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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1915

Page

4

Civic Theatre plan discussed for Bristol immigrants

A Sunday meeting between a Bristol foreign born men’s committee and the local Y M C A and Immigrant Secretary Edward Bohner led to organizing a School for Citizenship. The program includes English classes for Italians Portuguese and Syrians and a Civic Theatre visit by Bohner. Classes may be conducted in homes stores or within the Y M C A facilities.

Civic Theatre Bristol Young Men’s Christian Association Edward E. Bohner Providence Bohner State House Bohner’s Talk It Was Voted To Organize At Once A “School For Citizenship School For Citizenship Y. M.C A

Tribute to Mrs Jackson Highlighted at Providence WCTU Meeting

At Grace Chuck Parish House the Providence Women's Christian Temperance Union paid tributes to the late Mrs H Jackson. President Mrs George F Rooke praised her 13 years as WCTU Providence president and duty in the State Union. Mary E Olney and Harriet J Roworth spoke on her activities and character. Deborah Knox Livingston of Bangor offered another tribute.

Providence Women's Christian Temperance Union Grace Chuck Parish House H. Jackson George F. Rooke Jackson Providence WC T Mary E. Olney State Union Harriet J. Roworth Deborah Knox Livingston Bangor Thomas L. Hadley

Question of Defense and National Policy in United States

H. H Windsor argues in Popular Mechanics that the United States must balance defense needs with anti colonial sentiment. He warns against overextension while stressing adequate coast protection and a suitably sized army and navy. He highlights rail and fire safety as parallels to national readiness and calls for prudent defense without imperial ambitions.

Canada H. H Windsor Popular Mechanics Magazine

Bristol Chapter D A R Holds Regular Meeting At Hotel Belvedere

Bristol Chapter D A R met at the Hotel Belvedere with Regent presiding. Reports were accepted and a five dollar contribution to the Red Cross noted. Delegates to the National Congress and State Conference were announced, with 23 in attendance including two new members from Warren.

Bristol Belvedere Red Cross National Congress of Washington Charles Johnson EF. I. Brownell J. B. Batchellor Barton Black Farrington H . Church A. F E. Wardwell Bertha Kallock H. F. Dixon A. L. Willams Daniel Child Charles F. Rounds Warren

Inside facts on poultry keeping

A new free book offers five chapters of fresh poultry raising facts covering location breeds feeding and more. It promotes factory direct prices on incubators and hoverets and invites readers to request the free book by mail from Model Incubator Co Buffalo NY.

Lumber Industr Model Incubator CO Buffate N.Y

Domestic Science Dinner Impresses School Committee

The Eighth Grade Domestic Science class directed by Miss Cora M Hill hosted a complimentary dinner for the School Committee and guests at Byfield School. Japanese jonquils decorated the table and a 19 girl crew prepared and served a full menu including Puree of Peas, Cr Creamed Chicken, Cranberry Jelly, Macaroni and Cheese and Brown Betty.

Cora M. Hill John H. Bailey, Jr Reynolds Wall the Phoenix Byfield School Fannie Nuddleman Marguerite Malafronte Sadie Baron Annie Kemph Bertha Farrington Theresa Morrissey Olga Miller Arline Janson May McDonough Helen Benjamin Lillian Church Raffie Lanzire Sarah Brechin Eva Vermette Anna Coggeshall Janet McCaw Gwendolyn Bodenan Priscilla Drury Carrie Era

Evangeline Motion Picture Scored in Boston and Annapolis Royal

Longfellow poem Evangeline shown as a two hundred picture pageant next Saturday in Rockwell Hall. The production cost over 30000 and six months of work produced dramatic pastoral scenes including churchyard footage praised by Henry Howe and officials Hawkesworth and Caretaker Daniel.

Evangeline Henry Howe St Lukes George W Hawkesworth Annapolis Royal Daniel Fort Anne

Officers Installed at Lieut Bennett Camp No 8

The Sons of Veterans Lieut Herbert F Bennett Camp No 8 inducted its officers-elect Friday at Grand Army Hall. Commander George R. Fish led the installation with McKay and Bush among others. A social time and smoker are planned for the next meeting on the first Friday in March.

