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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1922
Page
5
The piece recalls a 1711 letter protesting a young woman in church who pulled a snuff box during a sermon and offered it to men and women alike. It contrasts old fashion with modern sensibilities and includes Herman Melville’s Nantucket testimony of sea life and seafaring culture.
In Columbus, Mrs. Sande questions subscribing to the Social Record, while Mrs. Rocke asserts the town will be listed regardless, noting that exclusion would imply the town’s book is incomplete and would mislead residents. The exchange underscores local pride and the perceived reach of the publication.
Round eyes placid show gentleness and amiability. Large blue clear eyes indicate great ability and sensitiveness and may signal jealousy.
An aging Bristol resident James Brown meets a former shopkeeper Jack Lee on a sweltering city street. The two recount Bristol’s changes, with Lee offering to show Brown the revived town and arrange work, renewing friendship and leading to a lasting civic role.
Prioax night service is at 7 30 and Sunday worship at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor on Man as a Refuge Bal Special music and a Church School after the morning service all members urged to attend Parents and friends invited The Baptist and Methodist churches in Bristol and Warren join for a Union Service Sunday at 7 30 Rev ROM Sands will preach the sermon
Albert Crabtree warden of St Andrew's Industrial School at Barrington will speak at the 1030 service. The Church School begins its regular sessions at 12. Weekday religious school will resume on Wednesday September 20 at the usual place and hour.
Morning services at 10 39 led by the church pastor include a sermon and a Church School at 11 45 A union service is scheduled at 7 30 in the Congregational Church.
A Boston Transcript quote reflects on football life filled with highs and lows and the idea that a prudent person uses setbacks to drive toward goals. It emphasizes resilience and strategic patience in sport.
Andrew W Anthony guardian presents his final account for the estate of Elizabeth Colt and resigns as guardian. The probate court refers the matter to September 1 1922 at 10 30 AM in Bristol for consideration and orders fourteen days notice in the Bristol Phenix.
Town Council of Tristol will assemble in Memorial Building on September 19 1922 at 7 30 PM as a Board of Canvassers to canvass voters for the Republican Caucus on September 21 and the Democratic Caucus on September 22 1922 Town Clerk John W Church certifies the session with dates 9 12 15 19.
A collection of offbeat reflections includes De Wolf Hopper praising fearlessness and faith, an Italian proverb style note about success by Homer, and a Chicago Journal memory of a shy youth’s first love at thirteen with an ice cream social anecdote.
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