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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1921
Page
2
Foreign observers at Washington watch Secretary Hughes present U S disarmament plan. Ten year halt to competitive naval building among Britain United States and Japan. Scrap all capital ships and destroy many in months after treaty ratification. Preserve named ships only. Set 20 year battleship life.
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Mrs Clovis Miller was severely injured when a hot water tank exploded in a lower floor laundry area of the building used as annex to Senator LeBaron Colt's residence on High Street. She was treated and taken to Rhode Island Hospital.
The Town Council plans its semi monthly meeting this evening. Local residents Nelson and Stewart spend 10 days in New York City. The Parish Aid Society hosts a food sale and tea tomorrow from three to six at Trinity Church. Miss Katherine A. Hamill returns from three weeks in Northampton Holyoke and Turners Falls. Frederick Wilcox 16, Riverside, is jailed without bail for grand jury action on a young girl in Barrington. hearing held in Warren District Court. Viscount de Levay, grandson of Bristol residents, intends to stay in the U.S. to gain citizenship. Mary Dimond Easterbrooks and John Ellery Ingraham announce their wedding December 3 at St Michael's Church with a reception at Holmes Memorial House. The Bristol Grade Teachers Association hosts a miscellaneous shower for Miss Mary Easterbrooks, soon to wed Ingraham. Col L H Callan participates in Marshal Foch’s Rhode Island visit including ceremonies at Brown and stops in Pawtucket and Woonsocket.
A Friday night Armistice ball of Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion at the Naval Armory drew many attendees. Mandawa Al. reports great success as Martelly's Orchestra provided music and the hall was well decorated.
A League of Women Voters meeting will be at Reynolds School on Thursday evening November 17 with a 7 45 p m business session and Miss Lucas speaking at 8 00 p m. Those who have not joined the lecture course may do so then. Contact Miss Mary E Spooner or other listed committee members for details.
November events include a Tuesday dance in the Belvedere Sun Parlor by Burke's Block Island Orchestra and a Saturday afternoon Tea and Christmas Carols sale by the Girls' Friendly Society in Holmes Memorial House. December features a High School Lyceum opener, a Mite Society supper and sale at First Baptist G A R Hall, a Congregational Club Turkey Supper, and a Christmas Sale and Supper at State Street M. F. E. Church by the Ladies' Aid Society.
Just received in the latest styles boys coats including Mackinaws chinchilla and sheepskin at low prices chinchilla hats to match coats girls dresses in navy blue serge affordable ladies coats in desirable shades see them today boys shoes of better grade black and brown infants knitted sets pink and blue available in boxes.
Mr. Newman aged 75 died after a sudden seizure morning of 24 at his home 106 High street Bristol. He was son of the late Allen and Abby Newman educated in town public schools and connected with the family grocery business for over 50 years. Survived by second wife Mrs Ella Waldron Newman daughter Abby and brother A Russell Newman. Funeral from 106 High street tomorrow at two o'clock.
The funeral service for Mrs Emily Lawrence aged 36 who died at her home on 10 Second Street was held yesterday at St Elizabeths Church at 9 am. She was born in Lisbon Portugal and lived here four years. She is survived by her husband Joseph and son Joseph Jr two brothers in Providence and New Bedford. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
Died in town James Allen Newman aged 75. Funeral Wednesday November 16 at 2 pm from 106 High street. Relatives and friends invited. Royal Bosworth formerly of Hartford Conn died November 13 aged 69. Service 3 30 pm from Mortuary Chapel North Cemetery Bristol R I. Relatives and friends invited.
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