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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1916

Page

3

Death of Philip J. Morris Prominent Bristol Man

Philip J. Morris of St Marys parish died Sunday about 1 am at 107 Franklin Street after a long heart illness. Born Oct 28 1882 he was 33 or 34 and leaves a wife Miss Hickey and daughter Regina along with his mother three sisters and two brothers. Bristol Council K of C plans condolence resolutions and funeral services set for 8:30 am at his home then 9:00 am Mass at St Marys Church with Knights of Columbus as bearers.

Philip J. Morris Franklin Street Yonkers New York Catherine Morris Patrick Morris Ferry Hill National India Rubbermpany Herreshoff National India Rubber Company Bristol Council K. of C Knights of Columbus St. Mary’s St. Charles Bristol Knights Eagles Miss Hickey Regina Morris Mary Morris Namquit Worsted Co Margaret Morris National’ India Rubber Company Daniel Morris Providence Edward Morris Franklin St.Mary’s Church Thomas J. Gites The

Mrs Anna E Sisson Widow of Civil War Soldier

Mrs Anna Eudora Sisson widow of Charles Smith Sisson and long time Warren resident died Sunday night at the home of her granddaughter on Kelley street. She was 86 and had been in ill health for a long time. She was born in the town to the Peck family and was a charter member of Richard F Tobin Relief Corps and active in the Warren Methodist Episcopal Church. Her husband died in the Civil War at Andersonville after being captured in Virginia with the Fifth Rhode Island Light Artillery.

Anna Eudora Sisson Charles Smith Sisson Clara S. Martin Kelley Street Warren Sisson Winchester Peck Richard F. Tobin

Funeral for Miss Margaret E Brady at St Marys Church

The funeral for Miss Margaret E Brady who died last Wednesday was held Saturday at 8 from Prospect street residence to St Marys Church for a 9 oclock Requiem Mass. Rev Albert Cahill officiated. A large crowd attended with floral tributes. Bearers named James Barry Carl C Neumann Henry F Serbst William T Cashin Edward S Ant and James Cronan of East Providence. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery.

Margaret E. Brady Prospect Street St. Mary’s Church Albert Is ‘Cahill James Barry Carl C. Neumann Henry F. Serbst William T. Cashin Edward S. Ant James Cronan East Providence Insal St. Mary’s Cemetery

Funeral for Inez Denassi Held Saturday

The funeral for Inez Denassi six years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Pietro Denassi was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery.

Inez Pietro Denassi State Street St. Mary’s Cemetery

Romania Joins Allies in World War I War Declaration

In Bucharest yesterday Romania declared war on Austria Hungary after a Crown Council. Romania becomes the fourteenth nation in the conflict with 10 Entente and four Central Powers. estimates place 500000 troops ready, with Russian operations possible in the Balkans. Italy also declares war on Germany in an official message from the government.

Roumania Italy Austria-Hungary Germany Bucharest Austria Balkans

Submarine Deutschland Returns Home After Atlantic Voyage

The Deutschland arrived in Bremen after a largely surfaced crossing from Baltimore with rough seas and foggy conditions near the English coast. Captain Koenig reported eight enemy warships and a patrol fleet attempting to block passage, but the submersible freighter reached port amid celebrations and visits from Prince Henry and others. cargo included dyestuffs and nickel, with rubber valued at about $500,000.

Deutschland Germany Bremen Koenig Chesapeake Bay Atlantic English North Sea Prince Henry Count Zeppelin Herr Helfferich Admiral Scheer Baltimore Virginia Capes

Edward F Christie Weds Miss Jennie Manning at St Marys Church

Edward F Christie and Miss Jennie E Manning were married at 9 am at St Marys Church in this town. Rev Thomas Allan officiated a high nuptial mass as organist Catherine Connery and violinist Salvatore Giglio performed. The couple plan to reside at 31 Cottage Street after a Boston wedding trip.

Edward F Christie Jennie E. Manning St . Mary’s Church Thomas ‘Allan Catherine F Connery Salvatore Giglio Lohngrin Mendelsshon Norah Ryan Raver Christie Harold Fitzpatruk Providence Alice Margaret Gunn Alice Gunn Margaret David Fitzpatrick Philip C. Morris George Manning Jewise Mualafronte Osewig Ave Maria

Star Theatre Manager Plans Caplin Show This Week

Star Theatre manager announces Caplin is set to appear over two days this week. Advertisement on the first page promotes the event and ticket details for attendees.

