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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1916
Page
4
A Springfield expert A E Lerche touts Rexall Orderlies as the simplest cure for blues caused by constipation. He urges carrying a box and taking one during onset, claiming it is the finest laxative for men women and children and an antidote for the blues.
The Rexall Store announces exclusive selling rights for a noted laxative from Hope Drug Co. The agreement covers distribution in its outlet network, signaling a major product rollout aimed at expanding market presence and customer access.
In this town on specific dates in April four families welcomed new babies. The Gablinskis had a son on April 19, the Clarks a son on April 22, the Costas a son on April 22, and the Jarvises a son on April 22. The Garvins welcomed a daughter on April 23.
A marriage was performed in this town on April 24 by the Rev. Charles E. McCoy. The groom Walter Scott Muller, formerly of Canada, wed Miss Bertha M. Kempf of this town in a local ceremony.
In Barrington town an obituary notice reports Bridget Campbell aged 62 died on April 24 and William Henry Hoffman aged 48 died on April 21. The brief notices provide limited biographical details.
St Michael s Church blessed a silk national flag presented by Rhode Island Department Woman s Relief Corps during a 7 am Easter service. Rector Rev Dr Locke led prayers as a large attendance filled services at 6 7 and 10 30 am with a 3 pm children's service. Over 200 parishioners took communion and the Easter collection for parish debt topped just over $1000.
At a Bristol meeting last Thursday evening Vice President Capt Asa W Hathaway resigned and Col Merton A Cheesman was elected. Secretary John C Springer resigned and Thomas P Brightman elected. Executive Officer Lt Col John H Bailey resigned and Capt Asa W Hathaway elected. Dues set and range at Prospect Farm to open for practice.
Bristol dealer W H Buffington introduces Hokara a skin healer for pimples acne freckles and blotches at 25c a liberal jar. It is grease free dries clear nourishes skin and promises full refund if not satisfied. Hundreds sold with claimed improvements and return policy offered at Buffingtons Drug Store.
Mrs Blanche Jefferson of Des Moines Iowa recounts recovering from grave illness without surgery after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound She endorses the product and urges others to try it before operations The advertisement invites readers to write to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice
Edgehill Temple No 3 Pythian Sisters meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in G A R Hall to observe their anniversary with a business session a supper at 8 30 and dancing later. Burnside lodge invited. each member may bring one guest. Grand Lodge officers may attend.
A list of upcoming community activities in Bristol includes dances at G A R Hall and Hotel Belvedere under various groups such as Cercle Lafayette British Relief Society of Rhode Island Bristol Mothers Club Colt High School events private dances at Colt Memorial High School gym demonstrations by Bristol Y M C A musicales at Mrs W Fred Williams home under Bristol Chapter D A R cantata The Resurrection and the Life at First Baptist Church May dances at G A R Hall under Carpenters and Machinists Mutual Benefit Association sales socials at Trinity Parish House Girls Friendly Society and Burnside Social Club events through May 3 with multiple venues and sponsors.
A notice indicates the applicant John D Martelly at 212 Thames Street Bristol Rhode Island applies for a local matter or filing. The document records his name and residence as the basis for the action.
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