Christmas Charity and War Relief in Bristol
An editorial lauds the surge of Christmas benevolence sparked by the European war. It notes Bristol's notable aid to war sufferers abroad and local families, including $1500 to the Red Cross and 500 gift packages sent to European orphans aboard the Santa Claus ship. The piece highlights continued efforts like the British Relief Fund and urges ongoing thoughtfulness for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Bristol
Belgium
Red Cross
Rhode Island
LeStrely
Bristol Notes Early 1915 Local Notices and Social Roundup
Calendar pads for sale at the Phoenix Office and a look at holiday visits in Bristol. Residents and visitors include Amos Jennison Kenyon of Groton, Conn., and Mrs Susan Eaton of Fall River visiting relatives in town. Local events feature a Bar masque at the Hotel Belvedere, a Y M C A basketball game, and Knights of the Maccabees officers elected. Numerous brief items cover hospital visits, church notices, and community groups including the Lions and the Portuguese Club.
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Phoenix
B. F. Lindemuth
Hersey
Amos Jennison Kenyon
Groton
Fred Arnold
Newport
William H. Angevine
Hartford
Conn
St. Michael's
Slocum Women’s Relief Corps
Ladies of the Maccabees
Pokanoket Hall
Rhode Island School of Design
Colts
Lewis Franklin Ketchie
Richmond
Hannah Christing Neuann
Richard Dunbar
George Dunbar
Collins Street
A. M. Merriman
Quirk
Ella Ramsdell
Belvedere
Christie's
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Portuguese Hall
Wilson’s Lane
Frank
T. .Kitimicutt
James T. Haines
Henry L
Teller
William ‘N. Burgess
Thomas Jes McGaughey
Hirst
the Guards
William H.R
Manchester
Express matter sailings and Bristol arrivals times
The schedule lists outward departures at 7.50, 11.20 a m, 2.20, 5.20 p m and inward arrivals at 8.00, 10.00 a m, 2.00, 4.00, 7.00 p m. Adams Express serves Bristol with these times.
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Bristol
Adams Express
Cheney & Co Promotes Cure for Catarrh
The fragmentary notice cites J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio offering Fall’s Family Pills for constipation and a claimed catarrh cure. It mentions a sworn notary and references remedies aimed at mucous surfaces and the blood, with little clear context.
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Antes Cheney
Schonentor
Oneray Frm, &'Co
Ysosor
Petor
Meyand Suber
Ais
Gatarth
Toledo
An & All
Cntica
Christmas at the Y M C A entertains nearly 500 guests
The Young Men's Christian Association hosted about 500 attendees for a holiday motion picture event last Saturday with showings at 2 30 4 00 and 8 00 pm. The program featured a three reel Hansel and Gretel tale with Mrs Dexter Thurber addressing the story and Mrs Wilmarth H Colwell and the Camp Fire Girls caroling. Eva May Cole performed Humperdincks Hansel and Gretel selections with Alton Barrett on drums.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Hansel and
Gretal
Dexter Thurber
Wilmarth H. Colwell
Benjamin M. MacDougall
Humperdinck
Hansel
Eva May Cole
Alton Barrett
Rice Will Sustained by Jury Verdict
The Superior Court resumed its December term with Judge Rathbun presiding. Eunice Williams vs Harriet M. Talbee, an appeal from Bristol Probate Court on Sylvester Rice's will, went to the jury. After about an hour of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict for the defendant, sustaining the Probate Court's action.
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Superior Court
Rathbun
Eunice Williams
Harriet M. Talbee
Bristol
Sylvester v. Rice
Judge Hammill Nominated Speaker of the House
Judge F. H. Hammill of this town was unanimously nominated to be speaker of the House of Representatives at a caucus held at the State House yesterday. Hammill, deputy speaker at the last session, is seen as having an effective election since Republicans control the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammill
Town
House of Representati
House
State House
Star City ad outlines pictures for tonight and Wednesday
Read advertisement on page one listing tonight and Wednesday pictures at the Star City country store. The notice highlights showtimes and selections for the early week.
Shakespearean Film Adaptation at Smalleys Weekly Show
Lois Weber and Smalleys present The Merchant of Venice adapted into a four reel feature with notable photography and a Saturday April screening. The program also includes O Henry’s The Ransom of Red Chief filmed as a clever, amusing piece featuring a misbehaving youngster.
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Shakespeares
Lois Weber
Smalleys
Red Chief
Bristol area upcoming social events and anniversaries
Masque ball by Prof. Quirk's class at Hotel Belvedere Sun parlor on December 81. Supper and Sale in G A R Hall January 6 under Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps. Whists series on January 6 in K of C Hall by Bristol Council Knights of Columbus. January 7 marks the tenth anniversary of Bristol Aerie No. 953 in G A R Hall with a banquet at 7 30.
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Philadelphia Safe Deposit and Insurance Company
Arthur W. Howe
Metacom Avenue
Bristol Aerie
Aerie Rooms
G. A. R. Hall
Aerie
George Mickle
Quirk
Hotel Belvedere
G. A.R. Hall
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Bristol Council, Knights of Columbus
C. Hall
Stop the Childs Colds They Often Result Seriously
An old advertisement urges immediate attention to children's illnesses such as colds croup and whooping cough. It promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy that soothes coughing reduces inflammation kills germs and supports nature's healing, priced 60 cents at the druggist, with a Providence clothing note at Barnabys.
Phenomenon of Domestic Birds and Pheasant Ancestry
The article discusses ideas about birds including barnyard fowl and black grouse, noting English pheasants as descendants of Chinese birds. It mentions crosses with grouse or unknown native pheasants and describes a male pheasant crossed with a domestic hen as a "pero."
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Whiétt Slade
England
Wise Wombat Converses About His Wife
A Louisville Courier Journal quip notes Wise Wombat often praises his wife in conversation. The jest suggests his frequent compliments may be a running gag or a practical joke to cover a dictograph gag and keep her listening.
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Wombat
Louisville Courier Journal
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Hope Street
Bristoll
Re. I. Lone
Bristol Post Office
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H. T. Peterson
Diigks Wood
High Street
H. M. Darling
Northup Bros. Hasbrouck
Richard C. Quirk
Wood Street
Phenix
Regton
Editorial
Bristol and Vicinity
News of
Mary Eagqiire
Friendsip
Fall‘River
Atecity
Ralph
Philadelphia
Jack Kenyon
Providence
Charles F. Smith
Taunton
Charles H. Smith
Samuel Lindsay
First Congregational Church
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Charles H. Gould
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
David Goldstein
Bristol Council
K. of C
FE. P. Roberts
Brooklyn
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Bristol Y. M. C. A
Bristol Bosts
A.m
Rome
Barnaby'’s
J. F. Gilroy
Phoenix Office
Gorham’s Express
Young's Drug Store
King Roofing CO
Telephone Union
Westminster St
Itto
Frances
Petty
Thames Street
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Yeturn
Peterson
Pranklin
Setoy
Seramete i Cloversa
Wood St
Gta
Hope
Atleetes Eet
Bleasant
St. AF
Mitch
Tore Sher
MGM
Orwice
Board of Public Roads
National India Rubber Company
H. P. Oldsmobile
Vicinity
C. F. Hathaway & Sons
Bakers OF
Hathaway’s Great
Agen Es Staples Coal Company
Shiny
Bituminats
CRW
Spee Ates
Foot , OF
Wallty
Graham
Rhode, Island
Prehiey Berg
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