D A R Field Day A Bristol Chapter Outing
The Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual field day at Blue Anchor the regents summer home. Twenty members sailed to Prudence Island enjoyed the bay view and luncheon then a brief business meeting planned a bridge and food sale for August 9. State Regent William L Manchester discussed Rhode Island preparations for the 250th anniversary celebration at Butts Hall Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Blue Anchor
Clinton T. Sherman
Prudence
William L. Manchester
Rhode Island
Butts Hall
Portsmouth
Litt Mrs G Maurice Congdon to travel six weeks in Europe
Mrs G Maurice Congdon of Ferry Road plans six weeks of travel in Europe. Several local items note social visits, a twilight baseball game, a hospital operation update, and a church social at Pappasquash. The Bristol area features wedding notices, neighborhood gatherings, and a land sale transfer requiring legislative and town approvals.
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G. Maurice Congdon
Ferry Road
Europe
Battery C
Walter Baker
Helen Buffington
S. Newell Smith
Homeopathic Hospital
Providence
Mount Hope Bridge
George Kenney
Franklin Street
Dimond’s Corner
L. Vincent O’connor
Buddy
Frances Head
John Barry
Charles Serbst
Thomas Morris
James Maher
Joseph “Kelly
Silvia
Edward Flanagan
Methodist Church
Fara Dixon
Pappasquash
Emma Lucy Downey
Susan M Sheple
Soldiers Home
Hadley Dewes Sheldrick
Boston
Holy Nativity Church
Thornton
Bristol
Fllen T Quann
Charlotte Corcoran
Mark Hopkins
Joseph S McCormack
Marys Doran
Woodstreet
Corcoran
McCormack
Block Island
The
Congregational Church
L. H Callan
Bay View Avenue
Washday Blues Cast By Wrinkled Hands
A vivid scene recalls aging hands pressing a washboard under hot sun as moonlit memories fade. The tactile toll of daily labor is emphasized through imagery of rough skin, water, and cloth.
Bristol families enjoy summer gatherings and a clambake
A string of Bristol social notes describes visits to Prudence Island and nearby cottages by families from Warren Bristol and Providence. Col Arthur Barrett hosted a clambake for wedding party members on Tsle-of-View with many Bristol and Brockton guests. Also listed are church notices and August guest preachers as Rev Baker takes vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bla
Warren
Pardon ’'R. Kenney
Priscilla
Howard R. Newman
Barbara
New London
N. H
Bristol
John Denby
Warren, R. I
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Arthur W. Barrett
Prudence Island
Amos Wright
Carrie Adams
East Greenwich
Alton Barrett
Lake Placid
N. Y
Anna Coggeshall
Elizabeth Ashworth
Brockton
Allen
George Ashworth
William Partidige
Benjamin S. Moorby
Marjorie
Mary Cole
Providence
Lillian Wilson
Jennie Briggs
Ida Dunbar
D. G. Coggeshall
Anna
John Breault
Helen Coggeshall
Wathé? Coggeshall
le Rett
Bot
Alfred Toudell
Clarence Toudell
Henry Almeida
Nancy DuPonte
Woodstreet
Frank du Ponte
Brooklyn
Santa Maria Magdalena Society
Little’s Narrows
Ralph Amendola
Andrew Filorenzano
Carl Cafaro
Frank Monti
Domenic Proto
G. Mansi
G. Codola
Frank Mansi
Beverly M. Boyd
Christ Church
Martinsville
St. Michael’s Church
Holmes House
W. Fred Williams
Mr. Boyd
Hope Street
First Baptist Church
Harold W. Baker
Robert Lundy
Rumford Falls
George H. Watt
Norris Morton
Norwood
Leon Kenney
Newton Theological Seminary
Three year old girl killed in street accident
Dulce, a three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel Nacremento of 45 Oliver Street, died after being struck by a car driven by John Xavier on High Street Sunday evening. The driver reported the child ran into the street and could not be avoided. The skull fracture proved fatal and the boy was held pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulce
Manuel Nacremento
Oliver Street
John Xavier
Franklin Street
High Street
Joseph Cruz
Xaviers
Mernman
Navier
Funeral of William McLaughlin Held at Elizabeth McLaughlin Home
The funeral for William McLaughlin was held yesterday afternoon at his sister Miss Elizabeth McLaughlin’s home 18 Cottage Street after his death last Saturday at his Fast Providence residence A brief service was conducted by James Jo Goodacre with bearers William McShane James Magee William Dunbar and Fred Brownell. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McLaughlin
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Cottage Street
McLaughlin
Fast Providence
James Jo Goodacre
William McShane
James Magee
William Dunbar
Fred Brownell
North Cemetery
For Sale House with Tenements and Land Near Richmond St
For sale a large property described as two tenements of 12 rooms each with a garret and five rooms. Includes water, gas, electricity and toilet, with space for two cars. Four lots of land with outbuildings, cow barn, two sheds, poultry, fruit trees. Owner leaving country. inquire at 52 Richmond St.
