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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment mentions HeireVin Bakery on a Sunday with references to a sale over $1000, fires affecting a street and estate, and a scheduled event at 425 clock for the 18th District. The text is garbled but indicates a local incident tied to a bakery, sale activity, and a fire.
An ad touts Hokara a safe antiseptic skin tonic and cream that claims to reduce pimples and rough skin quickly. It promises a clear fair complexion after a few days of use with guaranteed satisfaction and prices 35c to $1.00, sold by W. H. Buffon, druggists.
Fire broke out around 6 o clock in the rear of a building housing a bakery and clothing store. The interior sides and ceiling were badly damaged, water destroyed flour sugar and jelly, and Makowsky’s clothing shop suffered smoke damage. Bakers claim losses exceed 1000 dollars. no insurance covered bakery stock. Arrangements made with a Providence bakery to supply bread and rolls during repairs expected to take about a week.
Miss Emily Frances Tobin daughter of James Tobin and WilliamE Langlois of Barrington were united in marriage at St Marys Church yesterday morning at 9 15. The couple wed in Ferncliffe Main Road.
The wedding of Miss Esther Langlois and Mr. William JezPobin was held in Warren with a ceremony described by the paper as elegant. The bride wore a coral trimmed gown of charmeuse with pearls and tulle. she is connected to Vers ron Street School in Warren. The couple will reside in New York Washington and New City.
The record lists player names with positions and at bats, including Murphy, Bottomley, Baker, and Garvin among others. It notes pitches, hits, runs, and errors, with Hunt and Sullivan on the mound and Emmons, Bottomley handling passes. The game ends with a winning run scoring late, time of 2 hours 20 minutes, umpire Finnell.
After the game Warren Renager refused to honor a 40 percent split until proof he did not leave amateur ranks for a pitcher. Bristol, led by Eddie Murphy, faced a strong unknown pitcher who struck out most Bristol hitters. Sullivan fanned six Warren players and Murphy was the Bristol standout with four hits.
Portuguese residents began celebrations to mark Portugal's independence anniversary. A Columbia Hall dance and a Pastime Theatre film drew large crowds. Tonight at 6 a parade led by the Portuguese Independent Band will march through the principal streets, followed by patriotic exercises and addresses at the Pastime Theatre.
An ad touts Armode as a greaseless white powder for armpits feet shields and clothing use. It claims to prevent perspiration odors soothe soreness and prevent chafing while advising use after bathing daily or several times weekly including for infants and in shoes.
Sherman’s Pharmacy offers a guarantee on a Bristol product. Agents promise a refund of the purchase price if Armade fails to perform as represented.
The Rhode Island State Board of Public Roads votes on May 5 1920 to take three parcels of land in Barrington for highway construction and improvement under an act approved April 22 1920. The description outlines parcels 0.08 0.04 and 0.13 acres with rights appurtenant to the road and notes filing of description plat and statement with local clerks within six months.
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