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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1920
Page
3
A young animal was struck and killed by an electric train on the Consolidated railroad last Friday night at 11 40 between Papasquash Street and the Asylum road. The train halted and the carcass was taken to the station. Alexander Jenutus Games Warden and the State Games Warden were notified.
A Bristol citizen, Wm. H. Manchester of 10 Bourne St., credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with prompt relief from backache and fatigue caused by heavy lifting and standing. He has used them for three years and keeps a supply at Buffington’s Pharmacy. Doan’s Kidney Pills are available for 60c at all dealers from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
Riverside Girl Scouts Troop 2 visited the Soldiers' Home on Sunday afternoon with about 30 members arriving by automobile. The party reached the Home at 3 o'clock for a paid visit to the comrades.
Kenzie welcomed the scouts on behalf of the comrades. A program of races and games delighted comrades and participants. Refreshments were served by the scouts. At sunset the flag was lowered and retreat sounded by Bugler Roe. The troop was led by Capt Lowry and Lieut Hutcheon.
A reflective poem questions whether wood or stone can tell the tales of long gone worshippers. It recalls Sunday mornings, fathers and mothers, pastors and hymns, and asks if earthly pleasures might derail devotion, urging to remember truth and love in the House of God.
Governor Beeckman designates November 11 1920 Armistice Day a legal holiday in Rhode Island. The proclamation urges the people to refrain from labor and honor veterans with public gatherings and flag displays in memory of those who fought for liberty and peace.
Miss Helen Euphrasia Connery and Dr Thomas McGreen of Providence wed at 10 this morning in St Marys Church. Rev Thomas J Gillan officiated. Bride given away by William M Connery. Attendants were Miss Henrietta M Connery and Frederick McGreen best man. Wedding breakfast at 118 High Street. They will reside in East Providence after a wedding journey.
Several Gorham residents attended the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Cleveland Balfour and Isaac Warren Gorham in the Church of the Transfiguration Providence. The ceremony was informal with a 2:30 p.m. start on Saturday. After a wedding trip to New York they will reside in Dormont near Pittsburgh. The bride, long-time Bristol resident, and the groom who served in France with the Expeditionary Forces, have many local friends sending best wishes.
Universal presents the winner of the Beauty Contest in a photoplay alongside Virgina Faire in Under Northern Lights and the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. Features King Baggot in The Hawk's Trail and Fox News and Fox Sunshine comedy His Wife's Caller.
The O Bannonons of West Barrington beat Bristol 4 to 3 after 12 innings on Asylum grounds to claim the county title. Fisher pitched superbly for the visitors, Bristol's Baker allowed ragged support and defensive errors helped the home team. Stolen bases by Baker and Bottomley, key triples by Beauregard and Barry, and a late winning run in the 12th inning secured the victory. Umpire Henry Devron officiated in a two hour and two minute game with 11 strikeouts by Fisher and 9 by Baker.
Town Clerk records deed from James T. Haines to John W. Wright and wife conveying a house and lot on the north side of Church street. This reflects a residential property transfer.
Rhode Island Bristol district voters are called to district meetings on November 2 1920 to cast ballots for President and Vice President Representatives Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Attorney General General Treasurer and two year term state and Bristol town legislative seats. Town Sergeant Thomas E Johnson signs the notice dated October 21 1920.
Chorus rehearsal for Pirates of Penzance set for Thursday at 8 p m. Actors urged to attend as only one month remains to complete production preparation.
Advertises Hokara cream to restore dry faded cheeks with daily massage. Claims to clear pores remove dead skin and dirt, stimulate blood flow, and provide healing antiseptic effects. Warns no grease or mercury, priced 35c for a small jar, 60c and $1.00 for larger sizes from W. H. Buffington, druggist.
A diphtheria case was reported to Health Officer John Hugh Magee by Dr W F Duffy. The pupil is Antonio Martin of Grade 2 B Valley School, taught by Miss Katherine R Paull. The pupil lives on Thames Street West side tenement. School was fumigated and pupils dismissed for the day.
October social calendar lists a Grand Army Hall dance by the Social Three on Oct. 26 followed by a Tripoli Club dance at Italian Hall on Oct. 27 and a Pastime Theatre showing of William Fox's sublime on Oct. 28.
Photoplay Evangeline under the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Altar Society for a new church. Halloween dance November 30 at Bristol Yacht Club House hosted by Excelsior Tennis Club. Halloween dance at Naval facility by Eight Battalion Sixth Division U S Naval Reserve Force November 22–23. Pirates of Penzance at Pastime Theatre by Trinity Church. Supper and sale December 2 at G A R Hall by First Baptist Mite Society. Twelfth Annual Bristol County Poultry Association Exhibition December 7–9 at G A R Hall.
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