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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1920

Page

3

Nomination comments on Cox after 44 ballots

The Wall Street Journal notes the Democratic convention nominates Governor Cox of Ohio on the forty fourth ballot praising him as grounded and practical. It contrasts him with the White House occupants and cites Ohio's role in producing a contrasting pair while warning voters judge a man by his company.

Wall Street Journal Cox Oho White House Ohio Harding Coolidge Massachusetts Mr Murphy Tammany Hall New York

Cox dodges issue to placate dry faction in New York

The New York Sun argues Governor Cox avoids the central question to appease dry voters and risks angering wet supporters including the Murphys Nugents and Taggarts. The piece suggests he should present a clear wet position to unify the nation and statement.

New York Sun Cox Murphys Nugents Taggarts

Democrats nominate cohesive candidate for moral world reform

The New York Times praises a united Democratic campaign with a noble cause and a candidate destined to win. The New York Tribune notes James Middleton Cox as the nominee chosen for being the driest in stance against Wilsonism and for Ohio origin.

The New York Times New York Tribune James Middleton Cox Ohio

And There Are Others. Jud Tonkin on a loud singing man

Jud Tonkin notes a man whose idea of personal success is to sing off key so loudly that the rest of the choir must yield. The remark paints a humorous portrait of intrapersonal clash within a chorus.

Jud Tonkin

Obituary of Mrs Lenora E Farr widow of Capt Farr

Mrs Lenora E Farr widow of Capt Herbert L Farr died yester day forenoon at 11 45 at her home 744 Hope street after six months illness She was 61 years old born in South Thomaston Me and lived here about 15 years Survived by six Sarees and 10 grandchildren including Mrs C F Montgomery Rockland Me Mrs W F Libby Presque Isle Me Herman C Farr Mrs John L Conley Mrs Earle K Dunbar and Bentley B Farr of this town Also a brother J C Rackliff Caribou Me Funeral Sunday at 2 30 from Hope street residence Rev James J Goodacre will conduct Interment North Cemetery.

Lenora E. Farr Herbert L. Farr Hope Street Colt Memorial High School South Thomaston Newport and Providence Railway Company Earle K. Dunbar Bentley B Farr J C Rackliff Caribou James J. Goodacre First Congregational Church

Obituary of Mrs Sophia Colton Bickford of Bristol

Mrs Sophia Colton Bickford widow of John C Bickford died July 6 after a long illness. Born in Pictou Nova Scotia November 3 1839 she was 80 years old and had lived in Bristol for fifty years. Survived by three children Mark Bradford Frank Paull and Charles H Bickford eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral held at 2 30 p m at the home of daughter Mrs Mark Bradford 51 Church Street. Rev Frank Damrosch Jr officiated. Interment at North Cemetery with bearers Charles Bickford Prescott Paull John Howard Paull and Charles F Bickford.

Sophia Colton Bickford John C._ Bickford Pictou N. S Bristol Mark Bradford Frank Paull Charles H. Bickford John F. Bickford Trinity Church Church Street Frank Damrosch, Jr Charles Bickford Prescott Paull John Howard Paull Charles F. Bickford North Cemetery

Death notices for Antone Silvia at Narragansett Avenue

Antone Silvia died Tuesday evening at his home 1 Narragansett avenue. He was born in PI and had lived here for years. Survived by his wife he was a member of the Portuguese fraternity. Funeral held this morning at 9 at St Elizabeth's Church. Rev Francisco G. Vieira celebrated mass. Interment at St Mary's Cemetery.

Antone Silvia Narragansett Avenue St. Elizabeth’s Church Francisco G. Vieira St. Mary's Cemetery

Death of John Velleca 73 in town resident of Italian origin

John Velleca aged 73 longtime resident of this town died at his home at High and Bourn streets after a period of illness. He was born in Scafati, Italy and was a widower surviving two sons. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 am from the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with interment at St Mary's Cemetery.

John Velleca Bourn Scafati Italy Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St Mary’s Cemetery

Sermon on Prohibition by Rev Douglas Mathews at Trinity Church

The Rev Douglas Mathews of New York will preach at 10 30 at Trinity Church next Sunday. Connected with the Church Temperance Society he will discuss the prohibition issue and provide concrete facts on the 18th Amendment. He will also address substitutes for the saloon and urge full parish attendance. a choir practice is set for Friday evening.

Douglas Mathews New York Trinity Church Church Temperance Society Mathews

Hokara Skin Cream Promises Quick Healthy Complexion

Advertises Hokara cream as a daily skin treatment to restore dry faded cheeks, clear pores, and improve circulation. Claims healing, antiseptic properties for all skin troubles, with safe ingredients and no grease lead or mercury. Jar priced 385c with larger jars 60c and $1.00 at W H Buffington druggist.

W H Buffington

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