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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1921
Page
4
The Northern Ohio Traction Company proposes large scale bus service in city areas not served by car lines. With centralized control and regular schedules, officials expect improved service and a five cent fare with universal transfer to street car lines.
Funeral services for Mrs. Johanna Kunze widow of Louis W Kunze aged 83 were conducted at her home on High Street by Rev James J Goodacre with many relatives in attendance. Interment followed at North Cemetery. Also noted are services for Francis Lewis a former resident who died in Te wksbury Massachusetts and is survived by a daughter with burial at St Marys Cemetery.
Metro presents Viola Dana in Life's Darn Funny with Gareth Hughes Eva Gordon Kathleen OConnor and Mark Fenton Also Realart shows Mary Miles Minter in Dont Call Me Little Girl and Double Adventure country Chickens Frank Mayo Shark Master Where Men Are Men and other features Friday Buck Jones in Get Your Man plus The Sky Rancer Matt and Jeff and a Pathe Comedy
In this town on October 12 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E Fitz. The child is named Arthur Salisbury Fitz the second and adds a new member to the family.
In this town on Oct. 17, Agnes Formisano, aged 59, passed away. The brief obituary lists her residence and age, with no additional details provided.
A sequence of events lists dances and social gatherings at local halls. The D of I Drill Team hosts a Thursday evening event in G A R Hall followed by several dances by groups including The Three Friends and the Ladies Auxiliary. Harvest suppers and fundraisers occur at Italian Hall Wood Street and Colt Memorial High School auditorium. A Mite Society supper and sale is planned for December at First Baptist G A R Hall.
A resident named John A West shares a testimonial praising Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney discomfort. He notes improved symptoms after using the product and urges others to buy the same remedy from local dealers priced at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as the sponsor.
A playful retail note invites customers to stop in and sample the shop's candy. It promises a superior taste compared to other confections and hints at delicious options available.
A parcel of land in Warren Bristol Rhode Island with buildings will be sold at public auction on Wednesday October 19 1921 at 1 PM under a mortgage dated September 5 1918 recorded in Book 45 pages 157 and 169. The sale follows mortgage default and names Wise bounds including Birch Swamp Road and land formerly of John Denby and Joao Leveira. The property was conveyed to Peter A Sheldon and Laura A Sheldon and then to the seller by Laura A Sheldon. The bid by the mortgage holder Daniel H Morrissey is listed and the sale is subject to the mortgage.
A fragment from a local page lists property transfers including Alphonso Cirill, Paolo Arreny, and nearby streets. It references parcels and legal notices related to land and buildings in the Gees Woodiater Alphonsos area. The readable parts imply real estate activity and ownership changes in the community.
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