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Richmond St
Harold June Day Honor Sent From Rhode Island
A Rhode Island reader asks Bristol and related parties to send copies of papers detailing the Harold June Day tribute last week. The letter notes Harold June is highly esteemed and Rhode Island is proud of the kindness shown.
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Bristol Phoenix
Bristol
R. I
Rhode Island
Harold June
Harold
Playground Assn Entries For Bristol Swim Meet Draw 14 Names
Prudence to Bristol swimming event attracts 14 entries led by Manuel Almeida and George MacDonald. Race set for Sunday August 12 at 12:30 from Homestead wharf, with arrivals in Bristol by about 3 PM. George J. O'Brien says practice continues for upcoming athletic tests and badge awards for passing tests.
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Bristol
Homestead
Manuel “Boy” Almeida
George MacDonald
James Connors
Margaret Cicerchio
Joseph Vera
John Barrows
Allen Newman
Edwin Jackson
Lillian McIntyre
Mary Mott
S. R Shumway
Andrew Dunbar
Frederick Gladue
Oscar Herzig
George J. O’brien
Annie Emerson Tucker Dies After Brief Illness
Residents mourn the death of Mrs. Annie Emerson Tucker at 77 after a short illness. Born in Providence as daughter of Jacob H. Martin and Annie Lippitt, she lived in the town many years. Survived by son John H. Tucker Jr. and daughter Catherine L. Wilson in England. Funeral at her home today at 2 PM officiated by Rev. Anson B. Howard. burial Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Tucker
Annie Emerson
Tucker
John H. Tucker
Unior Street
Mrs. Tucker
Providence
Jacob H
Annie (Lippitt) Martin
St. John’s Church
Anson B. Howard
Manville
St. Michael’s Church
Swan Point Cemetery
Yacht Club Regatta Notices For Open Regatta Next Saturday
Notices announce an open regatta next Saturday afternoon starting at 2 15 with twelve class races and one prize per class where three or more boats start. Racing rules follow Nar ragansett Bay Racing Fleet. Entries to J W DeWolf Jr 93 Congdon Street Providence RI or to committee Lippitt Polleys and DeWolf Jr.
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Narragansett Bay
J. W. DeWolf, Jr
Congdon Street
Providence
R. I
Charles Warren Lippitt
Woodbury
Lost Brooch on Hope Street Near Union and Church
Found notice about a lost oval brooch with small stones and open work setting. Reward offered if returned to Phoenix Office. Also an Air-Way Cleaner offered via Mr Leon Kenney at corner State and High Streets. An American adult family seeks a modern rental starting Sept 1 with full particulars requested via Box A at Phoenix Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Street
Union
Church Streets
Phoenix
Leon Kenney
Corner State and
High Sts
For Rent Two Tenements in Phenix Block Bristol
Two tenements of five rooms each in Phenix Office Block at 3 Bradford Street to rent with reasonable price. Also four room apartment with gas and electricity and a cottage with modern improvements. Apply PFO Box 447 Bristol. Studebaker Sedan Cloud tires good running condition cheap for cash. See it at High Street Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Farrally
William Bradford
Bradford St
Corner of Thames
Bristol
Phenix
Apply
PFO
Studebaker
Cloud
High St
John Campbell
Cole Steel
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Mi.eekly
Phoenix News
Y. MC. A
Richard Quir
Woon Street
Danie
James F. Duty
Easterbrooks
Julio F. Xavier Sag Wood
Lucien Capore
Louise Malafronte
Wood St
Bristol Auto Laundry
Bradford
James T Pierce
New England
Gas Industry of
Derrer Fur
Arragansett Electric Company
Sbswax Gaenarelbennger
Cw Briand Powe, Arsoboro Ory
Seotrie
Peril
Orited
RAI
Williams
Kolynos
J. F. Gilroy
Franklin and
High Streets
William L. Serbst
Bradford Street
Fstatf
Wiltiam
F. Matteson
I. Duffs
Wiliam I. Matteson
Harold B. Hol
Hristot Phenix
John W Church
New York
Colonial Line
Dorrance Bt
Gaspee
NEW Yorks
Caroline Abru
Frances Abru Felipe
Manuel Souza J’hillips
Bristol Phenix
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Wood Street
Archie H. Rounds
Tel. Con
Union Street
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
Berton St
Lovely & Toolin
Cranston ST
Providence, R. I
Sheraton
Elsie Stillwell
Colt Farm
Poppasquash
Campbell’s
Birds Eye
Baker’s
Kellogg’s
Rumford
Lucky Strike
Chesterfield
Charles A. Johnson
Hope and
Franklin Streets
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