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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1916

Page

5

Italian Tag Day planned for Red Cross support in war effort

Arrangements are under way for a tag day by Italian groups in town to aid the Red Cross in the European war. A Sunday meeting at Principessa Elena Di Napoli Society hall drew a large crowd with remarks on Red Cross needs. A committee of names from Reale Principessa Elena Lodge Neo Sicilia Society and Princess Yolande Club will solicit funds and send proceeds to the Rome Red Cross.

Red Cross Society Principessa Elena di Napoli Society Wood Street Red ‘Cross Reale Principessa Elena Lodge Sons of Italy Neo Sicilia Societa Societa Altranese Italian Musical Club Princess Yolandes Club Ernesto Ruggiero Gabriele Accardi Alfonso Riccio Giovanni Massana Genaro Voccio Ambrogio de Federicci Luigi_Malafronte Antonio di Ponte Pasquale ‘de Rosa Luigi Chirico Michele Riccio Pasquale D'Allessio Domenico Prota Antonio ‘Coppola Raffaele Carlivale Archangelo Riccio Reale Principessa Elene Lodge Natale Marabello Carmelo Campagna Neo Sicilian Society Louise Malafronte Elizabeth Palumbo Annunziata di Palma Princess Yolande Club Rome

Star Theatre Lineup Features Grace Washburn in When It Strikes Home

Star Theatre presents Grace Washburn in When It Strikes Home a five act World Film Corporation feature starring Edwin August and Muriel Ostriche. Other pictures include The Papered Door The Boy the Girl and the Auto Nestor comedy. Chocolates given away Tuesday. Wednesday Nat C Goodwin stars in Business is Business six acts with The Red Circle seventh episode The Seeds of Suspicion and Nestor comedy Jed's Trip to the Fair Thursday The Price.

Dillon Star Grace Washburn World Film Corporation Edwin August Muriel Ostriche Nestor Universal Nat C. Goodwin America Octave Marghean

Pastime Theatre sets return run of The Christian this Thursday

The Pastime Theatre announces a return engagement of The Christian written by Hall Caine. Earl Williams and Edith Storey lead an eight part production with 500 scenes and an all star cast. Miss Viola Allen previously starred in The Christian for eight years. Saturday Metro wonder play.

Pastime Earl Williams Edith Storey Hall Caine Viola Allen

German 42 cm guns bombard Verdun as battle rages

German forces deploy 42 centimeter siege guns at Verdun after capturing Caillette Wood foothold. French aviators chase gun locations amid 48 hours of intense aerial activity. Hill 304 and Dead Man's Hill sectors see renewed pressure while Paris reports no alarm as losses favor Germans who bring up fresh troops.

Verdun Verdun Front Caillethe Wood Fort Douaumont Haucourt Dead Man’s Hill Bethincourt Paris

Strike at Rubber Factory Over Pay Increase Dispute

About 50 varnish ing department workers at National India Rubber Company quit Friday for a pay raise but returned Saturday. Another 25 Calender room employees struck Friday. most returned as layoffs filled. Officials ready to discuss a wage schedule for amicable adjustment.

National India Rubber Company

Dr King's New Discovery for Children's Colds

Watch for a child's cough and runny nose as neglect may lead to catarrh. Dr King’s New Discovery is a sweet pleasant tar syrup children will take, easy to dose, no mixing, praised by druggists and said to guard against serious illnesses from colds.

Dr. King

August W. Orgelman Harness Dealer Dies After Paralytic Shock

August W. Orgelman a Bristol harness dealer on State Street near Hope Street died after a paralytic shock Saturday afternoon. He was found ill by a customer, attended by Dr. A M Merriman and Wendell R. Davis, and died at nine o clock. He was born in Gertyr and lived in Bristol 16 years. Survived by three sons Harry in Oakland Edward in Anderson and Charles and two daughters Mrs John McNamara and Miss Mabel E. Funeral arrangements pending.

