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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1926

Page

3

Book selections in local library list for spring sale

A detailed library display lists 59 books to circulate tomorrow including reference works from the 1925 Bristol directory, training guides for women, biographies of Jefferson and Hamilton, works by Mark Sullivan and Louise Shelton, and novels by Edith Wharton, John Masefield, Raphael Sabatini, Sylvia Thompson, Sinclair Lewis, and others. It highlights fiction, essays, and detective stories such as The Bat and The Bronze Hand among popular spring reads.

Bristol, Warren and Barrington Jefferson and Hamilton Claude J. Bowers Mark Sullivan United States Gray Dr. Richardson Wm _ Lyon Phelps David Grayson Edward Wook Louise Shelton Edith Wharton John Masefield Raphael Sabatini Sylvia Thompson Sasah Ertz Claire Mantrap Sinclair Lewis Canadian Northwest Zane Gras Wm Patterson White Wim McLeod Raine Francs Brett Young Rupert Hughes Ander Mauro Ariel Elinor Whi Mary Johnston Mary Roberts Rinehart Catherine Wells Anthony Wrynne

Thomas Stone Signer of the Declaration and Maryland Patriot

Thomas Stone toured ten miles daily to seek classical education and borrowed to study law at Annapolis. He practiced law in Frederick and later Charles County, supported independence, served in the Continental Congress in 1774 and 1776, and held the Maryland Senate after declining re election. He died in 1787 after abandoning his law practice following his wife’s death.

Annapolis Thomas Stone Maryland Samuel Chase William Paca Charles Carroll Carrollton Philadelphia Stone Frederick Charles County Port Tobace Continental Congress Committee On Confederation Congress Marland

Best Man and Margret Podlar Pollyannas Towers Featured

A mixed feature list lists Best Man by Fanny Hyslop and Grace Tavangston Lea, The House, Pollyanna tales, and The Microbe Hunters by Paul De Kent X, noting popular 1920s titles and children’s books alongside a Scouts rally scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Maro dleo Bay with troops invited and a camp stay option.

Fanny Hyslop Grace Tavangston Tutz Margret Podlar Paul de Kent

Governor Pothier Attends Rhode Island Clam Bake At Soldiers Home

Governor Aram J Pothier and about 200 guests attended a clam bake at the Soldiers Home grounds in Bristol Rhode Island. Judge Edward L Leahy served as toastmaster praising the Home and Commandant Susan M Sheple for her leadership. The event featured remarks by Ivra Dixon Laws and other officials with attendance by State Board of Soldiers Relief and local dignitaries.

Aram J. Pothier State Board of Soldiers’ Relief Oak Grove Ward Mason Warren Susan M Sheple Edward L. Leahy Judge Leahy Soldiers’ Home Sheplk Leahy CeomseyyUyatsy Mtyst Bristol Shepte Exer Nave Prawe Rhode Island United , States of America Ivra Dixon Laws Putnam Howard Sydness Har Aram J Pothier John A Bennett Dwight Colley Ezra Dixon Dixon Edward J. Leahy Laws G Putnam Zephar Skinner Jeremiah Greene Samuel Weldon Charles H Bowden Sidney TD Harveys Willis Metcalf Fred A Burt Metcalf Robert M Pollard State Board of Relief Susan MacSheple Drop Alfred M Merriman Frances Merrman John R Edwards Willis C Metcalf Pthel Metcalf Representatve Thomas Byrnes John W . Church Church Witham T Donnell George T. Leonard Witham Tri Clinton T Sherman Eber Hall Meo James Janzire William G Dixon Fred Dison Charles Arnold Misses Leahy John Patrick Michael Leahy Tipperary Ireland Elms State Board of Soldiers Keliuefi

Bristol Scouts Parade and Camp Plans Update

Scouts invited to participate in the Italian celebration parade tomorrow morning reporting in uniform by 8 30 a m at Wood Street corner Roma Street. A detachment will direct traffic. Bristol scouts to Camp Vangoog at Rockville on Saturday July 24th. sign up with Mr Fish now to secure accommodations. Camp Takarest remains open during Yawgoog. those unable to go to Yawgoog may attend Takarest. Special troop and district programs are planned for remaining weekends. volleyball game tomorrow afternoon at Camp Takarest against Callan Playground.

Wood Street Roma Street Bristol Vangoog Rockville Mr Fish Takarest Yawgoog Camp Takarest Camp Callan

Church Notes at St Michael's Seventh Sunday schedule

Holy Communion at 10 30 morning service with address. Evening Prayer and address at 7 30. Members urged to attend.

ST. Michael’s Church

Trinity Church Sunday Service Schedule

A church bulletin outlines services: Holy Communion at 7.30 a.m. Matins at 9.30 a.m. Church School at 10.00 a.m. Sung Mass and sermon at 10.45 a.m. Evensong and address at 7.30 p.m.

First Congregational Church Friday and Sunday Services

Friday service at 7 30 p m and Sunday worship at 10 30 a m with Rev Henry H Guernsey of Providence MA occupying the pulpit Sermon titled A Personal Question to be delivered Sunday night at 7 30 p m with praise and preaching service.

Henry H Guernsey Providence

State Street M. E. Church Parsonage Schedule

The State Street M. E. Church lists Friday prayer meeting at 7 30, choir practice at 8 30, Sunday services at 10 30, Sunday School at 6 30, Epworth League at 3 30 pm, and preaching.

State Street M. E Epworth League

First Baptist Church Sunday Services

Morning service at 1030 led by Leon Kennex a Willam Jewell College student. Liberty Mos will preach on The Future and the Child. Church School at 11 45. Evening service at 730 with a sermon by Mr Keanes on Judas.

Leon Kennex Willam Jewell College Liberty

Church Announces Weekly Services and Meetings

The Church of the Nazarene on Court Street near Hope Pawtucket lists services led by Rev Thomas Armstrong. Morning sermon at 1045 am, noon Sunday School, 6 pm Young People, 7 pm Evangelistic meeting, and Wednesday prayer at 730 pm. You are invited.

John Marshall Held on Reckless Driving Charge

John Marshall of 62 Colling Street was arrested on a reckless driving charge after his car allegedly struck a dog on Hope Street owned by Joseph Fratus of 58 Constitution Street. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Justice Philip Brady and the case was continued to the Fifth District Court with $200 bail posted by John Medeiros.

John Marshall Colling — Street John J McMahon William T Cashin Hope Street Joseph Fratus Constitution Street Justice of the Peace Philip Brady Marshall Fifth District John Medeiros

Oldest Musical Instrument Claim Cited

An authority says the flute ranks among the oldest instruments. Primitive cave dwellers reportedly made flutes from leg bones of birds and other animals, a record preserved in the Latin name tibia.

First Ether Anesthetic Operation at Massachusetts General

The first surgical use of ether anesthesia occurred October 16, 1846 at Massachusetts General Hospital Boston. Surgeon Dr John C Warren led the procedure with Doctor Morton administering the ether.

Massachusetts General Hospital Boston John C. Warren Morton

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