Children’s Hour at the Pastime Theatre Inspires Bristol Youths
The Bristol community is urged to support the weekly Children’s Hour at the Pastime Theatre. A Bristol Strand model is used with Providence supervision, featuring free admission for the young and a strong emphasis on patriotic, educational films such as Rumplestiltskin and Uncle Sam at Work.
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Bristol
Children’s Theatre Committee of
Providence
Strand
Mothers’ Club
Dillon
the Strand
Uncle Sam
Y M A Bowling League Sets Mon Night Schedule
Four teams remain in the league with minor lineup changes. Next Monday Hoopers face Red Sox and Hayseeds meet South Ends. Roll-off drawing lists ten pairings. first two teams roll at 6 30 PM Saturday, with ordering rules if a team is absent.
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Hoopers
Red Sox
Hayseeds
C. Blackman
W. Gladding
R. Kinder
C. Neumann
A. Dunbar
A. Recumen
R. Springer
A. Blackman
R Kinder
C. Dimond
D. Langello
H. Kebrek
H. Eisenberg
R Dunbar
Y M C A Movies Show Michael Strogoff At The Row
The photo play Michael Strogoff featuring Jacob P. Adler plays at the Y M C A theater tomorrow. Adler, a Providence Opera House star, headlines a tale of love and adventure in the land of the Czar presented in five reels with 210 mammoth scenes.
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Michael Strogoff
Jacob P. Adler
Adler
Providence Opera House
Daly Thought Do good with what thou hast quote
A brief aphorism attributed to William Penn urges virtue in using one’s resources. The maxim emphasizes that benefits come only from doing good with what one possesses, warning that misused gifts fail to benefit the giver.
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Daly
William Penn
Hokara promised relief for eczema with cash back
W. H. Buffington reports selling hundreds of Hokara jars and offers a full refund to unsatisfied buyers. The ad claims numerous chronic eczema cures from this skin food and promises quick relief for scales, itching and pimples on any body part at 25 cents per jar with guaranteed refund.
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W. H. Buffington
Buffington
Firemen Schedule Multiple Fairs and Entries
The Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company plans to attend three fairs in East Greenwich Watchemaker East Providence and Manton. Three new members were admitted at several meetings while multiple fire units accepted fair invitations and discussed contests and prizes.
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Hydraulion Engine
East Greenwich
Watchemaker Fire Company
East Providence
Johnson Hose Company
Manton
Grand Army Hall
Edward F. Christie
King Philip Steam Fire
Watchemakers of
Hydraulion Engine and
Hydraulion
Defiance Fire Company
Watchemoet Fire Company
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
The House of Glass Comes to Providence Opera House
Max Marcin's The House of Glass, a smash at the Candler Theatre, opens at the Providence Opera House the week of April 10 with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. The drama follows a railroad magnate who learns his wife once served prison time for a crime she did not commit, while a detective relentlessly pursues her. Mary Ryan stars as the persecuted wife with a supporting cast including Mary Gildea and Frank M Thomas.
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House of Glass
Max Marcin
Candler
Providence Opera House
Glass House
Mary Ryan
Mary Gildea
Ada Gilman
Frank M Thomas
Thomas Findlay
James C. Marlowe
John Fenton
Frederick Burt
Harry C. Browne
William Walcott
Florence Walcott
Lare
Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Jacob Molasky
A daughter was born in this town on March 31 to Mr and Mrs Jacob Molasky.
Obituary notices list multiple deaths with ages and families
In this town on April 4 to 7, several individuals are noted: Catherine Murphy wife of Michael Murphy aged 45. Angela Caruso daughter of Mir and Mrs Francesco Caruso aged 7 months. Eva M Keeler daughter of Mr and Mrs James B Keeler aged 18. Elizabeth A Collins widow of Capt John Collins aged 77. Raymond De Rosier son of Alex and Delia De Rosier aged 10 months. Mary Freitas daughter of Antone and Mary Freitas aged 12. Furnece Byron Manchester granddaughter of late Nathaniel and Eunice Manchester. funeral services for Mary Freitas at St Michael's Church Monday April 10 at 10:30. relatives urged to attend.
