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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1920

Page

2

Bristol Election Returns To Be Telegraphed In Multiple Spots

Bristol prepares for election returns next Tuesday night with at least four operators across town. A main gathering is planned at Rockwell Hall to broadcast results via a special wire and display bulletins, with Thomas Mulgrew providing entertainment. Admission is free with emphasis on inviting ladies. Additional telegraph locations include the Harding and Coolidge Club, Col S P Colt residence, and the Hotel Belvedere where the Republican Town Committee will receive returns.

Bristol Rockwell Hall Y. M. CA Bristol Improvement Association Thomas Mulgrew Harding and Coolidge Club Col. S. P. Colt Belvedere Republican Town Committee Suzman’s Frank H. Hammill Westerly Excelsior Tennis Court Theresa Sullivan Elizabeth August Teachers’ Institute Providence Altar Society Church of Our Lzejry Mt Carmel William Fox Evangeline George Clark Bloomfield N. J Gertrude Clark St. Mary's Hospital Orange Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias James A. Clarkson Pawtucket Grand Lodge Charles E Chick G. Lodge Clark A. Vests New York F. M. Dimond Mabel (Diman) Ainscough Wellington B. Ainscough Bridgham Street William Diman William W. Perry Bradford Street Meena Biden John Biden Stella Gladue Anna Servant

Halloween Parties At Local Schools And Church

The Epworth League at State Street M E Church held a Hallowe en party in the church vestry. Eighth graders hosted a party at John Post Reynolds School and the Americanization School held a Halloween gathering there. Colt Memorial High School freshmen and sub sophomores joined peers for Halloween games and refreshments in the auditorium.

Epworth League State Street M. E John Post Reynolds Reynolds Colt Memorial High School

Protest of New Water Rates By Warren and Bristol Councils

At a special joint meeting the Warren and Bristol Town Councils voted to protest the Bristol and Warren Water Works rate schedule effective November 1. They also decided to oppose its application and to retain Attorney Daniel H Morrissey as counsel for both towns with expenses shared equally.

Warren Bristol Bristol and Warren

Pilgrim Tercentenary Pageant Leader Named

The pageant committee selects Mrs. Sarah Minchin Barker of Providence to direct A Pageant of Pilgrims by Esther Willard Bates for December at the Pastime Theatre. Barker a noted member of The Players has previously produced fine programs for Bristol audiences.

Sarah Minchin Barker Providence Esther Willard Bates

Congregational Church Service and Sunday Worship

The Congregational Church holds a 7 30 pm service tonight with a Sunday 10 30 am worship and sermon on Environments and Character The Church School meets after the morning service and a praise and preaching service is planned for 7 30 pm.

Diphtheria Cases Reported in Local Children

Dr. Harold DeWolf reported two diphtheria cases to the Health Officer. Five year old Andreysthamre Munro, daughter of Harry W. Munro and wife at 8 Church Street, has a severe case, while seven year old Muriel Hodgdon, daughter of Frederick Hodgdon and wife at Noyes Avenue, has a mild case.

Harold DeWolf

Local Grocery Ad Announces Weekend Hours and Prices

This week promotions include sugar at 13c per pound, cranberries 2 quarts for 25c, corned beef 15c per can and 40c per 12 ounce, pot roast 35c per pound, and grapefruit two for 25c. Store hours note Saturday closings at 9 p.m. Contact F N Easterbrooks at 186 Wood St Tel 20211.

F. N. Easterbrooks Wood St

Important Kearney Post Meeting Postpones Routine Night

The Kearney Post convenes at the Naval Armory on Wednesday November 3 at 8 PM to discuss Armistice Day celebrations. This meeting replaces the usual first Friday gathering. all members are urged to attend.

Kearney Naval Armory

Curtailed Production at National India Rubber Plant

The National India Rubber Company announces a slight production curtailment at its Wire Division affecting about 600 workers tonight through the rest of the week. The entire plant will close Friday and again Nov 10 through Thanksgiving week, affecting about 4600 employees.

National India‘ Rubber Company Ans

Y M C A Forms Industrial Committee in Bristol

At the Bristol Y M C A a new Industrial Committee was formed to foster activities for industrial workers. E A Currier elected chairman. meetings to be held monthly around the supper table with an Industrial Night Friday starting November 5. A Cosmopolitan Committee for Portuguese and Italian residents was also created with plans for a weekly Community meeting in Rockwell Hall.

Industrial Committee of Bristol E. A. Currier Y. M Y M.C Rockwell Hall

Auto For Sale By Private Family In Providence

Private family offers a used automobile in good condition with strong power and smooth ride. Features include self starter electric lights near-new tires and comprehensive extras. Call at 98 Harrison Street Providence R I for viewing and price is 350 dollars.

Hope Street Harrison Street Providence R. I Westminster Street Carpeneee Holland

Community Forum at YMCA Rockville Centre Sunday

Plans call for a community forum at the YMCA Rockville Centre Hall next Sunday afternoon at 3 30 with Mrs John Anderson directing piano and M Jone leading song. Colin Holm will speak on Unity in Community and a discussion will follow for attendees. Open to men and women with doors at 3 30. The Arnold Womans Relief Corps will visit the Soldiers Home in town.

Y.M Rockivell ‘Hall John Anderson Pianio Andy. M. Jone The Ten Colin T. Holm Arnold Womai

Large Barn to Let on Court Street East of Burnside Building

On south side of Court street just east of Burnside Memorial Building a large barn is available for letting. Apply J. F. Peckham at 21 Constitution street.

Court Street Burnside Memorial Building J. F. Peckham Constitution Street

Reliable Rewriters and Adding Machines for Rent

Advertising notes machine rental terms: Reliable Rewriters and Adding Machines all makes from $10.00 up with $5.00 monthly terms. Rates from $2.50 up for open rentals. Address A A Edmonds Co 54 State Street.

Perry Plat Bay View Avenue A. A. Edmonds CO State Street A. A. Edmonds, Co State Atree

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