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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
3
A fragmentary quotation notes that millions lack literature yet rely on the press. It links newspapers with parents, schools, theater, and counselors as one influence, while acknowledging a persistent parental kindness in letters. The piece references Wendell Phillips and a Gargoyle excerpt from Michigan.
Mrs Emily Frances Manchester widow of J Howard Manchester died suddenly Tuesday night at 11 at her home 115 Bradford street aged 75 years six months and 16 days She was born in town July 4 1844 daughter of Col Charles A Greene and Mrs Greene lifelong resident and parishioner of St Michael's Church active in church societies Her father was editor and proprietor of the local paper.
Mrs. Manchester widow of a Phoenix man died recently after a long life of kindly conduct. She had two sons Charles H. Manchester and William L. Manchester, an adopted daughter Mrs. Joseph Wood, five grandchildren, a brother Oscar T. Greene and sister Ruth Greene of Warren. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM from 115 Bradford Street.
Miss Edith Poor ton and Samuel Hyde Cabot wed last Monday at 6 pm in the bride’s grandmother’s Central Falls home. Rev Edward Russell Evans officiated with immediate family present. The bride’s sister served as matron of honor. Morris F Conant was best man. honeymoon in the South. Cabot served as a captain in France with the 316 Ammunition Trp of the 91st Division AEF.
Thomas F Brelsford and Grace B Pardey married on Tuesday at 2 pm at the bride’s mother's home 61 Mount Hope Avenue. Rev J J Goodacre officiated with only relatives present. The bride wore champagne Georgette with white carnations and was attended by cousin Wilhelmina Orgelman. best man was Arthur Brelsford. A reception followed and the couple left for a Boston wedding trip before settling in town.
Students at Colt Memorial High School earned honors with top marks 85 percent or higher for the week ending January 22 1920. The list includes Harriet Kinder Julia DeFelice Dorothy Kenney George Matheson Anna Brelsford Luciano Capone Kathleen Hodgdon Israel Makowsky Ralph Petrucci Mary Ennis Norma Mathewson Ruth Suzman Reiyn Bullock Dana Fusenberg and others noting year groupings 1920 1921 1922 1923.
The Yeowomen's Bonus Bill failed in the House on a 30 to 55 roll call after a Tuesday afternoon session. Yeowomen and Newport Providence delegates pressed for action as American Legion posts, including Kearney and Manton, planned to lobby for inclusion in the bonus distribution.
The Havey Minstrels present John Henry and Shine Hennesey, veteran performers famed as the parody king and bone player east of the Mississippi. They headline a show in Bristol with Hollis Havey and Leo Bresette backing the fast paced acts as the olio closes with high energy and wit.
Tonight at 7.30 a significant church business meeting is urged for all members. January 25 morning worship at 10:30 with Rev H Wallace. Church School at noon to organize as Church School Chorus for evening services. Evening worship at 7.30 with a sermon titled A Friend of God. A Boy Choir directed by Mass Gertrude E. Church will assist. Public worship helps progress to a noble life.
The advertisement touts Hokara as a modern skin remedy that relieves itching and burning, clears eczema and blemishes, and leaves skin soft and white. It claims quick results for pimples, blackheads, and chronic skin diseases, with 35c to 1.00 pricing and a pharmacist recommendation.
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