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Caruso
Angela
Mir
Francesco Caruso
Keeler
Warren
Eva M Keeler
James B. Keeler
Collins
Elizabeth A Collins
John Collins
DeRosier
Raymond
Alex
Delia DeRosier
Treitas
Mary
Antone
Mary Freitas
Manchester
Furnece Byron
Nathaniel and
Eunice
Joseph Cort
St Michael's Church
Coming Events Listed For April May June
A list of community events includes Brown University Sock and Buskin presenting Arms and the Man at Colt High School Auditorium on April 11. Easter Sale at First Baptist Church on April 12. Musical service at State Street M B Church on April 23. A dance at Hotel Belvedere on April 25 hosted by the British Relief Society of Rhode Island Bristol Branch. Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company annual fair at G A R Hall on May 6, 13 and 20. May 9 features a First Grand May Hall benefit for a building fund by Young Men's Hebrew Association at G A R Hall. June 1 offers a Colt High School Alumni Association dance at G A R Hall.
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Sock and Buskin
Brown University
Colt High School
First Baptist Church
The
Mite Society
State Street
M. B. Urch
Belvedere
British Relief Society of Rhode Island
Bristol
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
G. A. R. Hall
Eytenny
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
G.A. R. Hall
Colt High School Alumni Association
Rhode Island Tops Red Cross Seal Drive Leaders
The American Red Cross named Rhode Island as the first state in the Second Annual Competition for selling the most Red Cross Seals per capita during the December drive. The state sold 2.29 seals per inhabitant, earning top honors among states with populations up to 1,250,000 as Connecticut placed second with 2.07 per capita. the total drive aims for 80,000,000 seals yielding about 800,000 dollars for anti-tuberculosis work.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
United States
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Advertised Letters List April 2 1916
A brief notice lists men Copnelli Biondi William R Til linghast and women Mrs Mary Barton Mrs Thompson Blanche Wildis among the advertised letters dated April 2 1916.
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Men
William R. Tillinghast
Mary Barton
Thompson
Blanche Wildis
Ways of acquiring grace in carriage and posture
A guide excerpt from The Delineator on improving grace through posture. It emphasizes lifting the chest to align organs, walking with an extended chest, balanced head, and proper arm crossing to achieve graceful carriage.
Americans in War Ambulances Win High Praise
Mr Labouchere lauds American ambulances for 1870 war wounds work in France saying French soldiers wish to be moved by them. He praises Escalapi skill and the American nurse who treats wounded with patient care and conscientious nursing even for grim tasks.
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France
Mr. Labouchere
United States
Salmon Struggle at Gibraltar Dam Wall
Fish fail to scale the 10 foot impounding wall on the Santa Ynez River as no fish ladder was provided. Engineers say many salmon will die after exhausting efforts to leap the shelving top and be swept back downstream. Santa Barbara Dispatch reports from Los Angeles Times.
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Gibraltar Dam
Santa Ynez
Pyzel
Santa Barbara Dispatch
Los Angeles Times
Cycleriksha Introduced as Fast Pedal Vehicle in Shanghai
The cycleriksha offers a jinriksha style ride with a basket chair, a passenger hidden from the driver, and pneumatic tires. It is propelled by a coolie riding behind and is nicely upholstered with good springs, first marketed in Shanghai.
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Shanghai
Scott’s Emulsion Promises Strength and Appetite Boost
An ad-style note claims sickness weakens ambition and appetite. It touts Scott's Emulsion as a strength sustaining tonic that nourishes the blood, boosts energy, and improves health naturally. The text cites Scott & Bawne in Broomfield New Jersey as the source.
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Scott
Scott & Bawne
Broomfeld, N.J
First Baptist Church Elects 100th Anniversary Committee
Annual meeting at the Baptist vestry elected officers including Moderator George Arnold and Secretary Fred F Hodgdon. Reports show all bills paid with a small treasury balance and committees named for Sunday School and church activities.
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First Baptist Church
Baptist Vestry
George Arnold
Fred
H. Hodgdon
George A. Arnold
Harold E. Pedley
Arthur W. Barrett
Fred F. Hodgdon
Alvin M. Bullock
Charles H. Li
Bertram Bullock
Alton H. Barrett
A. W. Barrett
Baptist Young People’s Union
Madeline Goddard
Roderika
George U. Arnold
F. F. Hodgdon
Irving T. Gum
Treasury
Pastime Theatre Announces Tomorrow's Photo Plays
The Pastime Theatre lists children friendly photo plays for tomorrow with top performers Julius Steger Grace Valentine and George LeGuere. Music is by the New Royal Concert Orchestra. Next week features Mary Miles Minter in Lovely Mary.
