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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1916
Page
3
During the forenoon parade, thieves entered Charles Pepper at 512 Hope Street and stole a silver watch a gold watch a gold ring cuff links a small gun metal watch a flash light and an old pencil. Chief of Police Dwyer reported a suspect description and said twelve dollars remained untouched.
Mrs. Wm. H. Manchester of 10 Bourne St Bristol testifies that daily standing caused back weakness but after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy she experienced relief. The ad touts a 50 cent price and urges readers to ask for the same remedy by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
Eminent educators claim spelling guides pronunciation. Prof Jones of University College London shows a puzzle to spell fixture without any letters from it. The solution uses phonetic hints to mimic the word.
A list of advertised letters includes men Joaquim Simoens Ladeira and Charlie Solomon two entries and women Mrs John Gaylord Church Miss H D Hartwell Mrs L M Lee Miss Anna McDonald Mrs Benjamin F Power Miss Alexanda Rose Maria da Gloria Teixeira Miss M West Miss Bertha Williams along with foreign recipients Vincenso Cavalli Marcelino Moniz Ferreira Miss Mary Gill Raffaele Giordano Miss Blanche MacKinnon and Tommaso Troisi.
Last week at the State Board of Public Roads office a list of auto registrations includes Edwin R. Atkinson of Bristol with a Ford 22 hp touring car and Narragansett Rubber Company of Bristol with a Selden 28 hp touring. Also listed are M Amanda Keegan of Warren, Napoleon Dallaire of Warren, George H. Cove of Warren with a Kissel Car 32 hp touring.
An old public notice urges parents to treat pale and fretful children for worms. It promotes Kicka poo Worm Killer in lozenge form as a pleasant remedy, claiming it expels worms immediately and costs 25 cents at all druggists.
Lighthearted line notes that a steady smile can spark more attention and engagement than mere rapid movement, suggesting humor and charm drive better social response than speed alone.
Rev Paul Shimmon spoke at St Michael's Church detailing massacres of Assyrian Christians by Turkish neighbors since 1914 across Northwestern Persia and Kurdistan. He reported on three refugee groups, ongoing starvation and disease, and relief efforts totaling $115,110 with Rockefeller donations. Funds are needed urgently for clothing, food, housing repairs, and farming, to be sent via the Assyrian Rhehet Fund in New York.
The region of southern Assam receives more than 600 inches of rain annually, making it the world's wettest area. Rainfall dominates the climate and shapes local life and ecosystems.
Richard Harker Dunbar died Friday afternoon at 1 o clock at 129 Hope Street after years of poor health from diabetes and complications. He was 57, born in Bristol to Robert and Ruth Coggeshall Dunbar, descendant of John Coggeshall. He worked in groceries, greenhouses, real estate, and as an auctioneer, and served in local fire groups. He was married twice, survived by daughters Mrs. Lanphear and Mrs. Angevine, a second wife Mrs. Thompson, a brother A Lincoln Dunbar, and sister Mrs. Bennett. Funeral was held at 2:15 p.m. at his Hope Street residence, with Rev. John F. E. Whitley officiating. Burial at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
Bristol collected six hits off Brown while Manville had nine against Pierce. A Bristol at Warren game was moved to Sunday on Warren ground to let Bristol face Newport Training Station on the common next Saturday. Training Station arrives at 1 pm with 24 hours leave and plans to avenge a Newport defeat. The Warren Bristol match next Sunday will decide if Bristol keeps the lead.
A playful note on shared humor and wit as Ela enjoys a moment of lighthearted laughter. The line suggests social bonding through smiles and a friendly, inclusive mood.
Bridget OConnor widow of John OConnor dies at her Wood Street home near the National India Rubber Company. She was 85, born in Ireland, longtime St Marys parish member, survived by five children. Her funeral at St Marys Church features a 9 am mass. bearers include Chief Thomas Dwyer and officers. Interment followed.
Miss Nora Goff died after a paralytic shock at her parents home 366 High street age 34 born in town daughter of Thomas and Mary Goff. Survived by two brothers James W. Goff and Jefferson Goff and two sisters Catherine and Mrs Henry Rhodes Manchester with funeral set for tomorrow at 8:30 from residence and 9 at St Marys Church. Interment will be at local cemetery.
Bridget Boylan widow of Patrick Mahoney died Sunday at her home 32 Warren Street Providence She formerly lived on Wood Street near Narragansett Rubber Company factory She leaves two sons and a daughter Funeral at 9 am at the Church of Assumption Potter Avenue Providence Interment at St Marys Cemetery in this town
John Lucy a 12 year old displayed three snakes at the Phoenix Office claiming they were killed at Mt Hope Two large rattlesnakes measured nearly six feet and four and a half feet with a large black snake Also said to have shot them but residents say the snakes lay dead on the town common suggesting the claim may be a circus hoax tied to overindulgence.
Star Theatre announces a busy slate led by Mollie King in A Woman's Power, a five act pictorial feature. The Iron Claw episode The Haunted Canvas continues, followed by Some Fish a two act comedy. Wednesday showcases Charlie Chapman Let Katy Do It with Jane Grey and Grace Cunard in Peg O the Ring and Roscoe Arbuckle in Fickle Fatty's Fall. Thursday presents Francis X. Bushman in Under Royal Patronage with additional serials and features.
Adding a pinch of salt to egg whites before beating helps them whip firmer and fluffier in about one third the time.
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