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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1915

Page

3

Obituary of Edward P. Church of Hyde Park Mass

Edward P. Church a native of Bristol died suddenly last Friday at his Hyde Park Massachusetts home after a brief illness. He had left Bristol over twenty years ago to work as a broker in Boston and was married twice. He leaves four children from the first marriage and two from the second, plus a brother Thomas C. Church of New Bedford. Funeral services were held in Hyde Park and burial followed in Bristol in the family plot.

Edward P. Church Hyde Park Mass Mr. Church Bristol Benjamin Church Stephen T. Church Frsh Boston Park Mee Etyard Fee Oscar P Buri C. E. McCoy

Funeral of John Eustis Crockford Held in Bristol

The 23 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crockford died of peritonitis after appendicitis operations and was buried at North Cemetery. Born in Fall River he moved to Bristol and attended Colt Memorial High School class of 1910. Survived by parents two sisters and two brothers. He worked at National India Rubber Company prior to illness.

John Eustis Crockford Frank Crockford Rhode Island Hospital Providence Cole Street Frank E. Talbee Fall River Bristol Colt Memorial High School National India Rubber Company the National

Thirteenth King Philip Steam Fire Engine Fair

Thirteenth annual fair of King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co runs February 1 to 5 in G A R Hall State street with the Grand Calendar Carnival staged under the auspices of G R W R C and V of V. The event also lists events on January 15 22 29 February 5 12 19 26 and March 4 as part of the schedule.

King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co Artillery Hall State Street G. A. R. Hall Enone W. R. C. and

Holiday Visitors Spend Christmas in Town

Among those who spent Christmas in town were Mr. and Mrs. William L. McKee and daughter Miss Augustine Van Wickle at their Blithewold summer home W Fred Williams Jr of Harvard with his parents Dr and Mrs W Fred Williams Thomas M Duffy of Boston with his mother Mrs Thomas Duffy George L Howe of Harvard and W E Howe Jr of Loomis Institute Windsor Conn with their parents Mr and Mrs W E Howe John J Condon Lloyd Clowes and Vincent Young students at Rhode Island College at their homes here Miss Mary Morris of Sacred Heart Convent Fall River with her parents Mr and Mrs T M Morris A R Myers of Boston as guest of his sister Mr and Mrs Jess Hopkins and family of Providence with Miss Abel Myers High street John Edwards of Bowdoin College with his parents on Hope street Clarence Osterberg of Onshohocken Pa at his home on Central street Henry Barton Jr and Franklin Springer of Rhode Island College at their homes in town Miss Blanche Lemaire of Boston at her home on State Avenue Mr and Mrs Harry Halliday of Boston with Mr and Mrs F M Dimond Mr and Mrs Fred L Waldron of Providence with relatives here Mrs Ardelia Wilkinson of West Upton Mass with Mr and Mrs John B Gravelin P H Walsh and John Sheridan of Pottstown Pa with relatives and friends here Mr and Mrs Benjamin Moorby of Nashua N H at the home of Mrs Moorby’s mother Mrs C E Cole William McCaw of Conshohocken Pa with his family here

William L. McKee Augustine van Wickle Blithewold W.fred Williams, Jr Harvard W. Fred Williams Thomas M. Duffy Boston Thomas Duffy George L Howe W. E. Howe, Jr Loomis Institute Windsor High Street John Edwards Bowdoin’College Hope Street Clarence Osterberg Onshohocken Central_ street Henry Barton, Jr Franklin Springer Rhode Island College Blanche Lemaire Harry Halliday F. M. Dimond Fred L. Waldron Providence Ardelia Wilkinson West Upton Mass John B. Gravelin P. H. Walsh John Sheridan Pottstown Benjamin Moorby Nashua N. H

Hoopers win two strings as Clark rolls 295 in bowling

Last evening the Hoopers defeated the South Ends two strings to one as Frank E. Clark rolled 295 pins, coming within five of a perfect 300. This week’s bowling schedule lists matches with Tanx Hay Seeds Red Sox North Ends Hank Hanks and Narragansetts.

Hoopers Frank E. Clark South Ends Tanx Hay Red Sox Hank Hanks Narragansetts

Pain Killer Sloan's Liniment Ad

War upon pain ad copy emphasizes Sloan's Liniment as a ready pain killer for home emergencies. It claims no rubbing is needed and includes a testimonial from Mervin H. Leister of Berkeley California about neck stiffness relief after Panama Exposition work. Product price 25 cents at druggists.

