Bristol County Festival Chorus Rehearsal Set For Tomorrow
A rehearsal of the Bristol County Festival Chorus is planned for tomorrow evening in the John Post Reynolds School auditorium. Despite last week’s strong attendance despite bad weather, organizers expect a larger turnout with new members. Judge Edward L. Leahy, chairman of the 250th anniversary committee, will address the group and discuss chorus support for the celebration exercises. The chorus opens the season with new officers: President Benjamin M. MacDougall, Secretary Mrs Benjamin F Lindemuth, Treasurer Roswell S. Bosworth, and executive members Miss Saliy S Goff, Miss Gertrude Brown of Warren, Miss Charlotte A Young, Dr W Fred Williams, and Frank M Dimand.
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Bristol County Festival Chorus
John Post’ Reynolds
Edward L. Leahy
Judge Leahy
Benjamin M. MacDougall
Benjamin F Lindemuth
Roswell S. Bosworth
Saliy S Goff
Gertrude Brown
Warren
Charlotte A Young
W. Fred Willams
Frank M Dimand
Real estate transfers record two families in Bristol area
Charles R Wood and wife transfer two lots on the Charles R Wood plat south of Butterworth avenue to Alvene H. Smith and wife of Fast Providence. Vene H. Smith Jr. also transfers two lots on the same plat. Harrison C. Smith of Attleboro sells to Earle L. Swift two lots on Swift's Point plat at Bristol Narrows.
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Charles R Wood
Alvene H. Smith
Fast Providence
Butterworth Avenue
Alvene H. Smith, Jr
Harrison C. Smith
Attleboro
Earle L. Swift
Swift
Funeral Services For Local Leader Draw Large Attendance
A large turnout of relatives and friends from the state attended the funeral for a prominent local figure. Rev. Dr. R. J. Christyie of State Street M. E. Church officiated. Floral tributes came from many organizations including Industrial Trust Company Bristol branch, Waldron Company, Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps, and St Alban’s Lodge. Interment followed at North Cemetery with bearers Judge Edward L. Leahy, James J. Lanzire, Clinton T. Sherman, and Eber Hill.
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R. J.chrystie
State Street M. E
Bristol
Industrial Trust Company
Waldron Company
Babbitt Women's Relief Corps
Dixon Lubricating Saddle Company
State Street M. E. Church
St Alban's Lodge
No. 6
F& A.M
North Cemetery
Edward L. Leahy
James J. Lanzire
Clinton T. Sherman
Eber Hill
Review of year changes and long serving Directress memorial
October 1929 meeting notes the Society faced losses including five pensioners and two members, with directress Mrs Sarah E Spooner serving fifty six years since 1912. Remembrance for Mildred Williams and gratitude for donors and Bristol Phoenix support. Over $820 distributed to aid needs.
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Mildred Williams
Board of Managers
Sarah E. Spooner
Lowe
Bristol Phoenix
New Officers Elected at St. Michael's Fellowship
The semi annual meeting of the Young People's Fellowship of St. Michael's Church elected officers for the term. President Lawrence Ashton leads with Francis Hayes as vice president and Gertrude Grice secretary. Andrew Iverson becomes treasurer and Elizabeth Rounds chairs worship. Helen Newcomb leads service and Frederick Brownell heads fellowship.
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Young People’s Fellowship
St. Michael’s Church
Lawrence Ashton
Francis Hayes
Gertrude Grice
Andrew Iverson
Elizabeth Rounds
Helen Newcomb
Frederick Brownell
Ventilating Home Promise Through New Architecture
A writer envisions a future home with a "means of expressing new" architecture, a ventilating system, and heated or cooled air for all rooms. He argues this would curb street noise, dust, and humidity, improving textile life and comfort despite urban smog.
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Albert Parsong
Printer's Art Exhibition at British Museum Showcases Acme Books
A display at the British Museum features about 200 volumes illustrating the peak of printer's art from the last decade. The exhibit pairs medieval scripts with post war masterpieces from leading presses in England Scotland the United States France Germany Spain Poland Belgium and other regions. Experts note a marked improvement in printing since the twentieth century began.
