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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1926

Page

3

Warren Defeats Bristol In Opening Little World Series Game

Warren won 6 to 4 over Bristol at Jamies Park on Sunday afternoon. Bristol led briefly in the eighth inning before Warren tied the score in the seventh and pulled ahead late as Captain Caprio drove in the go ahead run. Sumister and Caprio collected key hits and Warren finished strong with stout eighth and ninth innings pitching.

Warren Brisfold Jamies Park Bristol E. Mortenson Sousa G. Mortenson Cappelli W.lladue F. Mortenson Warrén Proulx Ares R. Emmett Tarpey Emmett Keystone Caprio Simister Willam Emmett H. Gladue Lee Mederios Andrade William Emmett Burns Warren Warren Camp Gladue Marshall Coyne William Fmmett Short Bristol Rooters Tee Ripper Siumister Tarpes Siaigny Caprio Hathaway Warren J Taftoon Brennan Mec Laughlin Tarpes Moth Proulx An Minth Arel

Valuable Stone Pencil Stone Overview

Hydrous aluminum silicate similar to talc used for slate pencils and for talcum powder substitutes. Found in the United States mainly in California and North Carolina.

Ormament Va&ui United States California North Carolina

Campaign aims to aid Fayal Island sufferers

A large Portuguese colony mass meeting in Columbia Hall Wood Street elected officers led by Rev Francisco G Vieira. Funds to aid Fayal Island sufferers were planned with a street parade committee headed by the Portuguese American band and captains named for fundraising teams.

Columbia Hall Wood Street D. Ferreira Martins Portugal Bristol Francisco G. Vieira St. Elizabeth's Church Joseph Julio Freitas Peter M. Galvan George Pedro Costa Ernest F. Sousa John Morris Albert Batista Joseph O Mello Joseph Rodrigues Joseph Andrade Antone Cabral Frank B Sslvia Joseph Aronca Manuel Goulart

Tirrell Wrightington Wedding At St Mark’s Riverside

Miss Doris Enid Wrightington wed Charles Edwin Tirrell in a Riverside ceremony at St Mark’s Church. The bride wore white crepe and georgette with pearl pendant and carried bridal roses and lilies of the valley. A turquoise georgette gown adorned with pink roses was worn by the maid of honor. best man was Oliver Griswold Bownton with ushers Elmer Lother and Albert Sparks. Reception followed at the brides parents’ home. couple to reside at 20 Fir Glade Avenue Riverside after Oct 15.

St Mark's Church Riverside Doris Enid Wrightington Charles Edwin Tirrell Ralph Bray Valles England Madeline A Wrightington Olaver Griswold Bownton Elmer Lother West Barrington Albert Eo Sparks Vernon Ao Gray Hoppin Avenue Leroy JD Bell O Wrightington Annie WooTirrell

Pacheco Sousa Masses Bride at St Elizabeth Church

Mary Sousa daughter of Mars Sousa of 29 Lincoln Avenue wed Joseph Pacheco son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Pacheco of 7 Charles Street at St Elizabeth Church. Rev Francimeco G Voeira officiated. The couple will reside at 29 Lincoln Avenue. The bride joins Daughters of Mary. groom active in National Rubber Company and local Eagles and Artillery groups.

Mary Sousa Mars Sousa Lancoln Avenue Joseph Pachese Manuel Pacheco Charles Street Qeclock Pizzabeth Francmeco G. Voeira Anna Peters Fry Pacheco John Pacheco Astors Gladioh Ao Maine New Hampshire Pacheco Tincern Avenue Daughters of Mary Stophanhclhs National India Rubber

Old Church Bell Llaid by Revere in Barnstable History

In West Barnstable Massachusetts the old Congregational church sits on a hill overlooking marshes and Barnstable harbor. The structure built in 1717 is tied to early English settlers from 1616 and to Paul Revere who sold it to the town in 1807. The Revere bell was first placed on the steeple in 1725 and remains a noted historic feature.

