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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1926
Page
4
Fragmentary statement notes a distinction related to training during office hours. It mentions general practitioners potentially called from golf courses at any time, attributed to the Kansas City Star.
A Denver Post ad quotes a forty-year-old widow describing her preferences for a compatible partner. The transcription notes a playful line about refined tastes and a liking for car vibes, suggesting a social matchmaking intent.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a scene with a ball being retrieved and returned, referencing abuse and a group of men. The readable parts are inconsistent and do not identify a clear event, people, or organization.
The article reflects on parish history and clergy from Rhode Island churches, noting figures like Rev James Orem, Rev John Usher, and Rev Anson B Howard who became rector in 1919. It lists the early Rhode Island parishes Trinity Newport, St Pauls Wickford, St Michaels Bristol, St Johns Providence, Grace Providence, St Marks Warren, and mentions St Davids Cranston as the youngest founded in 1924. It also records 34 Episcopal churches in Rhode Island and upcoming St Michaels feast day services.
Mrs Laura Carnes wife of Benjamin Carnes of 135 Bradford Street died at 3 PM Friday at Tying-in Hospital Providence. Born in Barrington 22 years ago she was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Siste Ferruccio Sheo. She and Mr Carnes married two years ago and are survived by her husband a seven day old daughter and a son. Also surviving are her parents three sisters Tacumse Anna Amela and two brothers Anthonys and Harry. The funeral was held at the Plols Aneers Church Barrington at 10 o'clock yesterday morning with burial at St Mars Cemetery Barrington.
Mrs Lucia Pinite Pagnano wife of Keron Pagnano 49 Usher Place died at 2 oclock Sunday morning at Rhode Island Hospital Providence after a six weeks illness. Born in Italy she was 45 years old and had lived in town 3 years. Survived by husband three children Pasquale Pagnano Mrs Sylvia Proto and Vincent Pagnano. Warren Funeral services were held at 9 oclock this morning at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel solemn high mass. Celebrant Rev Joseph Poya pastor deacon Rev Francisco Vieira pastor at St Elizabeths Church subdeacon Rev Thomas Fooretex at St Marys Church. Interment was at St Mars Cemetery.
Mrs George Dhatther was elected president of the Ampcae Chapter of the World Wade Gael at the First Baptist Church vestry meeting last night. Other officers chosen include Vice President Mass Davris Bullock Secretary Mrs Harry Bulock Treasurer Mass Olive Parber Chairman of Committees and counselors appointed: Mrs Harold b Bedles Literature Mrs Pheer OW Hadi Membership Miss Dorothy Mott Social and Mrs George rt Marshall Mrs Henry Bullock Mrs Ctrates Tiscomb. The new organization will meet on the second and fourth Mondays each month with a closing period and refreshments after business.
The Democratic caucus to elect delegates and alternates to the State and Congressional district conventions and elect a Town Committee will be held tomorrow night in the Bristol County Court House. The poll will be open from 7 to 10 o clock. The Republican caucus will be held Thursday night in the Court House for a similar purpose.
A brief Victorian era style note attributes moral paradoxes to fighting evil. The phrase warns that combatants using the devil's own weapons may face an overmatch and suggests prudence in choosing methods. The attribution points to South as the source.
Members of the Rhodes Island Daughters of the American Revolution gathered Friday at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Warren. The meeting featured historical talks on women's roles in the American fight for independence, a wreath idea for Memorial Day graves, and reports on preservation projects and fundraising.
Miss Emma Rosa received a pink and white shower hosted by Mary Sylvia last Friday evening at 22 Bradford Street. Guests showered her with rose petals, presented a decorated gift basket, and a mock wedding featured participants including Bride John Reposa groom Mary Perrys and best man Anthony Svivia. A musical program and dancing followed with Charleston by Prank Dion.
Two wedding notices record marriages in this town. John Perry Cabral of New York wed Laura Mendes of this town on September 28 at Trimts Church. Separately, Principe Castaglego wed Anna Castighegea on September 2 at the Church of Our Lads of Mount Carmel. Both ceremonies conducted by Rev Frederick To Marven and Rev Joseph Poja Dewes.
Died Carnes Laura wife of Benjamin J Carnes of this town aged 22. Pagnano Mrs Luca Pagnano aged 55 in Rhode Island Hospital Providence. Wheaton Mars Bradford widow of William Wheaton aged 14 in this town. Conte Bradford widow of Peter Jo Conte of this town aged 14.
The true worth of a gentleman lies in regard for the rights of others and small kindnesses. As Mr Barrie said, those who bring sunshine to others cannot keep it from themselves.
A house visiting clergyman in a large eastern city is met with a door slam from a girl about six or eight, who refuses him and cites her mother being “stilted with a clergymasi” in a curt remark captured by The Outlook.
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