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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1923
Page
2
The Bristol club thanks its supporters for royal backing during Sundays game A praises Mr Godfrey for securing top lineup and efforts. Officials credit fan loyalty for turning the tide and aiding a successful season with a pledge of a bigger, better Bristol ahead.
Thomas and Edward Laver aged 12 and 7 fell from a second story window at 245 o clock Saturday afternoon in the Hasbrook block Hope street landing on the concrete in front of the Mayflower Store. They were rescued by Israel Goldstein and taken to Dr Nafred Mc Merriman noting no bones broken though Thomas had a spinal injury and both boys suffered bruises and temporary unconsciousness with lingering soreness.
Industrial Trust Company as executor under the will of Arthur S Lawton transfers land and buildings on the south side of Church Street toward for Landsex and water to Arthur Fonseca and others. The description notes the parcels on the south side of Church Street and related conveyance to multiple beneficiaries.
A Providence moving service advertises its fourth year with two daily trips from Bristol and Providence. The Emery Desilets company offers door to door purchases and deliveries with drivers Waldo Desilets and Clarence Desilets. Contact Bristol 397 or Providence Union 6319.
Mr and Mrs George Hayes and Cornelius Powers of Providence were guests of Mr and Mrs Colin C Hayes. E F Heffernan of Long Island and Miss Peggy Woods of New York visited relatives and returned home Sunday. Mars Morrissey returned from New York after two weeks with Dr John H Morrissey. Mrs Frank Treanor of New York spent the summer with her parents. Mrs and Mrs Charles A McDonald of Franklin Street returned home Sunday. The Dreadnaught Hook Ladder Hose Company held a well attended weekend event at Grand Army Hall. The Bristol District Nursing Association purchased a sedan type automobile to aid district nurse calls. Funeral services for Mrs Martha Douglas were held in Newport and interred at the North Deometers. The annual supper and roll call of the First Baptist Church is planned Friday evening with supper at 6:30 and address by Rev Charles Fo VeColles. A motorbus transports passengers from Franklin Street Station to the ferry at Constitution Street amid Thames Street construction disrupting electric trains. Mr and Mrs Jo HE Corthell and sister Mrs Charles Ferrershoff will remain in Flora until next May. Three people totaling 259 years old start a journey unaccompanied by a younger person. Mrs Corthell is 88, Mr Corthell and Mrs Hatreshot are 87 and 84 respectively.
A string of social and civic items outlines moves to Nova Scotia and Anthony, a town council meeting tonight, a lodge degree in progress, and a church delegate election. Regional residents return home from summer visits while a brush fire near Bristol Narrows is extinguished without damage. Radio fans hear soprano solos as Mrs Colwell of Providence and Mrs Anderson perform on WSAD.
On Thursday October 1 1923 Trinity Church hosts a Harvest Festival at 7 30 pm featuring anthems including Ye Shall Go Forth with Jo Jo Barnby and preached by Rev Arthur McAucock rector of All Saints Providence. A collection supports the new heating plant.
For sale is the house and lot formerly owned by the late Josh F Peckham on Lot 64168 feet, listed at Salzman’s Store.
The regular monthly inspection of the First Bristol Troop met at 7 30 in the Scout Building with Deputy Commissioner George R Fish conducting the inspection. All around competition and Halloween party plans were formed.
Miss Alice Bourm will entertain the Ladies Committee of the MCA next Monday afternoon at her Hope Street home. The Junior Department held a special meeting to form a Junior Club. The Radio Club met Friday for a study series on Radio transmission led by William Hobbs with further discussions planned. News of the World baseball standings will be reported by the club. Code practice is set for Monday evenings. A Friday discussion considered admitting Junior MCA members to the club.
Weekly docket at the Fifth District Court heard by Judge Frank H. Hammill. Cases included State, Chief Hugh F. Kelley versus Pasquale Cappole for assault with a dangerous weapon. Benjamin Cavallaro case continued. Mintel Barbosa versus Frank Quintal continued one week. Josephine M Trask case continued one week. Oket 12 defendant pleaded not guilty and case continued one week. Max V Makowsky vs M Arruda trespass and ejectment verdict for possession. Higio Masse versus Joseph Pontes civil case continued one week.
The Bristol P T A will meet at Colt Memorial High School auditorium on Wednesday evening October 17 at 7 30. The gathering will elect new officers and discuss year matters. A reception for new teachers follows, with entertainment by Charles Morgan and Louvain Day library restoration program.
The regular semi monthly meeting of American Legion Auxiliary, Kearney Unit No 6, meets Thursday at 8 PM in Grand Army Hall. A brief business session precedes “Ladies Night” with reception for members and guests and a hoped for strong turnout.
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