In Memoriam and Local Notices from March 26 1920
Fragmented readable items list memorials shows bands shops and social notices. Mentions Minstrel Show Irish Band Hope Street Hasbrouck Block Wood Street and electric shop with names R H Munro and Watkins Company. Public road notices and local commerce items appear amid event listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Munro
Phonic
Bor
Watkins Company
Hope Street
Phoenix
Mary E. West
Phenix
Hugh's Orchestra
Kinder & Bro
Moose Committee
Tler's Shoe Store
Oil Reserves May Last Less Than Eight Years Says U S Geologist
Editorial quotes George Otis Smith head of the United States Geological Survey warning that U S oil reserves total about 6.5 billion barrels and may last fewer than eight years under rising demand. He notes consumption already exceeds 5 million barrels per month more than last year and urges finding solutions as auto and industrial use climbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Otis Smith
United States Geological Survey
Bristol Scouts to raise town flag daily starting Monday
Bristol Troops of the Boy Scouts of America are praised for taking charge of the town flag and offering to raise and lower it each day on the community flag pole beginning next Monday. The effort is described as patriotic service that builds character and sets a strong example for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Troops
Boy Scouts of America
Definition of a Gentleman as a moral ideal
The quote defines a gentleman as a man clean inside and out who treats all classes with respect, accepts loss without squealing, celebrates wins without bragging, and shows courage, generosity, and consideration for women, children, and the elderly. It frames integrity over wealth and status.
Transportation bureau opened for DNC delegates in San Francisco
The Democratic National Committee opened a transportation bureau to ensure a pleasant journey for delegates and their friends during the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. Next fall the delegates will take a trip on Salt River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Democratic National Committee
Salt River
Senator Saugy Proposes License for Nonintoxicating Drink Clubs
Warren senator Saugy introduces an act in the General Assembly to legalize licenses for clubs selling non intoxicating beverages. The proposal prompts questions about why a license is needed for drinks that do not intoxicate, with a stray remark about a presumed third party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saugy
Warren
General Assembly
Dutch Officials Bask in Humor Over Exiled Emperor
High officials in Holland mock claims that former Emperor William II funded Germany’s revolution. They call him a “poor man” and say the idea is unfounded while public opinion grows that he is a “poor fish.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Walliam
Germany
William
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Offer
There is widespread catarrh and doctors once deemed it incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine by F J Cheney Co claims constitutional treatment via the bloodstream. A $100 reward is offered for any case not cured. circulars and testimonials available. sold by Druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
FEY & CO
Office Hours and Postal Department Schedule Noted
Office opens at 6 45 a m and closes at 7 30 p m Money Order Registry and Postal and Departments operate from 8 a m to 6 p m This notice outlines standard service hours for the day in the municipal offices and post office.
Local stores advertise shoes and events in Bristol town
Notes list shoe sales at L Levy's 33 State St with green stamps first as well as Sam the Shoeman offers. Friday and weekend specials include Little Gents Shoes and Ladies pumps. Also upcoming events: Oh Oh Cindy at Pastime Theatre June 8 9 and a dance by the Princepessa Elena Society on Thursday April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Levy’s
State St
Cindy
Trinity Church
Halsey
Chase
Accest Selkae Baa
Tampa
Fila
Red Cross
W. F Williams
Hope Street
Sam
G. A. R. Block
Walter H Coggeshall
United Brothers Lodge
L Levy
Princepessa Elena Society
Wood
Roma
Riccio
Richard Connery
Peleg Card
George M Haines
James T Haines
US Coast Guards
Boston
Nelson Wells
Bourn Street
Joseph Silvia
