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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1929

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Rifle Teams Tie In Second Shoot At State Armory

The Battery M 241st Coast Artillery from Fall River and Bristol Train of Artillery met in an indoor match at Battery M in the State Armory. Both teams finished tied with 690 points across three positions._next Friday evening another match is planned at the State Street armory in Bristol. Sergi H Brier led with 142 points and Sergi R Bennett of the Train 141.

Fall River Spindle City Battery M 241St Coast Artillery Bristol Train of Artillery State Armory State Street Armory Bristol Sharpshooters Sergi H. Brier Sergi R Bennett Prn Total R.bennett E. Ulioc Hambrick Sartini Avg Priv Sergt. P Joncas Pvt N Thurston Vaz

Real Estate Transfers Involving Harvey Blaisdell and Others

Annie FE Harvey sold half interest in a Constitution Street lot with buildings to Fred G Blaisdell and wife Julia F Blaisdell. Susan A Davis and others deeded to Seth Pauls Company a South Oliver Street lot, about 51 by 208 feet, east of John D Martelly property.

Annie FE. Harvey Fred G Blaisdell Julia F Blaisdell Constitution Street Susan A . Daviws Seth Pauls Company Oliver Street John D. Martelly

Women Relief Corps Visit to Soldiers Home

The Rhode Island Women’s Relief Corps department held its monthly Soldiers Home visit Sunday afternoon with Samuel Ramsie directing a program for about 75 attendees. Veterans William Clough and James J. Creed were honored on their birthdays.

Soldiers’ Home Committee R. I Department Women’s Relief Corps Samuel Ramsie Riverside William Clough James J. Creed Ivis I. BaHaqu Edward Anderson Sam Ramsw Avis Munro Jessie Lowry Lois Young Low Munro Lois Munro Charles J. Sartini, Jr Marys Neumann Bristol Rebel Corps

Probate Court Disposes of Multiple Estates at Session

The semi monthly probate court session, led by Judge Edward L. Leahy, processed numerous matters. The final account of the administrator for Wiphonsa Drake was continued to February 18, a guardian appointment for Ann Meredith Foley was granted with a $1000 bond, and other estate actions for Sansa Gogha Luisa Gogha Tuna Gogha and Wishop Tschney Barns were presented, allowed, and recorded. Halle B Barns named executrix with bond to pay debts.

Edward L. Leahy Wiphonsa Tschney Barns Halle B Barns James C Collins

Florida fairs and Clewiston sugar mill herald boom in Everglades work

Florida’s fair season highlights Tampa South Florida Fair with United States Shipping Board displays. Clewiston opens a 1500 ton daily sugar mill near Lake Okeechobee, transforming Everglades land into syrup and Celotex pulp while planning further plants. Officials urge national and state cooperation for drainage and water control to reclaim the Everglades for sugar and prosperity. The Port Riches Garden Club hosts a luncheon with prize offers for town improvement while praising home upkeep and curb appeal.

Florida Tampa South Florida United States Shipping Board Lake Okeechohu Lake Michigan United States Clewiton Everglades Dahlberg Florida Everglades Great Okeechobee New

Northern snow storms grip daily papers

Frigid reports and sub zero temperatures fill daily papers as readers cope with ongoing cold weather. Tourists observe the chill and locals shovel snow and stoke furnaces in response to the harsh conditions.

Daly Papers

New Overseas Highway Impacts Key West Town

A Key West resident reports the new overseas highway is altering the town's character demoralizing residents as they begin painting houses and adapting to changing surroundings.

Key Woest

Morning Glories Blooming Through Exhaustive Daylight

A fragment notes morning glories remain in full bloom all day as workers stay busy. The line suggests a busy period with flowers enduring long daylight.

Speaking out beautification how many insignificant little cottages

A fragmented note discusses beautification efforts and the prominence of small cottages amid broader plans. The text appears as a continued item referencing the third part and questions the impact of minor structures on the overall design.

Trust Department

Bazaar at St Marys Church Opens to Large Crowd

The St Marys Church bazaar opened in the church auditorium with decorations, booths selling goods, cake and candy, and a chicken salad supper. Lt Governor James G Connolly attended with state and town officials as Edison LeClerc Orchestra provided music.

