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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1926

Page

3

Bristol Troop Plans Uniform Rally and Toy Drive

The Fourth Bristol Troop and officers gather in uniform at G A R Hall for a patriotic colors ceremony. Troop 5 skips their meeting to attend the event. a Court of Honor and Board of Awards convene Monday evening. Scouts will collect and repair toys for needy children this Christmas, with boxes in local stores to fund repairs and clothing for the most in need.

Bristol Boy Scouts Guneral G. A. R. Hall G . R. Hall Court of Honor George R. Fish Board of Awards

Bruno Murder Trial in Fall River on Bradford Street

The trial of Joseph Bruno in Superior Court Providence centers on the Oct 6 shooting at his Bradford street restaurant that killed Anthony Medeiros and wounded another. Witnesses describe Bruno firing after patrons allegedly refused further service and caused a disturbance, with prosecutors detailing the sequence at the scene and medical testimony confirming Medeiros died of a chest wound.

Joseph Bruno Anthony Maderros Fall River Bradford Street J Jerome Hahn Superior Court Providence Bruno Enos Thex Bang Anthony Vo Pettine Bruno Crud Kentyarmin M McLvman Medeiros McTlvman James Woloff John Beenarda Wedeiros Anthony Vo Pattime Robert Foo Wideman

Two Boys Injured in Bay View Intersection Accident

Two boys alighting from a tear era wagon on Bay View avenue and Wood streets were struck by a car driven by Priest WW Weaver. Frank years old son of Victor Almeida received nine stitches for a scalp wound while Jordan Sousa Sr. required six stitches. Police call the accidents unavoidable.

Bay View Avenue Wood Streets Weaver High Street Frank Victor Almeida Metacom Mr Weaver Alfred Mo Merriman National India Rubber Company Bey Jordan Sousa William F Duff

Chief Kelley Leaves Police Post After 16 Years of Service

The city council discussed Chief Kelley’s resignation noting it changes the investigation outlook but declined to forecast further actions. Kelley joined as a special officer in 1898, became permanent in 1908, and rose to lieutenant after 16 years, then chief in March 1921 succeeding Gen Fukell Callan.

Kelley Peterson Fukell Callan

Advent Sunday Services at St Michael's Church

On Advent Sunday St Michael's conducts an annual corporate communion for the Ivy Guild and men of the parish at 8 00 am. Morning prayer and sermon follow at 10 30. Church School at noon. Evening service with prayer and address at 7 30 pm.

Ivy Guild

Trinity Church Advent Services Schedule

First Sunday in Advent timetable lists 7:30 Holy Communion 9:30 Matins 10:00 Church School 10:45 Sung Mass with sermon 7:30 p.m. Vespers with sermon.

Coro Coelho Alves wed Anthony Cate Coelho at St Elizabeth Church

Miss Mary Alves of 7 Sherry Avenue married Anthony Cate Coelho of 25 Thompson Avenue yesterday at St Elizabeth's Church. Rev Francis Gomes officiated as Anna Peters played the wedding marches. The couple will reside at 25 Thompson Avenue.

Mary Alves Stephen Alves Sherry Avenue Anthonys Cate Coelho Jaso Valles Joseph Oliver Coelho Thompson Anc Nure

First Congregational Church Weekend Services Highlight

Friday sight service at 7 30 pm and Sunday morning worship at 10 30 am with sermon on X Man Sent From Good The Church School gathers at noon and collects missionary offering for Miss Cushing of Rhode Island serving in China The Church Club plans Sunday night activities.

Church School Mirss Cushing Rhode Island China Church Club

State Street M E Church Parsonage Notice

Prayer meeting at 7 30 hall practice at 8 30 Friday Sunday services at 10 30 preaching at 12 00 Sunday School at 6 30 Epworth Teague 7 Bhp in preaching local church notice with times and contact at 129 State Street and 72 A telephone.

State Street Epworth Teague

First Baptist Church Sunday Services

Morning service at 13000. Sermon by Harold Baker at Newton Theological Seminars. Church school at 1145. Evening service omitted.

Harold Baker Newton Theological Seminars Church School

Krugers Idea to Camp on Ocean Recalled in Tale

The Atlanta Constitution recounts Faul Kruger’s plan to teach Hottentot children the story of America's discovery aboard a ship. Pierre Van Passen portrays Dom Paul, famed lion slayer, becoming nervous at sea and proposing to make camp on the wave swept night.

Faul Kruger Transvaal Republic America Pierre van Passen Atlanta Constitution Tom Paul Capetown Southampton Europe Dom Paul St Paul's

Church announces weekly services and meetings

Court Street near Hope, Rev Thomas Armstrong of Pawtucket will officiate all services. 10:45 am morning service with sermon, 12:00 noon Sunday School, 6:00 pm Young People's meeting, 7:00 pm Evangelistic meeting. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 pm. You are invited.

Court Street Hope Thomas Armstrong Pawtucket Rmon

Odd Masks at Melanesian Dead Festivals

A Detroit News note describes Melanesian dead festival masks with grotesque carvings held for public view during funerals. Masks include crested helmet shapes and winged forms, some using carved faces and plant fibers, bark neck coverings, and skull facial bone components from Gazelle peninsula.

South Sea Islands Detroit News American Museum of Natural History Gazelle Peninsula New Britain

Obituary of Mrs Sally Murphy of Oliver Street

Mrs Sally Murphy wife of Ed ward Murphy died at 4 30 o clock Wednesday afternoon at her home 50 Oliver street Apoplexy caused death She was born in this town 73 years ago a daughter of William and Ann Eliza Paull and lived here all her life A member of the First Congregational Church She leaves three grandchildren The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at her home on Oliver street Rev James J Goodacre pastor of the First Congregational Church will officiate and burial will be at the North Cemetery

Sally Murphy Edward Murphy Oliver Street

Birth of a daughter for Antome family at Mt Hope avenue

Mr and Mrs Acarias Antome welcome a daughter born November 23 in their town residence at 183 Mt Hope Avenue. The announcement notes the new arrival and home address.

Antome

Marriage at St Elizabeths Church In Town

The ceremony took place at St Elizabeths Church on November 23 with Rev Prancs Gromes officiating. Anthony Corte Coche and Miss Mary Alves, both of this town, were united in marriage.

Died Murphy In This Town Now 24

Mrs Saith Murphys aged 73 years is reported as deceased in this town with sparse details from an obituary notice.

Community Holiday Events Schedule Announced

Local listings show a series of charitable and social events from November to January. Activities include a card party at Rockwell Hall, tea and sale for the Home for Aged Women, Christmas sales at multiple chapels and churches, an old fashioned dance at Artillery Armory, a bean supper, and a two night minstrel show at Pastime Theatre hosted by various women’s and fraternal groups.

Rockwell Hall Franklin Street Memorial Chapel Congregational Club Artillery Armory State Street Co C Bristol Train of Artillery Ladies’ Aid Society First Baptist Church Mite Society Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella

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Boys Scout H. H. Couillard Chiropractic Constitution Street Liberty Tailor High Street Telephone The Frigidaire General Motors Frigidaire Sales Fxchange Place R. I Bristol Radio & Electric Shop Hope Street BR. L Rigidaire Plesse Ecod Prigidaire J. Jerome Hahn John C. Trudell Second Street ST. Michael's Church Trinity Church Coelho—Alves First Congregational Church Kruger Church OF the Nazarene Warewell Thames St Bristol, R. I Serene Court St Bath P. John St Frank B Silvia Newman Bros Barry Newman Sam Swift Vis Swift Newman Clairmont Lonsdale
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