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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1920

Page

2

Three Presidential Sons Elected to State Legislatures

Editorial notes three sons of former presidents winning legislative seats on November 2. Russell B Harrison, son of Benjamin Harrison, becomes Indiana Representative for Marion County. Robert Taft, son of William Howard Taft, secures Ohio Senate seat for Hamilton County. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., seeks a second New York Assembly term from Nassau County, resigning as director of several enterprises to pursue politics. Roosevelt’s prior service included Civil Service Commissioner and Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Indianapolis News Russell B Harrison Benjamin Harrison William Henry Harrison Indiana General Assembly Marion County Robert Taft William H. Taft Ohio Hamilton County Theodore Roosevelt, Jr New York Nassau Roosevelt New York Assembly Navy Taft Indiana Supreme Court United States

Virginia editor extorts payment with scandal threat

A Virginia editor vowed to publish the name of a young man seen hugging a girl in a park unless the subscriber paid within a week. Fifty nine young men called and paid up the next day, with two paying a year in advance.

Virginia

Referendum Carried Out With Solemn Democratic Tone

The Washington Post notes the referendum proceeded in a solemn manner reflecting Democratic solemnity and procedural gravity.

Washington Post

Yale Tackles Star Albert Into Shines Against Nassau

The New York Sunday Herald lauds Yale tackle Albert Into son of Capt and Mrs John Into of this town for starring against Princeton. Into, in his first big game, made many tackles with grit and class, outshining rivals Dilworth and Eli Cutler on the left wing.

Princeton Albert N Into Capt John Yale New York Sunday Herald Dilworth Tiger Eli Cutler Eli Nassau Albert Elis Jad

Matron Resigns After Long Service at Day Nursery

Mrs Fanny Reynolds widow of John Post Reynolds, matron of the Day Nursery since it opened March 2 1919, tendered her resignation and yesterday stepped down. Her successor is Miss Mary McConville, who has served as assistant since the nursery began. Mrs Reynolds plans to spend the winter with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frederick Budlong in Anthony Rhode Island.

Fanny Reynolds John Post Reynolds Mary McConville Reynolds Frederick Budlong Anthony Helen Crowley Taunton Mass Elsie McCaw High W. F. Duffy William Jr New York Ouens Hope Circle Isabella Grand Army Hall LeBaron Colt High Street Providence Fred Hoar Madeline Riverside Nellie Taylor Howestreet Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias Star Lodge Fall River Salvatore Panzarella Giuseppina Olivo Nicola di Paolo Giuseppina Ferro Bristol FE. Suzman Frank Paull Ladies’ Auxiliary Kearney Post American Legion Warren George E. Edgett State Street ME Vineyard Haven Methodist Church That Place Rex Mr Edgett

Ferrara and Giglio Wed in Local Town

Salvatore Ferrara and Miss Jennie Giglio sealed their marriage on November 15 in a ceremony conducted by Rev Joseph Poya. Both spouses are residents of the town.

Ferrara Giglio Joseph Poya Salvatore Ferrara Jennie Giglio

Sadie Frances Morgan Dies in Rhode Island Hospital

Sadie Frances Morgan wife of Ralph M. Morgan and daughter of Samuel and Sarah E. Chaffee died at Rhode Island Hospital on November 12 in her 23d year.

Morgan Rhode Island Hospital Sadie Frances Ralph M. Morgan Samuel and Sarah E. Chaffee

Local notes and events tidbits from town and harbor

Miss Leah B Young assistant town clerk takes annual vacation. Miss Bertha Farrington graduates from Bryant Stratton Rhodes Island School Providence. William Polka found dead in river from accidental drowning. Charles H Dillon wins shooting tournament at Rhode Island Yacht Club with 45 points and a coffee percolator prize.

Leah B. Young Myre Fall River Boston Mary E. Connery Providence’ Tribune Tobin Franklin Street Charles E. Burns Wood Street King Philip Lodge Order of Moose G. A._R Hall Crown Orchestra Joseph W. Connell U. S S. Shawmut Joseph E. Connell Constitution Street Philadelphia Navy Yard eMiss Bertha Farrington Philip H Rhode Island Yacht Club Charles H. Dillon Mr. Dillon Sisson K. Packard

Christmas Gift Idea OKeh Records From Musical Products Co

A Boston catalog ad encourages giving OKeh phonograph records for Christmas. It highlights ten inch double discs priced at $1.00, postal orders for a catalogue, mail order service, a free monthly bulletin, and a free full sized needle with first order from Musical Products Co at 142B Berkeley Street, Boston.

Okeh Musical Products CO Berkeley Street Boston Mass

Kearney Post Bowling League Ready to Start Season

The Kearney Post Bowling League opens Wednesday at the State Street Alleys with six teams. Team 1 faces Team 2 and Team 3 meets Team 4. full lineup includes D Gladué B Gimes and others. L Dagati funds a cup for the winning team as thirty matches are scheduled with each pair bowling twice.

Kearney Dow State Street Bowt D. ‘Gladué B. Gimes B. Callan S. Matrone W . Bottomley EB. Garvith W. Darling L.H. Callan W. Conley James Pierce H. Goettler George Pierce J. McIsaac C. Davis B.wall A. Dawson W. Kemph R. Nelson Joseph Joseph Alex Guevremont Manuel Almeida George, Munroe Daniel Raposa HH. Barrett Iddleton H. Gifford W. LePage Osterberg L. Dagati

Bargain Light Touring Car For Sale At $350

Private family advertises a nearly new five passenger touring car with self starter electric lights and original paint. It runs quietly with good tires two extras and eighteen miles per gallon delivered free for $350. See the lady at 98 Harrison Street Providence Rhode Island. Telephone West-200.

Harrison Street Providence R. I Westminster

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