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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
2
The Telephone Company managers commend Bristol residents for patience as local operators struggle to handle out of town calls. Officials urge callers to prioritize essential communications to speed restoration of normal service and help others receive necessary lines.
Heavy rain on the Fourth delayed the Warren versus Bristol game at Rhign Field. The contest is moved to Sunday at 3 p.m. at the same venue with Bristol fielding its strong regular lineup and Warren relying on Lefty Sullivan and Chick Carrigan. Reserved-seat buyers may get refunds or use tickets Sunday.
The sisters and brothers express sincere thanks to friends for sympathy during the bereavement after Ellen L. Jaalvir’s death. They thank the stitching department at the National India Rubber Company and the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company for floral tributes and to other friends who sent pieces.
Miss Aruda's Chic Shop offers hat lines and dresses as Bristol residents host visitors from Providence and New York. The town Council, American Legion Auxiliary, and local court cases mingle with steamboat sailings and shop openings as summer townsfolk plan outings and attend society meetings.
The Bristol NA hosts Tegeon in a Twilight League game at 6 tonight on the common with Banks Bottories and Sunny Garvin in the mound rotation. The Dreadnaughts prep for tomorrow’s exhibition at 3:15 as Bristol works to revive Saturday baseball, hoping fans support a successful restart amid rain delays and field conditions.
Mrs Bridget Peters died at home after a long illness at 76 Bay View Avenue. Born in Ireland she came to Bristol 50 years ago and resided there. She is survived by her daughter Mass Margaret Peters and a son Thomas Peters of California. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 thirty from her residence to St Marys Church for a requiem mass and burial at St Marys Cemetery.
Charles A. MacDonald of 84 Franklin Street suffered a severe facial injury at the Herreshoff boat shops when a belt and planer parts tore the left side of his face and steel hooks pierced his ear. Doctors treated him at the National Rubber Company hospital and removed two hooks before he was sent to Truesdale Hospital for X rays and a third piece removal.
Readers are invited to a series of public events from July 4 to July 21 on Bristol common and church grounds. The Second Grand Carnival is hosted by Bristol Aerie No 953, Fraternal Order of Eagles, with lawn and garden parties sponsored by local clubs and councils.
An advertisement seeks industrious reputable agents to sell the J R Watkins Products in Bristol and surrounding cities. The nationally advertised line has been known since 1868. Full details and product samples are provided free by J R Watkins Co Dept 90 64 Washington St North Boston Mass.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints a guardian for the persons and estates of William Foli and Mars Foli. The guardian must file bond, and all claims against the wards must be filed with the Clerk within six months from the first advertisement. John W Church is named as guardian. FRANK FOTI appears in the notice with the date June 14, 1923.
One store measuring 25 by 40 feet with two tenements above plus two small stores with one tenement above. Proprietor J L Buffum located at 5298 Hope Street.
Administrative notice dated July 2 1923 announces probate of the will of Josiah F Peckham of Bristol and the qualification of executors by bond. Heirs and beneficiaries must file in the Bristol Probate Court within six months from first advertisement. Executors listed are John W Church clerk Benjamin Peckham Josiah F Peckham Jr and Harold C Peckham.
July 6 1923 notice in Bristol announces John H Potter named administrator of the estate of Josiah W Potter deceased. Bond posted as required by law and filed in the Bristol town affair.
Beurn Street One Four Family Touse with garage and small family tenement over garage plus a three family house and a bargain for quick sale. Usher Lane two houses on one lot. Very good buy for quick sale. De Cristofaro Co Star Theatre Building sale ads. Hide Mt Hope Avenue three family house big buy act quick. Colt Farm two lots on Perry Plat price 450. DeCristofaro Co Star Theatre Building. Two sets of heavy rubber tired wheels for auto trailer. Muller's Doyle Warren Tel 180.
All improvements, best locations in town asking price 800 dollars. Apply D DeCRISTOFARG Co. Star Theatre Building Tel 377-W.
The Bristoll-Athes No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted an open air carnival on the common starting at 12 01 AM on the Fourth. A 60 by 64 foot dance platform north of the flag pole drew crowds for three hours before rain halted the morning events. Martellys Orchestra played from 7 to 11 PM with swings and booths attracting many. The carnival resumes last evening and runs through next Wednesday except Sunday with two prizes awarded each evening. Louis Benjamin is chairman of the committee.
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