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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
2
The editorial notes presidential candidates backing a budget system to define government needs and cut duplications. It traces Taft era proposals, argues current methods duplicate bureaus, and suggests the budget could expose waste and abolish unnecessary offices.
In East Greenwich at St. Luke's Church nearly 500 citizens endorsed resolutions calling authorities to enforce the law and protect youth. They urged town officials to take a stand, seek cooperation from local groups, and promote a decently ordered, virtuous community. Similar concerns are noted for Bristol.
The Bishop of the diocese will visit the parish on Sunday evening. The morning service features special music including the Moir service in D Mar tin's anthem and Parsifal arrangement. Choir rehearsal is at 7:45 tonight.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications, as they do not reach the disease seat. An internal remedy is needed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and works through the blood on mucous surfaces. Prescribed by leading physicians, it combines strong tonics with blood purifiers to treat catarrhal conditions. Testimonials available free. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
At a Sinking Fund Commission meeting on Wednesday evening plans were made to issue bonds for constructing permanent highways in the town.
Dr. C J Hasbrouck reports two diphtheria cases in Mrs. George Balfour and her son Robert. Health Officer placards the house and takes precautions. May 27 civic address by Mrs. Frank H Hamill at Bristol County Court House under Bristol County Woman's Republican Committee. Town Clerk John W Church to register women voters for November. Mrs. Robinson hosts 18th birth anniversary at High street with music and a fine collation.
The Excelsior Tennis Club announces a change event at Bristol Yacht Club tomorrow evening. Congregational Church hosts a 7 30 o'clock meeting to confirm church actions and a sermon by the pastor. Sunday worship at 10 30 with church school gathering after. G A R and allied societies plan to attend the 7 30 service.
In Whitsunday, parish celebrations of the Holy Communion will be held at 8 and 10 30 to allow all communicants to attend and observe the first class feast during Hustuntide.
Gaetano Yonnina transfers a cottage and lot to Manuel Mes at the stated side lot property as per real estate transfer notices. The document notes the wife and address lines but readable details are limited in the fragment.
A son was born on May 18 to Mr and Mrs Thomas Fugitani. The announcement names the new arrival and the parents in a local birth notice.
Richard Stevens died at age 64 on May 19 in Warren. Sylvia M Crapo wife of Phineas E Crapo died in the same town on May 19 at age 57.
Cottage available in Bristol Narrows for summer rental. Furnished camp suited for weekend parties at $5 per weekend. Apply at 85 Union Street.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a hospital, Truesdalez Hospital and Reynolds as names, but details are unclear and unable to determine a complete event or outcome. The readable parts do not establish a coherent news item or key actions.
A brief marriage notice records the union of Miss Mary Reynolds Reed Budlong at Trinity Church with details reduced to the essential event and location. The terse item reflects a church ceremony date and participants in a historic newspaper snippet.
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