Bristol Council Reviews Class B Licensing and D Club Oversupply
State liquor administrator George Brewster told Bristol council that four more Class B restaurants exist than population warrants and many do not meet state requirements. He urged reducing licenses by converting some to Class C, noting Bristol is overstocked with Class D clubs and seafood sales in saloons raise concerns. Bristol currently lists two Class A, six Class B victualling, two Class B taverns, ten Class C saloons, seven Class D limited clubs, and one full Class D club.
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Bristol
George Brewster
J. Floyd Huestis
Brewster
General Assembly
Hyestis
Vcandet Trust Brestabisimentes Aide Claned
Anthony J Ferrara
Ferrara
di Giate
Hundreds Pay Final Tribute to Town Sergeant Thomas Johnson
Officials from Naugatuck and Bristol Ha Rubber Co and local and state officials attended the funeral for Bristol Town Sergeant Thomas E. Johnson. The service honored the 64 year old who died suddenly in Naugatuck and was held at his Bristol home and North Cemetery.
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Naugatuck
Bristol
Unnet
Eretes, Rubber Company
Thomas E. Johnson
Church Street
Johnson
Herbert D Graetz
First Congregational Church
North Cemetery
C P Quackenbush
James Burns
John W Church
J H Tuplin
Emil L. Dubuc
Robert J. Connery
B. W. Wall
J Floyd Huestis
Frank M Dimond
L. H. Callan
Samuel J Connery
Republican Town Committee
Woodbury S
Bristol Safety Council Eyes Revival After Board Meeting
The Bristol Safety Council aims to rekindle interest after a six week lull following resignations of former county chairman Stanley E. Friswell and Bristol division head Raymond D. Robertson. The executive committee met at Friswell’s home and plans to elect officers at the next session, with J Francis Connell O Reid LeClair and Michael W Pasquarell forming the selection group.
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Bristol Safety Council
Stanley E. Friswell
Bristol County Safety Division
Mr Friswel
Raymond D. Robertson
Bristol
J Francis Connell
O Reid LeClair
Michael W Pasquarell
Bristol to Vote Tonight on Planning Board and Police Time Off
Bristol town fathers convene in Burnside Memorial Building to decide on forming a five member Planning Board and a proposed change to police time off. Police Chief Ferrara seeks one extra day off monthly for officers while preserving department efficiency.
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Bristo
A. J. Ferrara
Burnside Memorial Building
J. Floyd Huestis
Financial Town
Ferrara
Bristol
Sas de
Success of juvenile court noted by probation officer
The Bristol County report by Probation Officer Augustine B. Nerone shows the juvenile court law's first year success with no juvenile commitments to Locka nosset School and only 11 juvenile probationers countywide. It cites 44 adult probations, 28 discontinued after improvement, and 13 on deferred sentences. restitution totaled 327.60 plus 45.80 court costs and 1750 for restitution.
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Oshs
Bristol County
Augustine B. Nerone
Nerone
Bristol
Lockanosset
Superior Court
Executive Department
Massachusetts
Parol Board
Lockanosset School
Women’s Civic League plans masquerade ball in Bristol
The Bristol Portuguese American Women’s Civic League hosts a masquerade ball Thursday night at Hotel Belvedere with guests including state and town officials and civic league officers. Prizes will honor the prettiest, most original and funniest costumes. Judges include Edna Demers Elmer Mapes Rose Fasano Orlando Bisbane Richard Germano Peter Pimental.
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Bristol
Postal Employees Honor Lawrence F. Davis
Lawrence F Davis, retired postal clerk, was hosted at 84 Union Street by Postmaster Daniel W Coggeshall and 15 staff members to honor his 26 years of service. He joined as a substitute in 1913, became a regular in 1920, and retired September 1 this year. The gathering featured a fine supper and vocal solos with piano accompaniment, ending in shared songs and warm remarks about his friendships.
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Lawrence F Davis
Union Street
Daniel W Coggeshall
Davis
Sam
Vernon A Gray
Coggeshall
Bride-Elect Honored With Shower Before November Wedding
Miss Marjory Sousa of 129 Constitution Street, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudolph E Sousa, received a miscellaneous shower at Aunt Mrs Tina Alisio’s Wood Street home Saturday evening. She won a boudoir chair and other gifts as games and refreshments were shared. she is set to marry Charles Mello November 25 at St Mary’s Church. Hostesses were her mother Mrs Rudolph E Sousa her sister Miss Virginia Sousa and Aunt Mrs Tina Alisio.
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Marjory Sousa
Rudolph E. Sousa
Constitution Street
Tina Alisio
Wood Street
Charles Mello
St. Mary’s Church
Virginia Sousa
Hope Circle Hallowe en Party Highlights Costumes and Prizes
Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella held its annual Hallowe en party at the K of C home on State street. Costumes ranged from old fashioned girls to native imagery with prizes awarded for prettiest most original funniest waist measurements and special prizes to Edna Dubuc Eleanor Sylvia. Court of Warren Circle D of I chaired by Otto Alletag also featured games dancing and a salad supper.
