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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1924
Page
3
Listing notes an attractive seven room cottage with modern improvements in a good location on a 68 by 129 foot lot priced at 6200 dollars. Also offered are a six room cottage with toilet sewer electricity cemented cellar and an eight car garage for 4600 dollars and a two family house in an excellent location with modern improvements on two lots priced at 6066 dollars.
George R. Fish presided at a Hotel Belvedere meeting forming subcommittees for Sports Music Ball Badges Sale of Daisies Chief Marshal and Printing. The group voted to seek Town Council permission to use the common on Nov 11 and to permit local merchants to sell fireworks. Next meeting set for Oct 18.
Guests from Pawtucket Fall River Warren and nearby town attended at 122 Union Street to celebrate Miss Mary Barr s 20th birthday. Pink and white decor, a chicken salad supper, games, and a musical program followed a reception with vocal duets by Elsie Gray and Fyverett MacMillan and a quartet including Howard Fielding and the Turner twins. Remembrances were given to the guest of honor.
At Odd Fellows Hall the District Deputy Grand Master Bezley of Presidency installed the lodge officers. Names include Noble Grand Frederick F E Garvin and Vice Grand John W Card with secretaries, treasurer Dr W Williams, and various appointees. Visiting brothers from Providence and Warren attended the close of the session. A chicken supper followed served by the social committee chaired by Louis Benjamin.
The American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Units No 6 will host its annual Harvest Supper in the Grand Army Hall on Wednesday evening October 22. The event is organized by the executive and social committees and tickets are available from auxiliary members. Fryers body welcome.
Troops 2 and 4 in Bristol held Fire Prevention Week activities this week. Deputy Commissioner George R. Fish spoke on fire prevention, praised Brockton Fair showing, and presented a silver cup to Lawrence Ascola and Carlo Russo. Two new recruits joined Troop 4, with a planned all day hike Monday for all four troops at 9 am.
Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity service times list Holy Communion at 8 30 am Morning Prayer and sermon at 10 30 am Church school at noon orlock 12 30 pm Evening Prayer and address announced for St Michael’s Church marking the day’s patterns of worship.
Mrs Henrys W Boonton presided at a Taft School Club meeting in the Taft School. Mrs Henrys A Lee of Providence gave a talk on The Truth that Points to Health, Happiness and Prosperity. Annette Hall Whitock of Providence sang songs. A whist event was set for Oct 23 to benefit the library fund. A set of 20 books was pledged to Hindman School in Kentucky. Two new members joined. Secretary treasurer and directress reports were filed. Refreshments were served.
Seventeenth Sunday at Trinity Church features Holy Communion at 7 30 AM. Matins at 9 30 AM. Morning prayer service at 10 00 AM. Church School at 10 45 AM. Sung Mass and sermon at 7 30 PM. Choral singing and address follow.
The Pastime Theatre features The Covered Wagon a Paramount photoplay based on Anderson Houghs novel. It portrays 1848 wagon trains from Westport to Oregon with scenes of river fords fires buffalo hunts Fort Bridger and the Oregon Trail split at Fort Hall. Warren Kerrigan Low Wilson Alan Hale and others lead a cast of noted screen players.
A largely attended rummage sale was held yesterday in the O'Wolf Inn under the Congregational Club of the First Congregational Church. About $100 was realized.
The funeral for Thomas M Marns died Monday at his home 90 Church Street began with a wake from the late residence and a 9 o clock mass at St Mary s Church. Attendees included relatives from New York Boston Providence and Warren with Bristol council Knights of Columbus and Fraternal Order of Eagles. Floral tributes came from the Knights of Columbus and other fraternal groups. Burial followed at St Mary s Cemetery Warren.
A shower in her honor was hosted by Mr and Mrs Wilfred Vermette at 972 Hope Street Monday night. Guests traveled from Providence Warren and the town. Orange and black decor, a chicken salad supper, and a musical program accompanied gift offerings, with Miss Bertha Menard and Miss Mary Paull performing. Miss McClure, engaged to Albert J Vermette, will wed later this month.
Friday night service at 7 30 PM Sunday morning worship at 10 30 AM Rev H Wo Warren DD of Warren ROP will occupy the pulpit The Church School will meet after the morning service Pearse preaching Sunday night at 7 30 PM Subject The Most Valuable Thing A Brstal religious instruction Friday afternoon at 2 38 Plan to attend other church and church school rally Sunday morning chamber fifth at 10 30 AM
The State Street M. E. Church parsonage at 129 State Street lists telephones and prayer meeting notices. The message highlights Friday prayer session and upcoming service details.
Miss Rebecca McDonald daughter of William James and the late Mary Matilda McDonald formerly of this town died Tuesday after a two week illness at St Josephs Hospital Providence. Born in Fall River 25 years ago she worked in the National India Rubber Company shoe division. She leaves four sisters and four brothers including Mrs Matilda Gaines Boston Mrs Charles Scott this town Mrs Thomas Haines Los Angeles Miss Annabel McDonald San Francisco Wallace McDonald Springfield John Portland Ore Alex Los Angeles Arthur Nashua NH and a sister and brother. The funeral was at 8:30 this morning at Mrs Charles Scotts home and at St Marys Church with a requiem mass at 9. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. A sister Mrs Thomas J Meiggs and a brother Frank S Stuart are also noted with funeral plans for tomorrow at 2:30 and burial at North Cemetery.
Charles Henry Stuart 97 Constitution Street resident for 17 years died in Providence yesterday at 4 am after a stroke two weeks earlier. Born in Nova Scotia to Richard S and the late Annie Ray Stuart he was a former schoolteacher. He is survived by his father and a stepmother among others.
The notice invites strangers and others to attend all listed services including Preaching at 10 300 and Sunday School at 12 00 with Upworth League.
Morning service at 10300 led by the pastor with sermon The Great Gathering. Church School at 1145 followed by praise and preaching at 730. Subject of sermon focused on continuous discoveries.
Rex Thomas Armstrong schedule lists 1045 a m preaching and 1200 noon Sunday School. 6 00 p m Young People meeting 7 00 p m Evening service Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p m You are invited.
The Harvest Festival service at Trinity Church last evening drew a large gathering. Rev. Alya Carpenter and Rev. Frederick L. Maryon led evensong and procession with the choir. Fresh produce and preserves were displayed to benefit the Home for Aged Women, the Children's Home, and St. Mary's Orphanage in East Providence.
Coming events listed include a Friday evening dance at the State Armory hosted by Battery C of the 243d Artillery. On October 22 a Social Club Supper at the YMCA with a lecture by Colin T Holm. A November 13 community supper at the YMCA features Rear Admiral Simms as speaker.
Six hundred autographs displayed in London were insured for 125000 dollars. The coverage underscores the value placed on celebrity autographs and the event's significance.
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