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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1916

Page

4

The Only Medicine Made From Fruit

An advertisement touts Fruitatives as a fruit based medicine with claims of curing dyspepsia constipation and related ailments. It cites Canadian demand including 2 152 009 boxes sold and promotes postal orders from Fruitatives Limited Osdensburg New York with prices 2 50 for six boxes and 25 cents for a trial.

Canada Ottawa Dominion Conieneburg New York New England Fritiatives Limited Ozdensburg

January Events Highlight Local Club Activities

A list of January gatherings across Bristol including New Year's dances at the G A R Hall hosted by the Y M P C, installations for U B Lodge I C O F Burnside Lodge K of P, a Jolly Boys Club sun parlor event at the Belvedere, Epworth League entertainment at State Street M E Church, a 1917 class memorial dance at Colt Memorial High School, Bristol Sporting Club masquerade at G A R Hall, Ampanoag Encampment I O O F installations, and Hydraulion Engine fair opening night.

Young Men's Parish Club G. A. R. Hall United Brothers Lodge Trinity Parish Burnside Lodge Hotel Belvedere Jolly Boys’ Club State Street M. E. Church Epworth League Colt Memorial High School Bristol Sporting Club Ampanoag Hydraulion

Best New Year Resolution Promotes Self Belief and Growth

Mrs. Ss. Heaton of Cassville Huntingdon County Pa wins Philadelphia Press prize for best New Year resolution urging self belief, growth and perseverance. The taunting year is faced with energy and faith to achieve happiness and success.

Ss. Heaton Cassville Huntingdon County Philadelphia Press

Urchin Causes Stir At Local Golf Club

A freckled local urchin loiters near the hedge while members play golf. The boy records conversations in a pocketbook, angering the secretary. The boy’s mother defends him and says he’s acting as a drill sergeant with neighbors’ children, while pocketbook entries allegedly contain swear words.

Willie High Dudgeon

Soften Pecan Shells With Boiling Water Method

To ease cracking pecans, pour boiling water over the nuts and cover tightly for five or six hours. Drain and crack lightly to remove the meat easily. The method avoids the bitter lining and usually yields whole meats.

Mackenzie’s Pacific Crossing Marked On coastal rock

The account recalls Alexander Mackenzie’s 1793 journey from Canada to the Pacific coast through Peace River and the Rocky Mountains. He inscribed a marker on a high rock with the date and coordinates, then returned east. Rev. George Bryce’ s life of Mackenzie appears in Makers of Canada.

Resa Sir Alesina Yo Rose Pig Leola Ibuilt Supi Peace River Rocky Mountains Fraser River Pacific Mackenzie Ahland Alexander “Mackenzie Canada George Bryce Lord Selkirk Rea River Sir ‘George Simpson Hudson's Bay Company

Quick Decision Advantage and Risks in Business

The author argues rapid decisions give a running start over hesitation and yield bigger rewards, while acknowledging wrong choices occur. He claims personal accuracy around 85 percent and 95 percent success in decisive acts, praising boldness though noting risks of poor methods despite swift action.

American Magazine

The Bed in Colonial Days

A Salem inventory from 1690 lists a great oaken bed and several other sleeping and lounging furnishings. The article traces the settee’s evolution from Renaissance seats and notes its standard colonial use, noting Dutch settlers’ unfamiliarity with the piece.

Salem Italy France England Holland New England

Must Have Stung Congregation Sermon Ends Humble

A western town minister who started a church left due to lack of funds. His farewell sermon challenged lukewarm brethren with a fiery tale about shepherds and sheep, concluding with a self deprecating quip about his own flock being composed of hogs.

St. Peter Calvin

Avoid Outbursts of Anger and Its Consequences

The passage warns that anger serves no purpose and harms friendships. It argues a habit of temper prevents resolution of small issues, which can grow into lifelong troubles and costly disputes including lawsuits or worse. Encourages constant effort to curb anger.

