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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
3
The Taft School Mothers Club will hold its Thursday meeting this week. Edward S. Moulton, president of the State Mothers Conference, currently at Tottisett, will speak. Members are urged to attend and bring a new member.
The Doric Club with manager Charles Hilton announces a program at the Pastime Theatre on Thursday evening September 23. The feature Beckoning Roads will be shown with Fox News an orchestra and a talented singer as additional attractions. Reserved seat tickets will go on sale soon at Wonz's Jewelry Store.
A poem by Lydia M. Cooke from Bristol R. L. August 1920 depicts stately ladies in garden scenes. Birds bees butterflies visit as old-fashioned bonnets and delicate fabrics are praised. The作者 reflects on fleeting seasons and lessons as autumn approaches.
About 100 members of the Don Luiz Felippe Society paraded in Providence Sunday to honor the society anniversary at the Holy Rosary Church. Rev. A P Rebello, formerly of this town, is pastor. Bristol Portu Rahe assisted local members.
The funeral for John Gallagher who died at his home Wednesday afternoon was held Saturday at 8:30 am from his Catherine Street residence. Aurequiem high mass followed at 9 am in St Marys Church with Rev T F Gillan officiating. Representatives from the wire department and from the Bristol Aerie of Eagles and Knights of Columbus attended. Flowers filled the service and interment was in St Marys Cemetery.
Bristol freemen failed to win prize at the Firemen Muster held at Oakland Beach yesterday. The Defender of Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company broke a valve during the first play and could not be repaired. Postmaster Daniel G. Cogg shall acted as judge of the pipe platform. Washington title No. 1 of Wickford won first prize 175 dollars with a 211 foot 63 inch play. Bristol County rules list Hydraulion Bristol 174 ft 14 ins and Defender Bristol 171 ft 1 in and Mechanic Warren 162 ft 4 ins.
The Bristol Auxiliary of the American Legion met in the Naval Armory Friday evening with good attendance. The group announced 4 percent membership and heard Miss Maria Howard, President of the Providence Chapter, plus Mrs Miller and Miss Jackson of Providence urge Bristol women to join and support local work.
Mr and Mrs William P Gladding entertained guests over Labor Day at their Hog Island bungalow. Attendees included Miss Helen Marshall Roxbury Misses Ruth and Elizabeth Graham Robert Mc Laughlin Gorham Shar key Attleboro and S Wesley Gladding Walpole.
Col. and Mrs. Andrew Weeks An thony hosted 20 children yesterday at the Colt Casino Papasquash for the fourth birthday of their son LeBaron Colt Anthony. Pink and white decorations, games, and refreshments described the party.
A Bristol citizen, Wm. H. Manchester of 10 Bourne St, endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney fatigue. He says prompt relief ends attacks and he keeps Doan's at home, noting three years of reliable use. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, distributes.
Mrs Mary A McGovern wife of Town Councilman Patrick McGovern died at home in her 58th year after a long illness. Born in town to Dennis and Catherine McCarthy she was active in St Marys Church and related groups. Survived by husband son James McGovern two brothers Dennis and Charles and two sisters Margaret and Mrs James Brown. Funeral from her home at 8 30 am to St Marys Church with high requiem mass at 9 and burial in St Marys Cemetery.
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