Doll Carriage Parade Sets Bristol Afternoon Festivities
George J. O'Brien oversees preparations for a 3 PM parade on the common featuring decorated doll carriages. No bands will perform, but girls may be amused by the show as judges Mrs Stephen W Hopkins, Miss Mary Connery, and Miss M Theresa Sullivan observe from the viewing stand. Prizes include a vanity case, a bracelet, or beads for the top three entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. O’brien
Bristol
Stephen W Hopkins
Mary Connery
M Theresa Sullivan
Jeter Yates Trio to Sing at First Baptist Church
Dr H N Jeter former Shiloh Baptist Church pastor Newport RI will speak and sing at the First Baptist Church Sunday night at 7 30. He will be joined by Mrs Annie H Kar and Miss Pattie B Yates of Boston as they perform Negro spirituals and classical pieces. Dr Jeter has traveled widely in recent years sharing his religious experience with audiences. Public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N Jeter
Shiloh Baptist Church
Newport
R I
Wall
First Baptist Church
Jeter
Annie H Kar
Pattie B Yates
Boston
Coppolino and Constantino Apply for Providence Marriage License
Domenico Coppolino of Pawtucket and Miss Carmela Constantino of Providence, formerly of this town, have taken out a marriage license in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domenico Coppolino
Pawtucket
Carmela Constantino
Providence
July sales and local notices from Cambridge area
Miss Katherine Lavey vacationing in Cambridge Massachusetts with friends. DeWitt E. Bolster former public aid director on a prolonged visit in New York state. July clearance sale of Corsets Corselettes and Brassieres at reduced prices at Blue Bird Shop. Fred T. Perkins recovering after July 16 automobile accident in North Attleboro. Excelsior town team to play Attleboro club in Dueset Tennis tournament final at 2 30 pm on Excelsior courts Silver Creek. rain date Sunday. Soldiers Home visit planned by Rhode Island Woman's Relief Corps committee. flag drill by RI Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War. N I R Company workers note July outings to Revere Beach. dresses clearance sale at Blue Bird Shop. Evelyn Bache leads Bristol RI League of Women Voters at Newport meeting. bus trip and visits to Blue Garden Swiss Village.
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Katherine Lavey
Cambridge
Mass
DeWitt E. Bolster
Public Aid
New York State
Blue Bird Shop
Fred T. Perkins
Boston
North Attleboro
Excelsior
Attleboro
Silver Creek
Soldiers’ Home Committee
Department of Rhode Island Woman's Relief Corps
Susan M Sheple
Department of the R I Auxiliary
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Salisbury Family Returns from Europe Visit
William G. Salisbury and his daughter Miss Fern Salisbury have returned from a two month European tour and are guests of Mr. Salisbury’s brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Kung on High Street.
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James We Salisbury
Aig
Fern Salisbury
Europe
Tunney Retains World Boxing Championship
Gene Tunney defeated Tom Heeney to retain the world pugilistic title in a fight that weathered poor conditions. The champion showed scientific skill and restraint, earning praise for avoiding disfigurement while delivering decisive blows. Heeney earned credit for an entertaining bout before Tex Rickard and spectators.
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Gene Tunney
Tom Heeney
Heeney
Tunney
Tex Rickard
Break-in At Alfred Di Lauro Tailor Shop
Police report a break in at Alfred Di Lauro's tailor shop at 55 Wood Street between 9 PM Wednesday and 9 AM Thursday. Entry by forcing a south window. six suits, three pairs of trousers and an overcoat stolen, value over $100.
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Talor
Alfred di Lauro
Wood Street
Prudence Island to Bristol Swim Set for Aug 12
The Prudence Island to Bristol swimming event is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday August 12. George O'Brien supervisor of playgrounds says the race is open to Bristol residents only and silver cups will be awarded to the first five finishers.
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Prudence Island
Bristol
George O'Brien
For Sale Good house with rental tenants and land
Property listing describes a house with twelve rooms across two tenements plus a large garret five rooms, water gas electricity and toilet, two-car garage, four lots including a barn and two sheds, poultry and fruit trees. Selling cheap as owner leaving country inquiries at 52 Richmond St.
