Stars and Dances Spotlight in Early 1920s Film Lineup
Tuesday features Mildred Harris in Home a tale of longing and faux aristocracy hinting at the song Home Sweet Home. Wednesday presents Wallace Reid in The Dancin Fool with Bebe Daniels as his dance partner and a jug factory setting. Thursday previews The Thunderbolt with Katherine MacDonald showcasing female force in this Paramount Artcraft attraction.
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Mildred Harris
Wallace Reid
New York
Metropolis
Bebe Daniels
Wallie
Uncle Enoch
Clara Kennedy
Henry Peyson Dons
Sam Wood
Paramount Artcraft
Katherine Mac
Faith a stirring photoplay with a loveless marriage
The plot centers on Ruth Pomeroy forced to marry Bruce Corbin to save Allan Pomeroy. Corbin aims to disgrace Pomeroy, and Ruth hopes to grow to love her husband while he reveals his true motive to win the Pomeroy fortune. Peggy Hyland leads a cast including J Parks Jones and Edward Hearn in this William Fox production directed by Howard M Mitchell.
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Donald
Ruth Pomeroy
Pomeroy
Katherine MacDonald
Bruce Corbin
Corbin
Allan Pomeroy
Ruth
William Fox
Peggy Hyland
Miss Hyland
J. Parks Jones
Edward Hearn
Winter Hall
Edwin Booth Tilton
Milton and Charles II Conversing in a Prison Gloom
In 1660 Milton, aged fifty two, meets Charles II in a prison cell. The king taunts him with divine punishment for treason and blindness. Milton retorts that God esteems him more than Charles II’s father, noting the king’s father was beheaded while Milton was blinded.
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Milton
Charles II
Go to Halifax phrase origin in eighteenth century England
The judge at Halifax connected an immediate execution order with sending the case to a jury after, making dispatch to Halifax a de facto conviction. The phrase Go to Halifax originated from this practice and became a grim idiom.
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Halifax
England
N I R Wins Big at Melrose in Boston Rubber Shoe Clash
The N I R baseball team triumphed 15 to 2 over Boston Rubber Shoe in Melrose on Saturday. Bristol hitters dominated, with Kemph homering and three singles in five at bats, while Barry starred behind the plate and Lee at second base.
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NI R
Melrose
Boston
Boston Boys
Bristol Boys
Bristol
Kemph
Barry
Bottomley
Shrimp” Lee
Bristol Yacht Club Opens Season With Skiff Design
The Bristol Yacht Club announces its season opening at the Club House this Saturday with a reception and dance. The Executive Committee approved Clarence Herreshoff’s skiff design named Dr Ramon Guiteras models and plans four boats built by the committee of Thomas Brightman Francis Herreshoff and Octave LeClair. Races over the Bristol course may be held Saturdays from July 3 to mid September with Narragansett Bay clubs invited. The Excelsior Tennis Club will sponsor a July 5 Independence Day event from 12 midnight to 4 am, with Prof Henry Donovan’s Orchestra providing music.
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Bristol Yacht Club
Clarence Herreshoff
Ramon Guiteras
Thomas P Brightman
Francis Herreshoff
Octave LeClair
Herresh
Henry Donovan
Georgie's Honest View of Carl's Far-Fetched Tales
Georgie contrasts with his friend Carl by calling out his exaggerations. He notes Carl tells many things that aren’t true, while Georgie remains a serious, dependable child in the story.
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Georgie
Carl
Notice of bill payment refusal by John Arabosa
John Arabosa declares he will pay no bills for his wife Jessie Froto and disclaims financial responsibility from June 7, 1920, citing incompetence. He signs the notice.
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Jessie Froto
Pilgrim A C Defeats Telco Team in Season Opener
Pilgrim A C beat Telco 14 to 6 in a 2 hour 10 minute game. Jackson led with 3 hits and stellar defense while W Gladue allowed few runs. Lucien and Serbst provided power for Bristol in Saturday’s win.
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Bristol
Pilgrim A. C
Telco
Providence
Phenix
Lucien
Jimmie Garvin
W_ Gladue
Jackson
Briscato
Learson
Gladue
Cunningham
Devereaux
Pilgrim
Pilgrims
Gallo and
Garvin
Newbold Family Welcomes Two New Babies
A son born June 15 at Rhodes Rhand Hospital to Mr and Mrs Herman Marz Newbold at Parade Street Maternity Hospital Providence. A daughter born June 21 to Mr and Mrs William D Newbold of this town.
Myerson Hazen Nuptials in Woonsocket and Nearby Town
In this town on June 20 Rev Dubinsky of Woonsocket united David Myerson of Woonsocket and Miss Dora Hazen of this town. On June 21 Rev Francisco G Viera united Manuel Aruda and Miss Irene Sousa, both of this town.
Obituaries from Warren and Bristol Highlands area
Multiple notices announce deaths in June including Ann E Barney widow of John W Barney aged 90 in Bradie In town and Caroline Bradie chef of Frederick Bradie in her 76th year funeral on Wednesday at Trinity Church relatives invited Arthur Chattrie 43 years five months and twenty one days Charles Russell 29th year son of Charles F and Annie L Thomas Kenneth MacKenzie 80 years formerly of this town all in Warren Bristol Highlands and surrounding area.