Barnstable Mass Barnstable Harbor Old White Congregational Church Boston Globe United States Southwark England Henry Jacob Itale Sumner F DD. George Centerville Paul Revere Revere First Congregational Church Virginia John Lothrop Humphreys Barnet Blackfriars Tom Hinson Laud Lothrop Lambeth Griffin i Boston Scituate Agar Great Marshes Burnstable

Bleak Lapland Spans Norway Sweden and Russia

Lapland lies in Arctic northwestern Europe with two months of continuous daylight in summer and two months of darkness in winter. Politically it is divided among Norway Sweden and Russia with 150 000 square miles across Nordland Tromso Finmarken Norrland and the Kola peninsula home to about 24 000 inhabitants.

Lapland Arctic Europe Arctic Ocean Norway Sweden Russia Iapland Nordland Tromso Finmarken Norrland Norrbotten Pinland Kola Peninsula Kansas City Star

Old Scottish University at St Andrews Founded in 1411

The article notes St Andrews as the oldest university in Scotland, tracing its founding year to 1411 and highlighting its long-standing scholarly tradition.

Scotland St Andrews Fin

The Dog Star and Earths Solar Journey Explained

The article describes Sirius as a gigantic star distant beyond our sun and notes an eight and a half year journey toward Earth. It mentions observers who began in October 1917 and suggests midwinter would outshine summer if Earth orbited Sirius, claiming visibility of a huge globe through telescopes.

Sirius

Power from straw as source of fuel in South Australia

South Australian chemistry director cites potential to make power alcohol from straw. He notes a test produced 50 gallons per ton and argues a commercial venture could yield far higher returns, saying enough straw is wasted to replace all petrol imports.

South Australia

Actor and Preacher Winthrop Ames Story at Dinner

Winthrop Ames shared a parable at the Federal Council of Churches dinner about a great actor and a great preacher. The actor quipped that the preacher’s sermon was brief while the preacher admitted worry over being tedious.

Winthrop Ames Federal Council of Churches

Patrick Henry Morris former Bristol official dies after week illness

Patrick Henry Morris longtime Bristol Town Council member 1905 1906 dies at 923 Hope Street after a weeklong illness of intestinal grip and complications. Born February 28, 1866 he worked with Morrs Brothers bottling ice firm on Thames Street and was a charter member of several fraternal orders. He is survived by his wife Margaret Maritime Duffs six children and three sisters with funeral Mass at St Marys Church followed by burial in St Marys Cemetery.

Patrick Henry Morris Counalman Hope Street Morris Mr Morris This Town Philip and Bridget (McGuire) Morris Metacom Avenue Bristol Providence Benevolent Order of Arks Royal Arcanum St Marys Church Mies Margaret Maritime Duffs Merri Res Edward [ Carrigan Charles EF Terrence Philp Morris Hoston Helen Margaret Catherine Morris Mary Pather Providence James Mio Peters Providence Peter Ro Bernard VO Morris Salemn St. Marys the Mars Thomas Jonatlan Francisco G. Naeira St Philabeths Joseph Poya Church of Our Lady of Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Herreshoff Manufacturing Company Moshassuck Royal Arcasum American Legion Auxiliary Defiance Hose Company Morris Brothers Company Thomas M. Lontman James F Duffs James F Sullivan Sebastian Bernard Frank McKenna George McKenna William Is Conners Thomas Barry Tohn Duffy Riverside Bngsen I. Hallan Cel Andrew Weeks Anthons James Conners St Mary's Cemetery

Mrs Mars Isabelle Perry dies after island visit

Mrs Mars Isabelle Perry wife of Charles V Perry of 996 Hope Street died yesterday afternoon while being moved from Prudence Island to this town for hospitalization. Born in New York 72 years ago she lived in this city over 40 years and was active in St Michael's Church. She leaves seven children including Basil H Perry of Westport and James DeW of this town. Requiem at Trinity Church tomorrow at 9 a.m. with burial at Jumiper Fall Cemetery.

