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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1916

Page

3

Probate Court Grants Several Estates and Guardianship

The semi monthly Probate Court session before Judge Edward L. Leahy granted Amasa C. Williston as administrator of Nancy B. Manchester estate. John S. Ingraham Jr. received allowance as administrator of John S. Ingraham estate. Alexis Guivremont appointed guardian of minor Mary Blanche Godin with bond and appraiser William T. O'Donnell noted. Costs for Robert F. Munro executor and inventories for John B. Herreshof estate were approved.

Edward L. Leahy Amasa C. Williston Nancy B. Manchester John S. Ingraham, Jr John S. Ingraham Alexis Guivremont Mary Blanche Godin William T. O'Donnell Robert F. Munro Annie R. Munro John B. Herreshof

Two Men Tournament Roll Off At Y. C. A. Bowling

The second two men tournament at the Y. C. A. opens tonight with pairs including Newman Pearce Kenney Newman and others. F M Dimond scores 370 with strings of 124 127 and 119, perhaps the highest three consecutive strings ever rolled at the Y. C. A. A handicap event mixed with scratch play will attract many bowlers.

T Newman F. Pearce B . Kenney A. R. Newman Pearce F. Wilson H. Church Dimond Ae A. R. Newman C. Dimond F. Dimond R. Nelson

Ideal Spring Laxative Dr King’s New Life Pills

A time tested remedy promises to move sluggish bowels stimulate the liver and clear the system of waste and impurities. It urges readers to clear winter poisons with Dr King’s New Life Pills priced 25 cents at the druggist.

Dr. King

Funeral service for Mrs Nellie M McCaw held at home

The funeral for Mrs Nellie M McCaw wife of Samuel McCaw was held Sunday at 2 pm from her High End Constitution Street home. Relatives and friends attended including Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grands Association St Albans Lodge 6 A F and A M Ladies Aid Society and State Street M E Church Sunda School. Interment at North Cemetery included a Rebekah service conducted by Rebekah Lodge 12 IOOF officers. Bearers were Crowley brothers John Arthur Elmer William Frederick and William May of Taunton. Relatives came from Boston Taunton Providence and Warren.

Nellie M. McCaw Samuel McCaw High End Constitution Streets Rebekah Lodge Noble Grands Association Bristol County St. Alban’s Lodge No. 6 A. F A. M Ladies Aid Society Sunda School Boston William May Taunton Providence Warren

Funeral for Mrs Hattie A Gladding Observed by Naval Family

The funeral of Mrs Hattie A Gladding wife of Lieut Commander Edward P Gladding of the Rhode Island Naval Battalion was held Saturday at 2 pm from her Pearse avenue home. Rev Dr George L Locke officiated with floral tributes from Rhode Island Naval Battalion units and local pupils. Out of town relatives included Mrs Leander Scott Jesse Gladding and others. Bearers were Wall Wall Pickles and Weaver. Interment was at North Cemetery.

Hattie A. Gladding Edward P. Gladding Rhode Island Naval Battalion Pearse Avenue George L. Locke St. Michael’s Church Bliss Walsh East Providence Byfield School Leander Scott West Tisbury Mass Jesse Gladding Providence Gladding Boston George Gladding Rome N. Y George Brown West Somerville John H. Wall Charles W. Wall Fred Pickles Ernest W. Weaver North Cemetery

Funeral Notices for Herbert E. Strong and John R. Pearse

The funeral for Herbert E. Strong was held Sunday at 1 p.m. from his Church street home with Rev. John E. Whitley officiating and St. Alban’s lodge A F and A M conducting tribute services. Interment followed in Templeton Massachusetts. John Russell Pearse, a respected gristol business man, died Thursday and funeral services were held yesterday at 2 p.m. from his High street residence with Rev. John E. Whitley presiding and bearers Amos Wright Frank M. Dimond Frederic A. Easterbrooks John H. Ashton. interment at North Cemetery.

Herbert E. Strong Church Street John E. Whitley First Congregational Church St. Alban’s Lodge No. 6 A. F John Russell Pearse Gristol High Street Amos Wright Frank M. Dimond Frederic A. Easterbrooks John H. Ashton Providence North Cemetery

St Michael’s Church Plans Lenten and Easter Services

The Rev John A Gardner of Tiverton former St Michael’s curate will preach the Lenten sermon at 8 pm tomorrow. Good Friday services include a 11 am sermon and 430 pm children's service, with 8 pm service featuring Stainers Crucifixion. Easter Eve prayers with baptisms at 4 pm and Easter Sunday 7 am service blesses a silk national flag gifted by Rhode Island Department of War Relief. Vestry voted thanks for a platinum-framed portrait of Rev James De Wolf Perry. The parish aims to adorn the chantry with portraits as a continuing collection. Next Sunday marks Rev Dr Locke’s 50th Easter service at St Michael’s. The church celebrates its bicentennial next year after 200 years and 13 rectors, with two long-serving rectors accounting for over half that period.

John A. Gardner Tiverton St Michael’s Church Stainer Department of Rhode Island, Woman’s Relief Corps James DeWolf Perry St. Luke’s Church Germantown Bishop Perry Dr Perry Perry St. Michael's Church Locke St. Michael’s John Usher

Dr King's New Discovery Promises Fast Cold Relief

An advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery for quick relief from persistent colds and coughing. It claims to stop the racking cough, heal inflammation, and soothe irritated airways, offering a 50 cent bottle with a money back guarantee.

