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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1917

Page

3

Fifth District Court Convicts Man in Mother's Abuse Case

Clerk John L. Lonergan presided in Judge Hammill's absence. Joseph Oulette was found guilty of assaulting his mother in law Mrs. Mary White by choking and was sentenced to serve time in Providence County jail. Civil docket items included continuances for Hammill vs Thurston Town Treasurer Bristol and Barker vs Haffenreffer, plus Perry vs Vallejo and Haines vs Schweighofar proceedings delayed one to two weeks.

John L. Lonergan Fifth District’ Court F. H. Hammill Joseph Oulette Mary, White Providence Robert H. Peterson Obadiah Devol William P. Hammill Winthrop G. Thurston Bristol Edward L. Leahy Roy Barker Rudolph F. Haffenreffer, Jr Perry Vallejo James T. Haines Jules Schweighofar

Y M C A Members Social at Pawtucket

The Pawtucket Y M C A gymnastic team will perform an all around stunt exhibition for adult members. Bowling, pool and a musical program will precede light refreshments. Committee members Leon Kenney George Shaw Louis Bagnall and John Robertson organize. Program begins at 8 o’clock in the gymnasium.

Pawtucket Leon Kenney George Shaw Louis Bagnall John Tobertson

Funeral of Mrs Mary I Slade

The funeral for Mrs Mary I Slade was held at her late home on Hope Street. Rev John E Whitley of the First Congregational church conducted the service. Pallbearers included Leonard P Sanford Wallace R Blanchard Melville Doty and Herbert E Burnham. Interment followed at North Cemetery.

Mary I. Slade Gees Hope Street John E. Whitley First Congregational Arch Leonard P. Sanford Wallace R. Blanchard Melville Doty Herbert E. Burnham North Cemetery

Obituary for Sally B Herreshoff Daughter of Charles F Herreshoff

The obituary notes the death of Miss Sally Brown Herreshoff on February 19. Born December 1, 1845, she was the youngest daughter of Charles Frederick and Julia Ann Lewis Herreshoff. She served in the Children’s Home and Home for Aged Women’s management, visited elderly residents with music, supported Trinity Episcopal Church and Parish Aid Society, and was survived by one sister and six brothers.

Sally B. Herreshoep Sally Brown Herreshoff Charles Frederick Julia Ann Lewis Herreshoff Parish Aid Society Girls’ Friendly Society Trinity Episcopal Church

Obituary of David S Robertson at 31 in Bristol

David S Robertson died at 31 after two years of illness at his Constitution Street home. Born in Bristol he worked as assistant overseer in Namquit Worsted's twisting dept and was active in the Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Co. Burial followed at North Cemetery with flag company bearers.

David Constitution Street David Robert Son Namquit Worsted Company Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder & Hose Company Bristol Train of Artiller Rhode Island Naval Militia John T. Robertson Bristol & Warren Water Works George Locke St. Michael's Church

Obituary of Nathaniel F. Bosworth

Nathaniel F. Bosworth lifelong carpenter and beneficiary of the Benjamin Church Home for Aged Men died Saturday in his 84th year after long illness. Born in the town he lived there, spent 12 years in Long Island, and lately with his Brockton Mass daughter. Survived by a daughter and three sons Nathaniel Raymond Bosworth of Oaklawn R I William O an electrical engineer in US service stationed in the Philippines and Frank a sailor. Funeral held yesterday at the Home at 2 pm with Rev. John E. Whitley officiating. Interment at North Cemetery.

Nathaniel F. Bosworth Benjamin Church Mass A G. Kervin Brockton Nathaniel Raymond Bosworth Oaklawn R. I. William O United States Service Philippine Islands Frank South America United States England John E. Whitley First Congregational Church North Cemetery

Comrade Patrick O Connell Dies at Soldiers Home

Comrade Patrick O Connell died at 12:10 Sunday morning at the Soldiers Home in town. Arteriosclerosis caused death. He was admitted from East Providence last July at age 80 after Civil War service in the Third Rhode Island Heavy Artillery. Survived by a wife in Woonsocket. Funeral held at 8:15 from T Monahan & Son, Wickenden Street, to Sacred Heart Church Taunton Avenue East Providence for a Requiem Mass. interment in East Providence.

