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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1920
Page
2
The Department of Labor reports twenty seven of forty three market basket items have fallen in price and ten of fourteen representative industries show reduced employment last month. The piece argues gradual readjustments reflect a return to normal and manufacturers may absorb losses on on hand supplies to aid the broader economy.
Dr. W F Williams states he will not pursue a Senate candidacy on nomination papers. He declares he entered the caucus in good faith and will make no further effort this campaign. The decision shifts the contest to Bristol voters choosing among remaining candidates.
Town Committee and local Republicans gathered at U S Senator LeBaron B Colt’s home last evening. Colt delivered a stirring address endorsing the Republican platform and the League of Nations policy aligned with Harding and Coolidge. The Harding and Coolidge Club room at 254 Hope Street opened, and organizers urged Republicans to call and register. A Colt Band concert is planned in front of the club room Thursday evening with more campaign events to follow before Election Day.
The Bristol Improvement Association Executive Committee voted to receive election returns Tuesday evening November 2 at Rockwell Hall in the YMCA building. A special wire and telegraph operator will display results by stereopticon on a curtain opposite the YMCCA on Hope Street. A citizen complained the Bristol and Warren branch of the NY NH Hartford Railroad fails to follow laws on drinking water and paper cups and the issue will be forwarded to railroad officials for action.
Columbus Day was quietly observed in the town with a morning parade by a band and Italian committee along Wood Church High and State streets. Later in fore noon Italians led by the Colt Band paraded main streets. This evening Bristol Council Knights of Columbus will host a dance at the Naval Armory with Prof Donovan's Orchestra. Transportation to Warren available after the dance. Federal and town buildings and the bank are closed. Herreshoff boat shops closed Saturday and reopen tomorrow.
A collage of town news includes lectures by Herman F. Bell at Columbia University, a 6 to 2 win by West End Polish Club over N. I. R. Soccer, engagements and weddings, anniversaries, and social events. Residents travel, teach, or dine, with town figures at parties, lectures, and church ceremonies.
Town Clerk John W Church announces sealed bids to paint the Bristol Public Bath House with two coats. Bids due by noon October 19 1920. Envelopes should be marked Bids for painting Public Bath House. town may reject any or all bids.
Mrs. Augustus Gray hosted a Sunday dinner party for the anniversary of Miss Elizabeth Gray's birth. Guests included Joseph Kelley and James Sullivan from Holy Cross College, Thomas O Connors of Syracuse, and visitors from Providence Attleboro Warren and local residents.
Mr. James W. Salisbury reports a Scotch Collie puppy found and thanks the paper for publishing the advertisement in the last two issues. The notice expresses gratitude to the newspaper and requests the owner to contact for recovery.
Classified ads offer a piano with tone and good condition, bedroom and dining room furniture, a 1917 passenger automobile, a plot of land with five house lots on Woodlawn Avenue, a large 10-room house with mortgage options, a two and a half story house on Church Street, a one house lot on Thompson Avenue, and a large barn for rent on Court Street. Contact details include CHURCH STREET addresses, A. A. EDMONDS CO., A. P. NERONE, and J. F. PECKHAM for particulars and viewings.
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