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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1923

Page

4

Clarence Tonight at Trinity Men's Club

Trinity Men's Club presents the four act comedy Clarence by Booth Tarkington tonight at the parish house. Curtain at eight with tickets on sale at seven and a select orchestra for intermission. The cast features Mrs Martyn Miss Flonora Swanson Mr Wheeler Chester Burgess and others with new scenery lighting and a sounding board to enhance the show.

Trinity Men's Club Clarence Booth Tarkington At &Orlock Martyn Flnora Swanson Wheeler Chester Burgess Wheeler Lillian Magee Bobbs Wheeler Albert Battcher Jr Cora Wheeler Alice Blake Violet Pinney Charlotte Young Clarence Herbert Della Elnora Swanson Dinwiddie Wihak Remeres Hubert Stem Leicester RK F Watts

Boy Scout Recruit Night Planned At Local Troops

Local Boy Scout troops aim to raise membership by 25 percent before February 15 with Recruit Night this week. Troop 2 meets tomorrow with an indoor campfire and stunt. Troop 4 meets Thursday with games and demonstrations. All active scouts urged to attend Friday meeting. joint visit of Rabbert Post No VR at Army Hall. several hikes and activities noted for the weekend.

Boy Scouts America Wall Thei Partemar Rabbert Army Hall Geaia

Birth of Doris Carolyn to Mr and Mrs S Wesley Ghaid ding

A daughter named Doris Carolyn was born to Mr and Mrs S Wesley Ghaid ding. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William P Gladding of this town.

Gladding Hast Walpole Doris Carolyn S Wesley Ghaidding William P Gladding

Welsh Widow Mary Welsh Dies at 91 in Town

In this town on January 8 Mrs Mary Welsh widow of David Welsh aged 91 years passed away. She leaves surviving family and was known in the community for her long-standing local ties.

Mary ‘Welsh David Welsh

School Committee Meeting Moves Pay Increases and Repairs

The Bristol School Committee approved pay raises for Frances Vlerremin in charge of the shore lunch room and a janitor at the Wolt Inn school effective mid December and January respectively. Repairs at Oliver School were completed and snow removal help for sidewalks at Colt Memorial and Bradford streets was authorized.

Bristol Frances Vlerremin I Wolt Inn MacDougall Committee On School Houses Oliver School Colt Memorial School Hope Street Bradford Street

Legion Officers Installed in Joint Kearney Ceremony

Officers-elect of Kearney Post No 6 and the American Legion Auxiliary were installed at a joint Grand Army Hall meeting. Department officials led the ceremonies and refreshments followed. The Auxiliary and Post proceeded with reports, plans for a memorial, and a health bond for tuberculosis work. A whist fundraiser for the Auxiliary was announced for Hope Street. open to the public with a small admission fee.

Kearney No. 6 American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Grand Army Hall John P. Hartigan Providence Auxiliary Cecil Spooner Newport L. H Callan Bristol Chamber of Commerce Hartigan Spooner Fred M Straight B W Wall Cermones George Cote Hope

Marriage of Miss Katherine Feeley and George Sisson

Miss Katherine Feeley daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Feeley of Westminster Street Providence united in marriage with George Patrick Sisson son of Mr and Mrs George Sisson of this town yesterday morning at St Marys Church Providence The ceremony was by Rev John Murray The couple will reside at 54 Russell Avenue East Providence The bride wore a white satin crepe gown trimmed with braided velvet and carried Bride roses The groom served as a Naval Reserves Band member and is a World War II veteran They honeymooned in New York Atlanta City and Baltimore

Katherine Tena Feeley Peter Feeles Lcots Weastiminster Providence George Patrick Sisson George Too Sisson St Marys Church Broadway Res John Murray Margaret Tracy James A Sisson Aaron Ward New York Atlanta City Baltimore Sisson Russel Avenue East Naval Reserves Band Second Naval District Vmameria High School O Bana. Corporation West Darrington

Noted Plutarch Quote On Talkative People

A compact quotation from Plutarch on how excessive talk harms social relations. It warns that those seeking love through chatter are disliked. attempts to please bore others. craving admiration invites ridicule. and such behavior injures friends, benefits enemies, and harms the teller.

Plutarch

Ring customs show engagement vs single status in old lore

The text explains historic wedding customs where a willing bride wore a ring on the left hand's first finger to signal engagement, and if she wished to stay single she wore a ring on the little finger. The piece notes how these rings indicated marital intentions in past societies.

