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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1925
Page
3
The Y rummage sale began at 9 this morning attracting a rush of patrons. Bristol residents and friends donated a wide assortment including shoes hats dresses coats pants suits children's wear and furniture. Bargains abound as shoppers view dishes stoves ornaments pictures and books.
Citizens show strong interest as the sale proceeds through today and ends tomorrow at noon. The Ladies' Committee members are actively assisting patrons throughout the event.
The Department of Agriculture advises that maple trees trim best in June during peak growth. August pruning risks excessive sap bleed unless done as buds push.
A compact quotation note references Epictetus urging reason as a physician like aid in misfortune. The line emphasizes logical reflection to ease adversity and guide virtuous response.
Auto racing at South Attleboro Speedway features Western star Old Bill Albertson challenging a strong lineup including Charlie Gunnen Norman Batton Danny Shaw Bill Tuttle Jack Foley Carlo DePagni Henry Turgeon and Fimer Vance. A 10 mile match race Turgeon versus Foley highlights five race events with an expected 10 000 to 15 000 spectators and special shuttles from Pawtucket.
The Bristol County Association of Clergy hosts the second annual Church School premic tomorrow at Wilson's Grove near Navatt. Trains depart at 12 10 daylight time with transport to the grove. A sports program features judges William Pierce Rev Lincoln Bean Charles Kingsford George R Fish and Merritt Seymour as scorer. Events include standing broad jump sack races fist ball and age based races with first and second prizes.
In this town on July 9 Mrs Cyrus H Edson aged 67 and Mrs Family C Simmons aged 64 died. The notices record their ages and dates of death in a concise death notice style.
A church notes item quotes Philippians 4 8 verses on truth honesty justice purity loveliness and good report. The devotional line invites readers to focus on virtuous thoughts and moral reflections.
Morning sermon by the Rev R. W Magoun on the fifth Sunday after Trinity at 10.30 am. All undesignated offerings this Sunday go to the Renovating Fund of St Michael's Church.
The schedule lists 7 30 a m Holy Communion 10 00 a m Matins 10 45 a m Sung Mass and sermon and 7 30 pm Evensong in order.
Rev Henry H Guernsey of Providence will exchange pulpits with the pastor and speak at 7 30 Friday eve and 10 30 Sunday morning. Sermon by the pastor focuses on the theme Safety First.
The State Street M E Church lists services at 129 State Street. Friday 7 30 prayer meeting. Sunday 10 30 preaching 12 00 and 6 30 Sunday School. Epworth League 7 30. All strangers and others are cordial y invited to attend any services.
A midweek meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 p m at the church. Sunday services include a morning sermon by the pastor and church school at 7145.
The notices list Rev Thomas Armstrong as pastor with 10 45 am preaching service at 12 noon Sunday School 6 pm Young People’s meeting 700 pm Evening service and a Wednesday 745 pm prayer meeting You are invited to attend.
Mrs Harriet C Edson 67 died after a two year illness at her home 195 High Street Born in Bristol she lived in this town all her life She was a member of State Street M E Church Survived by husband Cyrus H Edson two daughters Mrs Walter C Lent Woonsocket and Mrs Richard W Rensehausen Phila four grandchildren and a brother Frederik Card Worcester Funeral 3 pm Sunday at 195 High Street burial North Cemetery
Mrs Isabel Simmons aged 64 widow of Joseph Simmons died yesterday at her home 215 Franklin Street after two months illness apoplexy was the cause She was born in the Azores Islands and had lived in Bristol over 28 years Two children survive Isabel Morris of Bristol and Joseph Simmons of Warren The funeral is set for 9 am tomorrow at St Elizabeth's Church with burial at St Marx's Cemetery
The Cranston Worsted Mill team beat the Bristol Red Sox 9 to 7 on the common. Jinky struck out 10 for the Mill and Sousa fanned seven for Bristol. Louis Gladue made a bases loaded catch as Cocoa and Chick Marabella doubled and homer. The Mill travel to War ren to play St Johns at Jamies Park. crowd 250. Contact Mr Petro to arrange games.
Merchants in the Far East depend entirely on discarded American newspapers as wrapping for purchases. Hundreds of tons of clean papers ship monthly from Atlantic ports, shifting this trade from the Pacific coast to eastern suppliers after the World War started.
The Bristol Yacht Club schedules a club open regatta on Saturday July 18 with seven classes and prizes a cup per class if three or more boats start. Courses include two 138 and 94 nautical mile routes and a 4 3-4 nautical mile spool, with evening dancing hosted by the ladies. Committee: Dr Howard W Church chair, Philip DeWolf, Charles Warren Lippitt, J Winthrop DeWolf Jr, Wallis E Howe, Charles F Trowbridge.
Rain disrupted the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company event on the common Tuesday night with two days of festivals. Bristol boy drummer Charles J Sartim Jr led Lavey's Orchestra for the open air dance platform drawing a large attendance. The carnival closes tomorrow night and a moonlight dance on the common is planned for tonight.
Tuesday at Camp Takarest featured Visitors Day with relatives visiting campers. Evening storm prompted an indoor sing along and storytelling. Weekend plans include a campfire stunts test hikes, a Board of Awards Sunday to review second and first class work and award pins.
The Rhode Island State Board of Public Roads votes to take land in Warren for road purposes under 1928 legislation. Description and plat No 101 accompany the filing, noting center line references on Warren Main Street and rights of way with specified measurements.
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