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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1920
Page
4
A narrator recalls a summer outing during which illness left him thin and tired but he grew fat and rosy. On returning home a young friend remarks that his face must have had a nice vacation, highlighting a lighthearted social moment.
The notice catalogs upcoming activities including Armistice Day events by Kearnevr Post and American Legion on Nov 11, a Pirates of Penzance production Nov 22–23 at Pastime Theatre by Trinity Church, a Thanksgiving Eve Dance Nov 24 by Bristol Aerie No 953, a Dec 2 dinner sale by the Mite Society of First Baptist, and the Twelfth Annual Bristol County Poultry Association exhibit Dec 7–9 at the G A R Hall.
In West Africa natives are seen speaking to the Spirit of the Water while travelers may be warned to avoid sudden sounds. The Fangaree charm is shown with a bamboo hammer beating a tiny drum over a live animal. Believers hold that any harm to the animal translates to suffering in the game region for the human victim.
Real estate transfers include Cranston Worsted Mills to Jessie M Trexiere with a lot of land and building on the north side of Gole street. Frank Cabral to Genniro Portora etux, land and building on east side of Bourn avenue. Samuel Dimond to Samuel S Colt undivided interest in four lots on Samuel W Church Farm Papasquash. Joseph S Wood to Manuel Z Rodrigues etux house and three lots on south Collins street.
A three fourths inch perforated pipe placed atop the Arroyo Seco library and playground fencing sprinkles rose hedges and vines when connected to a water line. An additional perforated pipe handles the library terrace, providing automated watering with the tap.
Samuel Dimond a longtime local grocer and church member died on Sunday morning at his home 123 High Street after a prolonged illness. Born December 13 1856 he ran the family store with his brother sold it later and remained in service until illness. He served as treasurer of the Benjamin Church Home board and belonged to the First Congregational Church and YMCA. He leaves a wife and step son and three brothers and two sisters. Funeral at his High Street home Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in North Cemetery.
James E Donovan a former resident of this town died last Friday at his home 10 Croode street Warren aged 78 He resided in Warren about 12 years and previously 35 years in this town He worked at the National India Rubber Company He leaves a widow and two daughters Miss Mary E Donovan and Mrs James J Cronin wife of Patrolman Cronin Warren police Our funeral was held at St Marys Church Warren Sunday afternoon at 230 Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery in this town
Carrie Di Ponta a 14 year old daughter of Joseph and Bertina Di Ponta of 586 Wood Street died Sunday night at City Hospital Providence from meningitis. The body was brought here for burial yesterday.
On Wednesday November 3, Rogers Free Library will release thirty new titles across fiction and non fiction. The list includes General methods of teaching in Elementary Schools by Parker The Life of Elizabeth Cary Azassig First President of Radcliffe College and My Three Years in America by Count Von Bernstoff among memoirs and classics.
Tuesday evening at the Star theater promises one of the year’s most thrilling pictures. Blue Streak McCoy stars in a frontier tale of a young man who earns respect through courage and rough adventures. Also featured are Western and boxing bouts, plus a comedy and newsreel.
The October report from District Nurse Miss Marty Taylor records 24 carried over cases 228 new patients and 533 total patients discharged 26 and 4 deaths leaving remaining. It cites hospital and advisory visits totaling 359 across various services including obstetrical and metropolitan visits.
A home testimonial from Mrs Geo Goettler of 28 Cook St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving back pain and stiffness after six boxes. The ad notes kidney trouble symptoms and urges readers to obtain the 60 cent remedy from Buffington's Pharmacy and all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y manufactures.
The district court convicted two robbers, Imprisoned thirty days each, with fines of 10 dollars from a Diner and 35 dollars from the Bristol Hotel, dated late September. The case names Matiano Mello and Manuel Agdinse among the charged.
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