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Hallowe’en
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
K. of Chome
State Street
Eleanor Sylvia
Eva Burke
Mary Callan
Warren Circle
D of I
Otto Alletag
Annie Sharkey
Charles McCanna
Edna Dubuc
Bessie Crowley
Bridget Lewis
Rose Preble
Margaret Morris
Frances Horton
Eloise Dunbar
Recalling the Phoenix Oct 16 1914 contents
The column reflects on the October 16 1914 issue of the Phoenix, noting numerous items of interest. It invites readers to review the scanned pages and discuss observed stories, events, and features from that historic publication.
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the Phoenix
Allen-Wedding Leads Bristol Page One Trio
The Phoenix reports the wedding of Mr and Mrs Allen at the top of page one with a second wedding for Bill Wardwell and Helen Waldron beneath it. The Wardwells, now in Quincy, Massachusetts, return to Bristol for family gatherings, especially on the Fourth.
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Rarry
Alfen
the Phoenix
Allen
Bill Wardwell
Helen Waldron
Phoenix
Carolyn
Wardwells
Quincy
Mass
Bristol
Bristol Mother's Club Prepares for Growth In PTA Role
On the front page a Bristol group named the Bristol Mother's Club, a forerunner of the PTA, lists officers President Mrs A M Merriman Vice President Mrs John P Reynolds Secretary Mrs Sptank B Witson Treasurer Mrs John F Wall. Merriman notes the club with nearly 200 members aims to grow. The program featured a Camp Fire Girls talk and activity demonstrations with refreshments by Mrs Frank H Buffinton and Mrs Henry Barton.
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Bristol
Frank H. Buffinton
Henry Barton
Brown University 150th parade honor marked by local tribute
An item notes the BTA joining a Providence parade for Brown University's 150th anniversary. A parade walk was laid in front of the Court House by Col. L. H. Callan. Also listed are Knights of Columbus officer elections led by Grand Knight Joseph L. Duffy, a sheriff‑led real estate sale commission, and an obituary notice.
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Providence
Brown Universiy
Court House
L. H. Callan
Knights of Columbus
Joseph L. Duffy
Cady
Advertising and baseball notes from early 1900s the Pastime and Star theatres
Front page ads show the Pastime and Star theatres promoting Mary Pickford in A Toss of a Coin and a Dietz Driving Lamp. A 1914 Baseball flash recalls the Boston Braves four straight over the Athletics with $2 708 91 per Braves player and $1 950 42 for Athletics. The piece notes Yanks and Reds prize money and mentions Phoenix lacking editorials then.
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Pastime Theatre
Star Theatre
Mary Pickford
F. T. Remneres
Dietz
Boston Braves
Athletics
Rudolph and Gowdy
Braves
Yanks
Reds
Phoenix
Local items from the Phoenix October 16 1914
Workmen smooth the boulder base for Soldiers and Sailors Monument in front of Burnside Memorial Building. A Tuesday GAR Hall dance, with Crown Orchestra, drew a good crowd. Captain Crandall fell into the harbor from a ferry dock but was rescued. Bristol Casino on High Street closed for the season. Undertaker George M Wilbur nominated for Republican Representative in Warren. Y M C A bowling teams listed with players and high scores, led by J Newman 314.
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Burnside Memorial
G A.R. Hall
Garvin and Easterbrooks
Crown Orchestra
O. M. Crandall
Sagamore
Bristol
High Street
George M. Wilbur
Warren
A. P. Nerone
Agt
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James Young
N E Turner
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Edward Mason
Norma Shearer
Joan Crawford
Rosalind Russel
Mary Boland
Paulette Goddard
Phyllis Povah
Joan Fontaine
Claw
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Carole Lombard
Cary Grant
Kay Francis
Charles Coburn
Helen Vinson
Katherine Alexander
John Garfield and
Priscilla Lane
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Bristol Housing Guild
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Women’s Civic League
Orlando J. Bisbane
Town
Richard J. Germano
Pawtucket
Peter J Pimental
North Providence
Naomi Jacome
Josephine Mello
Juliette Cardoza
Joseph A. Almeida
Caesar Brito
Mary Borges
Rose George
Lillian Costa
Mary Mello
Mary Marshall
Wilhelmina Silvia
Lawrence F. Davis
Vestry Baptist Church
Mite Society
South Ends
W. Newman
J. Birtwhistle
Sanford
Pierce
J. Newman
P. Kenny
R. Taylor
S. Dimond
R. Newman
J. Best
Mysteries
W. Bottomley
E. Hill
J. Pierce
McElvogue
G. Pierce
Tanks
F. Wilson
D. Maxfield
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E. Clayton
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