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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
2
Hiram Maxim contends that slogan wording matters and preparedness helps deter war. He rejects pacifist doubts, citing Belgium and history to claim a ready army and navy prevent invasion and reduce destruction, urging Americans to wake up and accept defense needs.
Bristol and vicinity reports list four fire company meetings and town council session for tomorrow. Other items note visits by Mr and Mrs William H Bell in Beaufort and a Forty Hours Devotion at St Marys Church starting next Friday.
An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promises $100 for any catarrh related deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and invites readers to request free circulars.
Judge Hezekiah C. Wardwell left Bristol for a trip abroad and is now in Spain. Mrs. William M. Connery, wife of a Hope Street clothier, lies critically ill at her home. N I A basketball to face St John’s Providence at local Y M C A gym Friday night. Irving T. Gumb begins sermons at First Baptist Church Sunday evening on Faith. About a dozen Y M H A members to visit Fall River. Women’s Home Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2 30 with Mrs C J Hasbrouck. Thomas McCaughey, baggage master at Franklin Street station, has recovered from grip. Land transfer deed filed on Burton Street from James A A Russell Newman to Howard R Newman. Bristol Aerie F O E tournament ends with prizes for Ambrose Deslits and others. Lafayette Circle event. fifteen candidates initiated. Local ads for Taylor suits at 14 to 20. Colt farm leases and housing changes noted. George Johnson injured at freight yards near Franklin Street. treated then sent to Rhode Island Hospital.
The Royal Dramatic Club stages the first annual minstrel show at Pastime Theatre this Friday evening with music by the Royal Symphony Orchestra led by Steve Romano Manuel Maceo as interlocutor and a lineup of soloists including Peter lastgllo Egista V Gogh Paul Millemagg Manuel Alves. End men and topsies feature Louis Matron Peter Trudell Miss Angeline Charette and others. Staff includes Manager Manuel Maccimen ticket agent Egista V Gogha and stage manager George Weaver with several committee members handling arrangements.
A local notice lists events from January to March including the King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co fair at Artillery Hall on State Street, Leap Year Dance at G A R Hall, Bristol Improvement Association banquet at Hotel Belvedere, salad supper at St Michael's Chapel, minstrel show at Pastime Theatre, moving pictures by Baby Week Committee, whist at St Mary's School Hall, dances at Hotel Belvedere, and Baby Week entertainment at Colt Memorial High School.
The article notes that today is special as Ike will not occur again for 28 years. It highlights the long-awaited event and the anticipation surrounding this unique day.
Flint family announces the birth of a son on February 22 in Providence to Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Flint of Riverside and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Trudell of this town.
Silvedia Estella marriage note for Jose Silvedia and Clara Estella in town by Rev Rebello. Maria Ramsden of Warren listed as of Fall River in February. Annie F A Ransom, 71, of Riverside, widow of William McC Ransom and daughter of Annie Abbot and the late Charles Abbot. Charles Simmons Allen, Riverside resident, 60, formerly of this town.
Advertisement claims the pills purify blood ease constipation biliousness dizziness and indigestion. It promises better digestion clear skin and overall well being with a 25 cent price at druggists.
Mary Miles Minter stars in Henry in the Way five acts with Henry Walthall in The Circular Path. Essanay presents a three act piece featuring Herbert Rawlinson in As the Shadows Fall and Billy Rhodes in Operating on Cupid. Chocolates given away as usual. Wednesday Kerrigan appears in A Kentucky Idyl three acts with Ruth Roland in The Red Circle fifth chapter and Victor Patel in Slim Fat or Medium comedy.
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