Weather omen and animal sounds signal changing forecast

The text links rain and owl sreeches to a shift for the better, but peacock screech predicts bad weather if rain continues. Snails seek shelter as a sign of ongoing unsettled conditions.

Microbes Implicated in Insanity Says Edinburgh Doctor

After more than twenty years of study among lunatics an Edinburgh physician concludes that many forms of insanity are caused by microbial activity.

Oumong Lunatics Edinburgh

Trains Gone Before The Theme Table Is Figured

A writer notes that the real trouble with Hife mirrors issues with the theme table as once a man thinks it through the trains have already gone.

Fifth District Court Adjudges Guilty Fine Set

Paul Langevine arrested Saturday on Thames street was found guilty in the Pitth Dus treat Court yesterday morning and fined $3 plus costs. In the case Seth Pau Company vs Crosant Cappazano on a note declined, the plaintiff was awarded interest and costs. The Davee Brothers v. Frank Beruscato account remained unanswered and was continued for one week.

Paul Langevine Thames Street Pitth Dustreat Court Tudwe Prark Ho Hammill Seth Pau Company Crosant Cappazano Peaati Cae Et Davee Brothers Frank Beruscato

Real Estate Transers Involving Wood and Catherine Streets

Real estate transfers show parcels at Wood and Catherine streets exchanged between Benjamin and Sebastiano and family interests in land and buildings on Sarah Vo. Peck to William W Perry with a lot on Beastol Neck.

Benjamin Sebastiano Wood and Catherine Streets Sarah Vo. Peck William W Perry Sarah Voog Peck

Upcoming Events Schedule From Jan to Feb

A crowded list of performances and benefactions from Trinity Meal Cinb in Tramis Parish House to a grand fair at the G A R Hall. Highlights include plays at John Post Reynolds School, operettas, a college dance, a piano recital, a dance show, a concert by Major Hendershott, and a grand fair run by local clubs and nursing associations in Bristol and nearby districts.

Comeds Clarence Aus Pressor Trinity Meal Tramis Paehot Asen John Post Reynods School Jin Comeds “College Daves Ime Mt Carre Caroie TD Church of Our Lady of Carrie Comeds Carratty Bristol Cart Polina Post Resnolds Wotar Army Rockwell Jo BB Hendershott Kov Rapahanak & Company MCA Bencit Bristol District Nursing Association Colt Memorial High School G A R Hall Doric Club

Obituary of Edward F Lucas of Corning New York

Edward F Lucas 70 died at his Daytona Beach Florida winter home after living 15 years in Corning New York He was born in New Bedford son of Capt Thomas Lucas and Susan French He previously worked in Fall River coal business and New York City He summered in Bristol at the Noyes house on High Street Survived by wife Martha P Noves four daughters Susan Martha Rosalie and two granddaughters Sarah Hawkes and Kathryn Hawkes He was member of Godfrey de Bullion Commandery and Fall River Yacht Club

Lucas New Bedford Thomas Lucas Susan (French) Lucas Godfrey de Bullion East Corning Nyy Rosalie Howe Lucas East Orange N_ J Sarah Holdridge Hawkes Kathryn C Hawkes Corning

Mrs Mary Welsh Dies at 91 in Oswego Burial Planned

Mrs Mary Welsh widow of David Welsh died at her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Donahue 79 State Street after a few weeks illness. She was 91 born in Ireland on November 23 1831 daughter of Patrick and Mars Doyle McQueen and lived in this country many years. Survived by daughter two brothers and granddaughter Miss Nellie Donahue a Byfield School teacher. Body to be taken to Oswego NY for funeral services and interment.

Mary Welsh David Welsh John Donahue State Street Welsh Ireland Patrick and Mars Doyle) McQueen Donahue Nellie Byfield School Oswego Nyy

Bristol Aerie Elects Trustee and Considers Membership

John Servant was elected a trustee of Bristol Aerie No 453 Fraternal Order of Eagles at last night’s meeting. Six candidates were named for admission and 18 membership applications were received. Charity ball and Christmas tree reports were accepted. The degree team from Providence Acre will confer a degree on 25 candidates Sunday afternoon in the Naval Armory. final arrangements follow a special aerie meeting tomorrow.

