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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1916
Page
4
A Bristol reader condemns local management for eroding public support and finances in baseball. The letter asserts lost confidence and funds follow misplaced promises and inconsistent practices, urging better honesty in dealings with players and fans.
A Bristol writer urges reviving a four club Bristol Amateur League for 1916 to restore fan confidence and develop local talent. He recalls the former four club era with St Marys Bristol Independents King Philips Dreadnaughts and factory backing. The plan calls for elected officials and arbritration to organize and fund two gates per match on the east diamond and recreate crowd excitement.
Letters from women in Marinette Detroit and Bellevue praise Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound for female troubles avoiding operations. They describe relief from pains and weakness, improved weight, and renewed ability to work, inviting others to seek advice from Lydia Pinkham’s office in Lynn Massachusetts.
An image of urgency surrounds two proposals for Bristol baseball progress as planners push for action in the grand spirit of America's pastime. The notes reference civic backing and community impact aimed at improving facilities and youth access.
In the Social League last evening the South Ends beat the Red Sox and the Hoopers defeated the Hayseeds. Each victory came two games to one as the scores were listed but not provided.
Last week registrations listed include Florence F Sullivan of Bristol with a Studebaker 36 hp at 16260 and Christian Austby of Bristol with a Saxon 1 h at 490. Ezra Dixon of Bristol lists a Packard dion at 21468. Joe DeWolf of Bristol has a Ford 22h at 21470. Rudolph J Alletag of Warren drives a Vehe 32h p at 21479. Henry O Paquin of Warren has a Buick 32h p at 21486. Thomas Coleman of Bartington shows a Ford 22h p at (number missing).
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Handy widow of Mark Anthony DeWolf Handy aged 71 years. Comrade Porter W Richards aged 75 years died at the Soldiers' Home in this town on April 15.
A fragmented ad claims Hair Hope ends gray hair with natural color in several uses not dye. It says no oil or grease, does not stain scalp, avoids itchy scalp and hair loss, and offers samples prepaid for $190. Contact KE Wells in Jersey City New Jersey. Also promotes Rough on Rats pest killer at 25 cents.
The Bristol Mothers' Club lists committees for a May 3 event at the Hotel Belvedere. Whist names include Mrs Samuel Brelsford and Mrs Close. Household Articles committee led by Mrs Clinton Sherman. Cake led by Mrs Frank Paull. Candy led by Mrs A M Merriman and several assistants. All sale contributions should be sent to the hotel after 10 o clock on the day.
A running list of local happenings from April through June includes services at State Street M E Church and a series of dances and social events at G A R Hall and Hotel Belvedere. Highlights feature Bristol Mothers' Club meetings, gym demonstrations at the Bristol Y M C A, a cantata at First Baptist, and a range of fairs, charity dances, and a mask carnival with multiple organizations participating.
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