Excelsior Tennis Club defeats Lanawanset in season opener
In a Perry Homestead match last Saturday Excelsior Tennis Club beat Lanawanset Tennis Club Fall River 7 to 0. Singles results show Bristol players triumphing over Fall River rivals with scores 6-0 6-1 or 10-8 6-3 in tight sets. Doubles saw Nelson Kinsley and Herreshoff Tirrell prevail 6-4 6-1 and 6-4 6-0.
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Perry Homestead
Excelsior Tennis Club
Lanawanset
Fall River
Kinsley
Bristol
Horton
Nelson
Hood
C. Herreshoff
Rudd
Tirrell
Evers
Flint
Mullin
Nelson and
Bliss
Herreshoff
Nichols
Saturday at the Y features Mildred MacDonald encored
Last Saturday evening the Y concession drew good attendance for pictures and a dance in Rockwell Hall. Miss Mildred MacDonald gave solo performances and received repeated encores. Dancing will pause until September while the usual picture program and lyceum number continue. Next Saturday Wanda Hawley appears in Erstwhile Susan and Miss Ruth Weaver sings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred MacDonald
Rockwell Hall
Lyceum
Wanda Hawley
Susan
Ruth Weaver
Boys plans for summer social and camp at Y building
Boys' Secretary Hill plans a weekly summer social night in the Y building with sport and discussion. He considers a boys camp at Prudence or another location. Interested boys should confer with Mr Hill. The Y boys baseball team travels to Providence for a return game with the Providence Y boys and will visit the Providence Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Prudence
Providence
Providence “Y
Providence Association
International Brotherhood Picnic At Howe's Farm
Last Saturday the International Brotherhood of the Y held a picnic at Howe's Farm for about fifty men. The program featured races athletic contests swimming fishing quoiting throwing and a carnival of baseball followed by a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Brotherhood
The
International Brotherhood of the “Y
Howe
First Congregational Church Lawn Party Held on Hope Street
The annual lawn party and sale to benefit the First Congregational Church took place on the grounds of Mrs. Seth Paull on Hope Street Saturday afternoon from 4 to 6. Church ladies organized tables and booths with Grace C. Paull and others overseeing sandwiches, tea, lemonade, cake, candy, and waitresses.
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First Congregational Church
Seth Paull
Hope Street
Grace C. Paull
Robert McCaughey
LeRoy Bell
Margaret McCaughey
Ida Magee
Frank Buff
Probate Court Disposes Guardians and Accounts in Yesterday Session
In probate matters Judge Edward L. Leahy heard petitions and appointments. Estate of Samuel Hudson guardianship discontinues for Mur dock C. McKenzie. Estate of Mary Rhodes Fish final administrator account continued to July 5. Estate of Margaret Johnson minor guardian Thomas E. Johnson appointed with bond $100, surety James W. Franklin. Estate of Sarah F. Wood guardian Philip Brady appointed with waiver of notice, bond $1500, sureties Ellen F. Brady and Amos S. Gorham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Leahy
Samuel Hudson
Murdock C. McKenzie
Mary Rhodes Fish
Margaret Johnson
Thomas E. Johnson
James W. Franklin
Elisha Hibbert
Sarah F. Wood
Philip Brady
Ellen F. Brady
Amos S. Gorham
Fourth of July Committee appoints staff for parade
At the meeting in the Burnside Memorial Building on Friday evening W. Fred Williams Jr. was named Chief of Staff of the Independence Day morning parade. The Bristol Athletic Association plans to participate and the sports committee reported several entries for events.
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Burnside Memorial
W. Fred Williams, Jr
Bristol Athletic Association
Committee On Sports
Local gardener wins big at Horticultural Society exhibit
John Gerrard of this town employed as a gardener by Hon. Ezra Dixon on High Street took first prize for the best three quarts of strawberries and first prize for the best half peck of peas at the Rhode Island Horticultural Society exhibition held Friday in the Narragansett Hotel ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gerrard
Ezra Dixon
High Street
R. I. Horticultural Society
Narragansett Hotel
Funeral services for Col Clark Harrison Straight honored by K P
The funeral for Colonel Clark Harrison Straight of 329 Hope Street was held Sunday at 2 PM with the Knights of Pythias burial rite at North Cemetery conducted by past leaders. The procession included Bristol Train of Artillery and K P members and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Harrison Straight
Hope Street
James J. Goodacre
First Congregational Church
Knights of Pythias
Supreme
John J. Hackett
James U Clarkson
Samuel W. Munro
Bristol Train of Artillery
Straight
L. A. Straight
Wickford
Thomas H and
Carter
East Greenwich
K. P
Burnside Lodge
K of P
George A. Richardson
P. C
Frank Goff
P C
Isaac B Munro
Royden M Wardwell
A E. Markoff
Charles F. Card
Food Sale and Lawn Party At Bristol YMCA
Last Tuesday representatives from Bristol organized a Food Sale and Lawn Party for the Bristol YMCA. The event will be held Saturday July 16 from 4 to 7 PM with Mrs A M Merriman as general chairwoman and multiple committees for cake candy grabs sandwiches tea lemonade and more. The organizers promise a magnified affair with new and novel features.
