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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1919

Page

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First Congregational Church Youth Club Forms Work Plan

The church group formed Friday in Memorial Chapel to support Congregational Club aims. Officers include President Miss Margaret McCaughey and Treasurer Miss Marguerite Lee, with a constitution adopted and monthly meetings set for the first Tuesday. They plan to help buy a new church furnace and organized a membership committee. Also notes a potential second bowling league for nonparticipants with options for a handicap tournament or matched teams.

First Congregational Church Congregational Club Margaret McCaughey Bertha Farrington Annie Dimond Marguerite Lee Joseph Eckersley Velma Herrmann Anna Coggeshall Miriam McCaughey Celestina Benard Marion Dunbar Ruth Weaver

Strikers Resume Work at National India Rubber Shoe Division

After a shutdown last week the cutting department resumed yesterday and the making departments began today. At a meeting of 63 beam cutters last Friday they voted to return to work and submit grievances seeking higher wages to the factory council.

National India Rubber Company

Tuberculosis Lecture At Pastime Theatre Draws Big Bristol Crowd

Dr Jay Perkins of Providence spoke on Tuberculosis in the Pastime Theatre under National India Rubber Co auspices. Dr Alfred Merriman praised local progress in fighting TB and urged more hospitals sanitoria and community action. A film and examples from open air camps illustrated cure and prevention, with Red Cross seals urged for Christmas. The IR Company Orchestra provided music and patriotic songs opened and closed the event.

Jay Perkins Providence National India Rubber Company Alfred M. Merriman Merriman U. S Rubber Company Perkins Lakeside Hoxie Paris Red Cross Bristol N IR Company America

Store Robbery Near Wood and State Streets

Joseph Gabriel Sousa, returning from a wake at 3 a.m., was accosted by two men who struck him then fled. Shoes valued at about 50 pairs were stolen from Michael Turrillo’s store after intruders entered through a North Side Quirk Block window. Police have no leads.

Joseph Gabriel Sousa Third Street Wood State Streets Sousa Dwyer Matthew White Quark Block Michael Turrillo Mary E. Quirk

Governor to propose $100 bonus for former service men

Governor R Livingston Beachman announced Saturday a bill to the Legislature for $100 bonuses to former service men. He expects favorable action, a referendum endorsement, and payment to veterans by March or April.

R. Livingston Beechms&an

Fatal auto crash ends North Tiverton man's life

Joseph Brophy 25 of North Tiverton was fatally injured Friday near Main Road in Warren after his car collided with a second vehicle. Cavaco, driver of the other car, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. case continued two weeks with a $4000 bond.

Joseph Brophy North Tiverton Charles A. Beals A. M. Merriman Warren Brophy Bristol Fall River Jose F. Cavaco Hutchison Austin Joseph L. Lebounte William Towers Providence Tiverton Cavaco Annie Souza Globe Village Miss Souza Belvedere John Street Fifth District

Letter of appreciation to Bristol Fire Dept after church fire

The First Baptist Church of Bristol expresses gratitude to Walter H Coggeshall and the Bristol Fire Department for efficient response after the Nov 9 fire. It notes no water damage on premises, light fire damage in a hard to reach area, and thanks the fire team for proving their mettle. Signed by Arthur W Barrett moderator Fred F Hodgdon secretary and George U Arnold treasurer, dated Nov 14, 1919.

Walter H Coggeshall Bristol Fire Department First Baptist Bristol Fire Department of First Baptist Church Arthur W Barrett Fred F Hodgdon George U Arnold

Fire at Farrington Home on Usher Place Causes Damage

Last night a fire at Mr and Mrs Philp H Farrington residence on Usher Place caused substantial damage to the basement stairs flooring and woodwork. Bertha Farrington heard the crackling and alerted others. An 8 45 PM alarm for the 12th District led to a mistaken auto truck response to Usher street and Wood street before correction. James Meiggs suffered a wrist cut from broken glass and received medical care from Dr R Siegel.

Philp H. Farrington Usher Place Bertha Farrington 12Th District Usher Street Mount Hope Avenue Wood Street James Meiggs Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company R. Siegel

Prayer meeting and talk on Nation-Wide campaign at St. Michael’s

A Wednesday chantry session at 4:30 pm invites all parishioners to study and practice prayer. On Friday at 3 pm Mrs. George Biller, widow of the late South Dakota bishop, will address Trinity and St. Michael’s on the Nation-Wide campaign. Sunday, Nov 23, will feature the regular monthly service with congregational singing.

George Biller South Dakota Trinity St. Michael’s

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