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Metro Wonder
Julius Steger
Grace Valentine
George le Guere
New Royal Concert Orchestra
Mary Miles Minter
Mary
Orrine touted as cure for drink habit in home life boost
Thousands praise Orrine for curing the drink habit and bringing happiness to homes. Sold for $1.00 per box with a free booklet available. H. Buffington, Hope Street.
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H. Buffington
Hope Street
Scouts Fight Brush Fire at Bristol Ferry Heights
Last Sunday afternoon First Bristol Troop of R I Boy Scouts rushed to a brush fire on the hill at the Ferry Heights after youngsters warned of the blaze. The scouts deployed rush fire fighting tactics and checked the flames within six feet of a large barn, suffering blistered hands and singed hair but deeming their training valuable.
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Bristol
R. I. Boy Scouts
Bristol Ferry
Ferry Heights
Public Auction to Sell Bristol Lands Under Sheriff Action
Philo V. Cady Sheriff gives notice of a public auction in Bristol County Court House on April 22, 1916 at 11:00 A.M. to satisfy an execution issued by Providence Superior Court in favor of Antonia Da Rosa against Sebastian Da Rosa. Attached property includes Lots 23 and 25 on the W.G. Peck Plat and related bounds.
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Sheriff’s Office
Bristol
R. I
A. D
Superior
Holden
Providence
Rhode Island
Antonia da Rosa
Jaintiff
Sebastian P. da Osa
Sebastian P. da Roza
John Doe
W.G. Peck
Rennie Govermount
John Flynn
J. I Connell
Viets G. Peck
Roma Street
Bristol Coun Court House
Philo V. Cady
Bristol Dog License Rules and Fees 1916 Notice
Town of Bristol requires dogs over six months to be registered in April and wear a collar with owner name and registered number. Fees: $1.15 for a male, $5.15 for a female. May licensing adds $1.00 to the male and $0.15 to the female. Licenses available from April 1, 1916 at Town Clerk John M. Coghshall. March 22, 1916.
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Bristol
John, M. Cogghshall
R. C
Bristol Estate Notice for Administrator Appointment
Court of JHB Town Bristol calls for administrator of Nancy B Manchester estate. Amasa Williston may be appointed administrator. hearing set for April 296 at Probate Court Room. Notice ordered published for fourteen days weekly in Bristol Gazette.
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Bristol
Mary Blanche Godin
Alexis Guevremont
Alex Godin
Alma Godin
Bristol Phenix
John M. Coggeshall
Annie R. Munro
Robert F. Munro
Annie R.munro
Bristol Phenixs
John M. Cogges
John S. Ingraham
John S. Ingraham, Jr
Ioan M. Coggeshale
JHB
Ise
Nancy B. Manchester
Tate
Said
Bristol Intestate
Amasa Williston
Buiatol
Sore Eather Mulcumie Pe
Ratel
Buatel & Shall
Cog JO Clerk
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Y. M
Y. M. C. A. Movies
Firemen’s Meetings
Pastime Theatre
W. M. Gonnery
Providence Plantations
Dib, DL
Charles W. Greene
John Henshaw
George H. Waterman
Detroit
H. €. Peckham
Dutee W. Flint
Bristol County
Constitution St
Bristol, R. 1
DOG Licenses
John D. Martelly
Thames Street
Town OF
Wood Street
State of
James FP. Duffy
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
G.W. Simmons
B. L.F. Colwell
Constitution Street
Otis L. Wood
Otts LL. Wood
Kingsthorpe
Metacom
Northup Brothers
LAB Eo Insurance
T. Clarke Brown, Jr
Constitution St. Tel
G. M. Wilbur
Liscomb & Coggeshall
Charles H. Liscomb
Walter H. Cogges
Burton St
Constitution
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
E. K. Reynolds Cabinet
High Street
Hydraulion Hall
Pearseave
Weaver & Matheson
Chiropodist
Williams
J. L. Gifford
Cor. Hope and Pleasant Sts
Dorchester Mutual Fire- Ins. Co
Boston
E. L. Watson & Co
Industrial Trust Co
L. Levy
Champion Shoe Repair Shop
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