Mohr Trial Ends in Accessories Convictions in Providence
Elizabeth F. Mohr was found guilty as an accessory before the fact to the murder of her husband Dr. C Franklin Mohr in Barrington on August 3. Cecil Victor Brown and Henry H. Spellman were convicted as the actual murderers. George W. Healis awaits sentence after turning state's evidence and a separate indictment for assault with intent to kill is still pending. The verdict used the old murder law as the crime occurred before the new statute took effect. The four week trial drew wide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth F. Mohr
Superior Court
Providence
C. Franklin Mohr
Barrington
Cecil Victor Hrown
Henry H. Spellman
George W. Healis
Dr. Mohr
January Bills Strain Households Linked to Holiday Spending
The text notes that residents unable to pay January bills likely faced prior struggles from Christmas gift expenses. It links ongoing financial pressure to holiday spending patterns and saving for upcoming costs.
Sloan's Liniment Claims Pain Relief Victory
A vintage testimonial touts Sloan's Liniment as a universal pain killer. A Berkeley reader reports neck stiffness after a Panama Exposition visit, applying Sloan's with relief within hours. Advertisement notes Druggists price at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Mervin H. Leister
Berkeley
Cal
Panama Exposition
Postal Office Hours And Mails Schedule
Money Order Registry and Postal Bank departments open from 8.00 a m to 6.00 p m. Mail arrivals at 7.00 10.00 am 2.00 4.00 6.00 7.00 p m. Mails close 7.30 8.50 11.50 am 1.50 5.50 7.15 pm. Sunday mails arrive 6 00 am close 4 50 pm.
Express timetable shows Bristol departure and arrival hours
Adams Express 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 for Bristol service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattery
Bristol
Adams Express
Local News Briefs Highlight Community Events and Birthdays
George King, 81, living at 111 Hope Street, marks a quiet day as the community lists events. The Sociable Six plan a dance at G A R Hall, while St Mary's Parish Hall hosts a whist for church benefit. Rev John E Whiteley begins his pastorate in Cambridge. The Warren mill runs full shift as production continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George King
Hope Street
G. A. R. Hall
Andrew Weeks Anthony
Boston
St. Mary’s Parish Hall
St. Mary's Church
Astore
F. M. Dimond
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
John E. Whiteley
Cambridge
Mass
First Congregational Church
Arren Manufacturing Company
Warren
Phoenix Ree EE
Deafness Cure Claim Promises Hall's Catarrh Cure
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and calls for constitutional remedies. It explains deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes often due to catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, inviting readers to request circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Various Community Notices and Meetings Report
Local items include civic meetings and caucuses in Bristol with Knights of Columbus and Moose Hall events. Hopeful notes cover marriages filings, school term start, and a mastoiditis operation recovery. A derailed freight car disrupted service, auction pitch tournament planned, and a calendar carnival concluded with prize awards.
Sunday Forum Speakers on Immigrant Question
A Bristol Sunday Forum session heard E. Bohner of Providence discuss the immigrant question from personal experience. He praised new Americans and assimilation, noting their responsiveness to sympathy and help from Americans. Attendees urged another talk on a different immigrant topic and called the program a missed opportunity if not continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bohner
Providence
Bohner
Mr Bohner
Bristol
Try Smiling Poem Encourages Cheerful Demeanor
The National offers a verse advising readers to smile when life or weather dampens spirits. It suggests smiling does not alter circumstances but can improve mood and brighten a gloomy room, presenting a simple personal coping approach.
Mc Coy Couple Welcome Son in February Birth
In this town on February 6 a son was born to the Rev and Mrs Charles E Mc Coy marking a welcome addition to the family and community.
Obituaries Listed From Various Towns With Death Notices
Obituaries from multiple towns note deaths and ages including Mary Gomes 28 Rosa Battaglia 72 George Foster 52 Raymond McLaughlin ? Mabel Carruthers 35 and others in towns Morino Morino Warren Pawtuxet West Barrington Fall River with dates in February for each incident.
