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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
3
Hayseeds won three straight from the Moonshiners. They posted the highest single string and team total of 1348, tying the Zambooraks record. P. Kenney rolled a 123 single.
Y M A notes announce a December minstrel show and invite members to sign up with Mr. Roberts. An exhibition of gym work for boys, students, seniors and business men is planned for Wednesday evening November 25 with no admission. Contributions for new singing books are welcomed. Exam results listed for advanced and elementary student classes led by R. Sawyer, W. Young, G. Fish, C. Osterberg, and others.
The tenth anniversary of Bristol Council No. 379 Knights of Columbus will be celebrated Thursday evening with a turkey supper at the Belvedere Hotel for members and invited guests. State Deputy Joseph F. Cole and Rev. Thomas J. Fitzpatrick are among expected attendees. a dance with Christie’s Union orchestra follows 9 to 12 at the Belvedere roof garden. Meeting point is Knights headquarters on Hope Street at 7:45. Committees are led by Grand Knight Robert J. Connery with Michael J. Doyle as chairman. An officers nominating committee was formed. annual election is set for December 2.
State proclamates Thursday November 26 1908 as a day of public thanksgiving urging prayer gratitude and observance. Gov James H Higgins notes Rhode Island’s prosperity lawfulness and moral progress while thanking the Creator for past year’s blessings. Secretary Bennett attests the seal and date.
The funeral for Christine Rath Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert A Walker of Providence was held Saturday at 1 o clock at 469 Pine Street. Relatives and friends from this town attended and floral tributes were profuse. Rev A M Aucock of All Saints Providence officiated aided by Rev William R Jrotter of Trinity Church of this town. Interment followed at Pocasset Cemetery.
Recaps of Bristol society with installations at Real LL of No 32 by L D Nelson Boyle and the Bristol Young Men's Christian Association officers chosen on Oct 5. Listings include church affiliations and board members. Notable events note Alfred Crown golden wedding, deaths of Howland Leahy Intyre and McIn tyre, and local improvements at Trinity Church and Phoenix building. General Burnside lecture announced for Dec 31. Several residents plan moves to Marion Iowa and Europe.
Woman’s relief ad offers Mother Gray’s Australian Leaf as a safe herb regulator for back pains urinary bladder and kidney troubles. Claims a certain pleasant cure with a sample free and a 50 cent price from The Mother Gray Co LeRoy.
The advertised letters list for the week ending October 31 1908 includes Carlo Accardi F J Azevedo James P Barr Benj S Capen Frederick W Cares H Harris Geo W Gifford Carmine Romani Vincenzo Salvatore Mrs C H Richmond Mrs W Williams Miss Fanny Butler Miss Eleanor Blake and foreign Philip Philipson (2).
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