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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1922
Page
2
An editorial urges Bristol residents to give generously in a district nurse tag day. It notes the increased costs and the reliance on private gifts alongside town funds to keep the essential nursing service operating.
Bristolians celebrate Lieutenant Governor Gross planned campaign for governor. The well known leader rose the office during two years without party machine backing, winning nomination on record and popularity amid party leaders opposition. Republicans hope for an unselected candidate after decades of managed choices.
Taft School Club met despite stormy weather with Mrs Charles F Sanford presiding. Members supported urging the Guneral School Committee to build a new town school at the Perry property in Silver Creek and approved the preferred site. Miss Mary Taylor spoke on town health needs demanding an additional nurse for tuberculosis contagious disease and maternity care. Miss Molfie Wylie of Warren played violin with Edna Morralley as accompanist. Tea was served by Mrs Harry R Gray Mrs Elwin Hill and Mrs Ralph W Holt.
District Deputy Nolan of Newport acted as installing officer for Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus at a Wednesday meeting. New officers include Grand Knight William H Sisson Deputy Grand Knight James J Walsh Recording Secretary Leon Curran Financial Secretary William H Connery Chancellor William P Hammill Treasurer Robert J Connery Warden Joseph E Duffy Inside Guard Thomas Henry Outside Guard John Ruggerio Trustees Thomas J Tobin Robert J Connery Dennis J McCarty Lecturer Michael J Doyle Advocate James F Lavander Delegate James F Lavander. Business session added committee reports including bazaar. Social hour featured music and refreshments.
The Democratic Town Committee lists Senator Daniel W. Coggeshall and Representatives Wallis E. Howe in the First District and Dr. C. J. Hasbrouck in the Second District. Headquarters open at Moose Hall Hasbrouck Block with a 6 30 p m meeting tonight.
Attorney Joseph A. Hammill returns from Pittsfield. Callan Construction begins Bay View avenue roadbed at Metacom avenue. Town Council canvasses voters for Nov 7 election. New house at Gibson and Main nearing completion. Miss Gladys Goettler visits Bristol. previously in Daytona. Bristol Whist Club prizes awarded. visiting guests noted. Local residents on motor trip through New England hosted by Mr Mayo. Winter clothing advertised. Norman Favre dies at City Hospital after illness. John Raposa injured in wagon accident. discharged from hospital. Daughters of Isabella plan Halloween party. music and refreshments noted. Community notices include local openings, society events, and a Columbus Day obse r v ance.
A well attended affair last night at the Naval Reserve Armory supported by the Athlete Committee of Kearney Post American Legion. Burke's Island Orchestra provided music for the event.
Holy Communion at 8 in the morning. Morning prayer and sermon at 10 30. Church School at 12. Evening prayer and address at 7 30.
The parish lists dimanche worship with Holy Communion at 7.30, Children's Mass at 9.00, Matins at 10.15, Sung Mass and Sermon at 10.45, and Evensong with Address at 7.30. Choir practice is Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.
Congregational Church holds Sunday worship at 10 30 with a sermon by Dr Lyon. Baptist and Methodist churches unite for a joint service. Church School meets at noon and religious instruction classes convene Wednesday at 2 35 p m in the chapel.
Sunday service is omitted due to Union Service in the Congregational Church. Church School rally at noon features Mr Erwin gospel singer from the Dr Lyon revival assisting in the program.
Morning service omitted to join the Union service at First Congregational Church Sunday School at 11 45. Evening service omitted to unite with Union services in Tabernacle at Warren.
The entry lists a Sunday marriage service at 10 30 and Sunday School at 12 with an evening service omitted. It notes nonattendance at the Union Service at the Tabernacle in Warren.
John H. Hennessey and trustees transfer two Gooding Manor Plat lots to Louis Sousa and wife. Vincenzo Ferrara and wife transfer a house and lot at the corner of High and Franklin streets to John S. Fidalgo and others.
Probate Court of Bristol names Arthur F Bowler as administrator of Marie R Bowler deceased. Clerk John W Church notes qualification by bond and six month claim period from first advertisement.
A fragmented catalog entry lists item prices including several small goods with prices ranging from 10c to 45c and units noted as dozen or package. no specific item names are readable.
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