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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1923
Page
5
The text outlines Eskimo housing types for summer and winter including tupiks and igloos built from sealskin stone wood and snow. It then asserts the maxim Only Deeds Count and warns that talk brings irritation and opposition, stressing action over discussion.
A column from the American Legion in Superior Wisconsin lists missing men including Bernard OConnell of 2002 Pennsylvania Avenue, with last contact May 1921 in New Orleans. The notice shows descriptions ages heights eye color and last known addresses, urging reports to legion posts and veteran bureaus.
Dr. Hugh Scott, head of the United States Veterans Bureau, denies calling the American Legion a gadging organization. The denial, issued from the Oklahoma Legion headquarters and signed by State Adjutant Leon H. Brown, notes his view that President Harding's veto of the adjusted compensation bill marked a death blow to the Legion. The dispatch originated in New Orleans on October 1.
Fights Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion at 8 Morning Prayer and sermon at 10:30 Evening Prayer and sermon at 7:30. Adjustments and times listed for local parish services.
Eighth Sunday after Trinity services listed with Holy Communion Matins Sung Mass and sermon Evensong and weekday services follow usual pattern Wednesday marks St James Day Quarterly Vestry meeting set for Thursday at 8 pm Local church notices summarize the schedule and meeting time for parish governance.
Friday night at 730 a prayer service begins with the subject John the Apostle. Sunday morning worship at 1030 features a sermon by the pastor on The Force of Christianity. Sunday evening praise and preaching at 730 discusses The Value of a Day.
Charles W Martin pastor announces Sunday services at 10 30 with the sermon In Boazs Field Sunday School at 12 with Frarry Town as Adult Dept Supts and Primary Dept Supts Ethel Blaisdell and Annie Sylvester A cordial invitation to parents to enroll children and attend the 730 evening service sermon Contrary Wands Prayer meeting Friday at 730 all are invited
Morning service at 10 30 with sermon by the pastor Church School at 11 45 Evening service at 7 30 with sermon listed.
Funeral services for Mrs Annie Callan Edmonds wife of Albert A Edmonds of this town were held from her parents 208 Franklin street Fall River with a solemn mass at St Marys Church Attending were Daughters of Isabella American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit and other town groups The woman born June 16 1883 in this town lived here most of her life She worked at Narragansett Rubber and later National India Rubber Company She was married February 7 1917 and survived by her husband her parents three brothers Brig Gen L H Callan John and Charles and four sisters Mrs John Leahy Mrs Frederick Foster Miss Sadie Callan and Mrs Charles Hennessey She died after an operation at Truesdale Hospital Fall River last Tuesday afternoon
John Terra died after a long illness at his home 92 Bay View avenue last evening. He was 50, born in Cracuia Portugal and had lived here 33 years. He worked at the National India Rubber Company and leaves his wife Rose two sons John and Joseph two brothers and two sisters. He was active in local Portuguese societies and funeral services will be at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St Elizabeth's Church with burial at St Mary's Cemetery.
Bristol scouts report rising attendance at Camp Takarest with new facilities and a busy schedule as they prepare for two weeks at Camp Yawgoog. Leaders Bradford H Field and George R Fish lead hikes and training while families praise the camp and plan upcoming trips to Camp Yangooe in Rockville Rhode Island.
The Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michael’s Church hosted a Wednesday and Thursday bazaar in Holmes House from 3 to 8 pm. A doll exhibit drew many loans from town, offering fancy articles books candy and an afternoon tea. youngsters especially praised the display.
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