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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1920
Page
4
Quigley’s vaudeville troupe played to a large audience despite bad weather. Five new up to date acts were promised along with a five reel feature, News Weekly and comedy. Saturday showcases Billie Burke in Wanted A Husband.
The second term of the Ladies' Gym Classes begins this evening at the local Y M C A. Women are invited to visit as guests to try the class with no fee if they decide not to continue. The full term cost is $2.00.
Died in this town on February 21 Carl A C Neumann in his 54th year obituary notes show his death at age 53, with local residents mourning the loss.
In memory of Ruth Middleton who died February 22 1919. Your memory is as dear today as in the hour you passed away. When days are dark and friends are few. Dear Ruthie, how we long for you. Your loving Mother Sister and Brothers.
The column lists weekly film showings with star William Desmond in The Blue Bandanna on Tuesday, Charles Ray in Red Hot Dollars on Wednesday, Ora Carew in Under Suspicion on Thursday, George Walsh in The Winning Stroke on Friday, plus Ruth Roland in The Adventures of Ruth, Hoodoed, The Black Secret, and The Fireman among other features. It highlights plot angles and notable cast members across multiple studios.
Census Bureau issued initial 1920 census results showing Cincinnati 401,158, up 37,567 from 1910, and Washington, D. C. at 437,414, up 106,345. The 1910 census had completed Washington first. 1920 progress is rapid with Cincinnati and Washington early figures released.
Capt. Fred M. Straight led a Bristol Train of Artillery salute from the common at noon to honor George Washington's 144th birthday. Flags flew, schools banks and federal offices closed. Prof Wilfred H Munro spoke at Bristol Chapter DAR at Mrs Buffinton's home. Tea followed hosted by Mrs Buffinton with assistants.
The North Ends defeated the Stars two games to one in three strings last evening in the YMCA bowling league. The scores were not fully recorded in the fragment.
Sixteen auto tank trucks loaded with Mexican fuel oil arrived for the National India Rubber Company in Bristol. Each tank held 1500 gallons, totaling 24000 gallons, marking the first and largest auto truck shipment from Providence and the Mexican Petroleum Company to date. Photographs by John T. Ashton captured the procession at Hope and Thames streets and in front of the Wood Street factory.
Appalling kidney disease death rates blamed on neglect of minor troubles. Doan's Kidney Pills claimed to act where others fail with no recurrence after use. Mrs. Geo Goettler of 28 Cook St reports relief after six boxes bought at Buffington's Pharmacy, price 60 cents, Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Carl Neumann died Saturday at his Catherine Street home after a short pneumonia illness. Born in Germany February 18 1866 he was 54. He had worked 22 years as a baker driver and later in the Wire division at the company. His son Carl a World War veteran died January 16 of tetanus. He leaves his wife and Miss Mary Neumann. Funeral held at 2 PM from the residence Rev Anson B Howard officiated. Burial at North Cemetery.
The New York Yacht Club accepts Lipton’s challenge through the Royal Ulster Yacht Club of Belfast to contest the Americas Cup with Shamrock IV. The NYYC will defend the cup first won in 1851, using either Resolute or Pinafore, off Sandy Hook starting July 15. The regatta will run on alternate days until a best of five yields three wins, with a new date pushed from June 24 and Marconi rigs rejected.
Last evening the Allies swept the Clam Diggers in three straight strings at the Casino Alleys scoring a decisive series of wins.
The Bristol Mothers Club schedules a Brown University Musical Clubs concert on Feb 24 at Colt Memorial High School. A March 8–13 bazar at G A R Hall supports Burnside Building Fund. April 6–7 Pastime Theatre presents Twentieth Century Revue by Kearney Post American Legion. April 27 Salad Supper at G A R Hall by Bristol Woman's Exchange. May 10–11 musical comedy Marrying Mary at Pastime Theatre by Bristol Council Knights of Columbus.
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