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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
2
Treasury figures show August spending over 24.46 million dollars per day, with 16.38 million to the Allies and 8.09 million for U S needs. Since war began 140 days ago, total outlays reach about 2.387 billion, averaging 17.05 million daily, including 11.65 million daily to the Entente and 5.40 million for U S government and armed forces costs.
Washington expects tighter government control of meat packing and distributing firms. After Herbert Hoover left for Chicago to confer with meat packers and Federal Trade Commission investigators, a licensing system may follow wheat-control plans. Francis J Heney leads legal work and Thomas R. Robertson heads the FTC meat inquiry team.
Bristol area notices include visits from Mr and Mrs Frank G Bourn of Springfield returning home after a visit. Sergeant Fish and Rhode Island Coast Artillery detachments report homecoming from Fort Rodman and Camp Curtis Guild. Red Cross fundraiser set for Bristol Yacht Club. land sale transfer to John Temple Drury near Mt Hopeshore. moonlight sail to Rocky Point on Steamer Sagamore by Burnside Social Club. Rhode Island militia and National India Rubber Company production rush. West Barrington International Rubber Shop overwhelmed by O Brown Corporation orders. Rev W F B Jackson leaves Trinity Church for Wisconsin. French Manufacturing Company in Warren expands sewing thread production. milk price hike to 12 cents retail 10 cents wholesale. John R K Edwards Jr, son of Rear Admiral Edwards, completes six months in France with USS Hospital Corps and to resume Bowdoin College next month. dog show results at Greystone with Glendyne Kennels Irish Setter won multiple prizes. Edward K Reynolds returns to Herreshoff boat shop as cabinet maker. Henry S Talbee resumes work at boat plant.
An advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local means and must be treated constitutionally. It explains that inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes ringing and hearing loss, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood acting remedy with a $100 reward for uncured cases. Circulars are free from A N Drugeists The F CHENEY CO Toledo O.
John Tweedale visits Washington and Portsmouth while Dr. and Mrs. Howard W. Church plan a two week stay in Locke Mills Maine. Local residents travel, family visits occur, a bicycle theft is reported, and police handle a missing boy case as a series of social, transport, and civic notes unfold.
William D McCaughey and Miss Mary Elizabeth Smith of Middletown were united in marriage last Saturday evening at the Methodist Church parsonage in Middletown Rhode Island. Cards announcing the wedding were received by Bristol friends yesterday. McCaughey, certified for military service, has worked at the Providence Post Office and is now on a two week vacation. The bride has taught in local public schools for years and is the daughter of Alvin Peckham Smith and his wife. The couple have many friends who wish them long life and prosperity.
Miss Annie Marie Murphy and Willam Thomas Simmons wed last Wednesday at 7 pm in St Mary's Rectory. Rev Albert L Cahill officiated. Bride wore plum satin, picture hat. groom in military uniform from Fort Rodman. Best man Willam Cashin of Rhode Island Naval Hospital Corps. The couple left for Providence for dinner then a brief Boston honeymoon.
At the Pentecostal Church Sunday morning Rev Miss Allen preached on liberty in Christ from Galatians. Evening service featured Rev Miss Custance on a Habakkuk passage. A cottage meeting was held at Persona 140 Wood Street with a Bible study on Leviticus inviting all.
Local automobile registrations at the office of the State Board of Public Roads last week included 13166 Fenty T Lessard Warren Overland 22h p touring and 33168 John Lo Stevens Warren Metz 22 nh p runabout.
In this town on August 26 and 27 four families welcomed new arrivals. Patito Cassano Pasquarella report a son born to Mr and Mrs Cassano Pasquarella. Philp Pasquarella announce a son to Mr and Mrs Pasquarella. Antonio Soldano state a daughter arrived to Mr and Mrs Soldano. Antonio Zacarais note a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Zacarais.
William D. McCaughey and Miss Mary Elizabeth Smith unite in Middletown on August 25 as Rev. Albert L. Cahill officiates. William Thomas Simmons and Miss Annie Marie Murphy wed in town on August 22 with similar community ties.
John F. McDonough of Warren dies at Hope Hospital Providence in his 53d year. He was son of the late Martin and Mary McDonough. Also note Walsh in Barrington on August 25 Charles Walsh aged 86 years.
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