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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
4
Saturday the world's greatest acrobatic comedian Fred Stone performs in The Goat a photo play set in motion picture studios. The performance promises remarkable athletic feats and exceptional entertainment with a large renowned cast and scenes of great beauty.
The third monthly parish supper at First Baptist Church in the vestry Tuesday evening at 7 o clock, led by Mrs Isaac Gorham, drew a large crowd. A social hour followed a short musical program. Pastor Wallace will preach Sunday morning on The Accompaniment of Salvation and in the evening The Second Birth. the women's quartet will sing.
The article notes an evening service led by Miss Hele Aldrich at 648 Swill, focusing on "Our Relation to God" and the call to repentance amid a study or meeting in the church.
Mrs Sellew of Pawtucket presented an illustrated talk for the Bristol Mothers Club, showing world trip photos including Hawaii Korea Manchuria Siberia Moscow Berlin Paris and Japan. Her humorous running commentary and color pictures enhanced the program followed by songs by Miss Aida Connery. A preliminary meeting adopted a French war orphan.
Adding 9 Ntile saltpeter or carbonate of soda to water where cut flowers are placed can extend freshness for more than two weeks, preserving several varieties.
Hattie Wall wife of Charles W Wall died Tuesday afternoon at 1 40 at 28 Pierce avenue after long illness. She was born in town, daughter of Thomas H and Mary E Remington. She belonged to Trinity Church and its Ladies Aid and Girls Friendly Society. Survived by husband and sister Mrs Anita G Brown of Warren. Funeral held at home at 2 pm conducted by Rev Frank Damresch Jr. Interment North Cemetery. Bearers included Town Councilman John H Wall Elmer Manley A R Wall of Rensselaer Falls and Frederick Brown of Warren.
John Francis Fee aged 47 was found dead from accidental gas poisoning at his boarding house in Providence. His funeral will be held at 9 o clock tomorrow morning from St Marys Church in this town.
December donations to the Children's Home include clothing from Mrs Tingley and Mrs French, $50 from Red Cross Canteen, fruit and candy from Dr RS Church, turkeys from Col S P Colt and Miss Grace Paull, oranges from Mrs Lanphear, candy and books from Mrs Arnold, flour from Mrs F E de Wolf, Christmas tree from Mrs Kinder, rocking horse from Miss Sarah Monroe, medical and dental work from Dr Merriman and Dr Church, and cakes, sugar, and sewing services from various donors and groups.
A church invites all to a 7 30 prayer meeting tonight and morning worship at 10 30 on Sunday January 19 The sermon topic is The Long Delay and evening service follows with a chorus choir and Archibald Dunbar Jr violinist The Rev J Goodacre will preach at both services plus Sunday school at noon
Brechin in Brechin In McKeesport Pennsylvania welcomed a son born January 15 to Mr and Mrs John Brechin Kemph In this town January 5 a son to Mr and Mrs Herman Kemph Jr both births recorded in local society notes.
Multiple death notices from Providence and Warren list ages and relatives. Harriet M wife of Charles Wall O Brien from Warren died Jan 4. Edith daughter of Daniel II and Edith O Brien aged 5 years 16 days from Warren died Jan 16. Catherine daughter of the late Terrence and Bridget McCusker from Warren died Jan 15.
A testimonial from C. E. Beswick of Ogdensburg New York claims long term relief after using Fruit a tives Liver Tablets for Nervous Sick Headache and Dyspepsia. The ad promotes prices 50c a box 6 for 2.60 and offers trial size 25c with mail order availability from Fruit a tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Bazaar on Saturdays in G AR Hall by Boy Scouts Drum Corps on Jan 4 11 18 25. Comedy The Real Thing by Senor class Colt Memorial High School Jan 16 17. Vaudeville Jan 27 Pastime Theatre for St Marys Church. Dance Jan WL Thuragax Hall Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Texbella. Minstrels Feb 6 7 Pastime Theatre Home-coming Fund for Soldiers. Reception Feb 11 Prof A Riccio G A R Hall. The Chimes of Normandy Feb 17 18 Pastime Theatre.
January 17 1919 probate court Bristol publishes notice for fourteen days of account allowance for the estate of Lyman B Bosworth. Frank H Hammill administrator of Robert H Anderson executor presents the account for consideration February 3 1919 at 10 80 AM in the probate court room Bristol.
Edward B. Pearse as executor files his first and final account for the estate of Marion I Robbins late of Bristol. The court orders the account considered February 3, 1919 at 10 30 A M in Bristol Probate Court. Notice to be published fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
Guardian appointed for Jared Sparks of Bristol with bond filed. Creditors must file claims within six months of first advertisement. Archie Durand petitions to be guardian of George Durand minor aged fourteen. hearing February 3, 1919 at 10 30 AM in Bristol Probate Court. Notice to be published for fourteen days in Bristol Phenix.
Harriet B Bolster as executrix of John B Gravelin late of Bristol informs creditors to file claims with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from the first advertisement. The will was admitted to probate and bond posted as required by law. Public notice dated January 18 1919.
A nostalgic poem praising the flag as freedom and unity for Americans. It recalls World War I themes of joining together, honoring those who fought in France, and declaring the flag an emblem of national pride and duty. The piece urges respect for the banner and remembrance of veterans.
Beazie Elizabeth Gray guardian petitions to sell minors Elizabeth Frances Gray William Augustine Gray James Russell Gray and Elsie Valentine Gray real estate in Bristol to pay debts support and invest proceeds. Court sets hearing January 20 1919 and orders 14 day notice in Bristol Phoenix.
Administrative notices issued January 1919 detail Cornelius J Gallagher appointed administrator of James Gallagher estate Bristol and bond filed. Also Anna C Posytan widow seeks appointment of administratrix for Henry N Poly t an estate with hearing set January 20 1919 at 10 30 AM in Bristol Probate Court and fourteen day notice ordered in Bristol Phoenix.
Berzie Elizabeth Gray is named guardian of the persons and estates of Elisie Valentine Gray James Russell Gray William Augustine Gray and Elizabeth Brances Gray all residents of Bristol by the Probate Court of Bristol Town. Claimants are told to file claims as advertised.
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