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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1915
Page
5
The piece argues that women’s satisfaction and pride are a real asset of a department store and that mistreatment of women harms business. Tarbell emphasizes how word spread about careless or heartless treatment affecting reputation and profitability.
A Chicago Tribune fragment recalls two year old Harry left with an aunt chiding a caller about mothers. He asks Have you a mamma and then suggests the caller take their own mamma out. The note ends with a meditation on divine comfort by Dr John Broadus.
In Fifth District Court Judge F H Hammill presided. William Sherman of Riverside sued Samuel Nussenfeld for services and labor related to contracts and specifications for tenement houses. Verdict for Sherman for 150 dollars plus costs. The judge also held a truancy session urging parents to enforce school attendance laws.
The House, in concurrence with the Senate, enacted two acts of Bristol interest. One empowers the Town Council to order sidewalk repairs or construction, and the other requires a permit and bond before street excavations. An amendment exempts public service corporations from the excavation permit provisions to avoid conflicts with existing franchises.
The Colts defeated South Kings town High by nine to three on the common. Dunbar went four for four and Sparks had three hits in four at bats. Batteries were Colts Dunbar and J. Garvin versus South Kings town Damon and Wright.
Mrs. Thomas Meiggs of 70 Franklin Street Bristol testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her family member's kidney pains after use at J H Young & Co Drug Store. She confirms previous statements and urges others to try the product priced at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the remedy.
George H Springer 64 died Sunday morning at his home 2 Chestnut street from apoplexy He was born in Tiverton son of the late Thomas and Mary Springer and had lived in Bristol about 35 years He formerly ran Mount Flope farm and a milk route later worked on Col 5 P Colt s farm at Poppasquash He also fished for manhaden and served as an officer on yachts He is survived by two sons George H Springer Jr and Herbert Springer six daughters and six grandchildren The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o clock from his Chestnut street residence.
Comrade John Sullivan died at the Soldiers Home Friday evening after an illness of two or three months. He served in Company K, Second Rhode Island Infantry during the Civil War and in Company Fifth United States Veteran Volunteers. He was admitted to the Home from Newport on June 17, 1907 at age 77. The funeral was held from St Marys church and burial followed in the Soldiers lot at St Marys Cemetery.
Mrs Elizabeth M Booth aged 60 wife of Clarence E Booth died at 222 Wood Street Bristol after months long illness from complications. She was born in Pleasantville New York daughter of Jacob and Lucinda Montross came to Bristol as a child and married Mr Booth in 1872. She leaves William J Booth of Providence sisters Augusta Mapes John Lewis of Bristol and G We Lacy of Bridgeport and brother John R Montross. Funeral from Wood Street residence Thursday at 2 oclock.
The Bristol Aerie No. 953 F. O. E. held a regular semi monthly meeting last evening with one candidate admitted to membership. An entertainment social time is planned with the Knights of Columbus in G A R Hall on May 6 offering refreshments and a presentation of the silver cup to pool tournament winners.
A list of upcoming local events including minstrel shows whist and dances at various halls and armories plus a church drama and a YMCA annual meeting. April 27 tonights minstrels at Pastime Theatre April 28 whist Moose Hall and dance Naval Reserves Armory April 29 divine drama at State Street M E Church and concert at Colt Memorial High School May 1 whist and dance at Hotel Belvedere May 4 dances Bristol and First A papuet Church supper May 13 Y M C A annual business meeting.
In this town on April 24 and April 26 respectively, a Rev A P Rebello and Rev Thomas J Gillan presided over marriages. Jose Maria Vicente wed Patrocinia DeMello and John McKenzie wed Mary Loyola Connolly, both couples of this town.
Springer George Henry 64 funeral April 29 from 2 Chestnut Street. Booth Elizabeth M 60 funeral April 28 from 222 Wood Street. Allin Fila Frances 66 widow of Samuel died April 23 Warren. Sullivan John 77 veteran died April 23 at Soldiers' Home in this town.
The first annual Burnside Social Club fair closed Saturday in Grand Army Hall with Military Night and Firemen Night drawing Bristol Train of Artillery and local fire companies. Prizes awarded for ticket sales include Miss Iaa Marshall $20, Miss Margaret Brown $10, and Miss May Campbell $5.
Local automobile registrations at the State Board of Public Roads last week list several owners and vehicles. Names include W H Angevine of Bristol with a Ford runabout, M H Merchant of Warren with a Chalmers touring, William R Maloy of Warren with Ford passenger and commercial, Charles G Johnson of Warren with a Ford touring, Joseph D Laferriere of Warren, and Lewis B Smith of Barrington.
Mrs Aunte McCaw of Bourn Street observed her 77th birthday yesterday with relatives and friends calling to extend congratulations. Her son Frank McCaw of Rockland Massachusetts and daughter Mrs Mary Mott of Cambridge Massachusetts attended. An informal evening reception and refreshments followed.
A Hamilton Ohio reader endorses Pine-Tar-Honey for severe colds in the family. The ad claims the original Dr Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey relieves throat and lung symptoms by destroying germs and enabling nature to act. Available from your druggist for 25 cents.
The Pacific coast has abundant timber yet faces a shortage of hard wood. Much oak used in the western United States is imported from eastern Asian countries, highlighting regional supply gaps despite local timber availability.
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