Olver Street
Thomas Leahy
Metacom Avenue
Edward Sullivan
Hartford
Sullivan
Mary Leahy
Howard Mass
Josephine Cabson Oi
Charles Dana Cabson
New York
Hon
Gibson
Europe
Mauretania
Lady Astor
London
Uliva's
Old Time Minstrel Show At Bristol Theatre
The King Philip Loyal Order of Moose presents a Blackface minstrel revival in Bristol Tuesday and Monday April 22. Edward LeClair directs with John West as musical director James Meiggs handling scenery. A fifty member male chorus will perform all numbers. Rehearsals are underway and a stellar cast is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip ‘Bodge
Order of Moose
Bristol
Edward LeClair
John West
James Meiggs
Excelsior Tennis Club Ball Honors War Members
The Excelsior Tennis Club plans a Friday April 9 ball at the Naval Armory to honor soldier and sailor members. Mothers of each soldier and patronesses invited. World War members listed include W Frederick Williams Jr, Albert H Flint Jr, Robert W Nelson, Henry Barton Jr, and others. First Lieutenant W F Williams Jr saw active service in France and was wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Tennis Club
Naval Armory
W. Frederick Williams,r
Albert H. Flint, Jr
Robert W Nelson
Henry Barton, Jr
George L. Howe
W. E. Howe, Jr
Griswold Boynton
Andrew R. Tr
Trinity Church Lenten Service Announces Rev Henry M Saville
The preacher at the Lenten service will be the Rev Henry M Saville of St. Mary's Church Fast Providence. A choir practice follows the service. The children's confirmation class meets tomorrow at 11am and the adult class after Sunday evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Saville
St. Mary's Church
Fast Providence
Whist Event At Pokanoket Hall By Conseil Lafayette
A whist night at Pokanoket Hall hosted by Conseil Lafayette No 281 of St Joan Baptiste drew a full house. Winners included Lina Vermette and Albert Vermette with prizes for Ladies and Men divisions and gifts donated by local residents. Bristol Council Knights of Columbus also reported a successful event with Mrs Mary Lannon and Charles R Caldwell winning top prizes and others receiving consolation gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pokanoket Hall
Conseil Lafayette
Eee
Mary Lannon
Charles R. Caldwell
M. Henry
Card of Thanks for condolences and floral offerings
The undersigned extends sincere thanks through the Phenix for the many kind deeds of friends and neighbors during bereavement and especially for the beautiful floral offerings.
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Phenix
For Sale Small Cottage House and Lot
For sale a small cottage with house and lot at Mount Hope rear south side. Apply Brady at 276 Wood Street or call telephone number 23A Bristol F for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Street
Bristol
B. 1
Mount Hope
Pele Brady
Wood Street
Kitchen Range for Sale in Fair Condition
Medium size kitchen range advertised as in good working condition. Apply at PHCRNIN OFFICE for details and pickup arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phcrnin
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The
Bristol. Phoenix
Bristol County
Farrally Brothers
J. F. Farrally
Bristol Post Office
B. M. Darling
Northup Bros
Richard C. Quirk
Harold E. Place
Rive
Hasbrouck
BOL
Editorial
American Railway Express
Post Office
A. O
News of
Shofman
State Street
Moe
A Clarke McGilton
William Lo Connery
Judiciary Committee
Edward IT Marsh
Providence
Memorial
First Congregational Church
Inter Church World Movement
Marsh
Bristol County Court House
Moose
Nature
Bristol Council
K. of C
Maine Creamery Ice
the National Desert
Sherman’s Pharmacy
Thos. M. Spellacy
Steamboat Wharf
Bristol, R. I
Autocrat Tea
F. N. Easterbrooks
Wood St
Serch Hess
Watkins
Watkins Goods
Watkins Companys
Winona
Minn
Phonix
Postoffice
Ford Automobile
R. F . Metacom Avenue
Henry Trudell
Second Street
Leclair
Burton Street
McHugh’s Orchestra
Chas. F. McHugh
Bradford St
Fall River Y. M.C. A
Ford
FISE
Howard R. Newman
Cook
Johnston Farm“ and Garden
J. A. Dagenais
John Street
Industrial Trust Co
Bse
Nora A. Sullivan
Easterbrooks
Singer
Thames Street
Samuel Kinder
Telephone
Daffodils
Jonquils
Arthur F. Lynch
Easterbrooks Block
Staples Coal Company
Pure Food Store
Libby
California
Namco
Campbell’s Tomato Soup
Campbell’s
Charles A. Johnson
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