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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1925

Page

4

New Hospital Opens at State Soldiers' Home

State Board of Soldiers Relief and finance committees attended the opening ceremony of the new hospital at the State Soldiers' Home. Senator Max Saugy and Dr. Alfred Merriman highlighted the $56,000 appropriation and the $54,460.95 spent, while noting needs for improvements such as gutters and a glass-enclosed walk. Construction began September 1924 under architect Robert N Monahan and contractor Portest W Weaver, with the facility housing 44 beds in two connected wards.

State Board of Soldiers’ Relief Senate House Finance Susa M. Sheple State Soldiers Alfred M. Merriman Ezra Dixon Max Saugy Warren Dixon General Assembly House Metacom Avenue Saugy Sheple Murdock McKenzie Enor Hana Board of Solaréets Kata Asn Robert © N Monahan Pawtucket Portest W Weaver

Obituary for Carrie M D Newman Widow of John Burnside News

Carrie Mason Dunbar Newman widow of John Burnside Newman died at 7 30 am at 59 Burton Street after six months of diabetes. Born April 1 1866 she married April 25 1896 Rev William A Trotter officiating. Survived by three sons Harold Herbert F Willard G Boston, five brothers John Frank Frederick Roy Chester and a sister Ella Miller. Funeral 1 30 pm tomorrow at 59 Burton Street with Rev Frederick L Maryon Trinity Church officiating Burial at North Cemetery.

Carrie M. D. Newman Carrie Mason (Dunbar) Newman John Burnside Burton Street Newman John and Elizabeth Dunbar William A. Trotter Trinity Church

Mrs Martha B Dimond Dies After Illness at 81

Mrs Martha Blair Dimond widow of John Nichols Dimond dies at home of daughter Mrs Russell S Church 12 Constitution Street after four years of illness and a stroke. Born in Scotland in 1845 she lived in Providence most of her life and is survived by son Harry Dimond of Boston and daughter Mrs Russell S Church. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from the family residence with burial in Swan Point Cemetery Providence.

Martha Blair Dimond John Nichols Dimond Russell Constitution Street Dimond Scotland James Isabelle Blair Providence Harry Dimond Boston Russell S . Church Swan Point

Death of Mrs T T Allan In Hanover New Hampshire

Word arrived Saturday of the death of Mrs T T Allan at Dartmouth Hospital in Hanover New Hampshire. She was the widow of Thomas T Allan who ran a dry goods store in town. Survived by several children. Funeral from her West Lebanon home yesterday afternoon and burial in that town.

T T Allan Hanover Hospital Dartmouth Allan Thomas T Allan West Lebanon

Birth announcement for Jane Brown Memorial Hospital daughter

In Providence at the Jane Brown Memorial Hospital on October 5 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Nostrom of this town born Nevstrom in Providence mf the OCR text indicates a newborn daughter.

Nevstrom Providence Jane Brown Memorial Hospital Charles, Nostrom

Local Man Arrested in Providence After Raid Finds Liquor Evidence

Nicholas Ferrara of 41 Mount Hope Avenue Providence allegedly leased a unit on TVG Hospital Street. Police from Precinct 3 raided his residence Sunday night and found evidence of manufacturing and sale of intoxicants. He pleaded guilty to possession and claimed he did not sell liquor during arraignment. Bail set at 200 dollars, later he admitted selling liquor. Police reported multiple bottles and quarts recovered.

Nicholas Ferrara Mount Hope Avenue TVG Hospital Street Providence Bart Tral

Cumberland Meets Cunibberhand at Blycn Field

Cumberland comes off a 23 to 0 win over Mt S' Charles and faces the powerful Cunibberhand eleven at Blycn Field on Thursday. The Colt eleven relies on a strong line and punting by Christensen to challenge the visitors.

Sportag Lus Town Memorial High School Blycn Field Cumberland Mt S' Charles Colt Christensen

Married couple's church ceremony observed in town

The town reported a wedding at St Elizabeths Church with Almenda Vera and Madeline Marie Vera tying in the rites assisted by joined family from Warren and nearby parishes. Clergy included Rev Mehee Toseph Woodbae and Rev Kerr Carron Wallace Bergeron, with varied attendees and local traditions noted.

Almenda Vera St Elizabeths Res Pramereo Maeira Manuel Joseph Almeida Madeline Marie Vera Bergeron Tpanone da Warren San St Johns Kerr Carron Wallace Joseph Bergeron Thas Town Mass Plone Warren Wells Attila Mass St Marys Bre Mehee Toseph Woodbae Sara Wells Chucho Joseph Pera Tobin Romi Niusutoe Gaping Totti Pates Barre Mary

Unclear OCR: Local Notice Amid Fragmented Text

Fragmented OCR text shows names and phrases may refer to a local event or obituary. Key entities are unreadable, with multiple misread words. No coherent facts or dates emerge to form a definite news item.

Memory of Nelle Pou and Departed Kin in Faith

The message speaks of memory for Nelle Pou and a mother and sisters, expressing faith in eternal life and Jesus protection. It notes sadness at loss, unseen barriers, and hope for understanding the afterlife beyond this world of care and woe.

