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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1925

Page

5

Chaplin's The Gold Rush Debuts at Olympia Bristol

The Gold Rush by Charlie Chaplin opens next Monday at the Olympia Theatre Bristol after sixteen months of work. The production embodies a new note in photodramatics with a rugged Alaskan pioneer story blending comedy and tragedy. Special crowd handling and first aid will be available as audiences enjoy the ten reel epic.

Charlie ‘Chaplin Olympia Theatre Phew Artists Corporation Eas Vage Charlie Chaplin Chaplin Charlie Bristol Olmpia Theatre

Book Day Exercises At St Mary's Perpchial School

Pupils of St Marys Perpchial School held Book Day exercises in the school auditorium. The program featured a chorus, readings, recitations, sketches, and a remarks by Rev Thomas J Gillan. Students from the class of 1926 performed several pieces including The Purpose of Book Week and The Jolly Old Pedagogue.

St. Mary's Perpchial School Sinclair- Dunn Albert LeClerc John Rohrman Edward Beavis Nelson Wells Elizabeth Simmel Martha Gallagher Margaret Ferreira Francis Mahoney Elizabeth Breen Bookland Elizabeth Doran Mary Walsh George Powers Frances Doran Charles Young Mary Mott Tom Playfair Madeline Gitrow Frederica Dunbar Clarence Trudell William Simmel Thomas J Gillan St Mary's Church

Backache Warning Prompts Kidney Aid with Doan’s Pills

A Bristol resident recites relief from backache with Doan’s Pills, claiming improved kidney function. W. A. Darling of 103 Constitution Street endorses the remedy and notes continued occasional use five years later. Price 60c at dealers. manufactured by Foster-Mriilburn Co Buffalo NY.

Bright Dean Bristol W. A. Darling Constitution Street Doan Buffington Mr. Darling Foster-Milburn Co. Mfrs Buffalo N. Y

Indicted bootlegger Sigmund Rand faces conspiracy charges

A Providence and Bristol Counties grand jury indicted Sigmund Rand of Central Falls known as the King of Bootleggers along with Jacob Berkelheimer and Bernard and Thomas Kirk on a conspiracy to secret and transport intoxicating liquors. Rand and Bernard Kirk were later released. Berkelheimer and Thomas Kirk appeared in Superior Court pled not guilty with bail set at $3,000 each.

Providence Bristol Sigmund Rand Central Falls Jacob Berkelheimer Jacob Berkelhammer Bernard J Kirk Thomas F. Kirk Rand Berkelheimer Kirks Rhode Island Bernard Kirk Bristol Narrows Hugh F Kelley Kirk United States Norman S Case Federal Prohibition Thomas F Kirk Hahn

Rand Quoted as Returning to Plead in Florida

Rand remains in Florida with counsel stating he will return as soon as possible to plead. Bernard Kirk is reported ill and his arraignment appears set for a later date.

Rand Florida Bernard Kirk

Hold Annual Sale At Home For Aged Women

Charity sale at the Home for Aged Women on Franklin street drew a large crowd yesterday afternoon. Proceeds from fancy articles cake candy tea and sandwiches went to the Home with the committee led by Mrs C J Hasbrouck and Miss Julia A Herreshoff managing tables and service.

Franklin Street Home C J Hasbrouck Julia A Herreshoff William H Spooner Harriet L. Peckham Lillia R Farrington Harriet P Church Henry Barton Carne Thomas Candy Edward G Easterbrooks Benjamin Dorstrom Charles A Johnson J H Young Arthur Barrett

Armistice Day Exercises At Reynolds School Auditorium

More than 500 pupils gathered for Armistice Day ceremonies at John Post Reynolds School. Bertram W. Wall spoke in the morning at Colt Memorial High School. The Reynolds School Orchestra and glee club performed multiple selections under Miss M Theresa Sullivan, with readings and recitations by students such as Joseph Prenda, Lillian Chionchio, Agnes Silvia, and others.

John Post Reynolds School Bertram W. Wall Colt Memoral High School Reynolds Glee Club Theresa Sullivan Joseph Prenda Lillian Chionchio Agnes Silvia Reynolds School Glee Club Reading Wilson Freda Schafft Flanders Field Rebecca Alisio America Franke Abate Paul Clarke Addie Woodrow Wilson Lena Belroster Annie Fratis Dorothy Ruggerio Louis Posytan Mary Perry

St Michael's Church Notes Sunday Services Schedule

Church services this week remain in the church with Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon at 10:30 a.m. Church School at 12:00 p.m. Evening Prayer and address at 7:30 p.m. on the 23rd Sunday after Trinity.

Trinity Church Service Schedule

Holy Communion at 7.30 a m Matins at 9.30 am Church School at 10 45 am Sung Mass and sermon at 10 00 am Evensong and address at 7 30 p m

Church School

Get-together Meeting Hosts Massasort and Wampanoag Encampments

Last evening in Odd Fellows Hall members of Massasort En campment No. 8 Warren were guests of Wampanoag Encampment No 9 in town. A clamber was served at 6 30 in the banquet hall plates for 75 were laid. After dinner a meeting convened in the lodge room and speeches followed the business session.

