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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1924
Page
2
The election of President Coolidge is praised as evidence that voters favor sound government over campaign gimmicks. The editorial argues the public differentiated men from policies, supports constitutional governance, and urges officials to serve the people, guided by the Emancipator's call for liberty and equal rights.
Dr. A Siegel and Mrs Siegel return from Prudence Island and note rumors about the Phoenix and local fishing club intrigues. He cites Capt Wall’s chatter and reports an incident where an unattached grapnel was cast overboard and the anchor warp was recovered from 30 feet of water.
Local schools will close for the Thanksgiving holiday through the week. The Girls' Friendly Society hosts a Christmas card tea from 3 to 6 PM Saturday at Holmes House. Ivy Guild plans Thanksgiving offerings distribution. Bristol Counts Association lectures and concerts feature notable talent. A barn dance at Bristol Casino raises funds with prizes for costumes. Auction sales of Congregational street houses report prices and ownership transfers.
Miss Leah B Young resumes duties after vacation. Charles Ferguson Smith of Boston visits family. Mrs Marguerite DeWolf Mudge guest in town. Miss Alice McClellan to speak at Nazarene Church tomorrow evening. Leon J Kenney Jr arrives amid father's illness. Bristol County Clergy lectures and concerts offered as a course for 100. A Bristol Gun Club Thanksgiving shoot set. Alfred D Fraser and Col Arthur W Barrett away on duty. Thanksgiving dinners planned at charitable institutions. baskets prepared by Scouts and Ivy Guild. Second anniversary mass for Rev Francisco Dennis to be held at St Elizabeth's Church. Edith Leach and Joseph Rennard marry at First Congregational Church. Health officer notes smallpox case recovery. no other cases. Christmas Seals and Health Bonds fundraising for tuberculosis by Bristol District Nursing Association. Labor dispute at National India Rubber Company resolved after reinstatement. Capt Nathaniel G Herreshoff and wife to reside in Florida. Herreshoff boat project for winter. Agnes M Herreshoff to Porto Rico for winter visit.
We extend heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy during our bereavement and for acts of kindness and floral tributes. Special thanks to employees of the Packing Room of National India Brotherhood for support. MR AND MRS CHAS TO CROWELL MISS MILI TA ROW RELI
Mrs Julia Clerk faces charges for threatening to kill Miss Elizabeth Walsh after reprimand to her son. Judge Hammill convicts and imposes $500 bond to keep peace for six months with Amelia Panzarella as surety. Other cases include pleas of not guilty and guilty, continuances, and juvenile court rulings.
Miss M. Theresa Sullivan designs a Bristol public schools symphony with at least 25 players including students and local professionals from Warren and Barrington. Backing from residents is sought to form a non profit, non profit making ensemble of strings and winds, dependent on support rather than funds.
A historical grocery advertisement catalogs prices for staples and brands including sugar butter coffee fruit and vegetables. It lists quantities and deals such as potatoes at 13 pounds for $1 and 2 packs of cigarettes for 25 cents with various produce and pantry items priced per pound or per dozen.
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