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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1922
Page
3
A London store features a miniature fountain and goldfish amid decor while a young visitor quips that grown fish are red herrings. In a playful anachronism Katrine and Petra exchange brisk lines about time and action reflecting modern wit.
Mrs Colt, wife of United States Senator LeBaron Colt, died at Linden Place after a two day illness. Born Nov 5 1851 in Milwaukee she lived in Chicago New York Bristol and Washington. Six children survived including Mrs Edwin A Barrows and Mrs Harold J Gross. Funeral Wednesday at Linden Place with Bishop James De Wolf Perry Jr officiating. Interment Juniper Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Charles DeWalt Gibson widow of Charles Gibson and mother of Charles Dana Gibson the artist died suddenly at her Longfield home on Man road. Born in Boston she was a direct descendant of Gov William Bradford and survived by her husband two sons and three daughters with siblings in Worcester and Lovett of Boston. The funeral followed in Rhode Island and the body was taken to Boston for interment.
Friday afternoon at 4 the Bristol Girl Scouts gathered at Reynoads School for awards. Dons Bullock Florinda Guesremont Kerabeth Marz and Ethel Robson earned second class badges. The court of honor led by Mrs Hanson Mrs Wall and Mrs Mathewson presented many first aid gold attendance stars and various home maker and health awards to scouts including Elizabeth Marz Florida Guesremont Marion Jones Dills Wall Madeline King Norma Mathewson Dorothy Hanson Aileen Holm and others.
Bristol's re organized squad beat the Cleveland Colored Giants 2 to 1 at Bliven Field before a large crowd. Stanley Sepka of Boston College allowed only three hits for Bristol. Garvin's decisive eighth inning error and Wright's speed set up the winning run as the locals outscored the Giants.
Kearney Post announces a Fourth of July gala featuring a parade at ten am in front of the Baptist Church, Hall games, sports, and a dance at the Naval Reserve Armory in the evening. Commander Wall urges full participation, dress code is dark trousers white shirts dark ties, straw hats preferred, Burke's Block Island Orchestra to provide music.
The Navy Department destroyers Hopkins and Gilmer arrived in the harbor yesterday morning after noon, anchoring between Pappasquash Point and the Beacon. Lieut Commander R W Mathewson and Lieut H B Sherwood command the ships. Town officials welcomed the officers at noon and a reception was set for 9 PM at the Burnside Memorial building.
Providence Real Estate and Improvement Company transfers Beach Terrace lot to Margaret M Casey of Pawtucket. Abbie F Kenna of Fast Providence sells about 34 acres and buildings on Metacom Avenue to Stephen W Fales and wife. Joseph A Hammill trustee transfers seven Mt Hope Terrace lots to Theresa Massa.
In this town on June 29 a son, Thomas Francis, 3rd, was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Brelsford Jr. The event adds a new heir to the Brelsford household.
Mary Louise Ledyard Colt wife of LeBaron B Colt died in Bristol in her 71st year. Funeral Wednesday July 5 at 3 p.m. from her late residence Linden Place Bristol. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
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