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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1915
Page
5
A terse report notes relief for stomach and liver ailments in many households. Doctors report relief from defective or irregular action of the stomach and bowels with a sal remedy, an early breakthrough mentioned in the column.
This evening at 7 30 prayer and covenant meeting on Our Belief in Jesus Christ followed by choir rehearsal at 8 45. Sunday service at 10 30 features a sermon A Living Christ with Holy Communion and Sunday School at 11 45. Men s Forum at 12 15 and Young Peoples Meeting at 6 led by Miss Madeline Goddard. Evening sermon A Great Faith with special music.
The annual meeting of the First Baptist church elected officers and committees with Irving T. Gumb presiding. George A. Arnold was chosen moderator and treasurer, Fred F. Hodgdon secretary and pastoral elector, Arthur W. Barrett auditor, and multiple committees named for prudential, music, finance, ushers, Sunday School, and baptismal robes.
The Colt Memorial High School girls team will play Cranston High School girls on Thursday April 8 at the YMCA gym. All women and girls are invited to attend to support the team. A lunch for the visiting team will be prepared and served at the High School.
The Star Theatre presents an excellent lineup for tonight and tomorrow with the closing episode of the Master Key this evening. The full list of pictures is available in the first page advertisement.
Benediction and postlude open the Easter service with the Fourth Symphony finale by Mendelssohn. Soloists include Sarah D. Bosworth Martha B. Paull and Marion A. Cogge with Jesse T. Baker and Arthur T. Newman. J T Baker directs. Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters attend. Pastor's topic is Friendship. Green Street Providence choir assists.
At the First Congregational Church Rev Henry A Stevens a former pastor preaches at 10 30 am with organ preludes prayers readings anthems and a baptism The church quartet Mrs Elizabeth L F Colwell soprano Mrs F M Dimond contralto Frank M Dimond tenor David E Carter bass and Mr Carter organist perform The evening Easter concert features the quartet and Mrs Colwell soloing I Know That My Redeemer Liveth from Handel Messiah
The pastor will lead both morning and evening services. The evening program includes Prelude Romance Wagner Anthem Low in the Grave He Lay Lowry Solo King of Glory Coombs Mrs Wood Offertory Serenade Shubert Anthem Angels Rolled the Rock Away Buchman Postlude Melody in F Rubenstein
First Bristol Troop of A. I. Boy Scouts hiked to Warren Heights and nearby areas. After a long distance and dinner, a brush fire threatened their camp. Scouts beat the blaze toward a stone wall saving nearby woods. Some singed eyebrows and minor burns noted. They then played baseball with the Game legs, 13 to 2, before returning home around five.
The Bristol Young Men's Christian Association Boys' Department organizes a Father and Son Banquet for April 14 in Rockwell. Originally set for March 17, the event was postponed after Lent. Toastmaster Robert A. McCaughey and speakers Reginald Diamond H. W. Gibson A. M. Merriman address fathers and sons with separate talks. Tickets cost 25 cents and supper will be served at seven by a Mothers Committee.
The funeral for Ignacio Balzano, who died at Rhode Island Hospital last Monday, was held Wednesday morning from his Metacom avenue home with a Requiem Mass at St Marys Church at 10 oclock conducted by Rev Francis Duffy. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery. The Dorothea T Wilson funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the home of Mrs Josephine L Gifford at 234 Hope Street with Rev George L Locke presiding. Burial was at North Cemetery and floral tributes included a piece from Reba Rebekah lodge.
Public schools closed for Easter vacation on Wednesday. Eighth Grade at Byfield School presented the program with a piano duet by Carrie Vera and Gwen dolyn Hodgdon, recitations by Fannie Nuddleman and James Sullivan, a piano selection by Harry Young, a violin and piano trio by James Murphy Augustine Nerone, and a sketch titled Every Child featuring Gwendolyn Hodgdon Lillian Church Anna Coggeshall Janet McCaw Priscilla Drury Annah Talbee Bertha Farrington and Harry Young.
The Bristol Train of Artillery held its annual meeting at the armory on State Street. Col. Merton A. Cheesman was re elected commanding officer and Lt. Col. John H. Bailey Jr. was named as lieutenant colonel with a full slate of officers and staff appointments. Plans for upcoming inspection and drills were announced.
Giovanni Corsi, who stabbed Francisco Gemma on Wood Street, was sentenced to 30 days in Providence County Jail. Gemma had been in Rhode Island Hospital and was released two weeks ago. Pasquale Romano pleaded not guilty to an indictment for assault with a dangerous weapon and was held for trial.
Representative William H. Thayer introduced in the House an act creating a Police Commission for the town. The Governor with Senate consent shall appoint three commissioners of mixed parties at salaries not to exceed 50 dollars a year, with successors named on term expiration.
Manager Dillon presents a fine program of photo plays for Saturday with The Price He Paid a five part feature by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Crown orchestra to perform modern selections alongside the usual high class pictures. In Providence, Barnaby's remains a popular clothing choice.
An advertisement touts Tonoline Tablets as a cure for thinness promising 40 pounds gained in 40 days. It credits a Boston firm and Buffington's Pharmacy with distributing the product for $1 for a 50 days’ course, claiming improved nutrition and nerve strength.
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