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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
4
Mrs. Capozzi of Ashford New York reports relief from chronic constipation and piles after using Fruit-a-tives stating they worked when other medicines failed and left no after effects. Boxes cost 50 cents each six for $2.50 and 25 cents for trial size available from Fruit-a-tives Limited Odensburg NY or dealers.
Mrs Sylvia M Crawife of Phineas E Crapo died at her Main Road home after a year of illness. She was 57. She leaves her husband and a daughter Mrs Charles M Duffy a Bristol Post Office clerk, plus two sons Lloyd C Crapo of New Haven and John A Crapo of Boston.
Mrs Crapo is remembered for a fine personality and sympathy by a wide circle of friends. A Bristol Chapter D A R member, she was born in Dartmouth Massachusetts to Robert and Elizabeth Cottle. The funeral will be private and held from her late home tomorrow.
The Riverside resident died suddenly last Saturday after a five to six week illness. He was born in New Jersey and lived in Riverside for 20 years and previously in town. He served 18 years as a motorman and chaired the Carmen's Union executive committee. A large union delegation accompanied his remains. He is survived by his wife Annie and children Clara Henry and George.
Richard Stevens longtime teamster for SWartas on firyas in Bristol County died Wednesday morning at his home on South Water Street Warren after a brief illness. He was 64, son of the late Henry and Sarah Stevens. His wife predeceased him. He leaves two brothers Andrew and Thomas Stevens of Warren. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from his home.
The Resolute and Vanitie tows to New Haven aboard the Montauk with key NYYC figures aboard. Captain Nat Herreshoff unable to travel due to influenza while the yacht Concords sail for Bristol for tuning races before the Newport preliminaries starting June 3 and the Shamrock race on June 17.
Mrs. William C. Hobbs was elected President of the Bristol Mothers' Club at the annual election held Wednesday evening in Bristol Memorial High School. Miss Annie Scanlon is Vice President, Mrs. John T. Drury Secretary, and Mrs. George L. Crown Jr. Treasurer. The club voted to assist the Salvation Army and will hold a collection at the next meeting Thursday evening.
A three act musical comedy titled Relieisais for Marrying Mary opens this week under Knights of Columbus sponsorship. The show features a chorus of about fifty girls and a cast including Theresa Sullivan Minnié Franklin Margaret Conley Elizabeth August Nora Dwyer James F Lavander William Hammill William Brown and Dan Dwyer with tickets available at the Hamill store starting Monday morning.
The funeral for Mrs. Maria C Le Clair wife of Octave LeClair was held Wednesday at 2 PM from her home 17 Burton Street. It was well attended with tributes from Ivy Guild Colt Memorial High School and local grade schools. Rev Anson B Howard of St Michael’s Church led services. Bearers included Dr Charles LeClair of Providence and Dr Harry LeClair of New London, brothers in law, plus James F Lavander and Arles Rockwell Jr. Interment followed at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
Miss Gertrude E Church died last Monday afternoon at her Constitution street home. Her funeral was yesterday at 2 30 p m at the Mortuary Chapel of the First Congregational Church with many attendees and floral tributes from Bristol teachers pupils of the retardation school Bristol Mothers Club and Congregational Church School. Rev James J Goodacre conducted the service. Bearers were James C Church Dr Howard W Church Edward P B Church and Lewis B Waldron. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
A staged underwater escape sequence features Houdini locked in a safe and immersed to prove his prowess. Lila Lee stars as the leading woman in a Paramount Artcraft adaptation written by Arthur B. Reeve and John W. Grey, directed by James Cruze.
May 8 and 15 and Saturdays at Ges Hall dance events under Kearney Post 6 American Legion. May 22 at Bristol Yacht Club House and May 25 at Pastime Theatre feature a band concert under Bristol Train Artillery auspices.
Sealed proposals for permanent highway construction in Bristol will be received by the Town Clerk until noon on May 27 1920. Bids cover excavation 6000 cu yds borrow gravel 2500 cu yds stone fill 2606 cu yds seated stone 4000 tons ledge 25 cu yds. Bond required. Specifications and contract terms available at Town Clerk's office. Council may reject any or all proposals. By order of Town Council W Church Council Clerk.
The undersigned announces appointment as Administrator with the Will annexed of Annie F. Sherman late of Bristol Rhode Island. Bond filed as required. Creditors must present claims to the Bristol Probate Court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date. Signed A Richardson May 17 1920.
The probate court appoints administrators Charles D Skinner and A Skinner for Parmenas Skinner Jr late of Bristol. Bond filed. All claimants must present their claims against the estate.
A Described film program featuring The Beast with George Walsh, a forceful photoplay by William Fox portraying a ranch owner's life amid a dance hall and gambling den plot. It contrasts with Fool and His Money starring Eugene O’Brien, adapted from McGutcheon, showing varied adventures across romance, mystery, and high society, ending in reform and love.
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