Delightful tea hosted for Mrs Woodbury Polleys
Mrs Henry W Hayes entertained a large number of friends at tea on Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs Woodbury Polleys The pink floral decor included pink hollyhocks carnations and sweet peas Eleanor Peck served toast Alice Winthrop DeWolf poured punch and Mrs J Winthrop De Wolf served tea The Polleys couple are spending part of the summer here Lieut Woodbury Polleys Jr recently discharged from Camp Jackson S C is the son of Mr and Mrs Woodbury Polleys of 16 Union Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Hayes
Woodbury _Polleys
Eleanor Peck
Alice Winthrop DeWolf
J. Winthrop de Wolf
Polleys
Woodbury Polleys
Congregational Church Evening and Sunday Schedule
Tonight at 7 30 there is an adjourned meeting of the Congregational Church. Standing Committee meets after. Sunday services include morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon on The Place of Jesus in Past Present and Future History Bible school at noon and evening worship at 7 30 followed by a short praise service and an address Finding God A Christian Prayer.
Town Ordinances Violated In Bristol Ri Health Observer
A reader letter cites sections of Bristol Rhode Island health ordinances forbidding waterless swill transport and unsanitary receptacles. The writer urges enforcement to prevent an epidemic risk during hot weather and questions public officials’ zeal and timeliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Phoenix
Bristol
R. I” Ifsis
Kearney Post Plans Regular Legion Meetings
A regular meeting of Kearney Post American Legion will be held at the Naval Armory foot of Church street this evening at 8 o'clock. Future meetings will be held every Friday evening. The post urges members to support the growing local and national organization and attend regularly.
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Kearney
American Legion
Naval Armory
Church Street
Obituary of Edwin B Reynolds Civil War veteran dies at 89
Edwin B Reynolds aged 89 died Wednesday at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Moses W Whitney Metacom avenue He was a Civil War veteran and recently from Togus Maine to visit relatives He was born in Connecticut son of Elisha and Phoebe Knight Reynolds He leaves three sons Elmer in Cleveland Edward in Willimantic Flisha in Fast Providence and two daughters along with a sister in Providence Funeral by Rev O H Wallace will be held tomorrow at 3 30 PM from the Mortuary Chapel North Cemetery
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Edwin B. Reynolds
Moses W. Whitney
Metacom Avenue
National Soldiers
Togus
Maine
National India Rubber Company
Mr Reynolds
Connecticut
Elisha and
Phoebe (Knight) Reynolds
Elmer
Cleveland
Ohio
Edward
Willimantic
Conn
Flisha
Fast Providence
Moses W Whitney
Providence
O H Wallace
First Baptist Church
North Cemetery
Births and a Death in This Town This Month
A daughter was born July 19 to Mr and Mrs Angie W Pierce formerly of this town in Newport. A daughter Virginia was born July 20 to Mr and Mrs John J Pastille of Providence, grandchild of Mr and Mrs Thomas Clark of this town. Edwin B Reynolds aged 89 died here on July 23.
Drastic Prohibition Bill Passes House by 287 to 100
The National House approves a stringent enforcement bill for War Time Prohibition. After Jan 26 1920 keepers must report liquor quantities. after Feb 1 possession beyond legal use becomes prima facie evidence of illegal sale. Sacramental wine and private possession for personal use are restricted under defining rules.
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National
House of Representatives
Rhodes Island
Siiness
Warwick
Burdick
Newport
Kennedy
Woonsocket
House
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Probate Court Hears Semi Monthly Session
Judge Edward L. Leahy presided as the Probate Court met Monday. The account of guardian Benjamin F. Lindemuth for Edwin Cure was allowed. John M. Birmingham of New York was named administrator of Sarah Birmingham with a $2000 bond. James Cashin named appraiser. Frank H. Hammill appointed agent for Rhode Island estate. Final account of Frank G. Thurston allowed. Inventories of Irene Dagenais and Frederic F. Gladding filed. Private sale permission granted for Frederic F. Gladding estate articles.
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Edward L. Leahy
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Edwin Cure
John M Birmingham
New York City
Sarah Birmingham
James Cashin
Frank H. Hammill
Rhode Island
Frank G Thurston
Winthrop G Thurston
Irene Dagenais
Frederic F Gladding
Betty McLaughlin Marries Charles Fish of Worcester
Intelligence reports the marriage of Miss Betty McLaughlin of Greenville Rhode Island daughter of James F McLaughlin former Bristol Hotel proprietor to Charles Fish of Worcester. Mr Fish served as a musician in the Naval Reserve Force Band during the world war and plans to reside in Worcester after a wedding trip to Vermont.