Nelle Pou Neolowe Jesus

In Memoriam Jeanette Bush Remembrance Message

An in memoriam note honors Jeanette Bush with a solemn reflection on parting. The text speaks of a temporary separation, a vale between loved ones, and hope of reunion beyond life. The passage conveys comfort through faith and memory amid loss.

Eden

Bristol County Tennis Champions Crowned at West Barrington

O Griswold Boynton of this town defeated Donald Thorndike of West Barrington in a five set final Sunday at West Barrington to win the Bristol County championship. In doubles Estes and Merrill of West Barrington defeated Nelson and Herreshoff of Bristol in five sets. The Excelsior team were guests at a West Barrington Tennis Association barn dance where the championship cup and a pennant were presented by President Lawrence to Capt Nelson of Bristol.

O. Griswold Boynton Bristol County Donald Thorndike West Barrington Thorndike Mr. Boynton Estes and Merrill Herreshoff Nelson Bristol Excelsior West Barrington Tennis Association Dueset Tennis League Lawrence Fed Kunz

Local American Legion posts plan talks and events in Grand Army Hall

Kearney Post No 6 and its auxiliary held regular meetings in Grand Army Hall. They invited Dr Alfred Merriman to speak on first aid October 15 and consider a local first aid unit. They vote to flood the Bristol common for winter outdoor skating. The traveling gavel will go to Warwick Post October 23. Plans include Armistice Day parade participation and committees for Thanksgiving, Christmas dances, Lads Night, and a shooting tournament. The auxiliary reports low attendance at the monthly meeting and a wall cake sale October 10 with harvest supper planned for Wednesday evening at the church committee rooms.

Warwick Post American Legion Auxbars Kearnes Elizabeth Carr Commumite la Moss

Hope Circle Elects Officers for New Year in Grand Army Hall

At a Hope Circle meeting in Grand Army Hall, officers for the coming year were elected. Installation will be on November 2 with a musical entertainment planned for November 15. A miscellaneous shower for Grace McCallum, bride to be, followed the meeting, with dancing and refreshments provided by the social committee.

Hope Circle Grand Army Hall Mary Condon Sarah Sweeney Margaret Morris Winifred C. Walsh Mary A. Lannon Mary Morris Helen Connery Grace Fay Annona Donovan William Dwyer Edward Sullivan Bertha Menard Loretta Walsh Mary McCallum Grace McCallum Frederick Cleaver Anna McCallum Winifred C Walsh

Bristol DAR celebrates 150th Bristol bombardment anniversary

Bristol Chapter D A R holds a special afternoon meeting at Mrs Charles W Young’s Hope Street home in tribute to the 1775 Bristol bombardment and the 35th anniversary of the chapter. Lydia M Cooke will read a historical paper on the event along with a music program. Mrs R Blackmar will read another paper marking the founding anniversary.

Bristol Daughters of the Charles W Young Hope Street Lydia M Cooke

Fire Engineers Hold Meeting at Dreadnaught Station

At the Board of Fire Engineers session last evening at Dreadnaught Fire Station Albert Rosa was elected a member of the Police Fire Patrol. The group approved interior painting and window repairs funded by the latest town appropriation and accepted an Armistice Day committee invitation.

Board of Fire Engineers High Street Albert Rosa WS Tyrenneal’ Son Financial Town

Surprise party honors Mrs Elizabeth McDermott at Bay View home

A surprise party for Mrs Elizabeth McDermott was held at 22 Bay View Avenue hosted by Mrs Manuel Valante. Red and white decor, piano solos by Helen Valante Cora Belmore Cora Rapoza and vocal performances by Delta Rapoza Dela La Rocca and Margaret Leavers. Refreshments served. The National India Rubber Company stitching department gifted a silk umbrella and Miss Helen Valante gave the address.

Elizabeth McDermott Manuel Valante Bay View Avenue Howers Helen Valante Cora Belmore Cora Rapoza Delta Raposa Dela la Rocca Margaret Leavers National India Rubber Company McDermott

Real Estate Transfers From New Bedford Area

Prank Mello transfers land to Manuel Justa Souza Alegria and wife. Bere gto and wife transfer to Campanella and Campanella Lot on Bas Neew Park plat. Box Hill cottage on Chales street involved in transfer.

Zeta Zz Pastime Program Attracts Public Interest

A reading and exhibition event titled Zeta Zz a Pastime drew crowds as attendees viewed cars and other exhibits. Organizers reported steady attendance with sessions led by teachers and staff focusing on educational aims and community engagement.

Community meal events and socials listed for upcoming evenings

A garbled list outlines community suppers and socials at various venues including Armory and parish houses. It mentions vestments, masquerade dances, troop gatherings, and charity fundraisers with unclear dates and locations.

Australian Invents Airborne Eran Camera At 126 MPH

An Australian inventor has created an eran camera capable of taking oblique photographs from a plane traveling at 126 miles per hour. The device aims to capture images from challenging angles while in flight.

