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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1920
Page
2
Alderman Thomas Potter of Providence was seriously hurt Thanksgiving night when struck by a car while crossing Thayer Street. He suffered a knee fracture, rib injury, head contusions, and other injuries. Potter is a prominent City Council member and Water Supply Board chair.
The Industrial Committee of Bristol consisting of representatives from three industries will meet for dinner at 6 30. The annual association meeting is set for next Monday at 7 30 with Board election of a new slate and officers. The Industrial Social Friday night features boxing bouts wrestling a movie with Earl Williams and singing by N S A workers. The Forum Committee will meet this evening to plan the first large Forum meeting under expanded plans. Saturdays socials for boys include moving pictures talks by Secretary Hill and planned winter activities.
The Bristol YMCA starts its basketball season with a Fort Greble army team clash and a Fort River YMCA matchup. Fort Greble defends last year’s army championship and NIR star lineup includes Murphy Mullin Rice Goodrich Drummey Guild Gentres Higbee Moore.
Serapheno Pacheco retracted his not guilty plea and admitted larceny of woolen yarn from Cranston Worsted Mills. He was fined $10 plus costs before Judge F H Hammill. Antone Silvia paid $2 and costs for operating a truck on the sidewalk. Marche Espinuel case postponed two weeks after plea of not guilty. Cabral Valcom case discontinued upon payment of costs.
Saturday night event in Columbia Hall drew a good crowd for the St Elizabeths Church benefit. An oyster supper followed the Wam panoag Encampment session. Plus ads note affordable shirts and a store promotion as a Boston visit plans unfold.
Mr and Mrs Albert Battcher marked their twenty fifth anniversary with family gifts arriving from their eight children six of whom survive. They wed Nov 27 1895 at the home of the bride with Rev Henry A Stevens officiating. Mrs Battcher belongs to the First Congregational Church.
A fragmented price list shows Postum Cereal at per package and Crisco at per can, with prices 35c and 32 7c noted and White Pine with Tar priced at 25c per bottle. The OCR yields unclear digits for some figures.
Advertisements note reduced prices on flannel shirts and sweaters at The Surprise Store. Mentions of local residents visiting, guests at homes, and rail repairs on Thames Street reflect a busy town scene with holiday prep and commerce.
Listing of local teams and players with scattered names plus mention of church and community events. Readable portions reference Miami and Florida while detailing an upcoming evening game and related activities.
Successful Whist under USB Whist Club held a year end event awarding prizes in Ladies and Gentlemen divisions. In Ladies category first place went to Mrs Ig Ee Gene LeClair second Mrsze Ernest Alder third Miss Elsie EMcCays consolation. In Gentlemen division Frank Silvidy took first Robert J. Anderson second with Willard third and consolation. Event occurred Monday evening December 6.
Evening classes in technical drawing and blueprint reading began at Colt Memorial High School. Instructors L Francis Herreshoff and J Harold Magon will teach ten pupils on Monday and Friday and nine pupils on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 to 9 o’clock. The drawing room is on the third floor.
The regular monthly business meetings of both troops will be held tomorrow evening at 7 30. The meeting will be followed by a game period and a social hour. All scouts are urged to attend.
Donat J. Gladue states he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Blanche Gladue after November 30, 1920, following their separation.
For sale a hand-carved mahogany set including a Roman chair rocking chair straight chair large double chair and cabinet plus gold leaf tea tables with hand-painted top and glass protector a red velvet rug 8 6 by 10 6 and a combination writing desk and bookcase viewable by appointment call Warren 269 J.
Reward offered for information on finding or possession of a white cameo pin in a gold setting. The oval stone, about half an inch, depicts a woman in colonial costume under a tree with flesh background. Contact Phoenix Office BE PHOENIX for details.
A large barn is available to let on the south side of Court street just east of the Burnside Memorial Building. Apply J Peckham at Constitution street for details and access.
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