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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
2
Assessors report a 27 by 100 foot parcel south of Church street lacks ownership records. The sole strip lies in the park area just south of the street line, not taxed due to unclear title amid a town wide deed overhauling tied to a revaluation.
To the Editor of the Phoenix Bristol citizens misinformed about Fourth of July Committee renting stands on the midway to Mr Sunderland of Riverside. The contract protects Bristol vendors from higher charges. Sunderland pays a fixed sum by noon July 4th regardless of weather to cover celebration costs. Sunderland’s prior concessions at Crescent Park and Portsmouth Fair are noted, and Bristol men with prior stands will be accommodated under the same terms as before.
The Bristol Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a monthly meeting next Monday at 11 with Miss West at Ferry Farm. Hostesses Mrs Frank M Bowen Mrs Lillian N Greene and Miss Harriet West provide basket lunches. Auto service available from Constitution Street station. Meeting at 3 will discuss Tales of the Long Ago.
An old advertisement explains WALLS CATARRH MEDICINE as a remedy for frequent nasal catarrh. It claims internal action via the bloodstream to cleanse blood, reduce inflammation, and lessen susceptibility to colds, with circulars available from J J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Fred E. Suzman returns from Boston while LeClair couple heads to Atlantic City. Mitchell Field resident William Gray visits his mother in Bristol as others announce sales and dress goods. Special prices on silk hose and scout shoes lure shoppers. Local lodges plan meetings and memorial services. A funeral delays and a dramatic stage preview accompanies community events.
James F Lavander reports the American Committee for Relief in Ireland has credited Bristol with 128147 dollars. The total includes 250 from Cal Colt and 260 from twenty six ten dollar gifts plus numerous five and one dollar donations and small unlisted contributions.
Mrs Althea Lord transfers land and buildings west of Cook Street Russell 4 Chapman to John F McKenna of Providence three lots at Beach Terrace move from Mabel A Nichols of Providence to Michael Greenan of Pawtucket and Bristol Highlands property shifts to new owner Michael Greenan.
Sunday morning worship at 16308 Sermon by the pastor theme The Summons to Men of Faith. The Church School assembles at noon. At 4 P M Children Day exercises and evening teaching service at 7 30 M. Subject of the sermon Grew and Love.
Closing session of the Sunday School will occur this Sunday June 12. Pupils are specially requested to be present. Services in church at the usual hour and an adult confirmation lecture at 630 PM.
Sunday at 10 30 the minister Rev G Edgett will sermon on The Social Program of the Church Church School meets at noon Epworth League devotional before the Praise service and sermon at the afternoon time unspecified.
Morning service at 10 45 with prayer at 10 30 Sunday School noon Evening service at 7 with praise and preaching Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 45 Rev F Gottfried Johnson is pastor.
The Rev George W. Kinney of East Providence will officiate at both morning and evening services at First Baptist Church.
Taft Mothers' Club held its monthly meeting in Taft School with president Mrs Charles F Sanford presiding. Elizabeth Watts from Hindman School led children in English folk dances depicting mountain Kentucky, including Gathering Nuts in May and London Bridges. Several children performed and vocal selections were sung by Miss Emily Sanford. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for September.
Notice announces examinations for positions including Post Master Railway Mail Clerk and Government Clerk with salaries from 1500 to 2200 dollars. Open to men and women aged 18 to 65 with no experience required. For details contact R Terry at 858 Continental Building Washington DC.
A partial OCR fragment notes a naval reserve fort at Cranston street armory for medical examination in preparation for a 15 day cruise aboard the UTS Eagle. It mentions June 18 and references the U.S. Navy Medical Corps and related personnel.
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