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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1919

Page

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Prize rubber game set at Bristol for 50 dollar prize

Tomorrow at 3 15 p m at Asylum grounds Woonsocket Rubber Company of Millville Mass faces National India Rubber Company in a third meeting of the series. Music by Herreshoff Band and a prize of 50 dollars offered by Col S P Colt. Millville led Aug 24 7 1 but Bristol rallied. final score unknown.

Ss. P. Colt Asylum Grounds Bristol U. S. ‘Rubber Company Woonsocket Rubber Company Millville Mass National India Rubber Company Herreshoff Marine Band Col. S. P. Colt United States Rubber Company Woonsocket Millville Boys Bristol Boys Baker Harrnet Moe-Namara Mahoney Mullaly Hammill Ssarrington Ryafi Tully Gibbons Bottomley Purvere Turner Simister J. Garvin W Beauregard F. Garvin H. Murphy Hill Kemph Pierce

American Rubber Co to Visit Bristol This Sunday

The American Rubber Company of Cambridge Massachusetts will be the visiting attraction at Bristol on Sunday drawing local crowds and showcasing products.

The American Rubber Company of Cambridge, Mass Bristol

Welcome Home Celebration Honors World War Vets in Bristol

Bristol Aerie No. 953 F O E held a reception and dance at G A R Hall to honor 10 members who served in the world war. John Brechin presided as celebration chair with speakers including James F. Duffy of Providence Lodge No. 14 Elks. Peter Wynne’s Orchestra provided music as 19 veterans received gold Eagle emblematic watch charms.

Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles G. A Providence Aerie of Eagles Duffy Peter Wynne William M. Connery

Italian Sailors Honored After Newport Visit Parade and Banquet

About 100 crew members from the Italian battleship Conte Di Cavour, guests of Bristol Italians, were given a reception and parade through local streets. Officials from the National India Rubber Company and Rear Admiral John R. Edwards attended, ending with a band concert in the evening at the Bristol Hotel and a departure to Newport after 10 PM.

Battleship Newport Bristol Ferry Sagamore Royal Band of Providence Canti Constitution Street Hope Street Franklin Street Wood Street Bristol Common Antonio Ruggiero Joseph Poja Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel John R. Edwards U. S.N Bristol Hotel Bristol Train of Artillery Charles J. Sartini National India Rubber Company George Schlosser James W. Franklin Ralph S. Holt Andrew Weeks Anthony Bristol

Cat escapes express to return home to Miss Wyatt

A large black Persian cat owned by Miss Madeleine W. Wyatt escaped from a wire basket during shipment to Dr. Richardson in Providence for a sore paw surgery. The cat traveled back home in the rain, arrived at 7 a.m., and was found healthy with an improved paw. The express messenger could not explain the escape.

Madeleine W. Wyatt Dr. Richardson Providence Express Wyatt

Social to Benefit Trinity Parish Masquerade Ball

St Albans Guild of Acolytes hosts a social in Trinity Parish Hall on Tuesday Sept 23 to raise funds for the annual masquerade ball. Proceeds go to the parish, with the Revere Orchestra providing five pieces for the evening. Members are urged to attend.

Trinity Parish St. Alban's Guild of Acolytes Revere Orchestra

Death Notice for Mrs Oliver McClure in Town

Mrs Oliver McClure died in town on September 9 1919 aged 56 or 57 as reported in local obituary columns.

McClure Oliver McClure

Warren Town Council Challenges Bristol and Warren Water Rates

The Warren Town Council filed a formal complaint with the Public Utilities Commission protesting water rates for power manufacturing and commercial use. It alleges April 1 rate increases are excessive and discriminatory against high-volume users, requesting investigation and fair, equitable pricing. Signed by all council members and Town Solicitor John J. Cooney.

Warren Bristol and Warren Public Utilities Commission John J. Cooney

Increased ferry fares proposed by Newport and Providence line

The Newport and Providence Railway Company asks the Public Utilities Commission to raise ferry fares from 20 to 25 cents for the Newport to Bristol route and from 25 to 30 cents for the Bristol Ferry to the Newport Naval Training Station route, creating a new zone from Bradford avenue to Portsmouth. It also seeks a 10 cent fare between Union Station and Two-Mile Corner Middletown, up from 5 cents, to cover higher operating costs.

Newport and Providence Railway Company Public Utilities Commission Bristol Ferry Newport Naval Training Station Naval Training Station Bradford Avenue Portsmouth West Main Street Union Station Two-Mile Corner Middletown Commission

Congregational Church Announces Weekend Services

The church invites all to a Friday night service of praise prayer and fellowship at 7 30. Sunday morning will discuss Temptation and Character and Sunday night Jesus and Victory with the pastor preaching at both. Aimed at boosting Sunday School attendance.

Congregational Church Jesus

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