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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1918

Page

3

Fifth District Court Hears Assault Case in Progress

Albert D Lollo waived reading of a complaint charging assault with a dangerous weapon against Joseph Soares and pleaded not guilty. Judge Hammill granted a continuance to January 28 for hearing and reduced bail from 1000 to 500. John Silva case over keeping children from school continued one month. Civil docket items included Place vs Pacheco, Tambori vs Aldes, and Nil vs Coldri.

Fifth District Fifth “District Jadgsee John Silva L. E. Place Manuel Pacheco Vincenzo Tambori August Aldes Joseph C Nil Francisco Coldri

Green's August Flower Offered Free at Local Store

An ad promotes a free sample bottle of Green's August Flower from J. H. Young & Co. Claiming fifty years of efficacy, the tonic is said to relieve indigestion and headaches caused by stomach disorders. Available in 30 and 90 cent bottles, marketed worldwide.

J. H. Young & Co

Gift of Military Pillow to Hotel Ferncroft Owner

Joseph Bruno, owner of the Hotel Ferncroft, received a blue broadcloth military pillow from the Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company now with the Third Company at Fort Rodman. The two foot square pillow bears the national coat of arms and the inscription Fort Rodman Mass U S Army In Service German American War 1917. A letter from Fort Rodman dated January 12, 1918, accompanies the gift expressing appreciation and friendship.

Bristol Joseph Bruno Ferncroft Fort Rodman Mass U. & Army Dreadnaught Fire Company

Cleopatra on Screen at Pastime Theatre This Friday

Theda Bara stars in Cleopatra in a William Fox production shown at the Pastime Theatre this Friday. Filmed in California, the spectacle cost over half a million dollars and features 30 000 people, 80 ships, 3000 horses, and 50 costume sets worth 150 000 dollars.

New York Theda Bara Ivill William Fox California Actium Miss Bara

Food Conservation Meeting Planned by Thrift Groups

Leaders of the Thrift Groups met under the Women s Food Conservation Committee to plan fortnightly meetings. The first session will survey food conservation with later topics including wheat sugar potatoes and fish. Housewives are urged to join by adding their names with committee members.

Women’s Food Conservation Committee

Endorsement for Deans Kidney Pills in Bristol Note

A Bristol resident Mr. Dunbar reports kidney trouble improved after using two boxes of Deans Kidney Pills from Basington's Pharmacy. He claims relief lasted over a year with no further kidney issues. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo is cited as the maker.

Bristol Dean George Charles Street Basington Sceulers Deane Dunbar Foster-Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo N. Y

Automobiles and Industry Study Amid War Aims

The document discusses the impact of war on automobile production and rail freight, urging constructive economy without curtailment. It predicts postwar demand for automotive goods and notes government wartime calls will push manufacturers to use facilities efficiently.

Dsuaeae Milan Aiessdge Mda Caide JS Ithen San Rinterview Fenger Sand Suiledge Rand Mobile Poe Yia Uy

Bowling Notes From The Tank Versus North Ends

The Tank defeated the North Ends last Friday evening in bowling, taking two and three strings. Scores listed in the report detail the performance of each side.

Midwinter whist series and meetings at St Marys School Hall

Upcoming events list dates January 14 15 16 with a mid winter whist series at St Marys School Hall to benefit St Marys Church. Bristol Mothers Club meets January 16 at John Post Reynolds School with address on What America Owes by Rev Antonio Mangano. An illustrated lecture on Italy by Rev Antonio Mangano is scheduled January 17 at John Post Reynolds School.

St. Mary's School St. Mary’ Church Bristol John Post Reynolds

Be Chapter D A R Becomes Host To Public Event

A Tuesday afternoon gathering at the Hotel stl vedere under the auspices of Be Chapter D A R is planned for January 22 with a patriotic program. Obituaries note Elizabeth Hill aged 86 and James Coyle aged 36 in town, along with other local losses and notices from Wallum Lake to Liberty New York and Warren events.

AR Hall Isaélia James Coyle Sear Elizabeth Hill Tosephi Hill iKearne William Hirst Kearney Sarah Kearney MacDougall Wallum Lake Tester A. MacDougall Baker

Bristol County Poultry Association Reelects Officers

An annual Bristol County Poultry Association meeting last evening in Manchester’s Higgins Hall re-elected officers and approved committee assignments. President John G. Steweet, Vice President James Clark, Secretary-Treasurer John G. Steweet and executive committee members from local chapters were named to lead the organization.

Bristol Higagi Senny Shudlin St Ieee Erianglee Rundsek Sereity Aviah Rice Sane Hewes Barda Cornell James Clark John’ G Manchestera Waitesnierés Mevie Leweis Asherry Hall George F. Cornell

Thousands Needed by Ordnance Department for War Work

The Ordnance Department and Army seek thousands of workers in the United States. Positions include stenographers, 2000 typewriters, data clerks, business admin, statistics, accounting, scheduling, production, machine operators, testing, and inspection. Wages start around 1100 per year. Apply at local post office or Civil Service Commission, Washington DC. Applicants must be at least 18.

Ordnance Army United States Stythe Seatrance Civil” Service Commission Washington, D. C

New $40,000 Wire Mill Planned Near Waldo Street Salem

A damaged OCR describes a new $40,000 wire mill expansion at a site on Waldo Street west of Salem Street. The mill will rise as a single story brick building with skylights and brick walls. The plan includes a 100 foot frontage and requires a permit, with future upgrades tying to a Westfield mill and broader wire department growth.

Wises Mill Waldo Salem Ori Westfield

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