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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
2
Editorial notes Senator France of Maryland may run as a dark horse if Republican delegates split at Chicago. It suggests he could seize the moment with a sharp campaign slogan and claims he would be ready to endure a high risk bid.
The Public Utilities Commission granted the petition to run one man safety cars on the Newport and Providence ferry line this summer. The system eliminates the conductor to cut operating costs and address revenue declines, per the company.
A retrospective look recalls how issues in American politics shifted year by year from the League of Nations to prohibition debates, then soldier bonuses and the evolving theme of Americanization. The piece traces the wobbling policy currents and public concerns across the period.
Several thousand war workers who protected their selliness at Washington months ago and have not resigned will be discharged between now and July 1.
Miss May C. E. Conroy hosted a pink and white shower at Congregational street for Miss Marie Valence of Warren who will wed Clifford Dubuc. About 20 guests from Warren and Bristol attended as cupid Elizabeth Breen delivered gifts and music featured multiple Misses.
Claude Morse of Northfield Vermont and Mrs Ladd Fairman wed in Trinity Church on Monday morning at 8 30 The ceremony was by Rev F S Penfold rector of St Stephen s Providence and nuptial mass by Rev Frank Damrosch a Trinity rector brother in law to the bride After a wedding trip they will reside in Northfield Mrs Fairman heads the Red Cross Home Section in Providence her post now filled by Mrs Jessie B Foley Also noted Bowler announces birth of a son William M Jr to Mr and Mrs William M Bowler
In this town on May 10 Rev. F S Penfold of Providence assisted by Rev Frank Dam tosch of this town conducted the ceremony. Claude Morse of Northfield Vermont and Mrs Ladd Fairman of this town were present.
Emma Elliot daughter of the late Huldah Eddy and George Osborn Bourn. Funeral services Friday May 14 at 2.30 p m at the Church of the Epiphany Potter avenue near Elmwood Avenue Providence. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Whist event at G A R Hall next Monday under Bristol Whist Club auspices. Ascension Day masses held at Roman Catholic churches. Band concerts on the common possible two or three times monthly. Electric sign of the Pastime theater moved above entrance. Allen Tattrie leaves blacksmithing for National India Rubber Co job. Cold wet weather hurts farming and gardening. Mrs C Wesley Young Jr recovering after surgery at Hope Private Hospital Providence. United Brothers Lodge votes to invite Swatada Bryviane Warnes Penima… Bristol Train of Artillery to escort to Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day. Hedge planting planned for armory front. Knights of Columbus hosts banquet for Rev John H Walsh at Columbia Hall. Private David Curren, Motor Transport Corps, stationed at Camp Holabird, Baltimore, visits DeWitt Bolster family then returns to Baltimore after furlough. served seven months in France with the 68th Coast Artillery Corps.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy that reaches the disease seat via the bloodstream. Claims the product combines tonics and blood purifiers in a six ingredient formula. Includes testimonials and credit to J Chambers Co Toledo Ohio. also mentions Hall's oily pills for constipation.
Fragments show civic updates and social events including club meetings prizes at the Whist Club at Congdon Street, IOOF encampment supper, American Legion recruitment plans, Bristol Train of Artillery concert, church services and youth league program. Names include Miss Maid Crispelly Miss Esther Osterberg Mrs Harriet Maxfield Rev G E Edgett and Miss Gina Flowers.
A fragmented report notes a Congregational gathering with a large turnout. Mentions individuals linked to the event and references refreshments provided after a closing hour. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
A damaged notice describes an Arbor Day event urging students and the public to plant trees shrubs and flowers in school yards and home plots. It notes practical garden work as part of the program and calls for public participation and appropriate observances.
A garbled list of names and phrases mentions donations to homes and services. The fragment references individuals and groups, a Monday exit, and a note about donations connected to a council or organization. Details remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
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