Terrible eczema relief claimed by Fruit-Atives users
A reader testimonial from Dover New Hampshire recounts a long battle with eczema starting in 1906. After trying many remedies the person reports relief within a week from Fruit-A-tives and Sootha Salva, using two boxes of Fruit-A-tives and one of Sootha Salva. Remedies priced 50 cents per box or 66 for $2.50, sold by Fruit-A-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. A
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Home Made Still Found Near Swansea
Deputy Revenue Inspectors Dolan and O'Hare with Swansea and Somer officers found a home made still late Monday night at Louis Garron’s residence off the main Swansea road near Lee's River avenue. Two glass jars contained distilled white whiskey. The lower part of the building housed a family, the upper used for distilling. The still ran on an oil stove and used an automobile section. Lard tubs held a coil and worm assembly. The outfit was taken to Providence. Garron said he was making liquor for his own use and will be arraigned in United States Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolan
O’hare
Swansea
Somerset
Louis Garron
Lee’s River Avenue
Providence
Garron
United States
Donations to the Children’s Home December gifts list
The December donations to the Children’s Home include clothing from Mrs Sheldon and Mrs Barrows, turkeys from Col Colt and Mrs Lanphear, candy and nuts from multiple donors, a fifty dollar gift from Miss Grace Paul, and various goods and services such as magazines, fruit, sugar, clothing, and medical/dental work. Other items include a Christmas tree, subscription to St Nicholas Magazine, and clam chowder from Bristol Nacht Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Palmer
Col. Colt
Lanphear
Winthrop DeWolf
Harriet DeWolf
Arnold Candy
Rockwell, Jr
Barrows
Grace Paul
Col Colt
George F Leighton
Kinder
Francisco FE deWolf
de Rocha
St Nicholas Magazine
Belle Wardwell
Bristol Nacht Club
George Millard
Newman Bros
Levy
A M Merriman
H W Church
Bosworth
Tohn Dwyer
How Much Must We Lose Says Senator Pomerene At Jackson Day
Senator Pomerene warned at the Jackson Day dinner that the government has lost 650 million dollars running railroads and may lose 150 million more before the project ends. He questioned claims that government ownership is a success and suggested railroads belong to Wall Street and to washer-women. He cautioned against issuing more bonds for government ownership and noted improving industry prospects with the new President's Industrial Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomerene
Tost
Wall Street
Ponierene
Cornwell
West Virginia
Industrial Commission
Europe
United States
Unnamed Individual Describes Systemic Financial Harassment
A speaker laments relentless government and society driven financial pressures. He cites taxes, bonds, licenses, and charity controls from groups such as the Red Cross and Boy Scouts, claiming ongoing inspections and personal ruin while clinging to life to see what comes next.
Woman Awarded 12000 in Rhode Island Car Tragedy Verdict
Mrs. Sarah E. Kelley of Fall River wins a $12 000 verdict in Superior Court Providence before Judge Doran over the death of her husband John Kelly who was killed when struck by a trolley car on Thames street June 16 1917. The case was previously tried with a $5 000 verdict. judge Sweeney set aside the first verdict finding no obligation on the motorman to anticipate a man on the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Kelley
Fall River
Providence
Doran
Rhode Island Company
John Kelly
Thames Street
Sweeney
Supreme Court
Congregational Church News and Sunday Services
Tonight at 730 the pastor continues Gospel of St John. Sunday morning 1030 worship with theme The Ever Present God. Evening Union Service will feature Brown University students and possible male quartet from the university. Armenian Relief Fund drive planned at a February fair by the DeWolf Inn young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God” Church School
Congregational
Brown University
Des Moines
Armenian Relief Fund
DeWolf Inn
Community events calendar with religious and fraternal activities
A listing of upcoming events across January and February including the Fifth annual Fair of Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company on Jan 19 20 at AR Hall and Pastime Theatre musical The Rose Girl by Hope Circle. Also dances and suppers hosted by Daughters of Isabella Excelsior Tennis Club Hotel Belvedere St Michael's Church and Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co and 13th Co RN 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladder & Hose Company
Hope Circle
Isabella
Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs Joseph W Gifford
Mr and Mrs Joseph W Gifford observe their golden wedding anniversary today at 3562 North Main Street Fall River. Longtime residents of the town they have lived in Spindler City about a year. Mrs Gifford was Miss Sarah Briggs of Little Compton before marriage. Mr Gifford, longtime janitor of Grand Army Hall, is a member of Babbitt Post GAR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W . Gifford
North Main Street
Fall River
Gifford
Sarah Briggs
Little Compton
Babbitt Post, Gar
Grand Army Hall
Taken to Hospital After Elevator Crush
Henry D Wolfe aged 69 father in law of James Holmes of Byfield street was injured at Cranston Worsted Mills yesterday morning. His right foot was caught in a freight elevator and crushed with several abrasions. Dr RS Church ordered his removal to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D Wolfe
James Holmes
Byfield Street
Rhode Island Hospital
Cranston Worsted
Wolfe
RS. Church
Animal brains and eyesight in different species
The piece notes that oysters and clams have minimal brains while fish possess small brains yet large optic lobes for dim water vision. It contrasts reptiles as generally stupid with very small brains, citing a 12 foot alligator’s brain as only the size of a thumb.
