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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
2
A Phoenix correspondent decries boys blocking front of Star and Pastime theatres to beg for cents. The piece argues policing needs rise with demand, noting only one officer on day shift. It warns begging harms youths and cites town council and taxpayers as divided on funding police.
The War Department chemist told a Senate Committee that Allied gas supplies exceed German reserves, masks protect Allied soldiers, and German secrecy once outpaced by Latin and Anglo-Saxon efficiency. He condemns gas warfare as detestable but claims it is a weapon the Huns deserve to face.
The front line shows a major shift with Allies holding the initiative from Rheims to Soissons and German forces largely retreating. A new Picardy offensive by French and British forces has driven the Germans back about five miles, inflicting heavy losses as the pocket near Rheims and Soissons is eliminated.
The report notes 10,000 men taken as prisoners, 100 guns seized, and substantial war material captured with heavy casualties recorded. The items underscore a major strategic gain amid ongoing hostilities.
A severe heat wave sets records nationwide with reports that in Virginia apples are cooking on the trees at about 120 degrees. Authorities cite unusually sustained temperatures and demand for cooling measures.
A list shows the Adams Express hours for express matter leaving and arriving at Bristol. The timetable outlines specific times for outbound shipments and inbound deliveries in the Bristol area.
Mail deliveries arrive at 7 8 a m and 2 4 6 7 p m and shipping closes at 7 30 8 50 11 50 a m 1 50 5 50 7 15 p m.
Marriage intentions recorded for James Kennelly and Marion G Bullock in Bristol. Navy enlistment takes James Arnold to Newport. Charles Livingston and daughter plan Boston visit. Sadie Baker and Eliza beth C Balfour depart for Westport. Martha Graham to join them next week. Lieut C Louis Bagnell’s unit reaches overseas. Rev W H Easton to preach in State Street M E Church. Sergt John Murphy promotes to sergeant and serves in Europe. A Narragansett Rubber Co Ford delivery truck stolen from Richmond street garage. thieves reportedly casing Metacom avenue late Monday.
George E Cornell has arrived safely overseas. Mrs Howard R Newman and two children stay at Grand View House Prudence Island. Rev MWurner will officiate at Trinity church Sunday. Durant Nappi moved from Class 5 to Class 1 in Rhode Island district. Various visits, visits of relatives, and community news including clambake at Kirke muit Grange and a Fairfield Boy Scouts bazaar. Local dog control updates and a report on an Army letter from Sunny Garvin in France. News of patients, rebounds, and real estate transactions in Bristol.
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh through internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case not cured and lists testimonials, with declarations from E B Chan Co of Toledo Ohio and broad retailer support.
Miss Helena Case returns from New York. Mrs. John T. Drury sells her Woodlawn bungalow to J. W. Carnes and wife of 14 Second street. Miss Helen J. McCormick of Providence visits her aunt on Wood street. A telegraph cucumber 163 inches long is displayed in Phoenix window. Miss Margaret Hatch of Boston visits Mr. and Mrs. D. J. McCarty. she returns home today. Rev. T. Newton Owen of Columbia Conn. will preach at First Congregational Church on Aug. 11 and 18. he was formerly pastor here.
Arthur Brown 59 died after a three day illness at his home in Westport Point Massachusetts a paralytic shock caused his death He was unmarried and a brother of Mrs William C Brownell of this town His brothers Frank in Fall River and Albert in Hartford Conn worked in the Cutting department at the National India Rubber Company He left the town about twenty years ago The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at Westport
Comrade Charles Arnold died Wednesday afternoon at the Soldiers' Home after a long illness. He was 74 and had been admitted from Providence about a year ago. He leaves a Providence daughter and a commercial traveler son in the West. The body was taken to Providence for a private funeral tomorrow, with interment at North Burial Ground.
Joseph Bullock aged ten months died last Saturday night at his parents Third street home from cholera infantum. Funeral held Monday at 2 pm Rev O H Wallace of First Baptist Church officiated with interment in North Cemetery.
Coming events list a series of Saturday evening bazaars in G AR Hall under the auspices of the First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America on September 7 14 and 21.
Josephine Gibson transfers a western Main Road land parcel to Edward Welch and his wife. The deed records the transfer of ownership of the property as described in the public real estate notices.
Weekly sale listing shows prices on butter, pork and beans, tea blends, borax, evaporated milk, beef, pickles, tongue and other staples. Includes Table Butterine and various can sizes with per unit or per dozen pricing.
A Bristol town council vote in August 1918 orders all dogs to be muzzled for that month unless on the owner premises or on a leash. Unmuzzled dogs at large will be taken to the town pound and killed if unclaimed within forty eight hours. unlicensed dogs will be killed immediately.
Property listing advertising a twenty-room house and a jet at 232 Hope Street, inquiries to F. A. Easterbrooks. Also notes cows for sale including Pure Bred Holsteins and other cows from Gov. Bradford Farm, B, Prench, Prep.
The Metro adaptation of Louis Joseph Vance's novel No Man's Land stars Bert Lytell at the Pastime Theatre tomorrow. The athletic actor performs daring feats including rescues fights and a bomb blast to carry the action in this realistic screen adventure. Pathe News Triangle and Cartoon Comedies complete the program.
The passage urges consumers to obtain Hazeloch from local druggists and take it as directed to end monthly suffering, implying easy relief is available through standard pharmacies. It promotes accessible treatment and regular dosing guidance.
Gladys Brockwell stars in Moral Law at the Star Theatre with a six act story. Pearl White appears in The House of Hate Keystone comedy and more. Saturday features a big double program with Winifred Allen in For Valor and Chaplin in His New Job. Monday showcases Constance Talmage in The Studio Girl and additional attractions.
A brief exhortation urging readers to straighten posture to gain self respect and courage, encouraging confidence and assertiveness in daily life.
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