End of year library circulation and new cards issued
Worn out or lost 19 854 19 823 net increase 250 volumes at end of year 19 823 general circulation volumes used during year 302 days 22 660 an increase over last year's circulation of 2301 volumes and over that of two years ago of 4541 volumes this year's circulation of volumes was the largest in 33 years the total circulation of volumes for 45 years has been 917 275 largest daily issue in present year was 154 volumes and the smallest was 24 volumes the average daily issue in present year was 783 8 the number of persons entitled to privileges of the Library by registration was at the end of the year 1613 new cards were granted during the year to 476 people periodical dept newspapers regularly received magazines regularly received 32
Bristol Parent-Teachers Association Meeting Notice
The newly elected President Mrs L Cote requests all members attend the regular meeting at 7 30 PM Wednesday Jan 17 in Colt Memorial High School auditorium. She urges officers and committee members be present for several important matters and a short entertainment is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L . Cote
Bristol
Parent- Teachers Association
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol Area News Notes and Local Meetings
The semi monthly Town Council meeting is set for tonight. Ford models are on display at the Warren branch of Dutee Wilcox Flint Inc. Samuel Sherman is ill with pneumonia at his Union Street home after pleurisy. The Bristol Council Knights of Columbus host a whist tonight, and the Bristol Whist Club plays tomorrow night. The Bristol Poultry Association meets tomorrow to elect officers. The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church meets Wednesday at 8. A. W. Barrett hosts. The Bristol Tigers beat Barrington 28 to 20, with L Gladue scoring seven goals. G A Schweitzer of Pawtucket lectured on Oberammergau at Trinity. Charles E Luther Jr fractured his right arm. Dr Henry W Hopkins reduced it. Plans for the Washington Ball are set for Feb 22 at the Bristol Train of Artillery armory. Hope Circle members were installed with 25 candidates. Mrs Mary J Condon installed as State Regent. The Guileras Memorial School General Committee meets to review a report for possible town meeting action. Ford Sedan display continues at Dutee Wilcox Flint Inc. Lino Ramecha, Joachim Correira, and Joao Pina Ferreira were arrested after an assault complaint. cases bound to the Pitt District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Warren
Dutee Wilcox Flint, Inc
Samuel Sherman
Union Street
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Bristol Whist Club
Bristol County Poultry Association
Dutch Wilcox Flint, Inc
Bristol Train of Artillery
State Street
Washington
Artillery
Hope Circle
Isabella
AR_ Hall
Mary J Condon
Othee
Condon
Guileras Memorial School General Committee
Willams
W Ot O'Donnell
Philip Brady
Ess
Dutee Wilcox
Flint
Lino Ramecha
Joachim Correira
Joao Pina Ferreira
Carleton Short Named Chief Inspector at Keds Division
Factory management of the National India Rubber Company announces the appointment of Carleton W Short as Chief Inspector in the Keds Division. Short assumes duties immediately and will oversee quality control and product standards across all Keds manufactured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National India Rubber Company
Carleton W Short
Real Estate Transfers Involving Perry and De Wolf Families
Charles Wo Perry and wife of West Haven Connecticut transfer to Witham Wo Perry two lots on Perry Plat Liver Creek. James De Wolf Perry and wife of German Town Pennsylvania transfer to John Madeiros and wife two lots on same plat. Fhen H Briggs of Attleboro transfers to Mildred Bo Hill land at Bristol Nar rows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wo Perrys
Waite
West Haven
Bristol Forum Delivers Largest Attendance For Open Forum
The Bristol Forum gathered a record crowd at Colt Memorial High School as Prof Skinner of Tufts discussed Human Nature vs Civilization. He argued civilization outstrips human nature and urged development through work study play and worship, noting openness to diverse views and opposition to the Klan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Colt Memorial High School
Skinner
Tufts
Ghand
India
Bryan
Klu Klux Klan
George W. Warren
Madeline
Warren Paine
Box
Providence
B M . MacDougall
Colin T Holm
Open Forum
