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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
3
Mrs Atyaep Stack reports her child Palmyr improved after using Vizol and Vinol. The testimonial claims the tonic cured cough, increased appetite, and boosted weight and color, asserting a guarantee of health for delicate children.
Louis W. Kunze died Wednesday afternoon at his home on High street after a long illness. He was 83, born in Germany and immigrated as a young man, living in town for nearly 50 years. He ran a bakery on State street before retiring. Survived by wife two sons Charles and Oscar Kunze and two daughters Emilie Kunze of this town and Mrs A C Elwert of New York. Funeral from his High street residence Sunday at 2 PM with interment in North Cemetery.
The four fire concerns held annual meetings electing officers. Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company chose Foreman Robert G. Anderson and others. King Philip Steam Engine and Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder reported varied officers. Bristol Veteran Firemen named their leaders including President Daniel G. Coggeshall and Treasurer Julien Close.
The Y M C A hosts a bowling schedule featuring teams Nuff Sed Slow Five Live Wires Water Wagon Five Frogs Chow Chow Lobsters Neck Rangers. The weekly lineup outlines matchups and venues for the league’s upcoming games.
The Congregational Church hosts a Sunday night preaching service at 7 30 led by Rev John E Whitley on the question What is it to be a Christian Special music is organized by the Young People Christian Endeavor Society with duets by Howard Gray and Roswell Bosworth piano by Daniel W Coggeshall and duets by Gladys Thurston and Miriam McCaughey The Engreavor Society provides additional music Jan 24 a musical service Jan 21 an address The Pilgrims of the New England States Jan 28 a stereopticon lecture
Bristol Y M C A boys outplayed St James of Providence 49 to 11 in the gym. Gladding led Bristol with seven floor goals as the heavier team dominated throughout.
Keiths Providence Theatre announces an attractive vaudeville bill for the coming week headlined by The Night Boat a amusing comedy novelty about a New York shopping trip and Hudson river pursuit. Featured acts include The DePace Sexette six vocalists, The Garden of Surprises acrobatic novelty and Oklahoma Bob Albright the cowboy tenor with Arthur Sullivan Company Doing Well Thank You James B Donovan Marie Lee and Leo Beers performances, plus Just Funs and travel motion pictures. Matinee cut rates apply Monday afternoons, with regular prices restored after the fourth.
The Star Theatre presents Theda Bara in a moving picture revival of East Lynne with Claire Whitney Stanhope Wheatcroft W H Tooker and Stuart Holmes in supporting roles A new chapter of The Shielding Shadow screens plus comedies and other features. An additional lineup includes Dorothy Gish in The Little Schoolmarm Maurice Costello Ethel Grandin in The Crimson Stain Mystery Charles Murray in His Feathered Nest and Triangle Keystone comedy. Monday Billie Burke to appear.
A Bristol editor responds to Watch Night coverage urging reader support for community agencies Our public schools the Y M C A churches and local papers molded town life The letters from Rev Gil lan Rev Mc Coy Rev Locke Rev Howard and General Secretary Milligan advocate renewed public spirit and monthly nonsectarian meetings to advance education and civic pride.
The First Bristol Troop of Rhode Island Boy Scouts rehearses a miniature HMS Pinafore to be staged at the Pastime Theatre on Feb 19. The show is directed by an experienced team with top local youth talent, featuring Theocorus school pupils and the Crown Orchestra. Scenic work is underway and tickets go on sale next week.
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