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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
6
The notice advertises two telephone connections to reach the service, offering almost around the clock availability for customer inquiries. It highlights accessibility and round‑the‑clock support through these contact lines.
Arrangements are nearly complete for St Marys May Festival to be held next week at the corner Wood and State streets location. The event opens Monday and closes Saturday with interior decorations, a refined picture entertainment, a concert orchestra, and booths offering various attractions for large expected crowds. A large supper program is planned each evening and public attendance is invited. Also noted is the death of Patrick Brennen husband of the late Johanna Brennen on the 3rd inst. Brennen-In Warren RIL.
The Bristol Base Ball Association seeks funds to equip a team and cover season expenses as the Narragansett Amateur League opens tomorrow. Subscriptions may be left at the office or given to manager Mr. Birtwistle, with several named donors contributing amounts from 15 to 0.50. Interment notices follow for Mary E. Miller with services at St Elizabeth's Church and burial at St Marys Cemetery.
This evening at 7 30 the church holds a prayer and covenant meeting with the topic Jesus My Personal Saviour. Sunday morning at 10 30 the pastor Irving T Gumb will deliver a sermon on The Place of the Bible in our Work. Sunday evening at 7 30 marks the 100th anniversary of the Sunday School with songs recitations and an address by Rev Charles E Burr. Emma Cobb of Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps will present a national flag to the Sunday School.
The funeral for Mrs. Rachel J Edson widow of Cyrus H Edson, who died last Sunday, was held Wednesday at 2 PM from her High Street home. Rev A C McGilton of State Street M E Church officiated with many relatives and friends in attendance.
Hydraulion Engine Hose Company schedules its annual fair on May 6 13 and 20 with Saturday evening events at G A R Hall drawing attendees from the community to enjoy exhibits and activities.
A sequence of May events is listed including Miss Handy's dancing classes at Hotel Belvedere on May 8, a May Hall benefit at G A R Hall on May 9, a Triangle Dramatic Club dance at Columbia Hall on May 13, a Mock Trial at Pastime Theatre on May 15, a May Ball at Trinity Parish House on May 17, and a Colt High School Alumni Association dance at G A R Hall on June 1 with various organizations underwriting each event.
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