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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1920

Page

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Madonna of Mount Carmel Feast Observed by Local Italians

The Italian colony marks the Feast of the Madonna of Mount Carmel with services at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church this evening at 7 30 followed by benediction. Tomorrow features a Colt Band concert at 2 00 and a parade at 5 00, with athletic contests and a Marathon race on the common. Antonio Langella chairs the committee. The celebration was revived after wartime sentiment urged holding a holiday despite short notice.

pThis Arid Gipi m P. m Colt Antonio, Langella

Pickling wine raid leads to arraignment in Providence

Prohibition agents raided Joseph Georgio home at 370 One Street corner of Church Street on July 3 finding mash and bottles. Georgio and his wife testified they made mash for vinegar while denying whiskey production. Commissioner Mattesen ordered $1000 bail and trial, with officials noting materials for liquor above legal content.

Joseph Georgio Church Street Prohibition Enforcement Archibald C. Matteson Providence Josephina Georgia Mattesen Anthony V. Pettine John C. Mahoney United States

Town Council Chooses One-Piece Auto Ladder Truck

Town Council and Board of Fire Engineers debated bids for a new motor hook and ladder truck. March finance meeting approved 10 000 dollars. five firms proposed ladder trucks with prices ranging 8745 to 9522. After seven tied votes the committee chose to buy a one piece apparatus due to war tax and appropriation limits.

Board of Fire Engineers Financial Town Hook, Ladder and Hose Co Maxim Combination Ladder Company Combination Ladder ‘Company of Providence Seagrave Company Cleveland la France Company Elmira N. Y White Motor Company

Bristol Yacht Club Plans Aug Regatta and Carnival Day

Commodore William G. Low Jr of the Bristol Yacht Club announces a Regatta Day on August 14 with 2 p.m. start for the 1st class and a Carnival Day on August 21 featuring water sports and contests at 2 p.m. Refreshments follow in the club house and a dance at night. Members may bring guests on both days.

William G. Low, Jr Bristol Yacht Club

Donations to Children’s Home For June Details

List of June contributions includes curtains clothing toys books and meals. Donors include Mrs Rockwell Jr Mrs Chesboro Mrs de Rocha Bristol Masons Lodge Miss Sarah Munro Misses Bartlett Mrs Steele Miss Wardwell Mrs Ostrander Mrs Levy and medical staff Dr Merriman and Dr Church.

Rockwell, Jr Chesboro de Rocha Bristol Mason’s Lodge Sarah Munro Brigham Misses Bartlett Merriman Church

Congregational Church Announces Weekend Services

Friday evening service at 7 30. Sunday exchange of pulpit with Rev G E Edgett of the Methodist Church for the morning service. Church School at 12 o'clock. Evening preaching service at 7 30.

The Methodist Church

Baseball Tomorrow N J Bee Team vs American Rubber Co on the common

The N J Bee team will play the American Rubber Co team in the U S Rubber Company League tomorrow at 3 o clock on the common. The game was postponed from July 3 due to rain.

N. J. Rbee American Rubber Co U. S

Meeting to form Rhode Island Ayrshire Breeders' Association

At the Federal Building Providence on Monday July 19 at 7 p m daylight saving time a meeting will gather all Rhode Island Ayrshire cattle enthusiasts. N Smith of the American Ayrshire Breeders Association Brandon Vermont will attend to aid organization and share practices from other regions. The aim is to spur breeding, feeding, and exhibition to raise profits in dairying and grow Ayrshire numbers in the state. All Ayrshire breeders are urged to attend.

Federal Providence

Moonshine Stills Seized. Prohibition Efforts Expand

Federal officers seized multiple moonshine stills and barrels of molasses after a tip led Patrolman Sullivan to monitor Bourn avenue. Officers found two empty barrels, one molasses barrel and a still, then uncovered another still, two more molasses barrels, two mash casks, and a gallon of moonshine whiskey at Manuel Springle’s Gooding Lane home. Confiscated items were turned over to federal authorities at the police station.

Manuel Springle Edward Sullivan Bourn Avenue Noes Spingle Gagio Gooding Lane Reté Polige Federal Lofiicross

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