Bristol Plans Baby Week Campaign March 4 11
Bristol and surrounding towns plan Baby Week to educate parents on infant care and reduce infant mortality. The events run March 4 11 with church proclamations, moving pictures, Little Mothers League demonstrations, plays, physician and clergy talks, and shop displays inviting community cooperation.
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Bristol
Chicago
New York City
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Indianapolis
New York
Beeckman
Little Mothers’ League
Judith
Ariel
Providence
Child Welfare Committee
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promoted For Child Ills
An old advertisement describes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy that kills worms and acts as a laxative. It claims nervousness, fever, and irritability in children are due to worms or constipation and urges buying at the druggist for 25 cents.
Mail schedule notes and closing times listed
Mails close at 7.30 8.50 11.50 a m and 1.50 5.50 7.15 p m on Sundays mails arrive at 8:00 a m and close at 4.50 p m.
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Bristol
Mails Close
Pp. m
Express matter departure and arrival hours noted
The notice lists outward sailings at 7.50, 11.20 a m, 2.20, 5.20 p m and inward sailings at 8.00, 10.00 a m, 2.00, 4.00, 7.00 p m. This summarizes the weekly schedule for press matter movements.
Bristol Notices and Personal Items Across Town
Bristol vicinity notes record visits from Dr and Mrs Howard W Church to New York City. Matteo Cincardeo and Jennie Lombardo file intentions of marriage. Charles Cummings and Lavinia Boston visiting Henry R Manchester. A Bristol food fair hosted by Bristol Chapter D A R drew many patrons. A monthly mass at St Marys for Elizabeth Murphy. Rummage sale at St Marys School Hall encouraged turnout. A dance at O Wolf Inn drew about 150 youths with National colors. A Pentecostal Union Service featured Rev A C McGilton and large choir. Mary C Bowen celebrated her 98th birthday at the Home for Aged Women. Passenger trains delayed due to power station trouble. steam engines used to haul late trains. The Phoenix misprinted bean California party should read bean California party. Skin grafting operation on 15 year old Philomena Peters at Rhode Island Hospital. donor skin from her sister Annie Peters after accident at Consumers Rubber Co. Theodotus Clarke Brown Jr received news of Nathaniel H Brown’s death ex-Postmaster of East Greenwich. he helped form Varnum Continentals and was its first commander.
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Howard W. Church
New York City
Matteo Cincardeo
Jennie Lombardo
Charles Cummings
Lavinia
Boston
Henry R. Manchester
W. A. Angevine
Bristol
Ladies’ Sewing Circle
O'Wolf Inn
A. C. McGilton
State Street
M. E
Pentecostal
Mary C. Bowen
New York,, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Providence
The
Phoenix
Cora M. Hill
Cambridge
Mass
Philomena Peters
Antone Peters
Rhode Island
Annie Peters
Consumers Rubber Company
T. Clarke Brown, Jr
Nathaniel H. Brown
East Greenwich
Kentish Guards
Varnum Continentals
Gregory
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and claims constitutional treatment through Hall's Catarrh Cure. It offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not cured by the treatment and invites readers to request circulars.
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Hall
Probate Court Attends To Multiple Estates in Session
The semi monthly Probate Court presided by Judge Edward L Leahy disposed of several estates including Benjamin S Gladding Emma Benjamin Annie McGowan and Charles W Greene Will admitted for Greene with George W Waterman named administrator Bond set at 2500. American Surety Company granted relief from further liability and guardian to file new bond by March 4. Abbie M Turner named administratrix of Nora F Martin with 8000 bond and Clinton T Sherman appointed appraiser in Rhode Island. Inventory for Samuel S Drury and Hannah W Drury accepted for allowance.