Bristol Aerie Installations Amid Heavy Attending Eagles
Inclement weather limited Sunday ceremonies to a special Bristol Aerie No. 1 Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting at the Naval Armory. About 300 Eagles from Providence Fall River and Warren Aeries attended as Providence Aeries No. 99 officers conducted the initiation and provided a five piece orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Naval Armory
Providence
Fall River
Warren Aeries
Providence Aeries No. 99
Raymond Smith
Charles Wallace
Oscar Bilodeau
Edward Guindon
Eugene Bilodeau
Sidney Freelove
Mrs Jennie Louise Mulligan Dies in Brockton
Milligan widow of Joseph A Milligan dies suddenly in Brockton on Jan 14 in her 39th year Funeral at 69 Thurber Ave on Thursday Jan 18 at 3 PM Relatives and friends invited Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Pawtucket
In loving memory of Mary Rhodes Fish
In loving memory of Mary Rhodes Fish who departed this life on January 16 1920 Those who miss her most are those who loved her best Her two sons
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Mary Rhodes Fish
Bristol women thank firefighters for home rescue on Third School Street
Mrs Helen Mott Miss Margaret Dwyer and Miss Johanna Dwyer extend sincere thanks to the Bristol Fire Department for saving their home Friday evening on Third School Street. The notices express gratitude and praise for the crews.
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Bristol
Third School Street
Helen Mott
Margaret Dwyer
Johanna Dwyer
Tailoring Agents Wanted for Wool Suit Sales
Advertises AH wool suits tailored to order at 2950 and all wool tropical worsteds two piece suits at 1950. Seeks hustlers with big money potential. Respond to J B SIMPSON Inc Dept 483 31 We Adams St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustlera
J B Simpson Inc
Adams St
Chicago
Lady or Gentleman Agent Wanted in Bristol
Agency sought to retail Watkins Products. Investigate this offer. Full particulars and valuable samples mailed free. Write today to J R. Watkins Company Dept. 84 64 Washington St North Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Watkins
J R. Watkins Company
Washington St
North
Boston
Maas
Lost tortoise shell rim glasses with reward offer
A reader reports losing tortoise shell rim glasses between the Post Office and Rogers Free Library on Tuesday. Please return to the Phoenin Office for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Free Library
Dollar bill found in Bristol belonging to Mercantiles Division Chamber of Commerce
A Mercantiles Division Chamber of Commerce dollar bill was found in Bristol. Finder should return it to TM Edmonds, Secretary, for reward of 1 aed.
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Bristol
Mercantiles Division Chamber of Commerce
Edmonds
Lost license and folder found near High Street bank
A lost automobile license and folder were turned into the PHCENTX office. The finder reported the items located east RE between High Street and the bank and asked for return.
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High Street
Th Bank
Phcentx
Ross Woolen Striped Glove Found Near Court Street
A striped woolen glove was found on a Saturday afternoon between Court Street and Pas Time Theatre. The finder should return it to 139 Constitution Street for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Court Street
Constitution Street
Lost brown puppy with white face found near Foppasquash Road
A small brown puppy with a white face was found near Foppasquash Road and is available for return to its owner. Call sti Hiope atreet to claim.
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Foppasquash
W411 Sell or Lease Business on State Street
On premises sale or lease of a business at 11 and 13 State Street offering pool tables four bowling alleys and a lunch room. Applicants must apply on site.
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State Street
Inventory of antique furnishings at 38 Union Street
Readable list describes two four post maple beds black walnut sofa cedar chest tool chest spinning wheel tape table large wardrobe lamps china and assorted items kept at the old bureau site on Union Street.
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I’nion Street
Old Bureau
Double Runner Pong for Sale with Sleigh
For sale a double runner pong capable of carrying one ton and a sleigh. Contact Everett West at 168 Wood St for details or to arrange a viewing.
