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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
4
The review notes Mildred Harris in her first jewel production since Home portraying a naive country girl. Fred Werthington enters as a refined, wealthy suitor, introducing a turn in the romance that hinges on his indulgent desires.
The article previews Forbidden Universal Jewel released by Lois Weber at Universal Studios with Mildred Harris as the star. It highlights The Strongest directed by Raul Walsh with Renee Adoree and Carol Liten, praising its dramatic impact and production lavishness. Anita Stewart stars in Mary Regan, a tale of crime, duty, and love.
The Industrial Trust Co group of 240 directors officers and employees enjoyed a Saturday afternoon at the Warwick Club with a luncheon and a two inning baseball game won by the married men. Col Samuel P Colt sent a letter and two silver cups were awarded for a tennis tournament open to any Industrial member. Directors including Ezra Dixon Edward B Aldrich Erling Ostby F W Howe H Martin Brown and F M Howe attended.
Fire department responded to two fires on Saturday. A chimney fire in a south Constitution street house near the George W Simmons estate caused no damage. A blaze in J A Daganais blacksmith shop at 11 John street was quickly doused. minor damage. Sunday a blaze at the Louis W Kunze estate building on State street forced floor and partition removal. damage under 200 dollars. Fire officials praised rapid response.
Greater Providence Council Boy Scouts held Field Day at Andrew's Field Providence. Bristol Troop 2 led East Shore District tying with Troop 3 Providence and Troop 27 for first with 23 points Bristol 22, East Shore third. Awards crowned Mancini silver medal for Marne Memorial pledge drive 18 or more. Bristol teams praised for marching and pioneering tower feat built without tools.
William E Simpson died yesterday morning at his home after a weeklong illness from multiple diseases. Born in New York state he lived in Bristol and here for a year, worked as an overseer at Cransted Worsted Mills, and was a member of King Philip Lodge and the Loyal Order of Moose. He leaves a widow and three children. Funeral from his home tomorrow at 2:30 pm with Rev. G E Edgett officiating. Burial will be at North Cemetery.
The newly elected officers of Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles were installed last evening in the aerie rooms Mt Hope Block. Installing officer was Past Worthy President Joseph M Edmonds assisted by Past Worthy President Thomas J Tobin.
A Bristol resident Mrs. Mary O’Rourke at 39 Bourne Street testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills stop her backache and kidney attack quickly after use. She urges others to use the same remedy, priced 60 cents at dealers, with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY listed as makers.
Miss Marie C Valence and Joseph Clifford Dubuc wed at 8:30 am in St John Baptiste Church Warren with Rev Fr Gaudet officiating. The couple will reside on Constitution Street and honeymoon in the White Mountains returning to Boston. Guests include relatives from Warren, Barrington, New Market and nearby towns.
Joseph Clifford Dubuc and Miss Marie C Valence married in Warren on June 14 by Rev Fr Gaudet. The couple were joined in a town ceremony with Dubuc of this town and Valence of Warren.
William E. Simpson aged 43 died in June in his town. Howard A. Cleland aged 36, son of Almond and Emeline F Cleland, died June 11 in Barrington.
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