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Edward L. Leahy
Benjamin S. Gladding
Ellen FP. Kenney
Emma Benjamin
Jacob, Benjamin
Annie McGowan
Elizabeth J. McGowan
Charles W. Greene
George W. Waterman
Rufus Waterman
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Haskell Benjamin
Helen Benjamin
American Surety Company
Jacob Benjamin
Guardian
Nora F. Martin
Abbie M. Turner
Clinton T Sherman
Rhode Island
Samuel S. Drury
Hannah W. Drury
Sloan's Liniment advertised as nerve and muscle pain reliever
An old advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment eases sciatica nerve and muscle pain without rubbing. It promotes quick relief for rheumatism lumbago sore throat chest pain sprains and headaches with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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Sloan
Liven Up Your Torpid Liver With Dr. Kings Pills
Promote liver activity with Dr Kings New Life Pills that aid digestion relieve constipation and tone the system. A 25 cent remedy available at your local druggist for a clearer eye and healthier skin.
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Dr. King
George Washington Flour and assorted grocery items sale
Weekly ad lists George Washington Flour at 1.15 per bag regular 1.25 with claim of top quality from spring wheat. Includes Confectionery Sugar 34 lbs at 25¢, Lenox Soap eight bars 6.4 25c, Shredded Wheat, Grape Fruit per dozen 40c, Condensed Milk, Sauer Kraut, Pure Coffee, Mixed Nuts, Florida Oranges per dozen, Sliced Bacon price 10c-23c range, and other near-by prices.
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George Washington
Ile
Washington's Birthday Observed in Bristol Town
National salute fired at noon from the Bristol common by a detachment of the Bristol Train of Artillery. Patriotic airs played on the Trinity Chimes. Flags adorn public and private buildings. Mrs. Fielding Williams hosted Bristol Chapter D.R. and dances planned at G A R Hall and the Aviation Corps armory with picture entertainments at the Pastime and Star Theatres.
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Washington
Bristol Train of Artillery
Fielding Williams
Bristol
D. 4
G.A.R. Hall
Aviation Corps
Rhode Island Naval Battalion
Republicans Nominate School Committee Three-Year Terms
At a Friday Republican caucus the slate for town officers was set with no opposition. The School Committee nominees are Rev. Charles E. McCoy, Henry W. Boynton and Rev. Antonio P. Rebello, matching the Democrats’ list except for Rebello. Wendell R. Davis is not expected to accept his nomination as his name was used without authorization.
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Charles E. McCoy
Henry W. Boynton
Antonio P. Rebello
Hezekiah C. Wardwell
Wendell R. Davis
Fifth District Court Continues Several Civil Matters
In the Fifth District Court Judge Hammill presided yesterday morning. The Overseer of the Poor DeWitt E. Bolster versus Frank Brown was continued one week. Joaquim Marques versus William H. Dunbar continued two weeks. Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company versus L. W. Chantler Company continued one week. Thomas Dwyer Chief of Police versus Obdiah Devoll case discontinued.
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Fifth District
Yesteray
Hammill
DeWitt E. Bolster
Frank Brown
Joaquim Marques
William H. Dunbar
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
L. W. Chantler Company
Thomas Dwyer
Obdiah Devoll
Strong attractions booked for Pastime and Star Theatres
Manager Dillon has lined up specially strong attractions for both Pastime and Star Theatres this evening. The list of pictures is shown in the advertisements on the first page.
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Star Theatres
Dillon
Boys Club Meeting Draws 115 Enthusiastic Patrons
The Friday afternoon Boys Club boosted attendance with 115 boys enjoying patriotic songs and moving pictures about George Washington. Charles Line of Providence gave a strong talk on Backbone, as plans for next Friday include Henry Barden of Attleboro addressing Electricity.
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George Washington
Charles Line
Providence
Henry Barden
Attleboro
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New Hampshire
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Arlington Fire Company
Crown Orchestra
Clara Stayhope
Helen Daniels
Charles F. Dimond
Irene Perry
B. M. MacDougall
F. B. Wilson
Frank Paull
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Home For
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Teller
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Butler Exchange
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Washington’s
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Thames Street
Bassing Block
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Akron
Ohio
Aetna Protection
B. W. Wall
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Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
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R. I
Gorham’s Express
Young's Drug Store
Noyes Avenue
Court Street
Glenwood
Rochester
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Richmond
Sal Bani
Pure Food Store
Lowney
Mueller
Sunshine Hydrox
Messenger
Singapore
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