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Bradie
Caroline Bradie
Frederick Bradie
Trinity Church
Tattric
Arthur Chattrie
Thomas
Bristol Highlands
Charles Russell
Charles F
Annie L. Thomas
Mackenzie
Warren
Kenneth MacKenzie
In Memoriam Raymond Earle Bliven
In perpetual memory of Corporal Raymond Earle Bliven US Marines killed in battle in Woods France on June 23. Parents note his sacrifice and honor his memory.
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Raymond Earle Bliven
Peices Woods
France
The Sistine Chapel Figures as Mirrors of Suffering
Emilio Castelar reflects on Michelangelo’s prophets and sibyls in the Sistine Chapel as more than decor. He notes they are living men who endured sorrows, disappointments, and weariness, their brows etched with doubt and hearts touched by disenchantment.
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Sistine Chapel
Sybils
Emilio Castelar
Obituary of Mrs Caroline Bradic wife of Frederick Bradic
Mrs Caroline Bradic died Sunday evening about 11 45 at 140 Bay View avenue aged 75 born in town to Mark Anthony O Wolf and Ruth Burke she married Frederick Bradic November 17 1868 and celebrated their golden anniversary two years ago She was a Trinity Church member and leaves eight children Walter Frederick Jr Harry Theodore Prescott Lena Carrie Sayles Rose Sullivan Funeral at Trinity Church tomorrow at 10 Interment in North Cemetery
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Caroline Bradic
Frederick Bradic
Bay View Avenue
Bradie
Mark Anthony
Ruth (Burke) O’wolf
Osborne
First Congregational Church
Trinity Church
Walter
Frederick, Jr
Harry
Providence
Theodore
Newport
Prescott
Lena Bradie
Carrie Sayles
Worcester
Rose Sullivan
Fall River
North Cemetery
Death of Arthur Codman Tattrie at 43
Arthur Codman Tattrie of 18 Mt Hope avenue died yesterday morning at 5 due to Brights disease after sudden illness while watching cricket on the common. He was 43 years old, born here, married Agnes Hart in 1904 and left five children. Survived by parents, a brother Albert, and three sisters. Funeral Sunday at 3 from his home with Rev J J Goodacre officiating. interment North Cemetery.
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Arthur Codman Tattrie
Mt Hope Avenue
Bright
Alexander
Agnes (McIntosh) Tattri
National India Rubber Company
Agnes B Hart
John Hart
Re. Patrick McCabe
St Mary’s Church
Albert
George A Bacon
Daniel Crispell
Jane Tattrie
J J Goodacre
First Congregational Church
North Cemetery
Kenneth MacKenzie Death in Warren at 80
Kenneth MacKenzie died Sunday at 5 pm at 103 Market Street Warren aged 80 after a year in poor health. Born in Pictou Nova Scotia he came to Providence at 13 and lived in Rhode Island since. Survived by wife and eight children including Mrs Calderwood Valley Falls and John Providence. Interment in Warren.
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Kenneth MacKenzie
Market Street
Warren
Mr Mackenzie
Pictou
Nova Scotia
Providence
B C Calderwood
Valley Falls
Nelson
California
John
Kennett
Fred M Straight
Bred McGuire
Florence and
Claudia
Out of His Reach
A hometown anecdote recalls Gerald visiting a friend whose house was being raised for alterations. The startled boy ran home shouting that Billie’s house had grown legs and was too high to visit.
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Gerald
Billie
Fern leaves as natural food packs praised in period note
The fern plant is described as an excellent preservative for packing food fruit and even meat. Potatoes wrapped in fern leaves stay fresh from winter to springtime in this compact observation.
Just a Cold Warning Brings Kidney Dangers Adverts
Bristol resident Mrs Angus McVarish claims a cold caused backache and weak kidneys. She says Dean's Kidney Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy strengthened her back and corrected kidney trouble. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Bristol
Angus McVarish
Buffington
Hokara Cream Promises Quick Skin Revitalization
Encourage use of Hokara cream to restore dry faded cheeks and improve skin texture. Claims include stimulating nature, clearing dead skin, and increasing blood color. Sold by W. H. Buffington, druggist, with jars priced 35c, 60c, and $1.00.
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W. H. Buffington
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George R. Fish
Telephone Union
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Standard Oil CO. OF
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Motor Basolie
Sheiffin
John Arabosa
Aw & Miantite
Memoriam
Mrs. Frederick
Bradic
Nora A. Sullivan
Easterbrooks
Agency For Automobile Legal Association
Ambrose Deslits
State Street
Tel
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Raymond P. Smith
Burton Street
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co of
E. L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
R. L
FE. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
William W. Franklin & Go
Wood St
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Bradford Street
Q. Talbot
S. W. Howkins
G. M. Wilbur
Union Street
Clark’s Express
Gorham’s
Ex?press
J. H. Young
Robert Murray
G.W. Simmons
Constitution Street
Sam the
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