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Betty McLaughlin
Greenville
James F McLaughlin
Bristol Hotel
Charles Fish
Worcester
Mr Fish
Naval Reserve Force Band
Second District
T Clarke Brown Jr
Fish
Vermont
Four Licenses Granted Under Saugy Act in Providence
Police Commissioners in Providence granted licenses numbered 263 yesterday under the Saugy Act. The permits authorize the sale of non-intoxicating beverages containing up to four percent alcohol. Each license bears the warning that the license does not protect against federal liquor laws and may invite prosecution for violations of federal statutes.
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Providence
July and August Church and Club Outings Totals
Upcoming events include a Newport steamer excursion for Sunday Schools on July 29, Ivy Guild trip July 31, a St Michael's Church dance on August 1, Damon Club moonlight trip August 12 to Rocky Point, another moonlight trip August 14 to Newport and Rocky Point, Bristol Naval Veteran Association outing August 14, and an Altar Society Rocky Point trip on August 28.
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Methodist
Congregational
Newport
Sagamore
Ivy Guild
St Michael's Church
Columbia Hall
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Rocky Point
Damon Club
Bristol Naval Veteran Association
Altar Society of the
Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
George Walsh Jinxed Comedy in Never Say Quit at Star
Friday's Hoodoo tale stars George Walsh as a Friday born man cursed by misfortune across the film as luck fails him from a wife’s triplets to a string of robberies and scams. The Saturday program features Private Peat war photoplay with realistic trench battles and a patriotic message, along with The Perils of Thunder Mountain and a weekly pictograph.
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George Walsh
Walsh
Peat
Private Peat
Paramount Artcraft
Star Theatre
Charles Whittaker
Bobbs Merrill Company
Antonio Moreno
Carol Holloway
Thunder Mountain
Constance Talmadge
Eddie Polo
Cyclone Smith
The Mask of Riches at Pastime Saturday
Clare Anderson stars as Sally Taylor in a comedy drama about a poor girl who learns she inherited a million in cash after her sister’s fiancé offends a rich uncle. Sally abandons old ties for a glamorous social whirl with cars and titles while others face romantic trials. The film features Rae Godfrey Grace Marvin Bliss Chevallier and more in a large cast.
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Clare Anderson
Sally Taylor
Claire Anderson
Billy Taylor
Babe
Billy
Sally
Sam Joplin
Miss Anderson
Rae Godfrey
Grace Marvin
Bliss Chevallier
Lillian West
John Guilbert
Juan Dela Cruz
Real Estate Transfers Recorded by Town Clerk
Real estate transfers listed include Ada May Chase recording for Mabel A Nichols a bungalow and lot at Bristol Highlands. heirs of William H Church transferring to Joseph Day and wife a lot at Kickemut. Cornelius J Gallagher administrator transferring land on Rock Street to James T Connors, who then deeded it back to Gallagher. Henry S Moody trustee transferring a lot at Beach Terrace to Mary A Lannon.
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Ada May Chase
Mabel A. Nichols
Bristol Highlands
Williaam H Church
Joseph Day
Kickemut
Cornelius J Gallagher
James T Connors
Rock Street
Gallagher
Henry S. Moody
Mary A Lannon
Beach Terrace
Executrix Accepts Bond for John Malone Estate Bristol
Katherine J Leahy as executrix of John Malone’s last will and testament, Bristol estate, announces probate acceptance and bond. Creditors must file claims with Bristol Probate Court within six months from first advertisement.
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Bristol
R. I
John Malone
WII
Katherine J Leahy
Probate Notice in Bristol for George T Gladding Will
Probate court in Bristol on July 9 1919 received an instrument purporting to be the last will of George T Gladding deceased. It is referred to August 4 1919 at 1080 A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration and a fourteen day notice is ordered to be published weekly in the Bristol Phenix.
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Bristol
George T. Gladding
George T Gladding
Bristol Phenix
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E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
Hope Street
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Campbell
Cole St
Union Excursion
Newporta
Ferry Wharf
New England
Henry P. Trudell
Bristol 11
Second ST
Health Observer
Railroad Avenue
Crcade Street
Warren
A. French
Cornelius Harrington
Probate
Fish—Mclaughlin
Beiaial Heongmay
Teiaieh Dahil
Atlantic Cookies
Bristal Koumemy
The
Liberty Dry Goods
A. S. Thomas
Cor. Church and High Streets
Ipswich
Swift
South County
Philadelphia
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