Union Service Promises Insight From Student Mission Movement
A Union Service will be held at the Congregational Chapel in Ayhen next Sunday evening at 7 30. A male quartet from the University is expected to furnish music and speakers will outline the Des Moines Convention's reports on the Student Volunteer Movement. The movement lists 8140 students in foreign service and 606 studying missionary subjects in 3000 classes across North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayhen Arepenty
Brown University
Des Moinesy
Tris
Des
Moines
North America
Y M C A Seniors Defeat Newport Employed Boys 24 21
Y M C A Seniors beat Newport Employed Boys 24 to 21 in a fast gym game. Bristol team led 14 to 8 at halftime with Coggeshall 4 Geisler 3 Bisbane 3 Arrone 2 in the scoring for the home side. N I R defeated Crystal Mfg Co Fall River 30 17 as Smith 7 Garvin 3 plus others paced the win. Large crowd observed the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Y. M. C. A
Bristol Boys
Coggeshall
Geisler
Bisbane
Arrone
Crystal Mfg
Miss C Veronica Brown Undergoes Ear Operation
Miss C Veronica Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs James F Brown of Charles street underwent a successful operation Wednesday afternoon at her home for an abscess of the left middle ear. There was significant inflammation yesterday and fear of mastoiditis but this morning the inflammation lessened. Dr Harvey the Providence specialist visited her three times. The operation was performed by Dr Harvey and Dr Alfred Merriman of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Veronica Brown
James F. Brown
Charles Street
Harvey
Providence
Town
Real Estate Transfers Reported by Town Clerk
Real estate transfers include Charles Livingston to Clarence A. Buroth of two tracts on Chestnut Street and Metacom Avenue. Bertha M. McNaught quitclaims interests to Everett I. Church and Matthew McLuigan at Wood and Burton streets. L. P. Masse and wife sell Edward Anthony estate interest on Metacom Avenue to Hiram Burlingham of New York. Edwin P. Church et al to Florilla M. Hodgkin of Attleboro for a lot at Kickemuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Livingston
Clarence A. Buroth
Chestnut Street
Metacom Avenue
Bertha M. McNaught
Everett I. Church
Matthew Mcluigan
Wood and
Burton Streets
L. P Masse
Edward Anthony
Hiram Burlingham
New York
Edwin P. Church
Florilla M. Hodgkin
Attleboro
Kickemuit
Stars Sweep Honk Honks in Bowling League
In Tuesday action the Stars won all three strings against the Honk Honks with the full three-point victory margin. The match featured strong marks from key Stars players and a consistent team effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M
Enthusiastic Odd Fellow Reflects on Town Roots
Winfield Wright born in this town and son of the late Leonard Wright assisted District Deputy Grand Master Willard at the installation of United Brothers Lodge officers last Tuesday evening. He grew up on Bristol Neck, moved to Providence 35 years ago, and now works for Brown & Sharpe. He shared remembrances of his boyhood days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Wright
Willard
United Brothers Lodge
Leonard Wright
Bristol Neck
Providence
Brown & Sharpe
Wright
Dillon heads to Pinehurst for annual trap shooting contests
Charles H Dillon manager of the Star and Pastime Theatres and state champion trap shooter travels with a party of Providence gun artists to Pinehurst North Carolina for the annual trap shooting contests. His Bristol friends expect several trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H Dillon
Star and Pastime Theatres
Providence
Pinehurst
N. C
Bristol
Kerr-At City Hospital birth in Fall River
A daughter was born at City Hospital in Fall River on January 15 to Mr and Mrs Walter Kerr of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr
City Hospital
Fall River
Walter Kerr
Birth of Carl Neumann in Providence Rhode Island Hospital
Carl Neumann, aged 23, son of Mr and Mrs Carl A C Neumann of this town, was born or connected with Rhode Island Hospital Providence on January 16.
