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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
2
Editorial urges the town to build a sidewalk on the Main road north of the cemetery where a cow path in tall grass already exists. Automobiles and pedestrians share a dangerous corridor and the town should address safety at the next financial town meeting.
Rumor from Washington suggests General Pershing will wed Annie Peeples Boyd widow of Col. Carl Boyd U S A who served on his staff in France Mrs Boyd and her daughter Miss Boyd have been guests of Pershing during a Washington reception Col Boyd died of pneumonia in France about a year ago Pershing has leased an estate in Chevy Chase owned by Mrs Henry C Corbin widow of General Corbin
On a pleasant Sunday afternoon a crowd of boys and young men were seen shooting craps on the common behind the courthouse. Police are urged to break up this open defiance of law by the young gamblers.
Republican Senator from Pennsylvania says President Wilson and his party returned from Europe jewels and other gifts described as from crowned heads, allegedly valued at more than one million dollars.
Local notes report old papers for sale at Phoenix Office. Dartmouth entry for Wallis E Howe Jr. and Wellesley admission for Miss Janet MacDougall. Bristol Yacht Club informal dance tomorrow. tickets via members. Various local movements real estate deeds Brown University studies and family visits. a horse accident on Hope Street. obsequies for Mrs Christina Taylor with local burials.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by acting through the blood on mucous surfaces with constitutional treatment. The ad offers $100 to any case it fails to cure and invites readers to send for testimonials from Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, priced 75 cents.
Wallis E. Howe Jr beat R W Nelson 6 4 7 5 in the semi finals at Excelsior Tennis Club to face Albert H Flint Jr this afternoon. Flint Jr and Harold Paull won the doubles 7 5 6 8 6 4. Helen W Church competes in the state championship at Agawam Hunt Providence and won her first two matches.
R B O Flynn of Rochester testifies that after five years of stomach liver and bladder issues and trying 60 remedies he saw a Montreal man’s Fruit-a-tives sample and after finishing a 250 count box he reports grand improvement. The ad notes price 50c per box six for 2.50 and a trial size 25c from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
TO RENT A Tenement of Five large rooms on third floor with all conveniences Apply at corner Wood street and Woodlawn avenue. TENEMENT WANTED In Bristol 5 or 6 room tenement or cottage for family of three Apply Box B PHOENIX OFFICE. WANTED Tenement wanted bs an American couple Apply PHOENIX OFFICE. R. I. REDS FOR SALE Rhode Island Red Roosters for sale at 31 COTTAGE ST
Boy Scouts of Bristol and Ledob Troops held a weekly drill with added features including an elimination drill led by Mr. Green. Harvey Anite was named second in the drill. Howard Grinnell and Harvey Manning won honors in games and contests. Edward Bullock elected assistant Scoutmaster of the Second Tipon. Handicraft glass meets at 7 30 pm with S M McKay. First Troop to hold regular weekly meeting Monday at 7 30 pm.
At the State Street M. E. Church on Sunday morning Miss Clementine Butler will speak on foreign missions. Young ladies in oriental costume will participate. All Sunday School members should attend the morning program and the Schoolsergue follows. Evening service at 7 30 features the pastor discussing public opinion and the League of Nations.
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