August W. Orgelman State Street Hope Street Dwyer A. M. Merriman Wendell R. Davis Orgelman High Street Mr. Orgelman Gertry Bristol Sandy Hook Edward Anderson Ind Charles John McNamara Mabel E

Mrs Julianna Gablinski Dies at 60 in Local Town

Mrs Julianna A Gablinski died last evening at her home 112 Union street after long illness. She was born in Germany and lived here 35 years. Survived by four sons and three daughters including Herman William John Oscar. three daughters. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 from Union street residence. Rev A B Howard officiates. burial in North Cemetery.

Julianna A. Gablinski Union Street Germany Frederick Gablinski Shen Herman Gablinski Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company William Gablinski Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias John Gablinski Oscar Gablinski Eriicson Cuban Charles E. Card Archie Rounds Herbert Warner Michigan St. Michael’s Church A. B. Howard North Cemetery

Death of Antone Rogers in Sun City

Antonio De Rocho Cardoza known as Antone Rogers died at St Joseph's Hospital after Friday to Sunday treatment. The 63 year old Azore Islands native lived at 360 Wood Street and worked long at the National India Rubber Company. He is survived by his wife and two married daughters. Funeral held at 9 this morning from St Mary’s Church with interment in St Mary’s Cemetery, Warren.

Antonio de Rocho Cardoza Antone Rogers St. Joseph’s Hospital Azore Islands National India Rubber Company Wood Street St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Warren

Engineer Blamed For Milford Train Collision

The Connecticut Public Hee Commission found engineer W R Curtis failed to obey signals, causing the rear end collision near Milford on the New York Hartford line Feb 22. Curtis, engineer of a special train, was killed. the Connecticut River Express was stalled by a broken air hose, killing 11.

W. R Curtis Milford New York New Haven

Twins Born to Local Families in Spring Notices

Rawson reports in this town a set of twins born on April 1 to Mr and Mrs Frank Rawson. Aveta notes March 30 brings twins a son and daughter to Mr and Mrs Gaetano Aveta.

Rawson Frank Rawson Aveta Gaetano Aveta

Death notices from town April 3 and nearby areas

Deaths announced for Mrs Julia A Gablinski aged 60 widow of Fred Gablinski in this town on April 3. Charles F Dowd aged ? in Warren on April 3, son of late Patrick and Ann Dowd. Lettie Metcalf Somes aged 70 of Holbrook Mass died March 26, aunt of Capt W C Metcalf US Army. William Feeney aged 3 in Warren on April 1 son of Walter T and Annie E Feeney. Antonio De Roche Cardoza aged 63 at St Joseph's Hospital Providence died April 2.

Gablinski Julia A. Gablinski Frederick Gablinski Dowd Warren Charles F. Dowd Patrick Ann Dowd Somes Holbrook Mass Lettie Metcalf Somes W. C. Metcalf U. S. Army Feeney William Feeney Walter T Annie E. Feeney Cardoza St. Joseph’s Hospital Providence Antonio de Roche Cardoza

Teacher Reprimands Boy as Ralph Requests Recount

A primary teacher scolds a boy for a playground misdemeanor. Ralph interrupts, asking the teacher to repeat the reprimand so he can hear the admonition again.

Ralph

Optimistic Thought on a Well-Regulated Home

A concise reflection argues that a well-regulated home functions as a miniature model of a flourishing society. The idea highlights orderly routines, shared responsibilities, and disciplined habits as foundations for personal and communal progress.

Daily Thought Quote by Francis Bacon on Charity and Truth

A meditation on charity and Providence, praising a mind guided by truth and rested in trust. The focus is on moral virtue and the steady ascent toward enlightened thinking.

Bacon

Probate Court session disposes several estates and appointments

The Probate Court under Judge Edward L. Leahy disposed final accounts for Abner Midget and Nora F. Martin, considered support and guardianship petitions, and continued several matters to May 1 including removal of executors, appointment of administrators, and bond changes.

Edward L. Leahy Abner John B. Herreshoff Benjamin S. Gladding Ellen F. Kenney Lyman B. Bosworth Robert H. Anderson Clifford A. Brownell Jacob Benjamin Annie McGowan Elizabeth McGowan American Surety Company Jacob Benjatti Haskell Pee Eee Ing

Moose elect officers in King Philip Lodge election

King Philip Lodge Loyal Order of Moose elected officers for the year with Cornelius Gallagher as Dictator and Marius Frank Paulin as Vice Dictator. Other posts include E Brute Mansfield Secretary and Fred E. Suz man Treasurer. A chicken chowder was approved for the installation on Monday evening April 17.

