Fatal Auto Accident Claims Providence Man
George F. Lynch aged 35 of 23 Valley Street Providence died at Rhode Island Hospital from a fractured skull after being struck by a roadster on Main Road during a rainstorm Tuesday night. John J. Sheridan of 242 Morris Avenue Providence was jailed on $2000 bail for manslaughter. Miss Ada Bengaff 25 of 202 Longfellow Street Providence was badly cut and later discharged. Sheridan and Robert ONeill of Warren were in the car with him. Lynch’s car had broken down and they were walking when the unseen driver hit them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Lynch
Valley Street
Providence
Rhode Island Hospital
John J. Sheridan
Morris Avenue
Philip Brady
Fifth District
Sheridan
Robert O'Neill
South Main Street
Warren
Lynch
Ada Bengaff
Longfellow Street
Miss Bengaff
Usher
Tvnch
Little World Series opens with Warren Bristol clash at Bhven Field
Plans for the 1924 Little World Series between Warren and Bristol nearing completion promise a banner event. Managers seek rosters from semi pro to major leagues with at least two local players per team. Warren aims for an all star infield including Morrissey, Butler, Torys, and Demoe. Bristol pursues a top pitcher to start. Umpires are arranged with Devron behind the plate and Arnold on the bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Bristol
Bhven Field
Joe Morrissey
Holy Cross
Arte Butler
Rochester Internationals
Red Torys
Bridgeport
Shippee
New Librarian Chosen at Rogers Free Library
At a Bristol meeting Miss Esther Jo Osterberg was elected librarian to replace the late George Ulric Arnold who served 46 years. The trustees called a tribute to Arnold noting his faithful service and impact on generations of readers, and resolved to send the tribute to his family and publish it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther J. ‘Osterberg
Rogers Free Library
Esther’ Jo Osterberg
George Ulric Arnold
Arnold
Bristol
Rogers Free Labrary
Bree Evening School Opens With English Instruction
The free public evening American Nation School starts Monday September 15 at 7 pm at Reynolds School. Aliens will learn to speak read and write English. Attendance required for ages 16 to 21 with a 100 night term and penalties up to 20 dollars. sessions run Monday Wednesday and Friday 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Nation
Reynolds
National Defense Test Day Observed In Bristol Program
Bristol marks National Defense Test Day on the sixth anniversary of a World War I battle with a 430 to 500 pm program at Colt Memorial High School plaza. The local committee led by Senator D W Coggeshall includes A A Edmonds and James F Lavander. Chimes at Trimts Church play national airs, with remarks by Coggeshall and George T Brown and schoolchildren performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mihiel
Bristol
Colt Memorial High School
Flynn
D. W Coggeshall
A Edmonds
Kearnes Post
American Legion
James F Lavander
Trimts Church
Daniel W Coggeshall
Theresa Sullivan
George T Brown
Superior Court
Providence
Community events: Lawn Party and YMCA Supper
The notice lists a Lawn Party for the Home for Aged Women on Sept 11 from 3 to 6 PM and a Community Supper on Sept 18 in the YMCA under the Ladies' Committee auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Committee
D A R Annual Conference at Newport with Bristol hosts
The Rhode Island Daughters of the American Revolution hold the annual fall conference on Wednesday September 24 in Newport. William Ellery Chapter hosts with morning session at YMCA Hall Mary Street. Luncheon at 1230 with tickets $1.00 obtainable from the Bristol Chapter Regent by Sept 20. Afternoon tours include Vernon House Old State House Historical Society Old Jewish Synagogue and Old Trinity Church followed by tea at Mrs William W Covell Regent. Bristol Ferryboat departs 10 15 a m and arrives 11 25 a m for Newport connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Daughters of the American Revolution
Newport
William Ellery
YMCA
Mary Street
Clarke Street
Thames
Spring Streets
Touro Street
Regent of Bristol
Vernon House
Old State House
Historical Society
Old Jewish Synagogue
Old Trinity Church
Trainine Station
William W. Covell
William Elfery
Bristol
State House
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Upson’ Board
Collier’s Weekly
Wardwell Lumber CO
Bristol, R. I
M.M. Conley, Jeweler
Francis Newbury
Ron Los
Manu
Facturers
the Waldron CO
Bradford Street
Pastime Theatre
Wnm
Fox
Paramount Picture
Estelle Taylor
Antonio Moreno
Tiger Love
Billy Sullivan
POLAY
Negrid
Wallace Beery
Kathryn Williams
Adolphe Menjou
Pola Negri
Ike
R. I. Hospital
Fred F Hodgdon
Bree Evening School
Artillery
D. A. R. Annual Conference
Woonsocket
Pawtucket
Newport _ Westerly
E. Providence
Pascoal Warren Wickford
Eversharp
Edward D. Kunz
Cheney
Connery
Men’s Outfitter
Arlington Avenue
Bristol, R
Phonix
White Bond
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