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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1915
Page
3
The readable fragment references English custom and a mere phrase about white socks. It mentions Upper Thames and a church setting, with unclear context and several garbled phrases. The text appears as OCR noise from an older publication without a clear event or outcome.
The piece notes a sharp rise in rubber prices, raising daily costs by about a quarter of a million dollars. It cites US consumption around 200 tons daily and 250,000 workers tied to rubber manufacturing, with Akron as the Rubber City. If Britain does not agree to a settlement soon, prices for rubber goods will rise nationwide.
The copy proclaims the liver regulates body functions and that a sluggish liver needs care. It warns against cruelty to those with Abrofic Liver Complaint and promotes Dr Kirie s New Life Pills priced 26c as available from your druggist.
Mrs Martha Ellen Paine widow of Benoni R Paine and daughter of the late Henry W and Emma Coggeshall died at her home in New Bedford Massachusetts last Sunday aged 72 She was a summer resident of Littles Narrows for years and former Maple Cottage cottager She was a loyal Trinitarian and leaves two daughters Miss Jennie E Paine and Miss Stella Paine and one nephew Benjamin Anthony Funeral from 80 Purchase Street New Bedford tomorrow at 1 45 PM
Comrade John O'Hara died at the Soldiers' Home Saturday morning from arteriosclerosis. Born in Ireland he settled in Newport after Civil War service aboard the receiving ship New York and the frigate Brooklyn. He resided in Newport since 1906 and leaves a daughter Mrs Thomas of Newport. Funeral at St Mary's Church with Rev Thomas J Gillan. Interment in St Mary's cemetery.
Weekly pledges and subscriptions totaling multiple amounts are acknowledged by the Bristol Branch of the British Relief Society of Rhode Island. Donations include weekly pledges from Davis, MacDougall, and others, along with proceeds from a church dance and various knit goods and hospital items donated by numerous named supporters. Treasurer C. B. Rockwell, Jr. collects and acknowledges payments at Union Street and the Phoenix Office.
About 500 attendees heard David Goldstein of the National Council Knights of Columbus in Bristol Council sponsored talk on Christianity versus socialism. District Deputy James F Lavander introduced him as he spoke two hours outlining socialism as anti religious and materialist while asserting Christianity's principles are correct.
The text states that Methodism did not begin in Boston in 1760 but was introduced to Americans in New York City in 1766 by a small group of devout Irish emigrants. It frames Wesleyan tenets as brought to the United States by these travellers.
Bristol resident Miss Jane Fanning testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills alleviating backache dizziness and urinary issues. The ad notes purchase at J H Young & Co. Drug Store for 50 cents and cites Foster Milburn Co. as manufacturers.
A black collie used by ambulance corps on the German front has saved hundreds by guiding rescuers to wounded soldiers. The dogs wear red cross collars and bring back a piece of the victim’s gear to signal helpers, even in harsh winter nights on the Halle area fronts.
A telephone operator at the hayrick base relays information gathered by a scout atop the rick, creating an improvised line of communication during a wartime scenario.
London reports a front line chaplain recounting a dying soldier in a Hull tent. The man asks if he is dying and requests gentle news for his wife who is about to have their first baby. A crucifix is raised, and the soldier smiles with a final grace.
The Probate Court session before Judge Edward L Leahy granted the executor Alfred Evans a hearing on his claim against Amanda Evans estate and allowed it. James Mallan was appointed administrator of Daniel W Curtis estate with a $2000 bond. Harriet Sparks Otto guardian of Jared Barnes Sparks was continued to February 1 1915. Inventory on Margaret McKay estate for allowance was accepted and recorded.
A Ruskin quotation urges treating each dawn as a new life start and each sunset as its close. It emphasizes leaving a record of good deeds or personal growth through acts that help others or strengthen oneself.
A vintage ad touts Dr Hell's Pine War Honey as a remedy for coughs and colds. It claims rapid throat and lung relief by fighting germs, with a testimonial from E Williams of Hamilton Ohio and a price of 26 cents at druggists.
In Providence the majority of residents shop for clothing at Barnaby's, a dominant local retailer known for its wide selection and community presence. The habit reflects Barnaby's strong market footprint and consumer loyalty in the city.
Paris reports veteran singer Maurice Renaud at fifty three is set for a sublieutenancy for bravery under fire. He joined an improvised church concert in a Lorraine town evacuated by Germans and sang the Evening Star from Tannhauser with patriotic Wagnerian words.
The Paris based artists fraternity will strike a bronze medallion as a token of thanks for American aid. Artist Antonin designed a relief of benevolence reaching to orphans of artists beneath a cathedral at Reims on fire. The first medallion will be sent to Mrs. Robert Herrick, wife of the former American ambassador.
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