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Bristol
YMC
A M Merriman
William Hanson
Arthur Barrett
Frederick Blaisdell
Ethel Munro
George Richardson
Newell Sheldon
William Bradford
George Crown
Benjamin MacDougall
Harriet P Church
Harold Pedley
Clinton Sherman Grabs
Frances Merriman
Annie Dimond
Robert McCaughey
Henry Bullock
Richard Cornell
J Winthrop de Wolf
Colin Holi
John Potter
C F Dimond
Frank Paull
George Pollock
Grace Paull
Fifth District Court Docket Excerpts
Judge Frank H Ham formally heard cases including Mendes versus Brown with plaintiff awarded 138 dollars and costs. Cavallaro versus Vinto defaulted. Sousa versus Jackson Furniture continued three weeks. Silvia of Warren pleaded not guilty to a June 9 revelling charge. Meyer Paley versus Millard Munro ruled for the plaintiff with costs.
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Fifth District Court
Frank H Hammall
Manuel Mendes
Manuel Brown
Gabriel Cavallaro
Joseph Vinto
Jackson Furniture Company
Mary Sousa
Joseph Silvia
Warren
Meyer Paley
Millard Munro
Florenvano and Alferri Court Marriage in Bristol
A marriage was solemnized on June 20 by Rev Joseph Poja in Bristol between Andrea Florenvano and Antonia Alferri. Both brides are residents of Bristol.
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Florenvano
Alferri
Joseph Poja
Andrea Florenvano
Antonia Alferri
Bristol
Mrs Myra Blaisdell Dies Widowed at 79
In this town on June 17 Mrs Myra Blaisdell widow of Oliver H Blaisdell aged 79 years passed away. The funeral arrangements were not listed in the brief notice.
In Memoriam Arthur C Tattiie June 21 1920
In loving memory of Arthur C Tattiie who passed away June 21 1920. Mother Father sisters and brother offer condolences and remembrance.
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Arthur C Tattiie
In Loving Memory of Our Dear Mother Caroline F Bradie
Loving memory of Caroline F Bradie who departed this life June 20 1920. You are not forgotten dear mother nor will you ever be as long as life and memory last. We will remember thee. You suffered much you murmured not. We watched you day by day until at last with broken hearts we saw you pass away. Husband and children.
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Caroline F Bradie
Mother
School committee weighs Colt Memorial roof repairs bids
The committee met Friday evening at Colt Memorial High School to review bids for roof balustrade and interior repairs. No contracts were awarded and a new meeting is planned. Bids ranged from 10 422 to 11 602 for tiling with green slate proposed to cut costs toward the 10 000 appropriated funds, but additional funds seem necessary.
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Colt Memorial ‘High
Colt Memorial
Masons Hold First Ladies Night at New Temple
A large crowd attended a reception at the Masonic Temple on Hops Street honoring Master and Wardens of St. Alban's Lodge No. 6 F. and A. M. About 400 guests, led by Master William J. McCaughey and officers, heard Over Seas Quartet and readings by Mrs. Sarah Minden Barker with music by Miss Harriett Kinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Hops Street
St. Alban’s Lodge
No. 6
William J. McCaughey
Leon J. Kenney
Leon E. McCaw
Gladys Hambly
Honor roll list from Colt Memorial High School 1921 1924
A compiled honor list from Colt Memorial High School shows students with high marks in required subjects across years 1921 1922 1923 and 1924. Names include Norma Mathewson Doris Bullock Katherine Bullock Gladys Brelsford Elsa Green Anna Brelsford Raymond Card Kathleen Hodgdon Israel Makowsky Emily Sanford Helen Sylvester Virginia August Lucia Capone Annie Fay Ralph Petrucci and others noted with 80 percent or higher in all required subjects.