Herbert F Bennett Sons of Veterans Grand Army Hall Robert J. McKay George R. Fish Wm G Dixon Geo. H Bush R.J McKay George H.bush Frank Goff Asa Hathaway W. T Remieres George

Birth of Daughter for Moriz Family in Town

In this town on January 29 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Manuel Moriz.

Marriages Reported in This Town on February 8

A series of marriage notices from this town dated February 8 list Ferdin Cardoza and Maria Raposa. Michele DelPiano and Placida Malafronte. Telesfore Charland and Germaine Durant. Thomas Flynn and Agnes Sawyer. Rev. A P Rebello Rev T J Gillan Rev Francis Duffy and Rev John F Downing perform the ceremonies.

Germaine Laura Durant Flynn—Sawyer Providence John F. Downing Thomas Jefferson Flynn Agnes Sawyer

Obituary notices for four local residents in February

Died Callan in this town February 6 Michael Callan aged 66. Hazard in New York City February 3 Walter P Hazard formerly of this Munro in Warren February 5 Emma Young Munro wife of Walter H Munro Palumbo at Hillsgrove February 9 Mrs Bernard Palumbo aged 20.

Callan Michael Callan Hazard New York City Walter P. Hazard Munro Warren Emma Young Munro Walter H. Munro Palumbo Hillsgrove Bernard Palumbo

Woman's sickness relief praised by Bridgeton resident

Mrs. Fannie Cooper of Bridgeton New Jersey credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength after illness prevented housework and caring for her baby. The ad touts the product as the longstanding remedy for female ailments and invites letters for confidential advice from Lynn Mass.

R.F.D Bridgeton N.J Lydia FE Pinkham Lynn Mass Lydia E. Pinkham

Boy Scouts Schedule Armory Meet and Camp Reunion

The 1st Bristol Troop of R I Boy Scouts announced state participation in the Armory Athletic Association Meet in Providence on Feb 19. The troop trains a team and held a social with a pool win by Assistant Scoutmaster Alex Gersler. A camp reunion is planned for Feb 15 titled A day in Camp with invites to veterans of Camp Rodman and Camp King Philip.

Bristol R. I. Boy Scouts Armory Athletic Association Providence Alex Gersler R I. Boy Scouts J F. England Camp Rodman Camp King Philip

Coming Events Schedule for February Activities

Feb 9 dance in G A R Hall by N K Whist Club. Feb 10 supper in vestry First Baptist Church by Mite Society. Feb 11 private dance by Class of 1915 Colt Memorial High School. Feb 15 dance in A R Hall by Three in One Club. Feb 15 minstrel show at Pastime Theatre for St Elizabeth's Church. Feb 16 Washington Party at Hotel Belvedere Sun Parlor by Prof Quirk's classes. Feb 22 Annual Washington Ball by Bristol Train of Artillery.

G. A. R. Hall N. K. Whist Club First Baptist Church Mite Society Colt Memorial High School A. R Hall St Elizabeth's Church Washington Hotel Belvedere Sun Parlor Prof Quirk Bristol Train of Artillery

Lincoln's Birthday Flag Day Observance Planned by G A R

Babbitt Post No 15 G A R meets to plan Grand Army Flag Day activities. Members in uniform will escort about 1600 public school pupils from Byfield to Colt Memorial High School for exercises including singing recitations a flag salute and an address with participation by the Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps.

Babbitt Post No. 15 Grand Army Byfield School Colt Memorial High School Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps

Engagement Announced In Laconia Valentine Party

Mr and Mrs E G Cobleigh of this town announce the engagement of their daughter Vivien E Cobleigh to William T Palmer at a Valentine party held at their home in Laconia New Hampshire last Wednesday evening with festive decorations and refreshments as friends enjoyed games and music.

E. G. Cobleigh Laconia N. H Vivien E William T. Palmer Miss Cobleigh

Sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia Relief

Thousands suffer neuralgia and seek solution. Sloan's Liniment soothes the nerve by application to the skin over the painful area. It penetrates quickly to ease inflammation and pain. a 25 cent bottle is sold by druggists with money back if not satisfied.

