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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1923
Page
2
A letter from E S Diamonde in Wilmington condemns Delaware whipping posts as barbaric and wrong. She notes a public spectacle with lashings and 25 year prison terms, calls the practice unique to the state, and hopes to obtain a photo for proof.
The Bristol Troops of Boy Scouts of America appeal for donations of broken toys books and games to repair for needy children. Boxes placed in town businesses collect merchandise and funds for parts paint and hardware with leftover money aiding clothing for the most needy kids.
A pageant titled America-Land of Opportunities was staged in Colt Memorial High School auditorium at 10 30 Wednesday morning by the history class. It depicted five epochs from the Court of Spain to America Champions Democracy, directed by Miss Annie D Sisson.
Fall River and nearby towns share holiday visits as numerous residents host relatives and friends from Providence Boston and Cambridge. Highlights include Admiral guests at homes on Hope and Constitution streets and a theater expansion in Boston. A Thames street highway delay halts train service awaiting road grading adjustments.
A collection of short items reports visitors and relatives in town, Thanksgiving greetings, and social events. Highlights include Miss Veronica McKenna visiting in Boston, Frank M. Dimond and son guests in Boston, and the Daughters of Isabella attending Mass on Thanksgiving. Sheriff Philo V. Cady hosted a dinner party with Providence guests, while Bristol Whist Club prizes honored members. Also noted are health updates on Miss Anthony after mastoiditis surgery and two local incidents, a boy accidentally shooting himself and Ralph Kinder recovering from a pistol wound at Rhode Island Hospital.
For sale two good etre horses priced reasonably contact 31 State St. An 8 room cottage with modern improvements on a 149 ft location offered at 4900. Monds Co 471 Hope Street. Hay for sale apply Colt Farm. Brand new refrigerator in first class condition size 8x8 feet suitable for meat market. Who sell cheap meat blocks and supplies ready for use. Apply Constantino Bros 168 Bradford Street.
First Sunday in Advent at St Michael’s Church with Holy Communion at 8 AM and 10:30 AM including sermon. Ivy Guild corporate Communion. Church School at noon and Evening Prayer with address at 7:30 PM.
Beginning Sunday morning December 2 a series of sermons on the history of the Christian Church will be given. The first subject is The Primitive Church. Church School meets at noon. Sunday night at 7 30 Walter Jones of Brown University speaks on the Near East. Classes meet Wednesday at 2 35 in the chapel.
The State Street M. E. Church announces services at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Sunday with Sunday School at 6:30 p.m. Epworth League at 7:30 p.m. Friday preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting follows. All are invited.
Morning service begins at 10 30 with a sermon titled Progress by the pastor Church School follows at 11 45 Junior BY P U holds a session at 3 Praise and preaching service at 7 30 ends with the Lord's Supper in the evening
Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella held a successful dance Tuesday night in the sun parlor of the Hotel Belvedere. Providence Kingston Riverside Warren and other places in the state attended with Jeffrey's Orchestra of Pawtucket providing music.
The Brown University Christian Association Silver Bay Quartet will perform at a men’s supper and smoker next Thursday evening under Bristol Y’s Members’ Council. George J. Heidt will speak on Among Those Present urging men of leadership to take responsibility. A mixed orchestra and moving pictures will accompany the program. Over 100 tickets have been sold, available to men at the Y M C A or through council members.
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