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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1918
Page
2
Editorial recalls a boy at the O’Wolf Inn who refused a quarter offered for a coat and hat after a meeting of foremen. The boy said he would rather not take money, demonstrating honesty and faithful instruction that Could reflect well on American youth and future citizenship.
advertisement offers a free sample bottle of Green's August Flower at J H Young & Co claiming relief from indigestion dyspepsia and related stomach ailments. It touts fifty years of success and promotes 30 and 90 cent bottle sizes with global availability.
1918 calendar pads in Phoenix office list ferrying of crews and enlistments. Bentley Farr, Navy, home on furlough. Joseph Pevin visits Canada for a wedding. Hope Circle to hold a patriotic reception in G A R Hall. Washington Ball by Bristol Train of Artillery at Naval Armory. Rev Dr McGilton attending State Preachers' Meetings in Pawtucket. Charles Morgan, 18, enlisted in Navy, went to Newport. Nicola Santulli and P Henry Morris named petit jurors for Providence Superior Court. Mrs Parker Nichols of Barrington hospitalized in Memorial Ambulance. George J Garvin of Warren and Miss Margaret Flynn engaged for record. Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps postpones meeting. hall booked. J Frank Keating Jr enlisted in Aviation Corps at Vancouver. Steamer Sagamore carried supplies to Prudence Island. island marooned by ice embargo. Police registrar German enemy aliens reports only one registered. registration extended three days to close tonight. Senior Holy Name Society to hold patriotic reunion at St Mary’s Parish Hall. Attorney John F Cooney to address. Bernard Mullen to sing. Holy Name Orchestra to play. United Brothers Social Club whist awards listed. Bristol Aerie FQE reports one candidate. Auction pitch tournament high players named. Eagle Social Committee planning Eagles-only social. Pagiate Romano defendant in $2000 suit. Francesco Maio minor suit for injuries from Aug 31 1917 accident at Atwell’s Avenue Murphy Street. Pettine and Pasquale counsel for injured child. Simone Perrette and Pietro Angelo of Barrington fight over cards. Angelo badly cut. Perrette stabbed with 32 ten-dollar yellow backs. case to Fifth District Court.
Local brief includes calendar pad sales at Phoenix Office and calendar attaching offer. Bridge Club results with prizes to Mrs. Teller and Mrs. New man. Military transfers at Fort Rodman and Red Cross meeting relocated to Dr. Williams home. Store ad urges savings before price increases. Community names include Miss Farrally and political caucus dates for Democrats and Republicans.
In a Friday night game at Herreshoff's shop, Colt Memorial High School, though outweighed, defeated a sailors' squad from SP. C Blackman led with 6 and A Blackman added 5 as Dimond and Kebrek contributed points. four ten minute periods were played with Amanna scoring and Kinder timing. Next Thursday Colt HC plays Central Falls High at the local YMCA.
The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts elected Harold Sylvester George Bullock C Blackman D Vitiello A Blackman and H Kebre to committee for events. They will participate in the annual indoor demonstration on February 12 in Providence and plan the fifth anniversary celebration around March. Third Company Fort Rodman New Bedford scouts may attend. Senior and Junior Divisions will meet on separate evenings next week with dates to be announced.
Town Council suspends for one month the ordinance on police hiring criteria including height weight and age. No applicant fulfilled all requirements though several met all but one. Some candidates exceed age 35 or fall short on height but are acceptable in other areas. A new appointment likely at the next meeting.
The Pastime Theatre screens The Italian Battlefront, lauded as the most authentic wartime picture. Sponsored by the Royal Italian Government, the film uses official cameramen and follows Italian troops on foot, mules, and planes. Go early for good seats.
Miss Ethel J Blackman daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Blackman of 6 Constitution Street wed Mac A Cohen USNRF Woods Hole Massachusetts last Sunday at 2 o clock The ceremony was led by Rabbi Rubenstein with sister Ida Blackman as bridesmaid and William Cohen of Providence as best man The bride wore a white satin gown with silk tulle overskirt and carried white Killarney roses and forget me nots The house was decorated with flags foliage and orange blossoms The couple left for a wedding trip to Boston and Woods Hole
There is more Catarrh in this section than all other diseases, once deemed incurable. Doctors offered local remedies that failed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney & Co is a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward promises cure proof. circulars and testimonials available. sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A series of community events are announced including an auction pitch tournament in the Aerie rooms on Mt Hope block for the Fagles in national service, an annual Washington hall event at the Naval Armory by Bristol Train of Artillery, a Patriotic dance by Colonial Club at G A R Hall, and Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company fair on Saturdays at G A R Hall.
Commissioner Walter E. Ranger launches two health education movements for 50 schools. Prizes of 500 and 100 Liberty Bonds to top performers after three years. Motto urges timely action to curb contagion: Delay is the Kaiser's Ally. Students will record daily coughs and sneezes and study health bulletins on hygiene and civic health.
The W Hayseeds won two out of three strings against the South Ends last evening. A bowling session for ladies is slated Friday evening February 15 in addition to the regular Wednesday afternoon time.
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