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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1923
Page
2
A fragment lists property blocks and street names including Wood Street Hone Street and Block Brouck in a historical block plan. No dates or events are provided.
Annual police vacations are listed in order including Patrolmen Maetoso Leahy Paul McMahon Demers Chief Kelley Cashin and Capt. Goff. Church lectures births and local ads follow with service themes at First Baptist and First Congregational as well as Trimming hats and fashion notes. A traffic accident on Bradford Street involved Joseph Sousa Callivaro and damages are to be paid. School official Robert J Conners is honored as one of the Nice Presidents of the Rhode Island Association of Public School Officials.
Rev Charles W Martin arrives to lead the State Street MF Church succeeding Rev E Edgett. A Portsmouth native and Boston University trained minister, he previously served in Sunapee NH and Belfast ME where he chaired library and seminary committees. He and his family toured NH last May before settling in Greenland NH to assume duties. The Martins have two sons, Edward and Morrill.
Mrs Henry A Hambrick and her daughter Betty of Live Oak Florida arrived Friday to visit Mrs Hambrick's parents Mr and Mrs John H Potter on Church Street Also noted are local ads for Gibson Art Cards Wreaths for Memorial Day and Reed House Furnishing Co The Bristol Dorchester game reports Mrs William Baker a center fielder's wife was hit on the head by a foul ball and transported home after dizziness with no serious injuries expected
Funeral services for Ellen Pitman Hosmer widow of Capt Charles Hosmer were held at her 341 Hope Street residence with Rex W. Sanford of St John’s Barrington presiding. Interment followed at Juniper Phil Cemetery. A second funeral for Waltham Paintes, the town’s oldest resident, occurred at 2 PM Sunday at 38 Diman Avenue with Rev Frederick W. Sanford officiating. Burial was in North Cemetery.
May 23 Wednesday evening whist at Odd Fellows' Hall under United Brothers Lodge auspices. May 24 and 25 Thursday and Friday evenings Abraham Toancoin performs in Colt Memorial High School auditorium for the Class of 1924 exercises.
A Friday meeting of the Fourth of July Committee approved a block party on Hope street the night before the Fourth and a ball game on the common. They appointed Meiggs Stewart and Curran to solicit funds arrange concessions bid invitations for parade scouts and fireworks marshalling duties.
The Boston Red Sox visit Bristol next Sunday for a showdown with the new local team. Bristol fans praise manager Davidson’s roster after a 4 to 0 victory over Dorchester. Al Davidson pitched strongly with two scattered hits, while Claude Davidson’s infield and Jimmy Garvin’s catching shine. Beauregard and Bottomley contribute timely hits and runs.
Bristol Chapter D A Ry thanks donors to the Fast Burial Ground Fund with contributions listed from Mrs WoL Manchester 33 Central Street to Mrs Fielding To Williams and others. Names include Miss Minnie A Chadwick and Edward F Bunn with varied amounts.
The Jadas committee announces a rummage sale to be held Friday and Saturday June 22 and 23 at the De Wolf Inn the town's largest venue. Bristol residents respond with numerous clothing items and valuable pieces promised from local and visiting donors. An athletic benefit at Bhyen Fuld on Saturday afternoon June 16 is being organized with details to follow.
Classified notice offers Hatching Eyes White Rocks and Woods Strain Reds for sale at 125 dollars per setting. Contact T F Downey located at 88 Franklin Street for details.
A full set of sixteen large volumes in perfect condition offered at 150 dollars per volume 24 dollars total price each volume. Apply at PHOENIX OFFICE.
Persons seeking to build in a fine residential section should contact Box 2 F Phoenix Office regarding a desirable shared property available at a reasonable price in a restricted locality.
The player relied on a return to form with a double and a single driven by a 500 rate. Bill Baker delivered a timely hit sending a sharp drive to the middle field and produced two runs for the team.
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