Mars Isabelle (Trotter) Perry Charles V. Perry Hope Street Prudence Island Truesdale Hospital Kall River New York Andrew R Trotter West Haven St Michael’s Church Vr Perrys Trinity Church William Ro Trotter Basil H Perry West Port James Dew Andrew Ro Providence Charles V Baltimore Calbrath BR Philadelphia Mary PT Perry Emily Fischer Seaner Trotter Trinis Church Jumiper Fall Cemetery

Mourner Jose Mecodenho Dies in Town Near St Elizabeths

Jose Mecodenho died yesterday at the home of his nephew Manuel Mar shod Silva, 34 First Street. Born in the Azores 54 years ago, he had lived in this town three months. Formerly engaged in business in Fall River, he leaves a wife in St Michele Azores. Funeral services are set for 9 o clock tomorrow morning at St Elizabeths Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery.

Jesse Mecodenho Hoa Ne Manuel Marshod Silva First Street Azores Fall River St Michele Azores St Elizabeth’s Church St Mary's Cemetery

Miss Lidora Briggs Remains Noted in Retirement

Miss Lidora E. Briggs, a retired woman, is mentioned in a brief society item noting her long service and current status. Her name is recorded among local figures, reflecting the era's emphasis on community roles and respected elders.

Teacher Miss Briggs Dies After Yearlong Illness

Miss Briggs, lifelong Bristol Narrows resident for 17 years, died Friday night at Jane Brown Memorial Hospital Providence after a year's illness. Born in Norton Massachusetts in 1882 she was daughter of the late Edmund and Ann Briggs. She taught in Attleboro Mansfield and New York State. Survived by sister Mrs Albert Bowen and brother Anthony E Briggs of Attleboro. Funeral private held yesterday afternoon at 130 o'clock at her brother's Park Street Attleboro home. Burial in Mansfield Family Lot.

Bristol Narrows Jane Brown Memorial Hospital Providence Miss Briggs Norton Mass Edmund Ann Briggs Attleboro Mansfield New York State Albert Bowen Anthony E Briggs Park Street

Boynton Defeats Wilkinson In Club Championship Thriller

Boynton of the Excelsior Tennis Club defeated state champ Wilkinson in a four set semifinal clash. Wilkinson won the first but Boynton rallied to take the second and third sets before a 6-2 final set victory to reach the club championship final.

Griswold Boynton Excelsior Tennis Club East Side Tennis Club Baill Wiltkinson Krownton Bristol Counts Wilkinson Boonton Bownton Rovaton Boontons Boynton

Adlerika Relief Claims From Stomach Ailments

A testimonial advertisement states long time constipation and gas eased by Adlerika. It claims substantial relief, removal of old waste matter, reduction of bloating, and ability to eat fruit again. Distributed by Hopf Drug Co as an ad.

Adlerika H_ Fletcher Adlerika Hopf Drug CO

Man's Will Supreme Says Men Succeed In All Things

A motivational line urges redefining manhood as pursuing excellence in all fields. It proclaims no task beyond reach for those who will, and rejects feelings of inferiority.

ML Rabeau

Basques Defined As A Distinct European Race

The origin of the Basques remains unsettled The term applies to a distinct people living on the Pyrenees slopes They occupy Biscay Alava Guipuzcoa and Navarre in Spain and the French departments of Bayonne and Mauleon

Pyrenees Biscay Alava Guipuzcoa Navarre Spain Bayonne Mauleon

To Be Treasured All Other Goods by Fortune's Hands Are Given

The quote reflects a view that a wife is a special blessing from heaven. It contrasts with gifts of fortune and other goods, framing marriage as a unique, sacred treasure.

Pope

Barrington land take by Rhode Island Board of Public Roads

The Rhode Island State Board of Public Roads files a land takings description for a parcel in Barrington Rhode Island shown on Plat No 165 and Plat No 166. The notice records a August 4 1926 vote to take land under Chapter 97 and Chapter 487 Revised Public Laws, with the final description signed by three board members and recorded August 5 1926.

Barrington Rhode Island State Board of Public Roads General Assembly Recorder of Deeds Barrington-Rumatick Road State Board’of Public Roads Rumsatick Point Road Rumatick Point Road R. I. State Board OF Public Roads John W. Hanley Frederick A. H. Bodington Wellington R. I State Board of Public Roads

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