Odd Fellows Massasort Warren Wampanoag

Donations Received by Children's Home Board

The Board of Managers gratefully acknowledges gifts from Oct 16 to Nov 10. Mrs O L Bosworth sent sugar, Mrs Halsey DeWolf Howe Farm provided weekly vegetables, Mrs Ashton Hallowe en novelties, Girl Scouts contributed cake, Mrs McKee donated hats, Mrs C B Rockwell Jr provided seamstress services, Mrs Levy supplied seamstress services, Newman Bros sent six boxes Quaker Oats.

Children’s Home O. L. Bosworth Halsey DeWolf Howe

Marriage Intentions for Cabral and Mendes

John Perry Cabral of Fall River and Miss Louisa Mendes of this town have filed marriage intentions with the local clerk, signaling plans for a future wedding.

John Perry Cabral Fall River Louisa Mendes

Coming Events Calendar of Local Affairs

Sunday evening Dramatic Reading at Pastime Theatre by Hope Circle Daughters of Isa bella. November 17 entertainment at Memorial Chapel First Congregational Church by Church Club. November 18 and 19 old time Minstrel at Pastime Theatre by Ascraition Engine and Hose Co. November 21 fancy articles and food sale in State Street Methodist Church vestry by Epworth League. December 3 Community Supper Patrons reception by YMCA with Mrs Ray Cox Flint speaking on Citizen and Community. December 10 tea and Christmas Sale in First Congregational Church chapel by Congregational Club.

Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella Memorial Chapel First Congregational Church Church Club Ascraition Engine and Hose Co State Street Methodist Church Epworth League Ray Cox Flint Congregational Club

First Congregational Church Schedule Released

The Friday morning service is omitted and Sunday worship starts at 10 30 with Rev Frederick T Persons DD preaching both services. The Church School meets at noon and a Sunday night service at 7 30 follows. Religious instruction Friday at 2 35 in the afternoon.

Frederick T. Persons, DD

State Street M. E. Church Parsonage Services Schedule

The State Street M. E. Church lists activities at 129 State Street. Friday prayer meeting at 7.30, choir practice at 8. Sunday services include 10.30 preaching, 12.00 Sunday School, 6.30 Epworth League, and 7.30 preaching. Tele phone 72-R.

State Street M. E Epworth League

Miss Margaret R. Munro Obituary in Local News

Margaret Rebecca Munro died at 1 PM Tuesday at 32 Washington Street after a two year illness from heart disease. Born in town to Samuel W. and Mary A Pepper Munro she lived here all her life. She worked at National India Rubber Co and belonged to St Michael's Church Ivy Guild and Girls Friendly Society. Survived by her parents a sister Mrs George R Cole of Warren and brother Harry W Munro School Commissioner.

Margaret R. Munro Margaret Rebecca Munro Washington Street Miss Munro Samuel W Mary A (Pepper) Munro National India Rubber Co St. Michael's Church The Ivy Guild Girls’ Friendly Society George R. Cole Warren Harry W. Munro

Mrs. Nora Elizabeth McMahon Dies at 62

Mrs Nora Elizabeth McMahon widow of Andrew J McMahon and mother of Patrolman John J McMahon died at 7 o clock Wednesday evening at her home 707 Hope Street after a long illness She was born in town 62 years ago a daughter of Patrick and Mary Malone and had lived here all her life Her husband died 36 years ago She was a member of St Marys Church The funeral will be held tomorrow morning and burial at St Marys Cemetery

Andrew J. McMahon Nora Elizabeth McMahon John J. McMahon Hope Street McMahon Patrick Mary Malone St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Cemetery

First Baptist Church Sunday Services

Morning service at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor on We Are Able Church School at 11 45 and a praise and preaching service at 7 30 with a sermon The Helping Hand.

Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule Detailed

Church on Court Street near Hope announces Rev. John Caldwell as minister. Residence listed as 74 Church Street. Sunday services begin at 10 45 a m with preaching at noon Sunday School at 12 00 and Young People's meeting at 6 00 p m followed by evening preaching at 7 00 p m Prayer meeting held Wednesday at 7 30 p m. You are invited.

Court Street Hope John Caldwell Church Street

Olympia Theatre coal raffle rewards Bristol patrons

The Olympia Theatre offers a weekly draw from the previous week's film ticket stubs. Holders of the other half receive a half ton of coal, with every Friday evening drawing held in front of the audience starting November 20.

Bristol Olympia Theatre Ady

Sousa Rodrigues Couple Wed at St Elizabeths Church

Miss Mary Amelia Rodrigues and Joseph T Sousa, both of this town, united in marriage at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St Elizabeths Church. Rev Francisco G Vieira officiated with Rev Manuel Travvassos of Fall River assisting. The bride's sister Miss Alice Rodrigues attended and Manuel Oliver was best man. They will reside at 20 Munro Avenue after their wedding trip.

Burke—Coen Lakewood Ohio Detroit Avenue A A Brown John F Burke Louise Douglas Coen Souga—Rodrigues St Elizabeth's Church Francisco G _ Vieira Joseph Tavares Sousa Mary Amelia Rodrigues St. Elizabeth’s Church Francisco G. Vieira Manuel Travvassos Fall River Alice Rodrigues Manuel Oliver Mrs. Sousa Munro Avenue

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Rose Walsh Pastime Theatre R. I Augus Earth Fied Society Trinity Church Memoriam Sadie Dee. Morgan First Baptist Church Church OF the Nazarene Sousa—Rodrigues Swift Obs Brussels R. I. Baldwin
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