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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
3
The Byrnes Bros and their minstrel troupe announce a Bristol Pastime performance Thursday evening January 13. Local boys from Bristol join a program of songs jokes and olio with a chorus praised as the best this year. Tickets are offered at popular prices.
Fourteen men including three Bristol youths were arrested in Olneyville Sunday after a raid on a house used to host cock fights. They were arraigned on charges of presence at a planned event and each held on 200 bail for trial next week. Two game cocks were seized along with the premises.
Funeral services were held for Agnes Toye Blanchard widow of John Blanchard at her Bristol residence with Rev. A B Howard of St Michael's Church officiating. Interment followed at North Cemetery beside her husband. Also mourners included Mrs Katherine Holden Sparks wife of Albert M Sparks with services by Rev Dr George L Locke at State Street home. Burial was at North Cemetery. Rhoda Gregg widow of Robert Gregg was buried from the home of her niece on Franklin Street with Rev Dr A C McGilton officiating and interment at North Cemetery.
The passage asserts enthusiasm fuels a healthy mind and life remains bright only while enthusiasm endures. It highlights the link between spirited energy and living fully, suggesting sustained vigor supports well being and purpose.
A local supermarket ad lists mixed nuts corn starch sauer kraut grapes milk tomatoes mince meat stringless beans ketchup raisins apples dust magnet salmon butterine sweet pickles round steak and other items with per unit prices and buys.
Charles Simmonds Cummings former President of the Town Council of Bristol died at his home 59 Waverly Street Providence Sunday morning after a short illness He had attended to his produce business until last Thursday when the fatal attack struck He had been in failing health for years and leaves a daughter Mrs Ella S Parker of Warren The funeral was held yesterday morning at 11 at his son s home in Warren.
Mrs. Fannie Gladue wife of Frank Gladue died at Rhode Island Hospital at 2 o clock Saturday after an operation for internal trouble. Age 22. Daughter of Thomas and Mary Milburn of East Providence. Survived by husband two year old child parents and two brothers. Funeral at 2:30 from 241 High Street Rev A B Howard officiated. Interment North Cemetery with floral tributes.
Mrs Felonise Guivremont aged 74 died Friday evening at her son Alex Guivremont’s home on State street from pneumonia following an attack of grip. She was born in Canada and widow of Alex Guivremont. Survived by two sons Alex and Wilfred and a daughter in Warren. A daughter Mrs Alexis Godin died four hours earlier at Wallum Lake Sanitorium. The double funeral with her daughter Mrs Emma Godin was held at St Mary’s Church and burial followed in St Mary’s Cemetery after a requiem mass.
Mrs Emma Godin widow of Alexis Godin dies Friday evening at Wallum Lake Sanit orium after four weeks of lung illness. Aged 35, born in Canada, long-time resident. Daughter of Alex and Felonise Guivre mont. Husband died two months ago. Survived by five children, two brothers Alex and Wilfred Guivremont of this town and a sister in Warren.
Sanford Chaffee Maxfield 87 native of the town died Friday afternoon in his son’s Warren store. Heart disease was the cause. He was born December 28, 1828, son of Abel and Betsey Maxfield. Survived by two sons Charles R. Maxfield and Chester Maxfield.
Henry Rodman Cooke died yesterday afternoon at 64 Church street after years of failing health from old age. In his 90th year, he was born September 24, 1826 in Etova SCS, son of Nicholas W Cooke and Almy G Merrill. He learned printing in Bristol and worked in Boston area and several Rhode Island plants before retiring about 14 years ago. He is survived by daughter Eleanor Evands Cooke. funeral Thursday at 2:30 from his residence.
In the Fifth District Court Judge F H Hammill presided on December night cases. Francesco Pitello was found guilty of assault with a razor on Manuel J Enos the Suburban car conductor between Bristol and Warren. Domenico Tortero shown probably guilty on an assault with a revolver and bound over to the grand jury. Gennaro Tortero probably guilty of a knife assault and bound over. Joseph A Hammill counsel for defendants. John Freitas not guilty plea on assault of Manuel I Pacheco. case continued. Charles Lucien pleaded guilty to drunkenness and fined two dollars plus costs. Civil docket items Feldman Carter vs L W Chantler Co continued two weeks.
The Northup Brothers store was burglarized around 1:15 am on Sunday. Thieves smashed a rear window to steal pennies cigarettes and a $4 meerschaum pipe. Capt James W Goff arrested one intoxicated youth nearby. the pipe was not recovered.
The week’s matches list South Ends vs Red Sox Monday Tanx vs Warregansctsy Tuesday Hovers vs North Ends Wednesday and Hay Seeds vs Hank Hanks Thursday The Wednesday match is postponed The Hank Hanks lead with the Tanx in second place
A Newport resident P S Bosworth testifies in 1908 that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain and kidney secretions, later affirming continued satisfaction over four years. He notes giving the remedy to a friend with kidney complaints and endorses the product price 50 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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