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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1920

Page

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Local Man Jefferson J. Goff Ends Life by Self Inflicted Gunshot

Jefferson J. Goff of 366 High Street died Friday afternoon from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the right temple on Sherry Avenue near Mrs. Mary LeF Brown’s home. A new 32 caliber revolver with one live shell and one spent shell was used. Dr. O R Siegel declared death by self harm. Funeral was private Sunday with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Goff, once employed at National India Rubber Co, had recently been in ill health and nervous, leaving a brother James W. Goff of the Bristol police and a sister Miss Catherine Goff.

Jefferson J. Goff High Street Smith & Westson Sherry Avenue Mary Lef. Brown Augustus P. Duffy Memorial Ambulante Mr. Goff Mary Thomas Goff National India Rubber Company James W. Goff Bristol Police Force Catherine Goff St. Mary’s Cemetery Arren Edward L. Leahy William Leahy Maurice Leahy James P. Murphy James W. Franklin Albert Riang

Kearney Post 6 A L holds regular meeting actions

Kearney Post No 6 American Legion met at the State Street Armory with strong turnout. Edward E. Bunn named vocational officer and a membership committee set May 17 to 22 for the drive. The group voted donations for French graves and discussed parade invites and aid for Riverside dance.

Victor L Miller Frank B. Silvia Santos Matroni William McMillen France American Legion of Riverside Crescent Park

Two Teachers Tender Resignations at School Committee Meeting

Local coal bids failed due to unsettled labor disputes with miners. The School Committee discussed boiler repairs at Colt Memorial High School, new cabinet for the Agriculture Department, safety upgrades, and janitor salary increases. Resignations of Miss Elizabeth M. Boardman and Miss Marguerite MacDonald were accepted as most teachers were re elected.

Bertram W. Wall Colt Memorial High School Agricultural Department Taft School Defiance Hose Company Committee On Thomas Brightman Prescott A. Hoar Michael Kavanaugh William Mitchell John Mahnkin Frank S. Rawson Hiram A.’ Rounds Percy Gray Committee On Accounts Elizabeth M. Boardman Marguerite MacDonald National India Rubber Commany William C. Hobbs

No Change in Situation at National India Rubber Plant

The National India Rubber Company remains closed due to last Friday's employee walk out. Some idle workers have found jobs elsewhere. A Hood Rubber Company representative visited town to review strike conditions. A mass meeting of employees is planned for today.

National India Rubber Company Hood Rubber Company

Tribute to Jeff Goff Ends with Community Mourning

A Phoenix town tribute notes the passing of Jeff Goff known for his selflessness and willingness to help others. The letter lauds a golden-hearted neighbor who offered guidance and support to friends and colleagues, asking Heavenly Father to comfort his loved ones.

Jeff” Goff The Phoenix Heavenly Father

Tennis Club Dance at Bristol Yacht Club

The Excelsior Tennis Club held a Saturday night dance at the Bristol Yacht Club house with Donovan's Orchestra providing music. If the weather had been pleasant the attendance would have been larger. The Silver Creek tennis courts have been prepared for the season.

Excelsior Tennis Club Bristol Yacht Club Donovan Silver Creek

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