Patrick O'Connell Patrick O’connell East Providence Third Rhode Island Heavy Artillery Woonsocket Providence T. Monahan Wickenden Street Church of the Sacred Heart Taunton Avenue

Automobile Registrations Reported by State Board

Local automobile registrations last week include 4216 J Napoleon Heroux Bristol Kissel Kar 39 hp delivery 27598 Eugenie Scott Warren Buick 25 hp touring.

The State Board of Public Roads J. Napoleon Heroux Bristol Kissel-Kar H. P Eugenie Scott Warren Buick

PINAFORE OPERA AT PASTIME THEATRE BY LOCAL COMPANY

A large audience watched a local company present The Pinafore at Pastime Theatre under the First Bristol Troop of Rhode Island Boy Scouts. The production received warm praise for voices and acting with Miss Franklin Miss Crowley and Howard Gray singled out. Cast included George Fish as Dick Deadeye and William Gardiner as the boatswain. F M Straight conducted the Crown Orchestra. show repeats tonight.

First Bristol Troop of Rhode Island Boy Scouts Miss Franklin Miss Crowley Howard Gray George Fish Dick Deadeye Miss Potter Hebe William Gardiner Boatswain F. M. Straight Crown Orchestra Joseph K. C. B

Decoys Beat Hayseeds In YMCA Bowling Matches

A YMCA bowling report notes the Decoys taking two strings from the Hayseeds. A Friday match at 5:30 p.m. featured two teams from the National India Rubber Co representing the Shoe and Wire clerical groups. the Wire Clerks won two strings. F Garvin posted 117 and C Dix 102 as notable scores.

National India Rubber Company F. Garvin Y. M. C. A. Social League C. Dix

Stereopticon address on Beautiful Italy at Colt Memorial High

Edward F. Bohner of Providence will present a stereopticon lecture on Beautiful Italy this evening in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium. Bristol Mothers' Club sponsors the event with a pleasing musical program featuring a Giglio-directed string orchestra and songs by Miss Louise Malafronte.

Edward F. Bohner Providence Italy Colt Memorial High School Bristol Mothers’ Club Giglio Louise Malafronte

Probate Court Action in Semi Monthly Session

The Probate Court led by Judge Edward Leahy allowed the claim of Albert P. Peck as executor of George H. Peck on George A. Gladding estate. Petitions for Elizabeth McGowan as administratrix of Annie McGowan estate and James F. Lavey’s removal as administrator of John Lavey’s estate were continued to March 5. Final accounts and appointments, bonds set, and appraisers named for several estates with March 5 continuation.

Edward Leahy Albert P. Peck George H. Peck George A. Gladding Elizabeth McGowan Annie McGowan James F. Lavey John Lavey Mary C. Morrissey John H. Morrissey Catherine Coyle Mary Coyle Patrick P. Walsh James J. Walsh Isabella Wilkinson Margaret McKay Emily Roberts Clowes Elizabeth W. Clowes Stetson Clowes George Clowes Ellery W.arom Mary Np. Howe

Star Theatre Weekly Lineup Features Notable Screen Stars

Manager Dillon presents a busy program at Star Theatre. Tonight includes Jane Grey in The Test with Beatrice Fairfax and Grace Darling. Wednesday showcases Bessie Barriscale with Charles Ray and Louise Glaum in Home, plus Charles Richman in The Secret Kingdom and Gloria Swanson in The Danger Girl. Thursday celebrates Washington's Birthday with Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in The Millionaire. Free chocolates offered.

Dillon Star Theatre Jane Grey Beatrice Fairfax Grace Darling Harry Fox Bessie Barriscale Charles Ray Louise Glaum Charles Richman Gloria Swanson Keystone Washington Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne

Dollar serial and star lineup for Thursday at two theaters

The Great Secret shown at Star and Pastime Theatres with Ethel Clayton and House Peters plus five acts of The Great Divide. Grand Canyon scenery praised and The Shielding Shadow final chapter shown. Friday features William Farnum in The End of the Trail.

Star Ethel Clayton House Peters Grand Canyon Colorado William Farnum

Dean's Kidney Pills Promise Relief for Back Pain

An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney and back trouble. Bristol reader C F Card recounts a heavy lift causing a weak back and constant dull pain, claiming relief after using the product. Dealers carry Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.

Dean Bristol C. F. Card Union St Foster-Milburn Co. Preps Buffalo, N. Y

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