Surprised Parents as Oliver McGann Returns from World Tour
Oliver D. McGann, 18, walked into his Bristol home on Wood street after four years away. He had left Waterbury at 14 to see the world and described travels including shipwrecks and time in the English navy. His journey took him from the Pacific coast to Portland Oregon and Delmar California before ending with the Bristol reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver G. McGann
Oliver D. McGann
Wood Street
Globe
Archattget Ruszis
Pacific Coast
John Duthie
Portland
Oregon
Fred Duthie
Delmar
Calfornia
Duthie
Hearing postponed in Bristol gate dispute over Smith street
The hearing on the Barns versus Bristol case was postponed two weeks due to the Attorney General's absence. A restraining order blocks Richard Connery from removing gates on Smith street. The main fight is over whether the injunction becomes permanent, with no court action until September as higher courts are on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Barns
Bristol
Richard Connery
Smith Street
Misses DeWolf Peck Keefe and Crognan plan three months in Europe
The Misses Alice DeWolf and Eleanor Peck of this town travel with Misses Marion Keefe of Greenfield and Katherine Crognan of London to New York on Thursday and sail Saturday aboard the SS Carmania for England. They will tour England and France for three months and expect to return home by October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Alice DeWolf
Eleanor Peck
Marion Keefe
Greenfield
Mass
Katherine Crognan
London
Ontario
New York
Bristol Notes From Bristol County Meeting and Local News
At a Bristol_Aerie of Eagles meeting one candidate was admitted to membership. BR Reed House Furnishing Co advertises 1-3 price discounts. Mrs. John Brechin of Elyria Ohio and her son John visit relatives on Hope Street. Thomas Doyle of Brooklyn, NY visits his parents with his children Mary and Edward. St Elizabeth's Church celebrated the feast of St Isabel with high Mass and a 2:30 procession. L R Capone, Class of 1921 Colt Memorial High School, wins a $150 Brown University scholarship. Nora Dwyer, daughter of ex Chief of Police Dwyer, is to undergo surgery at Hope Private Hospital. Mr and Mrs Raymond Thayer and family of West Point NY and Charles Thayer of Meriden CT visit Mrs Bessie Levere on High Street. Premeavipie Notes Pegas holds its regular meeting. last until September. social to follow. Bedroom Suites sale at 1-2 price by Reed House Furnishing Co. Catherine Severe of 363 High Street leaves for a two week vacation at West Point NY, with niece Bessie Thayer. Bernard Durning, star of When Bearcat Went Dry, has new work The Gift Supreme. featured at the Star Wednesday and Thursday. The B A will play four games this week against YMCA Life Savers, Shawmuts, New Bedford, and Bright ridge Eagles in East Providence. Helen Wallace, daughter of late Rev Q H Wallace, returns home. she is field secretary of the Women’s Home Missionary Society. Bristol Democrats plan a meeting at the Court House Friday at 8 to hear George Hurley discuss Democratic principles in Rhode Island.
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Bristol Aerie of Eagles
Simmon’s
Reed House Furnishing CO
Bradford St
John Brechin
Elyria
John
Thomas Doyle
Corner Wood
Church Streets
Isabel
St. Elizabeth’s
L. R. Capone
Colt Memorial High School
Brown University
Nora Dwyer
Thomas Dwyer
Hope Private
Raymond Thayer
West Point
N. Y
Charles Thayer
Meriden
Bernard Durning
Bearcat
Star
B .A
YM CA
Life Savers
Shawmuts
New Bedford
East Providence
Brightridge Eagles
Local notices and events from an Illinois town
Public meetings at St Michael's Church chapel and the Town Guild evening session set for 7 30. Mrs Maytum travels to Reading Pa to visit an ill mother. Mrs Sutcliffe returns from Hope Hospital improved. Mr and Mrs Wardwell visiting relatives in town. Wampanoag Encampment to meet at Odd Fellows Hall Thursday night. A staged drama about a failed millionaire turned plumber screens at Star Friday and Saturday. Principal Strong available for pupil consultations Thursday in two sessions. Boy Scouts Troop 2 to hike to Camp Takarest tomorrow leaving at 9 am with two meals carried.