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Colt Memorial High School
Lst
Norma Mathewson
Doris Bullock
Katherine Bullock
Gladys Brelsford
Elsa _Greenoch
Iesear Eh Proto
Anna Brelsford
Raymond Card
Kathleen Hodgdon
Israel Makowsky
Emily Sanford
Helen Sylvester
Anna Brown
Doris Dunbar
Mary Ennis
William Gilroy
Louise Murphy
Ruth Suzman
Doris Orgelman
Arleen Holm
Leon Kenney
Theresa Peters
Sadie Giorgio
Geraldine Marino
Virginia August
Luciano Capone
Annie Fay
Ralph Petrucci
William Rinaldi
Eliza Usher
Kathleen McDonough
Margaret Mathewson
Annie McGovern
Regina Morris
Walter Wennerstra
Industrial League Baseball Highlights Rise Hoops and Pitching
The Lee Wandas edged the Rovers 15 14 in a Saturday extra inning thriller in the Industrial League. Earlier the Wandas beat Giants 18 1 while the Rovers defeated Life Savers 7 3. Standings show Giants 3 1, Wandas 2 2, Rovers 2 2, Life Savers 1 3. Captains meet Wednesday at 30.
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Lee Wandas
Rovers
Giants
Moore
Lee Wandal
Donations to Children's Home May Fund Raiser
Donations received for May include food items such as sugar cloth and vegetables from Mrs Rockwell Mrs Tingley and Mr DeRocha. Dental services from Dr H W Church and sewing from seamstresses Mrs Rockwell and Mrs Levy supported by Clarke and Manchester and others.
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Children’s Home
Col Anthony
Rockwell
Tingley
Clarke & Manchester
Bosworth
W F. Williams
H W Church
DeRocha
A Levy
Second annual Masonic Ball and summer events listed
Coming events include a second annual Masonic Ball at the Naval Armory on June 23 under the Doric Club, a St Michael's Brotherhood outing at Howe Farm on June 25, a Lawn Festival and Supper at State Street Church by the Epworth League on July 1, and a July 4 dance at the Naval Reserve Armory under Bristol Council K of C.
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Naval Armory
The
Doric Club
St Michael's Brotherhood
Howe Farm
State Street
M i
Epworth League
Naval Reserve Armory
Bristol Council
K of C
Socialists Offered Yap Island for Theoretical Trial
The remark suggests a proposal to grant Yap Island as a testing ground for socialist theories. It frames the offer as a practical trial to evaluate the value of socialist ideas in a defined locale.
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Island of
Yap
Americans Turn to Sea as Rough Weather Hits
The Shipping Board notes a surge in maritime activity as Americans increasingly take to the water when seas rough. Sailors and passengers adapt, seeking safer transport and relief from inland travel.
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the Shipping Board
Boy Scouts Report Field Day Activities and Plans
Bristol Troop 1 biked to Andrews Field Providence for a Field Day cycling demonstration during Greater Providence Council events. Troop 2 also attended Field Day by train and performed a creditable physical work demonstration. Plans for July 4th and summer months were discussed and a large scout group enjoyed a weekend at Camp Takarest on Mt Hope Bay.
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BOY Scouts OF America
Bristol
Andrews Field
Providence
Greater Providence
Plains
Camp Takarest
Mt. Hope Bay
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Promotes Proven Relief
A Bristol reader testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills easing back and kidney pain after using them. An ad cites 55 000 beneficiaries and 4500 newspapers endorsing the remedy with price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo identifies the source.
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Dean
New York
Chicago
Bristol
William Martin
Charles St
Doan
Martin
Foster-Milburn Co. Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Probate
Mercantile Division
Bristol Chamber OF Commerce
Star Theatre
Bristol Realty & Amusement Co., Inc
Bessie Love
May
Louis J. Selznick
Zena Keefe
Neal Hart
Hank Mann
Sessue Hayakawa Dragon Painter
Tsuru Aoki
Japan
Robertson-Cole
Astillaing
John
Gerrard
Myra D. Blaisdell
Oliver H Blaisdell
Bay View Avenue
Blaisdell
South
Hanson
Mass
Harvey
Louise K. dRercy F Bardsep
Vesta L McVey
John McVey
Sagamore
Myra
Grace M Blaisdell
Fred G Blaisdell
State Street Methodist Church
Sagamore Mass
Gilbert FE Fdgett
Edward F Bunn
George A Richardson
Herbert Town
Eber Hill
North Cemetery
Memoriam
Masons
Holland
Sodini &Guisti
State Street Bakers
Prudence Island Navigation CO
State St
Conanicut Park
Robert J. McKay
G.W. Simmons
William Street
Sam the Shoeman
Hope St. G. A. R. Block
John Campbell
Gale Street
Gorham
J. H. Young
Freeborn
R. Cole
Cooke Street
Everett West
Wood ‘Street
New England
Trudell
Second Street
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
C&s
Olicies
E. L.eaton & Co
Industrial Trust Co. Bulldeing
R. L
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
American Express
Hope Drug Co
Hope St
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
Wilcox and Gibbs
See
J. B. Keeler
Thames Street
D'Wolf Inn
O. M. Bailey
Franklin Street
Bone
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Smith
Raymond P. Smith
Burton Street
Sodini & Guisti
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