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Gomes
Mary Gomes
Morino
Carmello
Alfonso
Antoinette Morino
Battaglia
Rosa
Joseph Battaglia
Mallory
Warren
Edward Mallory
Foster
Pawtuxet
George Frank Foster
McLaughlin
West Barrington
Raymond A
Peter
Mary
McLaughlin Carruthers
Fall River
Mabel
Samuel A Carruthers
Community Christmas Tree Funding and Roadway Report
The Improvement Association discusses highways and sidewalks and prepares a report for the next meeting. A member of the Executive Committee is ratified for contributing $5 to the Mothers' Club toward the Community Christmas Tree expense last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Bristol Train of Artillery to honor medals and trophies
At the Bristol Train of Artillery Armory last evening the unit announced that next Monday at 8 PM a medal and trophy presentation will occur. Dutch supper for Company C, followed by a smoker. Senator Ezra Dixon will present the Lieut H W Church trophies along with other awards. Rear Admiral John R Edwards is the principal speaker with Maj L Williams and Adjt Gen Charles W Abbott on the program. About 150 members expected in full dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Michael Callan
Guistani Benedictis
Charles Charlande
Florence Park
William J Gavin
Racine
Wis
Katherine McKevitt
Edgehill Temple
Pythian
G. A. R. Hall
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge of the Domain of Rhode Island
Providence
Robert H. Bullock
Pentecostal
E. Talbee
John M Harrington
Fargo
North Dakota
Pioneer Life Insurance Company
West
Lafayette Circle
Society of St John the Baptist
Artillery Hall
State Street
A L. Elle
Bristol
H. W. Church
Ezra Dixon
John R. Edwards
Maj. L. Williams
Adjt
Charles W. Abbott
The Truth About Coal In Pennsylvania
An editorial argues for cooperative action among miners, operators, and authorities to publish costs of living, mining, transportation and profit. It urges a fact driven settlement to avoid mine shutdowns and to secure a fair, peaceful re adjustment based on mutual needs and public information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Operators’ Association
Nassau Manufacturing Company Receives State Charter
The Nassau Manufacturing Company, capitalized for 5000 dollars, secured a state charter from Secretary of State J Fred Parker. It will locate in this town to manufacture and deal in worsteds yarns cloth and dyes. Incorporators are Charles A Root Charles B Rockwell Jr Charles D Whitney and George E Leighton. The factory sits south of the Cranston Worsted Mills on Thames Street and will primarily produce logwood dye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau Manufacturing Company
J. Fred Parker
Charles A. Root
Charles B. Rockwell, Jr
Charles D. Whitney
George E. Leighton
Cranston Worsted
Thames Street
Star cinema program features era showcases and serials
This evening at the Star a 10 reel program opens with Mme Petrova in What Will People Die followed by Edna Maison and Olive Golden in Manna, plus The Idle Rich and The Red Circle episodes with Ruth Roland. Chocolates given away as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Mme Petrova
Metro
Edna Maison
Olive Golden
Idle Rich
L. Ko
Help Your Liver It Pays With Dr King’s Life Pills
Advertisement copy for Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming liver relief and improved digestion. Promises purifying blood easing constipation biliousness dizziness indigestion and clearer complexion. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Condensed Milk and Groceries Weekly Specials List
This week highlights prices on condensed milk per can at five cents, Sauer Kraut, corn flakes, squash, tangerines by the dozen, pure spices, salt mackerel, nuts, vegetables, canned pineapple, gherkins, stringless beans, fancy peas, and sausage meat. Prices range from five to twenty-five cents with several items offered in multi-pack deals.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phenix
Bristol County
B. L
Bristol Post Office
Phcnix News
H. T. Peterson Ulm FR
Vvaus
Wood's Bldg
High Street
H. M. Darling Y. M. G A
Northup Bros. Hasbrouck
Richard C. Quirk
Wood Street
WDEX
C. A. Bacon
Phoenix Office
Commissioners Foresters Maccabees Artillery
C. B. Reynolds
MOHR
O. K
Dodge & Camfield Co
Exchange Place
Providence, BR L
A.M. P.M
Solomon D.’Hatch
United Train of Artillery of
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Artillery
Donia Lemoine
Gertrude Martin
Woonsocket
F. E. Suzman’s
Elnora C. Swanson
Valley School
Edith Wardwell
Leonard Sanford, Jr
Leonard Sanford
Noyes Avenue
Rhode Island Hospital
A. C. McGilton
State Street M. E
Attleboro
Bristol Aerie
William FE. Munch
Huntington
Long Island
Albert Battcher
Charles Street
Groton
Conn
United Brothers Lodge
Beacon Lodge
Wickford
Grand Army Hall
Sunday Forum
Costa—Santos
A P. Rebello
Manuel Costa
New Bedford
Maria Dos Santos
Motta—Correa
Manuel Motta
Izabel Bento Correa
the Improvement Association
Washington Ball
The
Epworth League of the State Street
M. E. Church
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Charles B. Reynolds
Otis L. Wood
Bristol 146
Aetna Protection
B. W. Wall
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Constitution St
W. Bristol
R. I
Mount Hope
Metacom Avenue
Frank Murphy
Franklin Street
Gorhan’s Express
Young's Drug Store
Short
Parane
H. B. Pheenix Office
Glenwood Nursery
Rochester
Phoenix
Buff Orpington
C .A. Bacon
Franklin St
C. F. Sanford
Faye
Parmenter & Polsey
Parmenter& Polsey Company
Parmenter & Polsey CO
Boston, Mass
NEW Manufacturing CO
Star Theatre
J. F. Gilroy
Constitution
Maccabees
Moose Hall
Elmer L. Galley
Companion Court
Independent Order, of Foresters
Shell Fisheries
Claude L. Bradley
Warren River
Commissioners of Shell Fisheries
State House
Philip H. Wilbour
Edward Atchison
William T. Lewis
Milton Dugkworth
Pure Food Store
Dighton
Messenger
Charles A. Johnson
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