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Tey
St. Michael’s Church
Charles Maytum
Sherry Avenue
Reading Pa
Albert Sutcliffey
Hope Hospital
Providence
William A. Wardwell
Quincy
Mass
Caroline
William Allen, Jr
Strong
Troop 2
Boy Scouts
Walter Bullock
Camp
Takarest
For Sale Former Livery Stable on Union Street Property
Located on Union Street the former livery stable includes a 60 by 37 foot barn, two sheds 37 by 10 and 29 by 10 feet. Lot fronts 99 feet and is 65 feet deep totaling 6080 square feet. Could convert to a garage laundry small factory or tenement with small mortgage-ready terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street
Italian Celebration Parade Set With Five Societies
The committee of arrangements for the Italian celebration announces that five Italian societies will join the forenoon parade next Saturday. Colt and Portuguese Independent Bands are engaged, with the Colt Band providing music for three concerts. Societies include Elena Society A F Italia Neo Sicilia Society S Maria Maddalene Society S Mana di Merino Holy Name Society of M Carmelo and several Portuguese societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
Elena Society
A F. D'Italia
Neo Sicilia Socety
S. Maria Madalene Society
S. Mana di Merino Society
Holy Name Society of M Carmelo
Antonio Langello
Luca Nastri
Gennaro Voccia
Felice Langello
Leo Ciarlello
Hay Sale Notice for H F Rawson on Wood Street
A notice advertises good standing hay for sale by H F Rawson at the lower end of Wood Street. The brief item notes the seller and location without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H F Rawson
Hemstitching and Picoting Attachment Ad
Hemstitching and picoting attachment fits all sewing machines for 2 dollars with 10 cent extra for personal checks. Send orders to Lights Mau Order House Box 127 Birmingham Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Local Classifieds Listing Milk Roasters Broilers and Odds and Ends
Milk-Fed Roasters and Broilers listed with prices per pound. Wagon and harness items for sale. Horse gear, tires, storage battery offered. Baby sitter and tutor ads plus a six-room tenement for rent. Contact Phoenix Office for applications and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewolf Farm
Summer school opens at Burton School on July 11
A summer school will open in the Burton School on July 11 charging thirty five cents a week. Applications accepted at 56 High Street or at the Burton School. Ella Waldron, Teacher. Also offered are reliable writers and adding machines priced from $10.00, with terms of $5.00 monthly. Rentals available to responsible parties. Rates from $2.50. Open evenings. A. A. Edmonds & Co. 54 State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton School
High Street
Ella Waldron
A. A. Edmonds, Co
State Street
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Bary
Ot Try
Farrally Brothers
J. F. Farrally
Hope Street
Bristol, Re, I
Phoenix News Stands
iWorthup Bros
Richard C. Quirk
Barold E. Place
Samuel Molasky
Phenix
THE
American Press Association
O. G. McGann
American Railway Express
Railwseps
Andy P. m
Morley Order
Aes Denar
News of
Price Reed House Furnishing CO
Catherine V. Severe
Providence English High School
Bessie Thayer
Riverside
Helen Wallace
Q. H. Wallace
Alton
N. H
First Baptist Church
Miss Wallace
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Bristol County
Court House
George Hurley
Democratic State Central Committee
Hurley
Rhode Island
the Electric Shop
Illinois
the Mercantile
fgComm Ree
C. A
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
A. A. Edmonds Co
State St
B. I
IN Warren, R. I
John H. Brown
NO. Water Street
Warren
Barbet
Lambert
Peta
Eice
Yaak Od
Morrie
Ferreira Brothers
Reasonanle Brleet
Snk
Jone Bic Peig Fa
Bridge St
Suth Warren
Central St
R. I
Arthur X. Souza
Emmons & Company Nurserymena
Newark
Fred Wilbur
John G Stewart
James J Connery
Church Street
HIGH
Jerrard
Ezra Dixon's
High St
Phoenix
Witherell
Woodlawn Avenue
St. Mary's Church
Phoenix Office
Apply Phoenix Office
Shereerkagde Optometrists
Opticians
Westminster Street
Shepard
Charles Street
Sewer Commission
High ‘Street
W. W. Perry
Bristol Sewer Commission
Eber Hill
Neata M. & M. Grape
MOXTE
Hanley
Lafayette
Gansett Syphons
Morris Bros
Thames ST
Bacon
G. A. Bacon
Wood St
Tel
R. 1
Pure Food Store
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit CO
Armour
Charles A. Johnson
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