King Philip Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Moose Hall Cornelius Gallagher Marius Frank Paulin E. Brute Mansfield Fred E. Suzman George Goodreau Serge-at-Arms Philip Pevin Sentinel Edward Hadfield John Abbenande Leonardi Digatti Fred Guevremont Louis Levy Marius F. Paulin

Community Events Schedule Apr to Jun

April events include Brown University Sock and Buskin presenting Arms and the Man at Colt High School Auditorium April 11, Easter Sale at First Baptist Church April 12, and a cantata at State Street M Church April 23. May features Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company fair May 6 13 20 at G A R Hall and a May 9 benefit dance at G A R Hall. June 1 dance at Colt High School Alumni Hall.

Sock and Buskin Brown University Colt High School First Baptist Church Mite Society State Street Hotel Belvedere British Relief Society of Rhode Island Bristol Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company G. A. R. Hall Tasay May Hall Young Men’s Hebrew Association Thursda G.A. R. Hall Colt High School Alumni Association

Most Deadly Disease Stages of Pneumonic Plague Highlighted

A specialist notes the pneumonic plague germ is related to the bubonic germ and remains poorly understood. It is reportedly about 100 percent fatal for sufferers. The disease is linked to the 14th century European plague that killed about 28 million.

Wireless telephone promises future commercial use

The piece notes that the wireless telephone eliminates distortion in transmission and reduces line maintenance costs, suggesting a strong commercial future once development advances sufficiently.

When Father Wencesesf Butchered? (Placeholder)

The fragment notes a family scene where a mother recalls her youth and marriage while a father exits the room, anticipating a personal reminiscence. The tone reflects old newspaper humor about domestic talk and generational memory.

Gulls Honored For Inland and Coastal Roles

The article notes gulls serve as sea scavengers along U S coasts and aid inland agriculture. It mentions a monument in a major inland city honoring their achievements.

United States

Stain Removal Method for Light Dresses Explained

For stains on light dresses lay the garment flat and cover the stain with dry pipe clay. Leave half an hour then shake out and reapply if needed. Treat stains promptly as drying makes removal harder.

Youth and Old Age Quip Inspires Gracie Remark

A Chicago Tribune item recounts a playful exchange where Gracie, perched on her grandmother's lap, asks if she is "80 very new" in a moment of quiet humor. The remark highlights a child’s candid view of aging with warmth.

Gracie Grandma Chicago Tribune

Unclear quote on a cooking diploma in parlor scene

A daughter faces social pressure as a mother laments dwindling visitors. The dialogue hints at shifting values tied to a cooking school diploma displayed in the parlor, referencing the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Louisville Courier-Journal

School Committee Endorses Senior Trip to Washington DC

After a long session the School Committee voted to support the senior class trip to Washington DC with a parent chaperon and an official faculty member as guide. They also discussed other High School matters during the executive session which lasted until 11 o'clock.

Washington, D. C

Zeppelin Raids Kill and Injure Dozens Across Britain

German Zeppelins carried out three raids on the Scottish coast and English counties last weekend. About 30 people were killed and nearly 200 injured. One airship was hit and sank after a crewman blew it up to avoid capture.

Great Britain England

Boys Club Meets with William J Hall on Preparedness

The Y M C A Boys Club in Fall River will host speaker William J Hall secretary of the YMCA. The Friday program starts at 4 30 with a talk on Preparedness followed by the usual motion pictures.

Y. M. Cc. A. Boys William J. Hall Fall River

A Word With Women About Kidney Trouble

A Bristol woman describes relief from dizziness back ache and nervous spells through Doan's Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy with correcting disordered kidneys after dark urine frequent passages and sediment. Sold for 50c at J Young's Drug Store with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as representatives.

Dean Bristol Paul Pevin Washington St Doan J. Young

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