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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
2
Editorial discusses Bristol fire department improvements and the failed $300 funding for a larger whistle. The piece notes current alarm methods, costs, and how they affect fire insurance risk, while contrasting local attitude with peers and mentioning ongoing civic notices and community updates.
There is more Catarrh in this section than all other diseases, once deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney Co Toledo is marketed as a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any failure to cure, with circulars and testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills for constipation are also advertised.
A rehearsal for The 20th Gay Revue is planned in Rockivell Hall at 7 30 PM. John R Montross of Chelsea Mass is visiting with relatives and friends. Harold A Budley and Harold A Goddard will serve as instructors temporarily for the season. Rev A R Archibald of Eastern Nazarene College will preach at Bristol Church of the Nazarene at 10 30 Sunday morning and 7 30 evening. Mrs Mary A Ryan of Watertown former resident visits her sister Miss Norah Sullivan. Agnes Ryan studies with a Boston instructor and sang with St Marys choir. The Bristol Grammar School class of 1920 will present A Longfellow Melody at John Post Reynolds School on Wednesday evening May 5 with readings vocal and instrumental selections and tableaux. Arrangements by Thomas Kennedy Louis Rinaldi and Charles Serbst.
Miss Effie Anderson hosted about 20 friends on Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. McDonald on Franklin Street for a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss May Congdon. She will marry Warren Simmons of Taunton. Gifts included linen and cut glass. The Irish themed party featured green and white decor and a shower of shamrocks from a large green bell. A chicken supper with rolls cake coffee and ice cream was served.
The Bristol Improvement Association holds its annual banquet next Thursday evening at the Belvedere with Judge Barrows as principal speaker noted for his oratorical and practical speech. Tickets are sold by J F Farrally with returns due next Monday. Citizens may obtain tickets at the Phoenix Office or at W M Connery F M Dimond or Newman Bros.
Dr. Asother F. Lenmch has rented rooms in the Easterbrooks Building and will open his Bristol office tomorrow. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1908 from the University of Maryland Baltimore and has practiced actively since, serving as Dental Surgeon to the State of Rhode Island.
An advertisement touts Hokara as a safe, non greasy skin cream that heals and refreshes. It claims to stimulate natural skin renewal, clear dead skin, and improve color with daily massage. Available in 3s, 6s, and 1 dollar jars from WOH Bullington, druggist.
Providence area notices report a new baby boy born March 7 to Mr and Mrs FE E Knight formerly of the town and grandson of Otis L Wood great grandson of Frederick Clarke. East Providence also records a March 16 birth for William J Faulkner formerly of the town. Warren lists the March 15 death of Spencer Lee in his 49th year.
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