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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1920
Page
5
The Prudence Island Fishing Club plans a bungalow as shared headquarters for members to use in fishing and hunting seasons. They bought lumber reclaimed from a Thames street building and Cranston Mills project, and will name the bungalow Chatéau de Nuts, though this may be a joking designation.
The funeral for John Leahy who died at The Elms Metacom avenue was held yesterday. A solemn high mass was celebrated at St Marys Church with Rev Joseph Kerwin and Rev Thomas Gillan officiating. Bearers included local men from Warren and Providence. Also noted was the funeral of Mrs Margaret Brennan widow of James Brennan aged 94, held at St Marys Church with Rev T J Gillan officiating and bearers from Warren and local neighbors.
A long time resident writes to the editor praising the Bristolian's stance and urging enforcement of liquor gambling sidewalk bicycle and rubbish ordinances. He recalls close bicycle passes on State and Bradford streets and warns of possible accidents arguing for stricter police enforcement.
Tomorrow evening another Supper Hike is set to test scouts who should meet at the Scout building at 5 30 with eats for one meal A clambake and Field Day are planned for Labor Day with a committee appointed For Saturday Beaver Patrol heads to Camp Takarest on the east shore John Bullock Troop 1 wins first prize in the model building contest Francis Vera Troop 2 takes second and a bicycle hike is planned for July 31 through southern Massachusetts.
A Phoenix correction notes a transposition error in last Friday’s report of the Combination Ladder Co bid. The correct specification price is $8475 for a fully equipped motor hook and ladder truck submitted to the committee Thursday evening.
Coming events note a garden party at the Children’s Home set for July 28 from 4 to 7 pm. If stormy weather, the event moves to the following day.
In this town on July 17 Margaret Brennan aged 94 and on July 19 Johanna Morrissey widow of Thomas Morrissey aged 82 passed away. The notices provide brief death details for two local residents.
Nationals defeated American Rubber Company nine of Cambridge with 15 hits and 13 runs while holding their opponents to six hits and four runs. Simister served an elusive ball and Gladue impressed at receiving. Nationals lead the U S Rubber league with seven wins and one loss.
The Bristol Veteran Firemen's Association brought the Defender with its engine and drum corps to the Brockton muster. Fifteen entries competed. Bristol placed fifth and earned $15. First prize went to Enterprise of Brockton for 235 ft 6 in.
Antonio Borges Morta aged 18 of 14 School Street Warren was killed while alighting from a train near North Warren station when an east bound train struck him. Medical Examiner Seymour ruled the death accidental. Funeral services were held at St Elizabeth Church and burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Bristol citizen William H Manchester describes heavy lifting and backache from work and household care. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy with prompt relief after three years of use, priced 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo offers the remedy nationwide.
The church front was illuminated with electric lights during Friday and Saturday evenings as people engaged in religious devotions. The concert ended with the Star Spangled Banner and the crowd showed reverence with heads bared.
Joseph A Hammill transfers four lots in Hope Highlands to James Carnes and wife. John Balzano and wife deed two Mt Hope Terrace lots to Francisco P Lima and wife. Thomas Dwyer trustee transfers six Mt Hope Terrace lots to Frank P Lima and wife. James J Goodacre conveys land to L H Callan for First Congregational Church on the south side of Bay View Avenue.
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