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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

5

Star Theatre Features Mantell Hamper in The Spider and the Fly

At the Star Theatre Robert B. Mantell and Genevieve Hamper star in William Foxs production The Spider and the Fly a Parisian drama of drink and disaster. The Shield ing Shadow runs as the other feature with usual comedies and additional previews. Saturday shows include Bessie Barriscale in Sorrows of Love new chapter of The Yellow Menace Ford Sterling in His Wild Oats plus Triangle Keystone and more. Monday Billie Burke appears.

Star Theatre Robert B. Mantell Genevieve Hamper William Fox Triangle Kay Bee Bessie Barriscale Ford Sterling Triangle Keystone Billie Burke

Respect the Dead at East Burial Ground Christmas Message

A letter from Charles Paull, a commissioner, requests help stopping vandalism at East Burial Ground. He notes trees trimmed, bushes cut, walls repaired, and stones reset, urging respect for quiet sleepers and their faith this Christmas season.

the Phenix East Burial Ground

Picture sought of Hon William Bradford Bristol Rhode Island Senator

Providence reader offers reward for any verifiable image or silhouette of Hon William Bradford who served as United States Senator from Rhode Island from 1792 to 1796. Letter asks finders to prove the image is of the real man and submit to Thomas W. Bicknell in Providence Rhode Island.

Bristol William Bradford United States Rhode Island Thomas W. Bicknell Providence R. I

Eighth Annual Poultry Show Opens in Bristol County

The Bristol County Poultry Association’s eighth annual show ran at G A R Hall with a large audience. George L. Cornell supervised, William H. Allen served as poultry judge while Milan A. Brayton was ill. Prizes covered many breeds with Sparks Brothers and H Arthur Pratt among top winners. Special premiums were awarded for best displays across American Mediterranean S C White Leghorn and other classes.

Bristol County Poultry Association G. A. R. Hall George L. Cornell William H. Allen East Providence Milan A. Brayton Fall River Mass Plymouth Rock J. A. Herreshoff Abner H. Bailey Sparks Brothers F. E. Clark Bullet Buff Wyandotte Pullet Edith E. Clarkson Black Langshan Ezekiel S. Ross Cassius S. C J. H. Wheatley Stuart & Magee R. C T. Remieres Houdan S. C. White Orpington Paul A. Herzig C. D. Snow Edward Lemaire William McCaw William McCgwy William Francis James E. Connors Benjamin Paull Abner H. Bailey Raymond Paull Jules Deconing, Jr H. W. Church Robert B. Paton Colt Farm White Rocks S. C. White

Vincl Promises Strength Growth Ad From Hope Drug Co

A Mother Superior at Rosary Hill Home in Hawthorne New York endorses Vincl a tonic for weak emaciated patients. She cites a dramatic recovery in a young woman who gained strength color and vitality after liberal Vincl treatment. The ad claims Vincl sharpens appetite aids digestion enriches blood and builds strength.

Rosary Hill Hawthorne N. Y Vincl Morheer M. Aupnonsa Laturop O. 8 Vinci

Prominent Trustees Named in Local Fund Edict

Treasurer James A Clarkson and a panel of trustees including pene G Stewart William H R Manchester Walter T Remiures Nathaniel W Sparks William Pearse John Usher Jr Carl C Witherell George L Cornell and Gardiner West are listed as governing figures in the civic fund project challenging local oversight and financial accountability.

James A. Clarkson Pene G. Stewart William H. R. Manchester Walter T. Remiueres Nathaniel W.sparks William Pearse John Usher, Jr Carl C. Witherell George L. Cornell Gardiner West

Funeral Rites for Edward J. Keegan Held at St Marys

Edward J Keegan died last Sunday after a nine month illness at 32 Congregational street. The funeral was held Wednesday at 8 30 from his home with a high mass at St Marys Church offered by Rev Albert L Cahill. The service drew many relatives friends and Boy Scouts from Colt Memorial High School and Rhode Island Troop. Interment was at St Marys Cemetery. Edward the son of Mr and Mrs John Keegan is mourned by friends and relatives. A separate notice notes the funeral of Karl J Klein on Usher avenue with service by Rev John E Whitley at the First Congregational Church and burial at North Cemetery.

Edward J. Keegan Congregational Street St. Mary’s Church Albert L. Cahill Colt Memorial High School Bristol Troop Rhode Island Boy Scouts National India Rubber Company Alice FE. Downey Rosewig Francis P. McGovern Daniel Dwyer James Pierce Willam McLaughlin James Kennelly Bernard Hart Manuel Almeida William Gardiner Cornelius McElvogue Boy Scouts St. Mary’s Cemetery Edward Karl J. Klein Usher Avenue John E. Whitley First Congregational Church Charles H Oscar O. Kunze George H Frederic Marz North Cemetery

Bristol Mothers' Club to Meet at Colt Memorial High

The Bristol Mothers' Club holds its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday Dec 20 at 8 pm in Colt Memorial High School with a 7:30 pm business session. The evening features An Old Folks Concert arranged by Miss Bolton a minuet dance by eight pupils under Miss Tobin and a recitation Penelope's Christmas Dance by Miss Vera Stockard of Providence. Members may bring guests who may enroll as members after the program.

Bristol Mothers’ Club Colt Memorial High School Bolton Josephine Tobin Penelope Vera Stockard Providence

Cercle Lafayette No 281 elects officers for year

The annual election of Cercle Lafayette No 281 St Jeane de Baptiste names Oliver Boucher as Honorary President Peter Martelly as President Peter Guistiany as Vice President Joseph Pevin as Secretary and Mrs Wilfred Guivremont as Assistant Secretary Peter McClure as Treasurer Arthur Gladue as Financial Secretary Napoleon Bedard and George H McClure as Auditors Charles Rainville as Master of Ceremonies William Dupuis and Joseph Pevin as Marshals The society fair closes tomorrow in Artillery Hall State street Visiting groups include Bristol Train of Artillery and Cercle Jacques of Warren Prizes consist of a diamond ring and a bracelet on display at Markoff's Jewelry.

Cercle Lafayette St. Jeane de Baptiste Oliver Boucher Peter Martelly Peter Guistiany

Second Pilgrim Service At Memorial Chapel

The second Pilgrim service in the winter series is Sunday at 7 30 p m in the Memorial Chapel Congregational Church. The pastor delivers a brief address on The Pilgrims at Plymouth in 1620. Mr and Mrs F M Dimond lead the musical portion with Mrs Wilmarth Colwell singing a solo and a Colwell-Dimond duet.

Congregational Church Plymouth F. M. Dimond Wilmarth Colwell

Administrator appointed for Abby H Munro estate Bristol

Wilfresh Munro appointed administrator of Abby H Munro late of Bristol deceased by the Probate Court of Bristol. All claimants must file their claims in the clerk’s office within six months from the date of first advertisement. Address provided: 11 Putter Avenue Providence. December 13, 1916.

Bristol Abby H Munro Wilfresh Munro Putter Avenue Providence

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Oly Daniel Green Charles Paull Charles F. McHugh Bradford Street Franklin Caf H Aving Joseph E. Brown Gallery OF Art Cgrtas Sam F. N. Easterbrooks Howard W Church Richard R. Cornel Janis U Clarkson H W Church Mother Superior Hope Drug CO Mothers’ Club Meeting Florida Zbc Mackinaws Black Rubber Co Ferncroft Bristol, R. I Prudence Island Hubbard Malaga King Arthur Newman Bros
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