St. Mary's Church Eddie LeClerc James G Connally Pawtucket Edward [. Leahy Edward E LeClerc T J Gillan St Mary's Gev Connolly St Mary’s Parochial School Margaret Greene Norman Belmore William Bottomley, Jr St Mary's School Auta Dorothy King Catherine Gifford Catherine la Fazia William Bottomley Jr Dunne Providence James E Dunne Mayor Dunne

Babbitt W R C Names Committees for New Year

At the regular meeting of the Babbitt Womens Relief Corps, Friday evening, the appointment of committees for the coming year was announced. Executive: Mrs Ethel Mott, Mrs Barbara Leclair, Mrs Laura Wall, Mrs Luella Boone, Mrs Barbara Arnold, Mrs Metta Walliston. Relief: Miss Ellizabeth Graham, Mrs Minnie Card, Miss Anime Luther, Mrs Elnora Kenson. Conference: Mrs Martha Watt, Mrs Margaret Hackley, Mrs Sade Luther, Mrs Mary Grabert, Mrs Emma Med burs. Home and Employment: Mrs Mary Munro, Mrs Martha Cahoon, Mrs Sadie Marshall, Mrs Ella Paull, Miss Sophie Young. Auditing: Mrs Grace Barrett, Mrs Grace Huestis, Mrs Catherine McKay.

Babbitt Womens Relief Corps Ethel Mott Barbara Leclair Laura Wall Luella Boone Barbara Arnold Metta Walliston Ellizabeth Graham Minnie Card Anime Luther Elnora Kenson Martha Watt Margaret Hack

Olympians to Meet Battery E in YMCA Battle

The Olympians face Battery E of Westerly at the YMCA gym tomorrow evening in a strong matchup. Battery E has beaten top teams from State and Eastern Connecticut this season. Stenhouse, Battery E’s agile center, has scored heavily this year, and Olympians’ center will guard him. A preliminary game features the Olympians seconds against Mount Pleasant s of Providence. George J. O'Brien will referee.

YMCA Olympians Battery E Westerly Big State Eastern Connecticut Westerly Boys Stenhouse

Carrie Comes to College musical at Colt Memorial High

Colt Memorial High School pupils present a two act musical play Carrie Comes to College in the school auditorium. Directed by Miss M Theresa Sullivan with 40 participants. The action unfolds in Ma Jenkins boarding house yard and tickets have been selling well for the January 31 and February 1 performances.

Carrie Colt Memorial High School M. Theresa Sullivan Ma” Jenkin

Battery C Plans Split Drill To Consolidate Training

Battery C 243d C A announces two drills this week with the regular evening session and a Saturday afternoon split drill intended to gather all members for faster training. Joseph Raposa, a former Battery C member, re enlisted Saturday afternoon.

C. A Joseph Raposa

Second Rifle Team Organized in B T A

The Bristol Train of Artillery forms a second rifle team after strong practice from matches this fall and winter. Members named include captain George W Boutiher and George F Marshall with Gordon R Brown Edward A Currier Jr Raymond J Sartini and Frank Jr Gladue. Capt Henry A Hambrick will coach and weekly indoor range practice starts Monday evenings. The new B A team issues a challenge to the second team of Batteries C for a series of shoots.

Bristol

Fifth District Court Docket Notes Local Violations

The Fifth District Court convened yesterday with a small docket. Early Skuce of Warren Avenue East Providence was fined 25 dollars plus costs for driving without a valid license on County Road Barrington. Police Chief Albert Pearson Jr. said the license was issued by Wisconsin but Rhode Island denied a state license. A drunkenness case was fined two dollars plus costs. On the civil docket Henry J. Marikle vs Patrick J. McKenna was continued nisi.

Fifth District Court Skuce Warren Avenue East Providence County Road Barrington Albert Pearson, Jr Wisiéorsin Rhode Island Board of Piftslie Roads

Bristol Train of Artillery Military Band Debuts

The Bristol Train of Artillery Military Band held its first rehearsal last evening on State Street under Bandmaster Swan. Several people requested membership and the unit may grow to 28 or 30 musicians.

Petg 2 Bristol Train of Artillery Atate State Street Swan

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