Dr. King Dr King W C Jesseman Franconia H Maney

Comrade Porter W Richards Dies at Soldiers Home

Porter W Richards 75 died at the Soldiers Home Saturday morning from a paralytic shock. Civil War service in Company D Eleventh Rhode Island Volunteers Oct 1862 to July 1863. Admitted to the Home from Providence in 1904. He leaves daughter Theresa Glover of Providence. Funeral held at the Home yesterday morning with Rev Charles E McCoy officiating. Interment in the Soldiers lot at North Cemetery.

Porter W. Richards Rhode Island Volunteers Providence Theresa Glover Charles E. McCoy Trinity Church North Cemetery

Mrs Mary Handy Dies in Barrington at 70

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Handy aged 70 died Sunday evening at her Barrington home after long illness. She was born in Providence to Mr and Mrs Nicholas Hadley and lived in Barrington many years. Survived by son Arthur Handy and daughters Mrs John Cole and Miss Emma L Handy and Miss Eva M Handy. Funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow at 31 East Manning Street.

Mary Elizabeth Handy Barrington Handy Mark A. DeWolf Handy Providence Nicholas C. Hadley Grace Church Arthur Handy New York John Cole

State Convention elects delegates to National convention

At the Republican State Convention in Providence yesterday ten delegates and ten alternates were chosen for the National convention. Delegates included United States Senator Henry F. Lippitt Governor R Livingstone Beeckman Harry Parsons Cross and Herbert W Rice. Alternates named were Michael J Lynch Frank L Hinckley Guy Norman and Frank H Hammill. Clerks at the First District convention included C B Rockwell Jr. of this town.

Providence United States Henry F. Lippitt R. Livingston Beeckman Harry Parsons Cross Herbert W. Rice Michael J. Lynch Frank L. Hinckley Guy Norman Newport Frank H. Hammill George R. Lawton Jesse P. Eddy Henry Lippitt George A. Carmichael Richard S. Aldrich Frank P. Comstock Albert Panewonyny Nathan M. Wright

Palm Sunday Observances Across Local Churches

Palm Sunday was observed in Trinity St. Michael's St. Marys and St Elizabeth's churches with palm blessings and distribution. Trinity held 7 30 am services including Holy Eucharist and choral evensong and 10 30 am procession. First Congregational and First Baptist churches held morning and evening services with sermons on Christ and Palm lessons. Weather was warm and mostly cloudy throughout the day.

Trinity St. Michael’s St. Mary’s St. Elizabeth’s Trinity Church First Congregational Church John E. Whitley First Baptist Church F. W. Becker Pawtucket Irving T. Gumb

Trinity Church Holy Week Services

Holy Week at Trinity Church features daily services plus Maundy Thursday preparations for Easter Communion at 7 30 p m. Good Friday offers Matins Altar service Three Hours devotion noon to 3 p m and Passion readings at 7 45 p m. Easter Eve includes Matins Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m Evensong and baptisms at 5 p m.

Trinity Church

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Bristol Resident

Bristol resident Mrs. Thomas Meiggs testifies after three years that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved lumbago and kidney trouble. She praises the remedy from J. H. Young & Co. drug store and repeats her endorsement. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the pills at 50 cents.

Dean Bristol Thomas Meiggs Franklin Street Doan

Fifth District Court Fines For School Absences

Pasquale Giglio and Arthur Sousa were fined five dollars and costs each in the Fifth District Court for not sending their children to school. Truant officer Annie Selley testified about non attendance records and prior orders. Giglio said he would appeal. Other cases included Balzano settled, Mor vs Garvin for possession and costs, and Molasky vs Correa continued with a bill of particulars ordered in one week.

Pasquale Gigho Arthur X Sousa Fifth District John L. Lonergan Annie Selley Giglio Henry H. Posytan Domenico Balzano Domenico Mor Charles W. Garvin Jacob Molasky Mary C. Correa

Star Theatre brings Clara Kimball Young to The Deep Purple

Clara Kimball Young stars in the Liebler photo play The Deep Purple at Star Theatre. Chocolates given away as usual. Tonight features the five act presentation with Protea III listed for Wednesday.

Star Clara Kimball Young Liebler

The Red Circle and Mary Pickford in Rags at Five Acts

The listing highlights The Red Circle along with selected photo plays and comedies. Thursday features Mary Pickford in Rags a five act production and other entertainment options.

Red Circle Mary Pickford

When Human Growth Stops

A note on human development states people generally stop growing at the age of eighteen.

Safe Easy Cure for Ulcers Promised by Hokara Seller

Local agent W H Buffington touts Hokara as a pure skin healer with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure ulcers and other skin ailments. He claims hundreds have tried it with quick relief and notes the product contains no grease or acids and is easy to use. A large package sells for 25 cents at Buffington's drug store.

Hokara W. H. Buffington

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Beechaim Sean Decasios Threewan Wick Hotel Belvedere McCaughey Hathaway’s Hathaway Pas Mantles Wellbach F. N. Easterbrooks Mary E. Handy State Convention Edward H. Rathbun Albert A. Jenks John B. Lewis J. Milton Payne C. B. Rockwell, Jr Trinity Church Services Bristol Reader Fifth District Court Star Theatre Rhode Island A. David BUICK Broad R. I India Newman Bros
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