Notable Deaths and Honor Roll of Distinguished Figures

A compiled list: generals, statesmen, writers, and artists from 19th to early 20th century ages and locations. Entries include Carmen Sylva, James J. Hill, John Pat, Hetty Green, Mark Twain era figures, and foreign leaders, with ages and cities such as New York, Paris, London, and Washington.

Hetty Green New York City Elie Metchnikoff Paris J. Whittcoms James Whitcomb Riley Indianapolis

National convention dates listed for 1910s era groups

Readable OCR lists various conventions and meeting dates for groups such as the National Civic Federation United Mine Workers of America Chamber of Commerce of the United States National Congress of Mothers National Academy of Sciences Daughters of the American Revolution United Confederate Veterans National Education Association Grand Army of the Republic Catholics association in Washington New York Albany Cincinnati and Indianapolis venues and months including February April May August September November and October with several typos and missing words.

National Civic Federation Washington United Mine Workers of America Indianapolis National Congress of Mothers Nashville Tenn National Academy of Scientists Daughters of the American Revolution United Confederate Veterans Birmingham Ala National Education Association New York Grand Army of the Republic Kansas City Conference of Catholics Woc

Christmas Tree Festival Recalls Community Holiday Event

A festive Christmas tree festival in Rhododendon featured Miss Kathleen Hode piano solo and recitations by Dorothy, with Superintendent present. Fred F. Hadedon led the committee in planning. guests included residents from Woonsocket and nearby towns. A bountiful supper followed, and gifts were exchanged as the evening ended with warm wishes.

fContinuer Rhodedon Rsgi Sunnday ‘School Ekereisests Readinky Asolo Kathleen Hodefone Dorothy Lissida Neyman ébyzMiss Fred F. Hadedon Haroldy Ey Pédley MrsGharles Iteonhands Amig Waleton Jairien Sy Ieher Homeson Cody Ting Albert Dion George Watremez Sands Pierre J. Deveaux Bern

Meetings for Farmers Scheduled Across New England

Mass meetings for farmers under the New England Milk Producers Association will be held tomorrow at 10 in the morning throughout New England. An edit meeting is planned in Rhode Island. The Bristol County session will take place at the Bristol Y C rooms with Barnard French in charge. Sidney A. Sherman will speak.

Newngland Milk Producers’ Association New England Edit Ode Island Bristol County Bristol Y C Barnard French Sidney A. Sherman

Gasoline Storehouse Break-In On Thames Street

Thieves broke into a gasoline storehouse owned by Benjamin I. Lindley on the Thames street wharf near the Bristol Boat Yards and Cranston Worsted Bee, stealing 11 five gallon cans. Entry was gained by removing the padlock staple. police suspect the thieves used a boat to flee with the loot.

Benjamin I. Lindley Bristol Boat Yards Thames Street Cranston

Probate Court in Bristol Final Accounts 1916 Proceedings

The Bristol Probate Court reviews Guardian Joseph F Farrally final account for Rogers Scott Farrally with a January 15 1917 hearing date and fourteen day public notice. Notices published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. Also probate actions for Ellery W Greene and Mary McKegney estates with similar notices and dates.

Bristol Rogers S Farrally Joseph F. Farrally Rogers Scott Farraily Bristol Phoenix John M. Coggeshall Ellery W. Greene Eller W. Greene Bristol Phanix Jenets Oogrshalls Probate Mary McKegney Hugh F. Kelley Kite Bringtol Bristol Phenix Joan EI Cog Eee

Administrator named for Abby H. Munro estate in Bristol

Notice announces appointment of D H Munro as administrator of Abby H Munro late of Bristol deceased. Bond filed as required. Creditors must file claims with Bristol court clerk within six months from first advertisement. Address provided: 116 Butler Avenue Providence Rhode Island.

Bristol Abby H. Munro Said H. Munro Butler Avenue Providence R. I

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