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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1920

Page

3

Funeral Services for Cleaver Miss May Cleaver

The report notes the funeral for Miss May Cleaver who died in 1919 at age 27 and was held at 8:30 in the morning from St Marys Church. Bearers included Herman Thiele William T Dwyer and Charles Breen. The body was moved to Colchester Connecticut for interment.

Phaurel Wil StirMary 'S Church Sarrequicin Rass Wassung Herman Thiele William’ T. .’ Dwyer Charles Breen Wag Colchester Conn

Ada Mars Lewis Mrs Clifford Lewis dies after illness

Ada Mars Lewis, widow of Clifford Lewis, died aged 29 after rheumatic illness that developed into Bright's disease. Born to Mary E and the late Horace Collins, she moved from this town to East Province about a century ago and had lived there since.

Clifford Lewis Ada‘ Mars Lewis Cifordsbew Leaturda Lan Bright Mary E East Province Vince

Funeral service held for relatives in Providence town

A funeral was held in Providence for relatives including two brothers and several sisters. Family members and friends from the town attended at North Cemetery with the interment following.

Latina George” Gayton Providence

Republican Caucus Chooses Delegates at Bristol County

Delegates to the Congressional District Convention were chosen Friday evening at the Bristol County Court House. Ezra Nixon Frank Hmit Andrew W Anthony Wile Hire Dr W Fred Williams and Henry Remington selected as delegates. Also named were Dr H W Church Ralph Walt Charles B Rockwell Fr Octave Lelizy James Swan and BR Bunn for district representation.

Charles B. Rockwell James Swan Edward BR Bunn

Doings at General Assembly Fix Salaries of Court Clerks

The act fixing salaries for assistant clerks of the Supreme Court and the Superior Court was passed. It applies to Providence and Bristol counties excluding the assistant clerk of the Superior Court, with a finance committee overseeing.

General Assembly Supreme Court Superior Court Providence Bristol

Chinese Leather Novelties From Chan Chan Hoone China

A dealer promotes leather goods made from Hzard shark dolphin and snake skins. The material is described as strong and durable with snake skins used for canes pipes purses and pocketbooks among other items.

Chan-Chan‘HooneChina

The Cost of Overwork and Kidney Trouble Solved

A testimonial ad warns of the strain of overwork harming kidneys and causing backache and fatigue. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co as the remedy, citing Bristol resident Mrs. Wallace Garvin who reports back pain relief after use. Pills priced 60 cents at dealers.

Dean Bristol Wallace Garvin Cook St Doan Buffington

Wood campaign gains steam for 1920 Republican nomination

General Wood's presidential bid gains national momentum with Wood Leagues active in 35 states and pledges from New England to support him at the Republican National Convention. Campaign managers report 984 votes total with 183 more needed for nomination and deny any bid to unseat Will Hays as RNC chair.

Ander New York Leonard’ Wood Wobbl Sraksra Wood White House General Wood Leonard ‘Wood Cuba Philippines Norman J. Gould Ipaign New Hampshire W. W. Lufkin Massachusetts New England Milliken Maine Boston Hitchcock South Olid Harding Ilinois Lowden William Cooper Procter Will Hays Republican National Committee

Coming events list for April with multiple social dances and shows

April events include Easter Monday ball at Ballini Naval Armory by Bristol council Rights of Calumbus OK Sril. 6 and 7 features Twentieth Century Revue by Kearney Post American Legion. April 8 benefIt dance directed by Prof Riccio Italian Hall Wood Street. April 9 Gand Ball for Soldiers and Sailors of Excelsior Club. April 12–13 minstrel show Pas Time Theatre Moose King Philip Lodge. April 15 Firemen Ball Naval Armory King Philip Fire Company. April 16 dance Colt Memorial High School Class of 1920. April 17 and 24 fourth annual fair King Philip Fife and Drum Corps G A R Hall. April 22 Doric Club dance Naval Armory St Albans Lodge A F and A M.

Ballini Naval Armory Bristol, Council Calumbus Kearney Post American Legion Riccio Princepessa Elena Society Italian Hall Wood Street Colt Memorial High School Class of 1920 King Philip G. A. R. Hall Naval Armory Doric Club St. Alban's Lodge A. F A. M

No Shoes for Traveling in a Swamp Tale

A traveler recounts wandering barefoot after his shoes burned while camping near a swamp. He built a fire to dry his soaked feet and slept, then headed home the next day, amused by fellow passengers in Chicago.

Chéarby Bludberries Chicago Tribune

Hokara Cleansing Massage Cream Ad Promises Clear Skin

A vintage ad touts Hokara antiseptic cleansing cream for blemished skin. It claims rapid soothing effects, improved complexion, and a guarantee of best ever used or money back. Prices cited are 35c for a small jar, 60c and 1.00 for larger sizes, sold by W. H. Fington, druggists.

Okara W. H.fington

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