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British Museum
Europe
England
Scotland
United States
France
Hal Inn
Spain
Staty
Poland
Belgium
Two Friends Look Back on Scraps of Life
In a casual exchange, two companions recall years of dull jobs and unshared duties. One admits a stagnant career while the other reflects on a husband’s unfulfilling roles, noting his own life as a bridegroom.
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Tve
Freak of Striking Clock Heard by Wireless at Four Miles
Report describes Big Ben strikes heard via wireless and sound wires within a four mile radius from London. Signals from Daventry cause 29 strikes at eleven, with 41% second gaps. At four miles five or six strokes audible before and after the sound waves, revealing the clock's pattern.
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House of Parliament
London
Daventry
Big Ben
Mysterious talking crows sighted near Weenen Natal
Reports describe crows near Weenen speaking in suspicious tones about rain and a chief death. The birds allegedly allege Muzucitawayo’s death and prompt a local scandal as natives gather to listen. A Nat u paper notes the key fact that the birds only speak when a head boy is present.
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Weenen
Natal
Muzucitawayo
Bokhara Tea Drinkers and Local Tea Customs
The Bokhara practice varies by region with travelers carrying a small tea bag and seeking a tea bhonih for a brew. Bokhara breakfast tea, Shhirechaj tea, uses soaked brew flavored with milk or mutton fat. Throughout the day, ten wet flour cakes and mutton suet are eaten, followed by tea leaves regarded as a delicacy.
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Bukhara
Bokhara
Johnsons Keep Social Life On Restaurants Not Homes
Cruel Johnson avoids inviting guests to his house preferring to entertain at restaurants. His wife notes visitors dislike him and asks about inviting Tompkins and his fiancee. He replies he dislikes the idea a little but not enough to change.
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Cruel Johnson
Tompkins
Mrs. Johnson
Fire damages cottage on Avenue Bristol, Central Falls
A cottage on Avenue Bristol in Central Falls sustained heavy damage from a chimney fire. Crews from the fire department spent about an hour extinguishing flames opened walls to reach embers. The Highlands Realty Co property occupied by Belle C Russell was believed to be the owner and Col Edwin S Frey served as president. The alarm rang just before midnight with a recall around 1 AM.
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Cherey
Avenue
Bristol
Ghana
Highlands Realty, Co
Col
Edwin 5. Frey
Migs
Belle C. Russell
Washington -Street
Central Falls
District No. 12
Land of Fine Flowers Brazil Highlights Orchids and Victoria
Brazil is praised for its famed orchids seen in greenhouses worldwide. The Victoria Regia water lily, reputed as the greatest, graces a pond at the Rio Botanical Gardens.
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Brazil
Rilo Botanical Gardens
Public interest shields country in quiet morning routine
A reflective note from Akron Beacon Journal asserts that despite glitzy headlines and hype, the nation remains secure thanks to citizens who value humor and simple breakfasts at home.
Earning and Possessing Beecher Quote on Merit
A Beecher quotation urges that gains come from earning and possessing with shrewd, inventive, and enterprising effort, framing wealth as a result of active enterprise. The aphorism emphasizes practical virtue and persistent labor as paths to benefit.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Unspeakable Turk nickname cited for Silent The Turk
The Louisville Times notes Silent The Turk as the most henpecked husband, suggesting the nickname unspeakable Turk reflects that description.
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Louisville Times
Ancient Surgical Practices Include Skull Trephining
The article notes operations by ancient physicians such as skull fracture relief via trephining and bladder stone crushing and extraction, all performed without anesthesia. It emphasizes early surgical ingenuity and the lack of anesthesia in these procedures.
Benzine Tactics for Beetle Infestations
Sprinkling benzine over cupboard boards kills beetles and their eggs. Use sparingly to clear out beetle infestations in storage areas. Handle with care due to flammability and fumes.
Antiques Wanted at 428 Public St Providence
Collector buys antiques in any condition including tables chairs bureaus clocks desks chests beds dishes glassware pewter and cameo jewelry. Pays top prices for colored glass lamps and round back hair muoth arm chairs. Will call anywhere. Address 428 Public St Providence.
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Public ST
Providence
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