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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
3
Ezra Mason 79 or in his eighties continues farming after disposing of his milk route. A former town councilman and school committeeman, he will sell milk wholesale rather than operate a retail business. Born June 10, 1846, Mason remains active in farming.
On the Metacom avenue east side farm exceeding 60 acres, Mason, son of Oliver and Elizabeth Wilbur Mason, continues to grow fruit and vegetables for a local market. Born there, he left California for one year, served on the Town Council from 1892 to 1902, and sat on the School Committee from 1893 to 1907.
Three Soldiers' Home comrades in town celebrated birthdays under a Rhode Island Woman's Relief Corps visit. Benjamin Nichols 95 Walter Wigfall 84 and William Clough were praised with gifts cards flags handkerchiefs and candy. The event featured a vocal and instrumental program.
Joseph Gladue was re elected fore man of the old King Philips Fire at the annual meeting held at the company head quarters on Thames street near Staples Coal. Officers chosen include First Assistant Walfred Guevrement Second Assistant Joseph Morin Clerk Louis Gladue Secretary George Gladue. Janitor Howard Newman der ry Howard Newman Trustees Peter Martell Whi fred Guevremont Howard Newman Delegate to Rhode Island State Firemen's League Harvey Gladue Alternate Joseph Morin Five new members were elected and three applications for membership were received A chicken supper closed the session with 35 plates served.
The Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus held its regular monthly meeting on State Street. Past Grand Knight James F. Savander spoke on Brotherly Love. A dance and St Patrick's social with a noted orator were discussed. social committee members were listed.
Mrs Henry Thornley secretary of the Rhode Island Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal diocese spoke to the Parish Aid Society at Trinity Church on Wednesday afternoon in the rectory. She described missionary work in the diocese and nationwide. Mrs Richard R Cornell introduced her and refreshments followed.
A fair at Italian Hall Wood Street runs February 5 6 12 and 13 under the Prin cipessa Elena Society and Santa Rita Club amassing cash prizes for top ticket sellers. A February 12 masquerade ball awards prizes for best costumes. The 15 member committee led by J Vivenzio lists M Vitelo G Acardi D Cantelmo D Proto M Ruggen T Tedesco A Proto R Amendola L Alesi P Coppola L Sunant P Celoni A Riccio G DeFelice.
The Church of the Nazarene announces two weeks of revival meetings from January 17 to January 31. Evangelist Howard V Miller and song leader F C Smith will conduct services with Miller preaching Sunday morning at the Nazarene on Court Street and every evening at 7 30 at the First Baptist Church on High Street.
Rev Mr Enslin and his congregation host a vast gathering as the Nazarene Church becomes crowded. Week night meetings move to the Baptist Church lecture room while Sunday evenings occur in the upstairs auditorium, inviting all to attend.
Bristol resident William Martin of 68 Charles street testifies that Doan's Pills relieved his back and kidney discomfort after using a few boxes. He joins other locals in praising the remedy. Ask for Doan's Pills, 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y. When your back is lame remember the name.
A Bristol Y M C A meeting of the General Committee promoted a series of five suppers with musical attractions and gym events to knit social groups. The first program on January 28 includes volleyball, wand drills, Indian club swinging, and a Radin value address by George Spink with recitations and songs.
Eighteen organizations have joined the appeal for the Bristol Get-to gathering with more responses anticipated. The committee reports strong backing as one hundred sixty tickets were distributed last evening.
Mrs George F Marshall was re elected president of the Mite Society of the First Baptist Church at its annual meeting held Tuesday afternoon at 10 Noyes Avenue home of Mrs Walter V Lawton. New officers include Vice President Mrs John Henry Buffum Secretary Mrs Ethel Mott Treasurer Mrs Walter V Lawton and Work Committee chairmen Mrs Emma Bullock Mrs Jennie Bullock and Mrs Sadie Marshall. Annual reports were presented and a social hour followed.
Elbert K. Fretwell of Teachers College Columbia University spoke on Education for Citizenship Tuesday evening at the State Street M E Church in Bristol County. Theodore Kambour, Barrington schools superintendent, introduced him as part of the Bristol County Association of Clergy lecture series.
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