The Great Fox Weekender Film Lineup and Subtitles
The listing features William Fox presents Pearly White in The Black Secret a Fox News program with Mutt and Jeff and Pathe comedy. Bessie Love stars in The Fighting Collect Action thrills and Ellen Terry in a Great Overture Performance. Olga Dolan Theda Bara drives a dramatic tale of ambition and revenge with Cyril Ralston and Duke of Rutledge cast. Also James J Corbett in The Midnight Man and Ethel Clayton in More Deadly than the Male with Fox Sunshine and Fox Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitagraph
Bessie Love
Ellen Terry
Sonagien
William ‘Fox
Theda Bara
Olga Dolan
Miss Bara
Cyril Ralston
Gncsher B. Davidson
Olea Dolan
Olga
Duke of Rutledge
Thurfow Bergen
Amelia Gardner
Ida Waterman
Dan Mason
Robert Paton Gibbs
Dorothy Drake
Tammany Young
Checkers
Notice of Estate Administration for Mary Robertson
January 20 1920 notice from John T Robertson administrator with will annexed of Mary Robertson estate Bristol appoints Walter E Simmons as Rhode Island agent at 32 Codk Street claims must be filed within six months from first advertisement to clerk of probate court Bristol Rhode Island county states administrator bond filed and valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taw
Bristol
Mary Robertson
Walter E. Simmons
R. L
Codk Street
Rhode Island
John T. Robertson
Guardian Named for Mary A Bullock in Bristol
Guardian Bertha L. Irwin appointed by the Court of the Town of Bristol to care for Mary A. Bullock’s person and estate. Bond filed as required, and heirs must file within six months from first advertisement. Public notice in Bristol dated January 14, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. L
Mary A. Bullock
Bertha L. Irwin
Bristol Probate Appoints Administrator for Amelia A Dreyer
R L Bristol January 5 1920 reports the Probate Court of the Town of Bristol has appointed Frederick A Dreyer as administrator of Amelia A Dreyer’s estate and he has given a bond as required by law. All persons having claims against the estate should present them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. L
Amelia A. Dreyer
Frederick A. Dreyer
Executor Accepts Trust in Littlefield Will Probate
Bristol Rhode Island January 5 1920 The undersigned Executor of the last Will and Testament of Susan Smith Littlefield late of Bristol deceased admitted to probate by the Bristol Probate Court gives notice that he has accepted the trust and has provided bond as required by law Clinton T Sherman Executor and bond holder named in the notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. I
Susan Smith Littlefield
Clinton T. Sherman
Paramount presents Ree of Love a stirring English life tale
A fragmented notice reviews Paramounts Ree of Love a story of English high life with Wyndham Standing and Lucy Cotton in lead roles. The plot centers on a British nobleman’s son torn between love and ambition amid dramatic deaths and romances. The piece mentions Bristol Chater and various social events and adds notes on invitations, donations, and delegates from a local association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Wyndham
Lucy Cotton
Il Pawhio
Ela
Wbecomhes Fantonie
Woden
ORIG
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. N. Olzendam, D. V. M
Groger
St. Louis
Eabery
Aign
Society of St. John the Baptist
Grand Army of the Public
Women’s Relief
eRe League
Red ‘Cross
Double Cross
Children’s*’ Home
Dorcas Society
Young, Women's Christian Association
Young Men’s Christian Association
Boy Scouts
Caron Thames
Street
Congregational Church
Hotel Belvedere
Excelsior Tennis Club
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
St Michael's Church
The
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co
Naval Armory
13Th Co
Sam
Shoeman
UNION
Brown
Y.M.C.A
NLR
M. Moore
Springer
Walker
Clark
Newman
Honk Honks
Dimond
Curran Ooo
Dimond Oae
Church A
Bridax
William Box
Pearl White
Fox News
Mutt and Jeff
Pathe
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Hope Street
Te Co-Operative U. Madeirense Groceries and Provisions
Bradford Street
Guardian's
Bristol Chater
Hotel Belveere
Esek
Hoplkin
Yan
Tor
Rik Bay
Washington Memorial
Valley Forge
Continental
Congress
Washinton
C.R. Blackmar
Isaac B. ‘Munro
Garfield
John
Clark’s Express
Gorham’s Express
H. Young
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
E. L. Watson & Co
Industrial Trust Co
Sam the
Hope St
G. A. JR
Robert J. McKay
G.W. Simmons
Constitution Street
Raymond P. Smith
Burton Street
Telephone Co
G. M. Wilbur
Union Street
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
W. C. Talbot
W. Howkins
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
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