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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1924
Page
2
Editorial notes divisions within the state Democratic Party over fundraising methods for next fall. It cites solicitations from bootleggers and a $500 refund to a Hummocks proprietor fined under the Volstead act. The Providence News blames Republicans while the Providence Tribune acknowledges Gerry and anti Gerry camps in the money dispute.
The American Legion plans a Memorial Day march from the Grand Army Hall at 9 30 am to participate in the parade and ceremonies. The bazaar was financially and otherwise successful, with thanks to attendees and workers. A Savlesville trip saw the traveling gavel presented to the Savlesville Post by Riverside Auxiliary. A Legion Carnival set for June 9 14 elected William Flanagan as chairman with a full committee listed.
A surprise party honored Francis Head on his birthday at Mrs Thomas Head’s Church street home. About twenty guests from Fall River and nearby towns attended. Guests enjoyed dancing on a late hour, with piano and vocal selections. Refreshments were served and gifts were exchanged.
Opening Twin light League game postponed from Sunday due to a soaked field. The Dreadnoughts defeated Bristol AA 11 to 0 with Moore and Bottomley leading the batting while Josephs Bruno and Ethier starred for Bristol.
After a brief church meeting St Michaels Brotherhood hosted the Isv Guard of St Michaels Church at the Holmes House. The program included vocal solos by Miss Atrda A Connery Pardon R Kennes Florimon Hatha way and piano selections by Mrs Benjamin M MacDougall.
The article explains disease stems from spine bone pressure on nerves caused by abnormalities like curvatures jolts strains or falls. Spinal bones become displaced, pressing nerves and obstructing Vital Energy, leading to weakness or disease in organs fed by those nerves. X rays show impingement after strains.
Local notices report social committee refreshments and entertainment at Trinity Church events. Ads promote Suzmans Ladies Shop and Reed House Furnishings. a meeting of St Alban’s Guild is listed. bones believed to be American Indian found on Warren Town Hall lawn during flagpole work.
Memorial Day approaches with the Phoenix issue delayed to Thursday. Parish Aid Society meeting at Mrs Kinder’s Hope Street. Bristol League of Women Voters June 2 at Miss Fecc Bache’s home. Annabel Booths twentieth birthday party at Clarence Booth home. dance at the Armory with the Flite Orchestra. Local burglar break at Colt Casino reported. no items missing. James McCallum Jr re enlisted and sails June 4 to Honolulu for duty. Dress up promotions at Suzman’s and Blue Bead Shop ads. Navy and Army service news include Reed House Furnishings ad and local fashion displays at Blue Bead Shop and Sik Tub Dresses. Tickets for Bristol Town Team dance with Elite Orchestra at Naval Rm.
Members of the Bristol Gun Club defeated the See konk Gun Club 125 to 106 at Sylvester Oval. Robert F. Lanphear and Dudley Shalcross tied for third with 49 each. Other scores included Roone 45, McKenzie 44, Huestis and Lambert 41, Merriman 4, Seifest 39, T Shalcross 38. A luncheon followed at 1 pm. The Bristol club heads to Middletown on Memorial Day for a 1 pm shoot with Green nd Club.
Grand Army Memorial Sunday services were held at 7 30 p m at State Street Methodist Church led by Rev Charles W Martin with choir. His address was Our Inheritance and special anthems featured. Attendees included members of Babbitt Post 15 G A R Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps Lt Herbert F Bennett Camp Sons of Veterans Kearney Post 6 American Legion its auxiliary Bristol Train of Artillery Town Council Bristol Boy and Girl Scouts and Mrs Susan M Sheple commandant of the Soldiers Home and comrades.
Committal services for James Allan Reid son in law of the late David A Pierce were conducted at 10 o clock yesterday in the North Cemetery mortuary chapel Rev Anson B Howard rector of St Michaels Church officiated reflecting the town obituary details and church involvement
A large dance floor is available for rent from the Bristol Aerie of Eagles. Apply at St Zmans Store.
Sparks big circus will parade and show in Newport on June 3 and Fall River on June 4 to please locals. The parade starts at 10 30 in the morning Tuesday and Wednesday, featuring a wild animal act imported from Germany with lions tigers leopards bears and ostriches plus 16 rotation horses two elephant herds and a King Tut spectacle to open the program.
A circus pageant introduces English Fox ant and Irish bred jumpers to replace dangerous chariot races. Fox-hounds will be trained for high and broad jumps. Dates listed are Newport Tuesday June 3 and Fall River Wednesday June 4.
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