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Richmond St
Dr John R Bernardo Resumes Practice at Home
Ad notice states Dr John R Bernardo MPD resumes practice at his home 118 Bradford Street stating immediate availability to patients in the area.
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John R Bernardo
MPD
Bradford Street
Lost eyeglasses and brooch reported in city areas
A lost pair of eyeglasses in a case was found between Constitution street and Herres hoffs with a reward offered at 118 Constitution St. A lost oval brooch with small stones in open work setting was reported near Hope street between Union and Church streets with finder promised a reward if left at Phenix Office.
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Constitution Street
Herreshoffs
Constitution St
Hope Street
Union
Church Streets
Phenix
Wanted Tenement or Cottage With Modern Conveniences
American adult family seeks a five room to let in central town with modern conveniences. Respond with full particulars by Sept 1. Address Box A Phenix Office. For inquiries contact Jacob Molasky at 439 Hope Street telephone 203.
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Phenix
Jacob Molasky
Hope Street
For Rent Two Tenements at Bradford Street
Two five room tenements available in Phenix Office Block at 3 Bradford St. Rent stated as reasonable.
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Phenix
Bradford St
Missing Names Note During Vacation Absence
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Miss Rose Glancy and Jobin Arigus leaving by automobile last Monday for a vacation in the White Mountains. The text is garbled with several distorted names and places, but indicates a trip arrangement by those individuals.
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Erie
offWood
Atreet
Rose Glancy
Jobin
eArigus
Waren
White ‘Mountains
Local town native noted in Union Street context
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a town native and a Union Street reference with unclear details. No clear events or names emerge beyond partial identifiers.
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Farrally
Fle
Willam Bradford
Mgr
Bradford
Corner of Thames
Pelephote
Mall Tyettae
Phoenix News
HN. Darling
Richard C. Quirk
Daniel G. Coggeshall
James F. Duffy
Easterbrooks
Julio F. Xavier
Jeter-Yates
State OF
Rhode Island
Howgate
William Henrys
Lebb
Joseph Bristol
RT Preble
Eugene A Hopeworth Sanatorium Co
Bristol Ro J
Bristol Row
Hradford Street
Brita
John Wchl
Ife
Dr Scholls
Dr. Scholl
Buffingtons Pharmacies
Esther Sar Sires
N. I. R. Company
Frank. M. Adams
A. M. Merriman
Ruth Graham
Revere Beach
Roselma Desilets
Irene Gallagher
Hannah Baker
Evelyn Bache
R. I. League of Women Voters
State League
Curtis James
Blue Garden
Francisco T. Canario, Jr
Richmond Street
Peoples Savings Bank
Am Providence
Market Square
United Brothers' Lodge
Amity Lodge of
Warren
Reliance Lodge
East Providence
Dorothy Brown
Swansea
Ehugh
Constitution Streets
James T Pierce
Lucien Capone
Louise Malafronte
Wood St
Tel
Formosa
Cunningham
J. F. Gilroy Cor
Franklin and
High Streets
Tortorices
Louis Tortorice Plumbing and Heating Burtol
Telephone
New York City
Prudence
Bristol Swim
Ade
Ginger
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Archie H. Rounds
Tel. Con
Union Street
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
Freeborn
R. Cole
High Street
L. Levy
State St
Sheraton Secretary
Elaie Stillwell
High St
Woodlawn Ave
Glenwood
Colt Farm
Poppasquash
Sams Ak
Cbyle
Essa
Aly
Franklin
Hopsorner
Suntunday
Green Lantern
Fci
Ferncroft Public
MARKE
Kellogg’s
Eastern Park Foresters
Lakes
H, & S, Roofing & Sheet Metal CO
Johns Manville
Sackett Street
R. I
Lovely & Toolin
Virginia
Piedmont
Campbell’s
Baker’s
Birds Eye
Walter Baker
Kellogg’s and Post
Charles A. Johnson
Hope and’ Franklin Streets
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