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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1915
Page
3
The September Better Babies calendar advises keeping babies away from sick crowds and lips, giving safe exercise, avoiding tight seating, allowing creeping and standing when ready, feeding solids carefully, dressing by temperature, preventing drafts at night, and checking school conditions including sanitation and proper cups for children.
The Bristol Train of Artillery and the Warren Artillery came back Saturday afternoon on the Steamer Minnie V. Pope and Consolidated train respectively after a week at Camp Beechman Quonset Point. They reported sunburned crews and benefits from outdoor, practical field work.
Bernard Miles died Thursday morning. Funeral from his Wood Street home Saturday at 8:30 a.m. with a requiem mass at St. Marys Church by Rev. Francis E. Duffy. A large turnout of relatives and friends attended. Floral tributes were numerous. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
Advertisement promises relief from neuralgia pains in face head arm shoulders chest and back by applying Sloan's Liniment. Instructions urge lying quietly for a few minutes with a 3 ounce bottle selling for 25 cents at all druggists and note it penetrates without rubbing.
In Providence the vast majority of shoppers purchase their apparel at Barnaby's, establishing it as the go to store for local clothing needs. The retailer appears to command strong customer loyalty and steady foot traffic throughout the city.
In the District Court of Rhode Island Joseph Brochu of Warren is adjudged bankrupt on August 14 1915. The first meeting of creditors will be held at Room 47 No 87 Weybosset St Providence on August 31 1915 at 10:00 A M to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Nathan W Bittlfield is the referee in bankruptcy
Arabic casualties rise with Americans among the dead as Germany threatens rupture of relations with Britain. Submarine actions sink ships, aid to Russia, and Danish neutrality tensions mount. Italy enters war on Turkey. Bulgarian troop concentrations near the Turkish front. German and Austrian offensives press in Brest Litovsk, Artois, Champagne, and Vosges amid heavy fighting and strategic maneuvers.
Boston Globe tribute to John B. Herreshoff, a renowned boat builder who was blind from adolescence. The article highlights his genius, tactile skill, and global impact on torpedo boats and yachts, urging blind readers to find hope and ambition in his example.
A year earlier German forces under General von Buelow captured Namur and attacked Mons as British defense delayed the advance into France. Japan declared war on Germany and bombarded Tsingtao while Allied lines pulled back into France and Lille and Longwy fell to German forces.
Contractor Joseph Buffum discovered a slate head stone during work on a vacant lot at Hope and Oliver streets. It reads In memory of Mr. William Allyn who died Dec 9, 1798 in the 41st year of his age. Bones were found and the stone is on display at the Phoenix Office.
Mrs William J Munro entertained the Past Noble Grands of Reba lodge last Friday afternoon from 2 30 to 5 00 p m on her birthday. Whist on the lawn and refreshments followed. She received a five dollar gold piece and many other gifts. Guests from Providence and Newport attended. Mrs Munro serves as Acting President of the Rebekah Assembly.
Antonio August aged 20 on a bicycle collided with motorist Samuel Noroditzky at Hope and Franklin streets last evening. He suffered a broken collar bone and a scalp wound one and a half inches long and was knocked unconscious. Dr. A. M. Merriman treated him at his office before he was taken home on the Perry plat.
Superintendent Reynolds received Mrs. Sylvia Butterworths resignation letter this morning. She taught the Freshmen class at Colt Memorial High School for the past year and a half.
Last week at the State Board of Public Roads office, registrations included 19038 William L McKee of Bristol with a Biase touring car, 9039 Gaetano Lombardi of Bristol with a Peakee touring, 19074 Fiugh Hill Jr. of Barrington with a Ford touring.
In this town on Aug. 22 a Gauphiter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Munro. On Aug. 20 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pansa and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Mascena.
Jackson Neill and Miss Catherine Malvina Duffy were married in town on August 24 by Reverend Francis E. Duffy. Both parties are residents of the town.
A Canadian scientist suggests using a device similar to an Australian poacher tactic to recover drowned bodies. The method involves casting a bottle filled with dampened lime into the water. the resulting fizz stupefies fish, making it easier to gather bodies that surface.
Each week a salmon fishing close season is in effect from noon Saturday until 6 am Monday. Net fishing is prohibited during this period to protect salmon stocks.
Tax books for 1915 are bound and ready at the Town Clerk’s office by Sept 1. Real estate and tangible and intangible personal property total 7,174,500 with net after Soldiers’ exemption 7,689,500. Tax levy is 1.60 per 100, up 17 cents. real estate and tangible personal assess 109,552 and intangible personal 3,370, totaling 112,922 in tax collections. Several individuals and estates taxed in amounts from 100 to 8025.60 reflect widespread property valuations and local corporate assessments.
The kidneys filter blood to remove poisons and maintain balance. Ill effects from cold fever or exposure can inflame and congest kidneys causing back pain and urine irregularities. Dean's Kidney Pills are promoted as a 50 year proven remedy praised by Bristol resident Michael Collar for relief of kidney pain and irregular secretions. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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