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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1933
Page
2
The Bristol town editorial lauds Patrolman William I. Baker Jr for courage on his first night of duty as he and a night watchman mistaken for a burglar exchanged gunfire in darkness. The piece urges authorities to provide proper pay and support for officers facing constant risk.
Frank Abate twenty one of Mount Hope avenue pleaded guilty to revelling on the common and was fined three dollars plus costs by Judge Benjamin F Lindemuth at yesterday’s Fifth District Court session. The docket shows cases for costs payments and discontinued actions including shell fish theft, disorderly conduct, and trespass.
A legal docket shows Francisco Augusto Faria defaulted and Claude Neon versus Borges Motor Sales Co. remains unanswered with a one week continuation noted in the records.
Letitia Murray widow of Alexander Murray of Seekonk Mass and sister of Mrs John Matheson of this town dies at Rhode Island Hospital. Funeral service set for tomorrow at 2 pm at the Funeral Home J H Williams Co 210 Taunton avenue Providence. Relatives and friends invited.
Ivy Guild members meet at Holmes House while St Marys School reopens for fall sessions. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel classes resume, and St Elizabeths choir members enjoy a Rocky Point outing. Battery C 243rd Coast Artillery resumes drills tonight at the armory. Mrs Lindemuth improves after surgery. Barbara Newman elected Red Heart Club president with officers named. Dramatic Club of St Elizabeths hosts a 350-attendee dance with Hut Correira Orchestra.
Local Taft School Club schedules its first meeting of the new school year for Thursday afternoon. Many town residents attend various civic events and follow updates on local appointments and services.
The town mourns Hugh MeShane a long time resident who died Friday from a heart attack at 2 PM his funeral was held at his home 241 Wood Street with burial in North Cemetery Rev Herbert D Graetz officiated Bearers were George T Pollock James Lee James F Finley and Charles F Dimond MeShane who lived in Bristol 62 years attended First Congregational Church and enjoyed baseball broadcasts He born February 1 1850 in Ireland came to Bristol at 21 worked at Cranston Worsted Mills and National India Rubber Company His death coincided with his son William J McShane being named Acting Postmaster by Postmaster General Farley.
Funeral services were held for Antone Mia chado Bulhoes at St Elizabeths Church after a long illness. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. Born May 19, 1877 in St Michaels Azores, he came to town 32 years ago and worked 25 years at National India Rubber Company before retiring. Survivors include his wife Eve Ian Bulhoes and two daughters.
Funeral services for Frank Perry Silvia of Point Pleasant farm were held yesterday at 9 AM at St Elzabeth's Church. Burial followed at Pocasset Hill Cemetery in Tiverton with bearers John Parmintal, Joseph Tavares of Bristol, Louis Tavares of Warren, George Hilger of Tiverton, and Manuel Ketting and Frederick French of Newport.
Mrs Jane Finley McCormick widow of Thomas McCormick dies at her home at 1051 Hope Street from injuries suffered in a fall. She was in her 83rd year, born in Canada, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Finley, and lived here about 63 years. Survived by two sons William and Thomas, two brothers John F Finley and a sister Vis Ered Coggeshall. Private funeral Thursday at 2 pm from her residence, Rev Anthony A Parshley will officiate, burial in North Cemetery.
The piece traces ancient and historical foot racing from Greek Olympic contests to 18th century English bets. It cites runners collapsing from exhaustion, wagers with riders, a man on a coach wheel, and races at weddings where ribbons were awarded for reaching the bride's house.
A humorous rant on summer vacations railing against the endless advertising and cash in advance traps. It mocks bell hops and waiters who demand tips, contrasts picturesque promises with real fatigue, and ends with the vow Never Again as plans recur yearly.
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