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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1915

Page

2

Children’s Grove Offers Free Picnic Grounds Near Bristol Neck

The Phoenix highlights the Children’s Grove near Bristol Neck Bris tol Highlands. Thanks to Charles B. Rockwell and the late Henry M. Gibson, the rustic site is open freely for Sunday Schools, mothers, and children to enjoy restful afternoons. Benches and tables have been provided along with cleared space for picnics, accessible from suburban cars without applications. The project aims for daily use by families and community groups during warm days.

Phoenix Bristol Neck Bristol Highlands Charles B. Rockwell Henry M. Gibson

Wilson and Lansing weigh recall of ambassador over Arabic sinking

The New York Tribune reports President Wilson and Secretary Lansing may recall Ambassador Gerard from Berlin after a thorough evidence review shows the Arabic sinking was unjustified. They would delay action until all doubt is removed, possibly a week or more, and may sever diplomatic relations if Germany remains unfriendly.

Wilson Lansing Gerard Berlin New York Tribune Germany

Mails Close Times and Rates Noted

The excerpt lists closing times and rates in shilling or money terms with multiple entries such as 7.0 8.50 11.30 and 1.50 5.50 7.15 Pp. m indicating post afternoon deadlines and pricing.

Many local residents travel and shop notices fill Bristol posts

Charles Goldstein visits Boston. Mrs Manchester and Miss King vacation in Attleboro Chicopee Falls Plymouth and Newport others across Massachusetts. SUZMAN'S marks down 10 25 percent. Moonlight excursion aboard Sagamore leaves at 7 30 and returns 11. Local activities include lodge outings parades tennis suits and paving work at Colt High School.

Charles Goldstein Boston Herbert Manchester Attleboro Annie G. King Chicopee Falls Mass Suzman S. P. Colt Rosa A. Grosvenor Wyndham Newport Julia Annie Gayton Westerly New London Watch Hill Lillian Frances Sawyer Annie Lincoln Luther Foxboro Cottage Onset Robert A. Black John Temple Drury Westminster Street Arthur L. Monroe Alice Monroe Providence A. K. Bullock Oliver Street

Hall's Catarrh Cure Deceptive Patent Medicine Ad

Copy describes Frank J Cheney sworn oath as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co to pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Claims the remedy is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Urges sending for testimonials and notes product sold in Toledo without druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Frank J Cheney F J Cheney & Co Toledo Hall Frank J. Cheney A. W. Gleason Fr. Cheney & CO Ohio

Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold in 36 Pills for 25 Cents

Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills in glass bottles with 36 sugar coated pills for 25 cents. Claims ease of use and relief from constipation. Promotes taking one pill nightly with water and notes availability at all druggists.

Dr. King New Life

Local travelers and a hydroplane sighting over Providence Harbor

Miss Alice Hall and Miss Gertrude G Bunn returned Saturday from an automobile trip in Massachusetts. Mrs B E L Hahimill who recently had appendicitis surgery at Flope Hospital Providence plans to return home today. A hydroplane circled Providence Harbor around 830 this morning, coming from the north and sailing over Papscosequaw Point before heading back toward the river.

E. E. Witherell Illinois Mr. Witherell Vermont Bradford Street Colt Memorial High School Hope Street United States LeBaron B. Colt Profile House White Mountains Senator Colt Col. S. P. Colt Samuel Ferdico National India Rubber Company Amy G. Horton William Alexander Providence Chester L. Wyman Lindhurst Flora Hahn Seattle Washington Gertrude Horton Warren Elizabeth Cole Providence Telephone Company Old Orchard Maine Ella May Gray Franklin C Lindley Berkshire Courier Great Barrington Mass William W. Perry Philadelphia West Philadelphia Harrison Brothers Perry International Rubber Company West Barrington G Murphy J. F Farrally Phyllis Doris Lake Dudley Locke Mills Clinton T Sherman Margaret A Goff Woodstreet Alice Hall Providencé Siiver Ore Ae

Rosary at Pastime Theatre Draws Packed House

Many people could not witness The Rosary at the Pastime Theatre Saturday as the house was full. Manager Dillon hopes to book the production again. The seven reel drama held attention from start to finish though receipts were small due to low admission prices. Next Friday Dillon brings The Juggernaut in four parts with Williams and Stewart, a Blue Ribbon Vitagraph. Birth of a Nation may be shown soon.

Dillon

German Drive Checked as Moltke Sunk in Gulf of Riga

British submarine sinks the dreadnought Moltke and Russian flotilla destroys two German cruisers eight torpedo boats and four transports in the Gulf of Riga. The naval engagement is viewed as turning the tide against the German eastward push toward Petrograd.

Gulf of Riga Moltke Petrograd

Neill and Duffy Tie Vows at St Mary's Church

Jackson Neill and Miss Catherine Malvina Duffy of this town wed in a morning ceremony at St Marys Church. Rev Francis E Duffy officiated and celebrated the nuptial mass. Bride was attended by Miss Mary Evelin Duffy and Joseph M Edmonds served as best man.

DeWolf Farm DeWolf Avenue Malafronte M. Appelman Amboy First Congregational Church Samuel Lindsay Brockton Arthur E. Bowler Bristol Narrows Bowler Mary Morin Arther Morin Blackstone Mass Gardiner West Locust Farm Gooding Avenue Henry W. Peterson Jackson Neill Catherine Malvina Duffy St. Mary's Church Francis E. Duffy Mary Evelin Duffy Joseph M. Edmonds

Barnaby's Clothing Draws Providence Shoppers

In Providence nearly every resident reportedly buys clothing at Barnaby's shop, reflecting its dominance in local fashion retail and repeated customer loyalty.

Providence Barnaby’s

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