Tribute From A Friend For Bristol Citizen Jefferson Jeff
A letter to the Editor honors Jefferson Jeff of Bristol who died in 1920 after 30 years with the National India Rubber Company. He is praised as a loyal employee and kind neighbor who helped others and spoke well of fellow citizens. The community extends sympathy to his family as friends remember his acts of kindness. Signed James W. Franklin Bristol R I May 10 1920.
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the Phoenix
Bristol
Jefferson Jeff
National India Rubber Company
Jeff
James W. Franklin Bristol
R. I
Naval Armory
ESSEX
Warren
Providence
Sita
Miss Agnes Ryan Shines With Remarkable Voice in Town
Miss Agnes Ryan, a young singer from this town, impressed a New York crowd with a rich soprano and stage presence. Her performance at Central Opera House drew praise from attendees and local officials, who noted her bright future and strong local roots.
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Agnes “Ryan
New York
Ryan
Watertowns
Nora Sullivan
Ryan Jwenti
Central Opera House
Gundaly Entertainment
James
Butlér
Mabel
Benefitus Sassoci
Benefitus Sassoci McKinleyohices: Ne Esa slate;President, McKinley, Hhadi Thes
Fan Kinley
Pofeso
Miss Butlers
Sutler
Rogés
Miss Ryan
Resolute Makes Trial Spins With Tall Mast and Sail Plan
The cup yacht Resolute completed two trial spins on Sunday amid strong winds and extensive canvas. The vessel’s new 140 foot mast had been installed last Friday, with rain delaying further work on Saturday. Captain Charles Frances Adams II steered during a harbor jaunt and a Newport-bound trial, while crew members included Robert Emmons Jr and George Cormack with Herreshoff sailmaker Asa Hathaway aboard.
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Newport
Charles Frances Adams
Robert W. Emmons
George A. Cormack
New York Yacht Club
George Parkinson
Asa W. Hathaway
Herresh
Feast Days Parades and Concerts Mark Italian Portuguese Observances
Italian residents held a parade and band concert for the Feast of Sancta Maria with rain intermittently affecting events but drawing crowds. Sunday services were at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, followed by a six-society street parade and band concerts on the common. Portuguese celebrations for Ecce Homo included Vespers at St Elizabeth church and a Sunday 1030 high mass with an afternoon parade, led by their band.
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Sancta Maria
Royal Band of Providence
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Joseph Poja
St. Elizabeth's Church
Francisco G. Vieira
Paschal Victor Cantata Presented by St Michael’s Choir
St Michael’s Church choir presented the cantata The Paschal Victor to a large audience Sunday evening. Soloists included Mildred Keating, James F. O’Donnell, Allen F. Potter, Pardon R. Kenney, Mildred H. MacDonald. The mixed and male quartets featured J M Jones, W F Williams, Wallis E Howe, John N Bill, with Walter H. Angell as organist and choirmaster.
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Paschal Victor
St. Michael’s Church
Mildred Keating
James F. O'Donnell
Allen F. Potter
Pardon R. Kenney
Mildred H. MacDonald
J. M. Jones
W. Fred Williams
Wallis E. Howe
John N. Bill
Walter H. Angell
Bristol Scouts Win Rally at East Providence Town Hall
The Second Bristol Troop, Boy Scouts of America, won the East Shore District Rally with 41 points, East Providence. Warren Troop was second with 19, Riverside Troop third with 8. Eight contests were held, six won and one second.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
East Shore
East Providence
Warren
Riverside
Reesibtent
Herbert W. McKay
Edward Bullock
George R. Fish
Farmer explains Bristol milk price rise and costs
A Bristol milk dealer argues milk at 17 cents a quart covers farm costs. He details high feed, hay and grain prices, long work weeks, scarce help, and winter losses, noting pastures are poor and milk prices reflect production expenses. The letter defends the price as fair given farmers' investments and risks.
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the Phigenix
Bristol
Ifu Heatiste
Providence
New England
Eagles Elect Officers in Bristol Aerie Meeting
Bristol Aerie No. 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles elected officers last night in a crowded session. Joseph Connell won the Worthy President post after a tied vote with William Cleaver, each at 26 votes. Other officers include James Conley, Albert A. Edmonds, Joan F. Lowney, Edward Reese, Milton Morgan, Peter Moran, A M Merriman, with trustees P W Thomas, J Tobin, John Matteson and DeWitt E Bolster. The group agreed to attend the May 22 Fair of Kearney Post American Legion.
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Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Aerie
Wes
Joseph Connell
William Cleaver
James Conley
Aibert A. Edmonds
Joan F. Lowney
Farmers Above Ground Ready For Spring Beds
Reports from New Milford Connecticut show farmers busy with spaces beds and some crops already above ground despite a week of extreme cold weather.
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New Milford
Conn
Hokara Cleansing Massage Cream Advertises Skin Benefits
Hokara cleansing massage cream claims to remove impurities and clear complexions. The ad markets a safe antiseptic tonic and cream for a few days use, promising blemish reduction and fairer, invig orated skin with a money back guarantee and priced up to 85 cents for a small jar.
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Hokara
W. H. Buffington
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