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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1919

Page

2

Editorial on Jenkins case and U S Mexico policy

The State Department has received no reply to its note demanding the release of William O. Jenkins American Consular Agent at Puebla. Jenkins is reportedly sick in a Mexican prison amid charges of aiding rebels and paying a ransom, and Washington calls the charge absurd while remarking on past Tampico incidents and questioning U S actions.

State Department Washington William O. Jenkins Puebla Jenkins Mexico Ran Tampico

Historic Yew Trees Cut Down at Linden Place

Three centenarian Southern Yew trees at Linden Place were removed after becoming decayed and dangerous. The tallest stood about 75 feet and were planted when General George De Wolf built the mansion in 1810. A few related yews planted at the same time remain in the yard.

Linden Place George de Wolf Col S P Colt de Wolf

Bristol Items Note Dances Weddings and Local Notices

Bristol social notes report events including Miss Sadie Leddy visiting Miss Louise White, the engagement of Earl Dunbar and Julia Farr filed, a Naval Veterans dance planned for Nov 27 with Bowler’s orchestra, and a union Thanksgiving service. Also listed are shop promotions at Suzman’s, a new mill property transfer, Walton Shoes, and a lecture on poultry preparation.

Bristol Council C. Hall Fraser Bristol Naval Veteran Association Naval Armory Bowler L. Levy State Street Newton Beers Cranston Worsted Mills Walton F. E. Suzman Harold Peters Wilton Peters Yale College Marion Peters St. Mary's Seminary Houxsett William Parker Metacom Avenue First Baptist A. Clarke McGilton State Street M E Excelsior Belvedere Providence Mazeppa No 12 John H Morrissey U S Samuel Knowles North Easton Mass G. A. R. Hall Bristol County Poultry Association Bradford Street Herbert W. Baker Frank B. Silvia Silvia Baker Julia Farr National India Rubber Company Charles R. Caldwell Miss Farr Earl K Dunbar

Local affairs and social notes from a Rhode Island town

Thomas Leahy Jr opens new role in Hartford electrical firm. Ellen Jacobson hosts a shower for Miss Sarah Phillips at the D Wolf Inn. Vandalism at East Cemetery prompts notice to Charles Panis. Evening classes in mechanical drawing and printing announced at Reynolds School. W E Squinis Club meets at Metacom Avenue with music and supper. Mrs John J Condon named organizer and deputy State Regent of Rhode Island Daughters of Isabella. Hofe Circle Bristol gains new Regent.

Thomas Leahy, Jr Hartford Conn Ellen Jacobson D'Wolf Inn Gisfér Sarah Phillips James Miller Provitteteca Phillips Enou Old East Cemetery Charles Panis Gudneig Reynolds School

Bristol A A to Meet Bryant & Stratton on Thanksgiving

The Bristol A A will face Bryant and Stratton Commercial College on Thanksgiving morning. The game starts at 10 30 a m sharp and is billed as the season’s best matchup.

Bristol, A. A Bryant & Stratton Commercial College Bristol Common

Hokara Skin Cream Promises Clear, Healthy Complexion

Hokara cleansing massage cream touts antiseptic skin tonic powers and quick improvements for dry scaly skin. It is described as affordable with a money back guarantee, sold by W H Buffington druggists in larger sizes priced at 60 cents and 1 dollar.

Mhokara W H. Buffington

Thanksgiving Week Notices and Events at Trinity Parish Hall

Thanksgiving Day office closure announced for Phenix Office with last minute adVendements due by Wednesday noon. A basketball game is set for Thanksgiving night at Trinity Parish Hall featuring CM and GM Alumni lineups. The Rose Girl musical comedy by Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella is planned for January 19 and 20 at the Pastime Theatre under Louis Philbrook's production team. Joe Anthony KE Sylvia, formerly of this town, has become Army Post physical director at Fort McHenry Maryland after service with the American Expeditionary Mary Forbes Red Cross hospital service.

Trinity Parish Hall Cooke Baileys Svalla Baker Lee Ryan Nerone Hope Circle Daughters of Isabélla Louis Philbrook Joe Anthony KE Sylvia Mary Forbes France Army Fort McHenry American Red Cross General Hopital Baltimore

Thanksgiving and prayer services at Michael's Church

The Chantry hosts a study and practice of prayer on Wednesday at 4 30 followed by Holy Communion Thursday at 9 o clock. A Thanksgiving service with choir and a sermon is planned in the church. Ivy Guild to hold corporate communion Sunday morning Nov 30 at 8. Special musical service at 7 30 next Sunday with Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer.

P. “Michael's CHURC Ivy Guild Mendelssohn

Card of Thanks to Bristol Fire, Police and Neighbors

We express our heartfelt gratitude to the Bristol firemen and Chief Walter H. Coggeshall for saving our home on November 17. Thanks also to the Bristol police, neighbors, and friends who assisted, protecting our home and belongings. William H Farrington, Bertha Farrington, W Farrington.

Bristol Walter H. Coggeshall

Mixed grocery items advertise market prices in garbled text

A damaged OCR reads various prices for vegetables and staples such as potatoes onions cocoa and chocolate with unclear vendor names and quantities, making precise items and amounts difficult to confirm.

Kearney Post Plans Postwar Charters and Honors

At the regular Kearney Post American Legion meeting in the Naval Armory, L. H. Callan reported his Minneapolis National convention delegate experience. Members voted to pursue punishment for I W W killers, thanked Frank Faull and Charles Dillon for lumber and advertising, and formed committees to plan future film showings and draft the Post charter.

Kearney American Legion Naval Armory L. H. Callan Minneapolis I.W.W Centralia Wash Frank Faull Re Lumber Charles H. Dillon Andrew W Anthony Rabbitt Woman's, Relief Corps

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