28 inch cards cover science music appreciation auditorium and administration with teacher reports. Last year a similar exhibit went to Cincinnati, one of two from New England.

George J. O'Brien John Post Reynolds Washington, D. C National Education Association Department of Superintendents Cincinnati New England

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