John Servant Bristol Aev Order of Eagles Providence Acre Naval Armory Aerie

Trooper O’Neil shines in Witham Fox stage program

Co star Buck Jones headlines a Tuesday showing of Trooper O’Neil to positive notices with the Witham Fox club. Wednesday features Shirles Mason in Very Truly Vous a photoplay about love and marriage with Allan Forrest as lead. Thursday offers Forsaking All Others with Colleen Moore and Cullen Landis. Friday presents More to Be Pitied Than Scorned with Alice Lake and an Open TM western and a comedy.

Witham Fox Charles Buck) Jones Trooper O'Neil Shirles’ Mason Carl Laemmiec Colleen Moore Cullen Landiss Periday Charles Blaney Alice Lake Rosemary Thelv J Frank Glendon Philo McCulough Gordon Griffith Josephine Adair Universal Gnanta

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Bristol Residents

Bristol resident Peleg Card of Poppa squash road testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieve back and kidney pain after poor condition. The ad claims Doan's are effective for kidney ailments and back ache, priced 60 cents at dealers, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Bristol Peery Street Carpenter Poppasquash Doat Doan Card Foster - Milburn Co. Msgrs Buffalo N. Y

Probate Court Records Show Multiple Estate Actions

Yesterday’s Probate Court session before Judge Edward L. Leahy considered numerous estates. Guardians, executors, administrators, and guardianship bonds were approved or continued with Jan. 15 set for several matters.

Edward L. Leahy Edwin Cure (Ward William H Sanford Lodovina Pereira Caito Luiz Pereira de Caito Matthew G. Maetozo Francisco Vaz D1niz Francisco Guierra

Trinity Xmas Festival At Church Audtorium

Following a short service at Trinity Church the annual Christmas festival was held in the Parish House auditorium. Rev Fre Maroon spoke and a tableau titled Mother Goose and Her Children was presented by parish members with a cast led by Old King Cole Clarence Allen and Santa Claus George RO Fish.

Trinity Church Maroon Mother Goose Old King Cole Clarence Allen Hubbard Nathan Magee Tittle Jack Horner Robert Balfour Dorothy Kenney Jack and Jill Albert Alder Alice Blake Moffit Marjone Burgess Tattle Bo Charlotte Young Poelyn Carter Santa Claus

Shirley Kaye and Other Man's Boots Starred Westerns Incoming

Clara Kimball Young leads Shirley Kaye with Corliss Giles Claire Whitney and George Fawcett in a tale of defiant womanhood triumphing over wealth. Francis Ford returns to screen acting in Another Man's Boots, showcasing western action and dramatic range.

George Fawcett George Backus Claire Whitney Nellie Lindrich Clara Kimball Young Kaye Shirley Kave Miss Young Corliss Giles Sterling George Baccus Frank Otto John Sunderland Shirles Kaye Francis Ford Mr. Ford

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Herz Film Corporation Lucy Doraine Orient West Charles Hutchinson Leo Maloney Kempson Pictures Corporation Shirley Kaye Anchor Films Inc. Presents Pathe Review Harold Lloyd BOY Scout Ofp Scout Petoat Sisson—Feeley Weather Prophets Fifth District Court Mickie Merad Edward F. Lucas Mrs Bristol Aerie, F. O. E Probate John B Dunbar Frank P Howe John Richard Edwards Cordelia L. Merriman Alfred M Merriman Clinton T Sherman Benjamin F. Sherman Albert M Sparks Willam H Buffington American Surety Co Nelson G Terry James Allens Newman John Baxter Susan M Sheple Farl H McKenzie Henrys IL Sweeney Dani Cook Susan M . Sheple Henry IT Sweenes James Riley Henry T Sweenes Franklin Steere Ward Job R Fddye Lillian M Barlow Bond James S Hazard I Annie Woods Fitch Phiva H Fitch Lizzie Voss Tingley Mabel J. Gardner G. H. Spencer Roofing CO F. M. Gifford R. 1 Jersey E. W. Weaver Pierce Avenue Sam the Shoeman Zope St. G. A. R Drury Block John Lake, M. D William W. Franklin & Co Wood St Archie H. Rounds UNION G. M. Wilbur Pelephone Constitution ST Dorchester Mutual Boston E. L. Watson & CO Weyboaset Street Isaac B. Munro Wood Street Raymond P. Smith Burton Street Freeborn R. Cole Cooke Street Robert J. McKay G.W. Simmons Telephone William Street Ingrams Express Suzman Brists
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