Sloan

Bristol Improvement Association hears address and plans growth

George H. Holmes of Providence urged Bristol to push judicious advertising to become a leading residential town within Rhode Island. Judge Bosworth reported railroad talks, noting motor limits and timetable changes delaying larger trains until next June. The group backed bigger sidewalk funding, endorsed the District Nursing project, announced Feb 25 banquet at Hotel Belvedere, and listed officers for March 8 with four new members joining.

Providence Judge Bosworth Railroad Committee Bristol District Nursing Hotel Belvedere Benjamin F. Lindemuth William M. Connery E Executive Committee Charles B.rockwell Charles A. Johnson Frederick H. Jackson John F. Dunn Joseph F.farrally Howard R. Newman

Wealth of the West discussion at Howe Library

Rev Samuel Lindsay led Fellowship Night at the Howe Library Y M C A discussing The Wealth of the West. Participants included Dexter Thurber James Manchester Parmen as Skinner Jr Rufus E Murray Fred Burgess Charles H Brig ham Rev Frank E Talbee Dr Henry Teller and George Perry with violin solos by Mr Perry and refreshments served.

Samuel Lindsay Howe Library Mr. Lindsay Dexter Thurber James Manchester Parmenas Skinner, Jr Rufus E. Murray Fred Burgess Charles H. Brigham Frank E. Talbee Henry Teller George Perry Mr. Perry

Flynn-Sawyer nuptials at St Marys Providence

Flynn Sawyer couple married yesterday morning at St Marys Church Providence by Rev John F Downing formerly of this town. Bridegroom attended by brother John Adams Flynn and bridesmaid Miss Anna Dowd. The couple will reside in this town.

Thomas Jefferson Flynn Agnes Sawyer Providence St. Mary’s Church John F. Downing John Adams Flynn Anna Dowd

Mrs Bernard Palumbo Dies at Hillsgrove Tuberculosis Hospital

Mrs Gertrude Palumbo wife of Bernard Palumbo died yesterday at the Hillsgrove Tuberculosis Hospital after weeks of treatment She was 20 years old She leaves her husband a brother and other relatives Funeral will be at St Elizabeths Church tomorrow at 9 AM with burial via Augustus P Duffy funeral director.

Gertrude Palumbo Bernard Palumbo Hillsgrove Bay View Avenue Augustus P. Duffy St. Elizabeth's Church

Japanese Tea Party Honoring Mrs Baldwin At Hope Street Home

Mrs Fielding L Williams hosted a Japanese tea last Friday afternoon at her Hope Street home in honor of Mrs Baldwin of New York. Sixteen guests attended and enjoyed a talk on Japan by the guest of honor. Mrs Williams displayed Japanese articles and served luncheon with pink and white azalea floral decorations.

Fielding L. Williams Hope Street Church Street Baldwin New York Japan Williams

Special Choral Service at St Michael's Church

The Girls' Friendly Society Ivy Guild St Andrew's Club and Brotherhood attended a special choral service at St Michael's Church on Sunday evening. They marched from the chapel and sat in the front pews. The sermon by Rev. A. B. Howard asked What Is Man That Thou Art Mindful of Him.

Girls’ Friendly Society Ivy Guild St. Andrew’s Club St Andrew's Brotherhood St Michael's Church A. B. Howard

Unclear Text On Biblical Patriarch Ages

Fragments debate why Methuselah lived so long and suggest patriarchs did not outlive people today. The passage questions ancient lifespans and states modern opinion doubts extended ages beyond present times.

Methuselah

Not New to Her

A fragmentary dialogue shows a playful exchange with moody tones and literary flourishes amid unclear context. The lines hint at romance and science allusions, with a guarded, experimental cadence.

Notable Trip Sparks Dress and Drink Tale

A bride's sister and the groom's mother accompanied the couple on a European wedding trip where the groom reportedly began drinking. The anecdote underscores social quirks observed during the journey.

Europe

Iodine Stain Removal Tip for Skin and Fabric

To remove tincture of iodine stains from skin or clothing use strong ammonia water. Apply a small amount, rinse, and repeat as needed to lift the stain.

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