Sloan Mervin H. Leister Berkeley Cal Panama Exposition

Treasures of Ancient Art from the Marajo Island Expedition

The final Lange expedition to Marajo island near Para gathered 4 888 prehistoric ceramic specimens from Pacoval island in Lake Arary. Rich vases urns and idol heads showed vivid colors and symbolic designs. The report also describes Mondongos regions of swampy ooze never explored.

Mr. Lange Amazon Marajo Island Para Brazil Lake Arary Pacoval Mondongos

NEED MAN'S CONSTANT CARE

An extended reflection on the shepherd as an emblem of steadfast care. The author praises the shepherd’s vigilance, courage, and unending watch over sheep, noting the flock’s helplessness and the shepherd’s leadership, protection, and guidance amid dangers. The piece contrasts animal behavior with human duty and faith.

Effect of Music on Soldiers and Institutions

The article notes the US Army has no separate military music appropriation and relies on the Quartermaster for instruments and limited music purchases. It cites dispatches showing music's inspiring role in marches, singing in war days, and the use of bands in prisons and reformatories as an educational and disciplinary influence.

United States Army Quartermaster’s Department England Prigon Association

Lake County Oregon Gains Judicial District Status

The Oregon senate passes a bill creating a judicial district in Lake County noting natural barriers. Mountains trap the county in winter with rail travel impeded. nearest counties are 180 miles north and 150 miles west. Representatives must travel via California to reach Salem.

Lake County Oregon Senate of Nevada Salem Sacramento Cal

Pot Watching and Economy in Domestic Life

The article notes women of limited means face hardship as they sweep and watch pots while many cannot afford gas or oil stoves. It argues many still struggle with coal-scuttles and ash-pans, despite the physical labor of old ranges being unaffordable, highlighting high fuel and living costs.

Christian Herald

Stand by your town newspaper in Peaceville

An exchange extols the town newspaper as the guardian and catalyst of local life. It argues the paper carries news to market, defends interests, aids progress, and should be supported and maintained, lest the town stagnate and lose its voice.

Peaceville Guardian

Preparedness and the need for strength in a dangerous world

The Birmingham Age Herald argues that a strong navy and army are necessary to deter thieves and thugs, noting that evil passions persist despite kindness. It asserts nations must be prepared to defend the weak, not rely on prayer or law alone.

Christian Herald Sam Europe Birmingham Age-Herald

Boy Scouts Hold Third Annual Christmas Tree for Poor Children

The First Bristol Troop of Rhode Island Boy Scouts hosted its third annual Christmas tree at Troop headquarters on Hope Street. The event featured graphophone selections, gift distribution of clothing toys and games, and refreshments. Expenses were covered by proceeds from a recent troop sale.

Bristol Rhode Island Boy Scouts Hope Street

Obituary Notices of Bullock, Church, Callahan

Died sudden in Hyde Park Massachusetts on December 24 Herbert Dorrance Bullock age 71. Edward P Church formerly of this town age 68 years 5 months 3 days. Patrick Callahan formerly of this town died in Brooklyn New York on December 26 age 80.

Bullock Warren Herbert Dorrance Bullock Church Hyde Park Mass Edward P. Church Callahan Brooklyn N. Y Patrick Callahan

Hen In Much Trouble In New Jersey Barrel Tar Egg Sandwich

A New Jersey den stumbles on tar and egg by alighting on a barrel of tar. A sandwich of tar egg and chicken results. A woman and a man who tried to help are pinched by the nanas until police arrive to rescue them.

New Jersey Nanas

Citizen debates government ownership of railroads

A cautious citizen weighs government ownership amid unease about expressing opinions on how a railroad is run while balancing respect for the country. The exchange highlights public sentiment on national control versus private management.

That Mutual Friend quote from Stray Stories

A line from Stray Stories contrasting a mutual friend with someone who sows negative gossip about neighbors. Mr Fogg defines a mutual friend as one who ensures you hear the nasty things others say, illustrating social commentary on reputation.

Bobby Mr. Fogg

Crying for Help and Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement

An old advertorial emphasizes kidney health noting backache as a sign of trouble and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills. A testimonial from John Banister of Newport Rhode Island claims long term use relieves lame back and weak kidneys, with price 50 cents and official supplier Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Dean John Banister Carpenter Spring Street Newport R. I Doan Kansas

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