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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
4
Easterbrooks' Block and Hasbrouck Block on Wood Street near Hope Street are listed with M C A and related property designations. The fragment notes a Friday March 13 192 event marker and references addresses including 485 Wood Street and 485 Hope Street in a local civic notice.
The annual school report is issued in pamphlet form from the old printing department and copies are available at the Town Clerk's office. Taxpayers may inspect the report at the upcoming financial town meeting next Monday evening. Two census tables were omitted due to a teacher's illness but will be added in a revised pamphlet to complete the report for state authorities and interested readers.
The third season supper for 150 attendees featured Dr A M Merriman presiding and Secretary Holm announcing next week's Social Study event on Benjamin Franklin. Arthur Tarbell spoke on Rhode Island social issues and called for stronger public sentiment and law enforcement cooperation.
Funeral services for Henry Barton were conducted at his Hope Street home with Rev James J. Goodacre officiating. Floral tributes came from local railroad employees and church groups. bearers included Frank Buffinton and others. Interment followed at North Cemetery. Separately, funeral services for Mrs Amanda Jacques widow of Arthur Jacques were held at St Marys Church with burial at St Marys Cemetery.
Died Day in Providence at Hope Private Hospital March 10 Annie Dimond Day wife of Earl Summer Day daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Dimond of this town in her 27th year Tobin In this town March 11 James Tobin in his 84th year
The Bristol town scene includes the death of Miss Ruth Fielden and services for her, a postponed Taft School Club meeting due to the funeral, and ballots recounts by the town council. Also noted are church lectures, shop ads, and a planned bridge project with regional officials promoting it.
The film recounts Lincoln rise from a log cabin to presidency with scenes of his debates with Douglas and marriage romance. Ruth Clifford as Anne Rutledge Nell Craig as Mrs Lincoln and a strong cast portray key events from nomination Gettysburg address to Ford's Theatre.
A Social Study Supper at the YMCA next Thursday evening features Colin T Holm presenting the third in the series Some Great Americans. Both men and women are invited. a fine menu will be served by the ladies and tickets are available from members or at the door.
Classified item notes a two car garage for sale at 19 Lincoln Avenue. It lists an inquiry address 577 Wood Street and a contact telephone 178 for applications or questions.
A 16 foot flat bottom dory named Wees Boat was listed for sale near Apo N. Dunbar area with a price of 405. Readable lines indicate a small craft sale and pricing details.
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