Star Theatre Orire

Wedded 67 Years Mr and Mrs Crandall Celebrate

Mr. and Mrs. Clark Davis Crandall observed their 67th wedding anniversary at the home of their son Capt. Oscar M. Crandall near Constitution Street. They were married August 27, 1849 in Westerly by Elder John A. Taylor. They have three sons and one daughter: Oscar M Crandall, Albert Crandall, Henry Crandall, and daughter Mrs. William E. Spear.

Clark Davis Crarndall Capt O. M.crandall Clark Davis Crandall John A. Taylor Christian Church Crandall Stonington Conn Mary E Henry M. Barker Westerly

Labor Day Water Sports Planned by Local Committee

A committee led by Elisha Hibbert Louis Della Morte and Clifton H Merriam met to plan Labor Day water events. A two mile swim from the bathing beach to middle ground buoy and back will headline with boats escorting. Events at the bath house include diving and various swims for Boys Men Girls Young Women with points 5 3 1 and three prizes per group based on total points.

Elisha Hibbert Louis Della Morte Clifton H. Merriam Bath House

Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Syrup Advertised

A vintage advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery cough syrup as a pleasant sweet medicine for coughs and colds. It claims long time users are best friends and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Buy a bottle and use as directed.

Dr. King

Birth Announcements for Dumoussaud Elves and Magee

In this town on August 22 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Edgar H Dumoussaud. On August 28 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Manuel Elves. On August 27 a son was born to Mr and Mrs John R Magee.

Dumoussaud Edgar H. Dumoussaud Elves Manuel Elves Magee John R. Magee

Aquatic Sports At Municipal Bath Draw Crowds

The water events Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock were supervised by Clifton H Merriam. Prizes listed include Plunge for distance first Angelo Palumbo second Carl Butters. 50 yards backstroke first Edgar Towne second Angelo Palumbo. Boys diving for objects first Hugh Bergman second Michele Velleca. quarter mile swim first Samuel Witherell second Charles Winward.

Clifton H Merriam Angelo Palumbo Carl Butters Edgar Towne Angelo Palumo Hugh Bergman Michele Velleca Samuel Witherell Charles Winward

The Missing Clams Dinner Riddle

A diner counts eleven of twelve clams in a dozen ordered at a restaurant. The waiter explains he reduces the count to eleven to avoid the guest facing a table for thirteen, a superstition tied precaution.

Christian Herald

House Auction Sells Deacon Thresher Property Again

The Deacon Thresher house site for a proposed new school was sold at auction for a second time after the school committee bought it. Antonio Pierannunzi previously bought it for 250 dollars but demanded 65 back. Samuel Naroditzsky won Saturday’s sale with a 125 dollar bid and will move the house to a lot Naroditzsky recently bought from Horatio N. Perry on Cook street.

Deacon Thresher Antonio Pierannunzi Samuel Naroditzsky Naroditzsky Horatio N. Perry Cook Street

Local Auto Registrations Filed at State Board Office

Last week registrations list include George E Shaw Bristol Saxony touring Minnie L Spooner Bristol Oldsmobile touring Wilcent i Collamore Warren Metz tour Elizabeth F Gilleran Warren Cole touring Wilfred Monast Warren Cadillac 10 h p delivery John Reach Barrington Packard touring Lottie Walker Barrington Stutz 36 h p runabout

The State Board of Public Roads George E. Shaw Bristol Saxony Minnie L. Spooner Oldsmobile Wilcent i Collamore Warren Metz Elizabeth F. Gilleran Cole Touring Wilfred Monast Cadillac H. P John Reach Barrington Packard Touring Lottie Walker Stutz

Christie and Manning Wed in Town

Edward F. Christie and Miss Jennie E. Manning were married in town on August 29 by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan. Both parties reside in the town.

Christie—Manning Thomas J. Gillan Edward F. Christie Jennie E. Manning

Obituaries of Morris Mello DaOliveira and Sisson

Obituaries note Aug 27 for Philip J. Morris age 34 in town. Mary Mello child of Frank and Guimar Mello age 10 months. Claire P DaOliveira aged 54 years 12 days. Anna Eudora Sisson widow of Charles S Sisson died Aug 27 in Warren.

Morris Philip J. Morris Mello Mary Frank and Guimar Mello DaOliveira Claire P. DaOliveira Sisson Warren Anna Eudora Charles S. Sisson

Dean's Kidney Pills End Backache Says Bristol Woman

Bristol resident Mrs Mary O Rourke reports relief from backache caused by weak kidneys after using Dean's Kidney Pills She says attacks occur after work and cold spells and a box stops the pains quickly at 50 cents from dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY Props

Dean Bristol Mary O’rourke Bourne St Lian

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