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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1918
Page
3
A marketing notice claims Hokara skin healer cures sores and ulcers with a money back guarantee. W H Buffington, local Hokara agent, reports many satisfied customers and advertises Hokara at 35 cents per large package for skin relief that requires no grease or acids.
Provost Marshal Crowder in Washington announces a new draft call for 49 843 men. Rhode Island will send 217 volunteers about 20 above its quota to accommodate registrants rejected for defects. The May 1 call includes names from Bristol Tiverton Norton and Little Compton with five from the district listed.
Information from Paris reports Sergt Vernon A Gray of the 302d Company Motor Supply Truck No 401 Quartermasters Department US A in a Paris hospital with a fractured right wrist. He sustained the injury while cranking his machine on Jan 20 and remains in a plaster cast as of Feb 20.
The Y M C A announces a new subscription series of moving pictures starting Saturday afternoon and evening to meet demand. The program aims for the same high standard as prior offerings and seeks cooperation for clean wholesome photo plays. Afternoon shows begin at 4 and evening shows at 8 with schedules to be listed in Friday's Phoenix.
Rhode Island women urge passage of an act creating a Department of Child Hygiene to reduce infant and maternal deaths. The proposal cites New York’s experience and notes incomplete birth registration. It calls for endorsement by local organizations and asks Representatives Hammill and Thayer to support the measure. A related course for girls on child care is offered at 54 Jackson Street, Providence.
Boschee's German Syrup touted as a fifty two year nationwide remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles. It claims to ease coughing assist morning expectoration and aid natural healing supervised by J H Young & Co.
First Class Private Michael Ezikorich of Battery C 66th Artillery U S A died suddenly at Fort Rodman Post Hospital Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon He enlisted May 30 1917 in the Rhode Island National Guard and rose to first class private He is survived by a mother and four sisters and a brother The funeral was held at St Mary's Church with full military honors and a firing squad Guarded by Battery C bearers and attended by Bristol Train of Artillery members
The regular probate session before Judge Edward L. Leahy approves the estates of Annie McGowan and Charles B Brigham with executrices named and bonds set. Executors, appraisers, and administrators are appointed for several estates including Mary A Watson Sophia L Gifford and Alfonso Ruggerito with waivers of notice and inventories accepted.
Jake Brown was found guilty of assaulting Philip Schuesman by Judge F H Hamill in the Fifth District Court yesterday morning and fined ten dollars plus costs. The assault case against Manuel Costa was continued.
Mrs Mary L Bowen died Sunday at 6 am at 106 Bradford Street after years of illness and a bout with la grippe. Born in Ireland, she came to the United States in 1859, married Peter Bowen in 1861, lived in Providence before moving to Warren. Survived by son John Bowen, daughters Mary and Margaret Bowen, and two grandchildren. Funeral at St Mary’s Church with requiem mass by Rev Albert L Cahill. Interment at St Frances Cemetery Pawtucket.
Comrade Sheldon Williams aged 73 years 3 months 2 days died Sunday afternoon at the Soldiers Home after illness since October 20 1917. Born January 12 1845 in Scituate Rhode Island he was a pattern maker. His wife had died earlier and he served three years in Company C First Rhode Island Light Infantry during the Civil War. The body was taken to Fiskeville Rhode Island for funeral in the local church. He leaves a son Frederick Williams chief auditor of Standard Oil Company of New York.
Mrs Marie W Bowler wife of Charles W Bowler died Sunday at her home in Little's Narrows after a five day illness from a cerebral hemorrhage. She was 54 and born in Woonsocket to Benjamin and Marie Cadarett. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM in the Mortuary Chapel of North Cemetery.
Rhode Island State College will end regular work on April 27 to train 340 National Army tradesmen including carpentry, electrician, and machinist trades after a War Department request. The college will resume normal courses in October 1918, with four months of Army instruction completing before fall. President Edwards notes engineers and scientists remain a priority for national needs.
A Bristol man named Manchester recounts how Doan's Kidney Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy relieve his back pain and stiffness during attacks. He has used Doan's for three years with consistent results and urges others to obtain the same kidney remedy from dealers at 60 cents.
Frederic Hayes died at his brother in law and sister J Winthrop DeWolf home. Services were at St Stephen s Church Providence Saturday noon led by Rev George Mc Clellan Fiske assisted by Rev Charles Jarvis Harriman and Rev Levi B Edwards. Interment Swan Point. Bronchial pneumonia caused the death of seven months old Mary Loretta McCarthy on Collins street. Burial was at St Mary s Cemetery.
Ramerio Motta and wife sold to Merry Paul Autieri a house and lot on Wood Street. George A. Greene sold to Fred Pickles and wife a cottage and lot on Pierce Avenue. Nello De Palma sold to Vincenzo Beretta a dwelling and a lot on Wood Street.
Estimated Navy spending in the war's first year totals 1.881 billion dollars in disbursements and outstanding obligations. Overall naval appropriations, real and pending, amount to 3.333 billion dollars.
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