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Erry
Hope St
Everett West
Wood St
For Sale Three Passenger 6 Cylinder Coupe
Advertises a three passenger six cylinder coupe in good condition with extras. Mentions a bargain and lists the PHASNIX OFFICE as the address.
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Phasnix
Encyclopedia Americana Set for Sale at 1.50 Per Volume
A full set of sixteen large volumes in perfect condition offered at 1.50 per volume totaling 24 dollars. Apply at PHOENIX OFFICE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Custom 1915 Ford Truck For Sale In Excellent Condition
A 1915 Ford truck described as custom made is in excellent condition and offered for 3150 dollars. Interested buyers should reply to Box E at PH NEX OFFICE for the address and details.
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Grant
Two Fire Alarms Reported in City Districts Friday Night
Firefighters from the department responded to alarms in the 31st and 25th districts Friday afternoon and night. The first call on Collins street led to a small rear building on Woodlawn avenue where witnesses believed a blaze existed but firemen found no danger. The second alarm hit a wooden garage owned by John Dennis at 6 Third School street where the structure burned and a touring car inside was badly damaged, but prompt action prevented the flames from spreading to a nearby dwelling within three feet.
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Collins Street
Woodlawn Avenue
John Dennis
Third School Street
Birthday Party for Rita Callan Marks Fifth Year
Little Miss Rita Callan celebrated her fifth birthday yesterday afternoon with a dozen friends from Providence Warren and the town. The celebration at General and Mrs L H Callan’s home on Sherry avenue featured pink decorations and a program of piano selections by Grace Fahey and recitations by Rosemary Foster Mary Walsh and the hostess. Refreshments were served and Rita received many birthday remembrances.
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Rita Callan
Providence
Warren
L. H. Callan
Sherry Avenue
Grace Fahey
Rosemary Foster
Mary Walsh
Rita
Slacker in Switzerland rumor reaches Bristol
Report from Pittsburg via LeRoy Bells Wireless says United Press learned Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, the draft evader wanted in the United States, has married an Egyptian woman and is living in Switzerland. If true, mail to Bergdoll would likely be returned, as U.S. authorities recall slackers.
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Bristol
Pittsburg
LeRoy Bell
United Press
Germany
Grover -Cleveland Bergdoll
Switzerland
United States
Grover
Uncle Sam
Iron tonic promises renewed vigor and gentler digestion
Purifies and enriches the blood. Puts new life into bed run-down people. Has no bad effect on the bowels as most other iron preparations.
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Bristol County
Parrally Brothers Proprietors
J. & Farrally
Hope Street
RK. I
Matter
Phoenix Nehkom
Darkling
Northup Bros
Richard C. Quirk
Harold EB
Samuel Molasky
James F. Duffy
Morris Eisenstadt
Julio F. Xavier
Y M. C
Hasbrouck
Wood Street
Fellows
Orbrooks
J. F. Farrally
M L. Howe
Clinton T Sherman
Frank M. Dimond
Financial Dept
State of
Rhode Island
White Fund
S. L. Wardwell
Isaac L. Hoard
Libranans
BO Insurance
BipOenop
Soathe
Bristola Warren Las Ue
Moe Selon
Bristol & Warren
Franklin Street
Warren, R. 1. A
Bristol’ and Vicinity
News of
Genuine Bull Durham Tobacco
William Fern Oeeeee
THE
Bristol Forum
Prof. Skinner
Osan
Bristol Baking
Larze Ve
Ini, A
Armory
Memoriam
J T DeSousa
Phcusnix
Wigh Street
Bradford
State Streets
MT 8
Teresa Mello
Catherine Street
Phcrnin
Burbon
Willow St
Newport
Manchester
Central Street
Slacker
Buffington’s Pharmacy
J. R. Ingram
Town Farm
Phoenix Office
Barber Shop
Bradford Street
Barbers
Sam Ferrara
Town OF
Amos S Gorham
J. T. de Sousa
R. J
Pure Food Store
California Packing Co
del Monte
Royal Anne
Columbia River
Alaska
Charles A. Johnson
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