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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
4
A Fair Haven, VI woman describes relief after Vinol restores her health after nearly two years of illness. She reports nervousness and fatigue prevented housework, then regained energy and now shares Vinol’s benefits with friends. The ad promotes Vinol by Hope Drug Co. Bristol.
Mrs Mary Bosworth Stetson wife of Daniel L Stetson and former Warren resident died at her home 20 Church street Warren Wednesday night after several weeks illness She born February 18 1866 in this town daughter of Capt Obadiah B Devol and Hannah Martin Devol She lived in Warren over 20 years was at one time overseer at Howland Wheaton handkerchief factory Survived by husband a daughter Miss Mary Leah Stetson and two brothers George L Devol of Springfield Leroy J Devol of this town Funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock She was a member of St Marks Episcopal Church Warren.
Mrs Ann Halliday widow of John Halliday died yesterday at St Josephs Hospital Providence after a long illness. She was 87 years old and born in Ireland to Terrence and Jane Moosris. A lifelong resident for nearly five decades, she leaves a brother Owen Morris of this town. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 8:30 from Peter R Morris residence 1065 Hope Street then to St Mores Church for a 9 o clock requiem mass.
The Pastime Theatre presents a five part feature Pidgin Island starring Harold Lockwood and May Allison. Filmed by Fred Balshofer from Harold McGrath’s novel, the tale follows secret US Customs agents on the Canadian border amid storms and peril. Monterey California provided the rugged setting as the pair pursue smugglers in an outdoor adventure romance.
The Bristol Mothers Club holds its regular meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 pm in Colt Memorial High School. Mrs James F E Cheesman president of the Rhode Island Congress of Mothers will address the gathering and Mrs Scott of the Players of Providence will give readings.
In this town on January 22, Reverend Father Poja officiated the marriage of George Abenande and Miss Beatrice Masanotto. Both parties are residents of the town.
Halliday of this town widow of John Halliday 70 years died at St Josephs Hospital Providence Ann aged 70. Stetson in Warren Jan 24 Mary Bosworth Stetson wife of Daniel L Stetson formerly of this town aged 50 years.
An Italian physician proposes using ether injected into the eyeball as a reliable death test. If life remains the ether reddens the eye. if the patient is dead no reaction occurs. The mirror test is also commonly used for confirmation.
An editorial quip notes that no amount of sentiment can rival the thrill of the first spring chicken arriving, as the season shifts from winter to renewal.
Eugene G Grace of Bethlehem Steel argues that US prices to government will stay fair, despite foreign bids. He explains profits for sixteen and fourteen inch shells are uncertain and outlines a plan to build two battle truisers in government yards to cut costs.
The article explains how horse age is estimated by wear and cups in nippers and molars, detailing steps from birth through old age with changes in tooth shape. It then previews Keith's Providence Theatre week, highlighting The World Dancers and other acts, including Sports in the Alps and Beatrice Morrell Sextette.
A sequence of upcoming community events through March lists dances, fairs, meetings, and performances. Highlights include the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company fair openings at G A R Hall, Bristol Mothers' Club monthly meeting, a Twelfth annual Eagles banquet at Hotel Belvedere, and HM SS Pinafore at Pastime Theatre by local troops and Scout groups.
The executor of Ellery Greene's Last Will and Testament, probate granted in Bristol, states he has accepted the estate and filed bond. Creditors are notified to file claims with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from the first advertisement. Address: Warren, R. 126-2-2-9.
The Town of Bristol Tax Collector will sell at public auction in the Burnside Memorial Building, January 27, 1917 at 2 PM, parcels of real estate levied for unpaid taxes. Descriptions reference Tax Assessors plats and Town Clerk records for particulars, with amounts listed for taxes and assessments due.
An editorial in the February Woman's Home Companion questions the idea of efficiency in Lincoln. It contrasts his frugal finances with views on money, noting his modest estate and wartime compensation. The piece argues Lincoln valued friendship, humor, and conscience over wealth.
J Everett Coggeshall transfers a Bristol Nar lot to Edwin H Millette. James P Tierney of Providence sells two Bristol Highlands lots to Ella H Stites of Providence.
Last week at the State Board of Public Roads office, registrations include 21468 J. Winthrop DeWolf Bristol a Dodge 24 hp touring. 4155 Nathan Marks Warren a Ford delivery. 27378 James W. McMahon Warren a Buick 25 hp touring. 27343 Town of Barrington Police Department a Ford 22 hp touring.
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company as guardian petitions to lease ward Lawrence Kortright’s life estate at Red Crest Pappposesquaw Neck Bristol four acres with house and furnishings held jointly with wife Ethel Kortright. Court schedules February 5 1917 10 30 AM for consideration and orders fourteen days public notice in Bristol Phoenix.
In Bristol on January 10 1917 Thomas Lavey petitions to remove James F Lavey as administrator with the will annexed for the estate of John Lavey deceased. The court sets February 5 1917 at 10 30 AM for consideration and orders fourteen days of notice in the Bristol Phoenix. The same notice also covers the Williams Munro will probate copy filing request in the Bristol probate court.
Henry Dater of 658 First Ave Troy New York praises Fruit-a-tives for curing years of kidney trouble and constipation after a month use. Ad claims the tablets from fruit juices relieve kidney issues and constipation, offering 50 cents a box six for 2.50 or 25 cent trial size, via Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
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