Budding Author Declines Manuscript Copies

A Texas Ranger comments on regular practice in author circles. A young writer argues against keeping copies, claiming originals are returned, highlighting a practical approach to manuscript handling.

Texas Ranger

No Rest for Pastor's Wife

A fragment shows an exchange where a visitor praises a sermon on rest while the pastor’s wife claims she had to “get his dinner” instead indicating domestic strain or interruption during a religious setting. Pelicao

Midweek Best Time for Study Revealed by Tests

Psychology tests show college students perform best in the middle of the week. Science Service notes this peak in midweek cognition, suggesting scheduling重要 study blocks around Wednesday.

Cajun Customs and Catholic Traditions in Southwestern Louisiana

Awe of Cajun life is captured through unusual naming habits and vivid home decor. The piece notes religious observance, Saturday dances followed by Mass, and catechism tales such as Toto’s discovery of Easter and Mardi Gras as a cherished day.

Loulatana Nevil Henshaw Adventure Magazine Odelon Oliver Octave Ovide Oprah Otis Otto Octavie Odella Ophelia Odile Olive Olita Olympe Omeah Toto Lord Pere

Unusual Venezuelan Hydro Electric Plant High In Cordillera

In the Merida range above 4000 feet the El Milargo plant powers Valencia. Equipment was mule transported in sections. A 2,000,000 gallon reservoir and a concrete canal divert water to the station.

el Milargo Cordo Merida Venezuela Valencia

Hyde Park London A historic royal pleasure ground

Hyde Park in London spans about 390 acres from Piccadilly to Kensington Gardens. Once the manor of Hyde belonging to Westminster Abbey, it was enclosed as a park in 1535 and hosted stag hunts, horse racing under Charles II, and features the Serpentine lake laid out by Queen Caroline.

Hyde Park London Picadilly Kensington Gardens Hyde Abbey of Westminster Henry VIII Elizabeth Charles II Caroline George II Kansas City Star

Transvaal Gold Output Rises in May and Wage Award Move

May gold production in Transvaal mines reached 813249 fine ounces valued at £3456308, up 25730 ounces from April, with May value up £109352. Native workers totaled 172982 at end May versus 176188 in April. The De Villiers wage award bill proposing a 30 percent increase for men earning under £1 daily has passed the House of Assembly.

Transvaal de Villiers House of Assembly

Wild roses of the Southwest described by Nature Magazine

The piece notes the wild roses of the dry Southwest as low stunted bushes with brown branches and prickles like gooseberries. Flowers are purple rose or white, solitary, resembling a strawberry bloom more than a true rose, built for heat and hard to grow in northern gardens.

Nature Magazine

Benefit Entertainment at Palestine Theatre

A Palestine Theatre benefit program next Sunday features a one act drama Hunger and Honor with parish members Miss Cora Raposa Miss Anna Vieira Miss Mary Ponte Manuel Perry and Matthew Lawrence directed by Mercellino Mello. Also a motion picture St Elmo and a musical comedy will be shown.

Pocket Book Lost On Sherry Avenue

Henrique Da Costa reports losing a pocket book containing $10 while walking on Sherry avenue Saturday. Police questioned a local boy who allegedly picked it up, but he denied finding the item.

Henrique da Costa Olan Avenue Sherry Avenue

Adlerika Helps Gas Relief for Mrs Brinkley and Husband

A testimonial from Mrs B Brinkley explains Adlerika cured their gas and aided sleep. The ad claims one spoonful removes gas and old waste matter, relieving bloating and constipation. Sold by Hope Drug Co.

B. Brinkley Hope Drug CO

Statement of separation and financial responsibility

A man declares he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Elizabeth Martin Dow after she left him without cause or provocation, asserting financial independence and notifying creditors.

Elizabeth Martin) Dow

Oldest Cigar Store in Lancaster Preserved as Museum

The Demouth family since 1770 runs Lancaster PA’s oldest cigar store now a museum. It houses treasured replicas including Lancaster County’s first bathtub over a century old, built of wood and styled like a large barrel.

Lancaster Demouth Henry Demuth Lancaster County

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Martha ’B. Dimond Mrs T. T. Allan Naha Nis Maratha Nowra Memoriam Jeanette Bush A Key and Merrill In Dosblea Charles HH Sparks Harold S Greene Harold Cafford Charles I. Davis Joseph M Edmonds George Locke Howe Howard Paull Philip Morris RVI Azztooquile Toommope Aimas Otabbos Sauneh Petute Pettus Mickie Phoasdas Mandas Nena Pee Bon State Armory Chet NP Nwars Kearney RSA Miarss State OF Rhode Island State Board OF Public Roads State House R. L Agern Ald Barrington and East Providence Old Barrington Road Barrington Road Armington’s Corner R. I Abram L. Atwood Benjamin F Robinson Frank Cole John W Hanley A H Bodington Aare Norman G Dow Freeborn R. Cole Lanzire’s Express Frank Lanzire Robert J. McKay G.W. Simmons Isaac B. Munro Garfield Avenue William W. Franklin & Co Wood St G. M. Wilbur Constitution ST Viston Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co Poli Vci Swatson & Agents Wayboeset 8
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