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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
4
Many suffer from rheumatism due to impurities in the blood and stronger attacks occur as it spreads. Scott's Emulsion is promoted as a blood purifier and strength builder that nourishes organs to expel impurities and rebuild the body.
In a YY M C A league match on Wednesday the Hoopers defeated the Red Sox three games to none. F Clark rolled 308 as the top individual score with Pearce adding 316 across three strings. The Rovers beat the Gang in the opener as the league opens with the Rovers earning the overall pin total.
A historical list urges workers to follow ten safety rules on the job. It covers avoiding distractions and jokes, maintaining temper, not cleaning moving machinery, respecting others, valuing the job, focusing on own work, keeping clothing secure, avoiding loose sleeves, proper handling of waste and oil, and not tampering with switches or cables to prevent accidents.
A schedule of public events runs January to March at Artillery Hall State Street and GAR Hall Bristol. Highlights include a Constitution Tent installation, Carnival under GAR WRC and S of V, dances in GAR Hall and Odd Fellows venues, vaudeville and motion pictures, cantata at State Street Church, and a Naval Reserves Armory dance with the Aviation Corps Rhode Island Naval Battalion.
A medical authority states eggshells serve as an antacid better suited to the stomach than chalk. The egg white acts as an antidote to poisons from acids or corrosive sublimate, coagulating with the poison and protecting the stomach when swallowed promptly.
Mrs. Mary Diman widow of John W. Diman died Monday at her Fall River home after brief illness. A native of Tiverton, she lived most of her life in Fall River and was 76. She was active in Hiawatha Rebekah Lodge and Central Congregational Church, survived by brother Jason Durfee and niece Nannie Durfee. Funeral held at her home with wide attendance. entombed at North Cemetery.
Capt William Brownell a respected town figure died Tuesday night at his son in law Edward Tripp home Adamsville R I at age 73 He survived by wife two sons Fred B Brownell Bert Brownell and a daughter Mrs Edward Tripp He worked in the National India Rubber Company cutting department The funeral was held this afternoon at 1 30 from his daughter's home and interment was at Westport Massachusetts
Elisha Munro died about 2 o'clock yesterday morning at the Town Asylum after months of poor health and a three week bed rest. The 88 or 89 year old native of this town was a former ship builder and gardener for Dr. H. M Howe at Ferry Hill. He leaves a brother Capt Albert Munro of Bristol Neck and a sister Mrs. Ann Barney of Warren, mother of the late Fred M Barney. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from the Mortuary Chapel at the North Cemetery.
Manuel Freitas died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at his parents’ home 85 Franklin Street after a brief illness. Born in the Western Islands to Antone and Mary Freita he came to this country as a child. He worked as a store clerk before his death. Survived by brothers and sisters the 18 year old was buried from St Mary’s Church with interment in St Mary’s Cemetery.
A Kansas City Star quote shows Parson Bagster denouncing a minstrel band with strong language. He warns it corrupts the faithful and leads away from the church toward worldly pleasure. He calls for strict adherence to a narrow path and vows to guard the community.
Bacon argues riches burden virtue like impedimenta in an army. He states that great wealth has little real use beyond distribution, while the rest is conceit. The passage emphasizes prudence over accumulation and the dangers of wealth distracting from victory.
An appeal targets wives for ORRINE claiming a home remedy can cure drinking excess without sanitarium costs. The ad promises money-back results after a trial and emphasizes two forms labeled No 1 secret treatment and No 2 voluntary treatment, offering a booklet on request.
Surgeons with the French army describe a peculiar mental state called hypnosis of battle lasting days to over a week with delayed consciousness return. Victims walk only with aid, remain erect and immobile, show hallucinatory delirium at times, and are often young urban men. Shell shock is linked to shell bursts and yields vision, hearing, smell, taste loss, memory impairment and paralysis.
A Milwaukee Journal editorial extols farming as a highly rewarding, independent career. It praises the farmer as a self directing manager who uses science and intelligent labor, highlights the sunlit work, city comforts on farms, and the broad opportunities for humble beginnings to advancement in agriculture.
An early article warns about the apple redbug a new pest for orchards. By collecting twigs after March first and watching buds unfold growers can detect eggs and red puncture marks on leaves. If found control requires contact sprays just before blossoms open to kill small nymphs.
Willie Shay fishing at the Musconetcong river near Netcong New York was pulled into the water by a large channel cod. He held the rod fast while workers rushed to help and lifted the fish out, the cod measuring three feet and weighing twenty one and a half pounds.
Dialogue suggests a couple stays content by not forcing each other to meet high or troublesome ideals. They share pragmatic values and avoid demanding perfection, resulting in a steady, uncomplicated marriage.
A flirtation scene features Miss Gabson insisting she will marry for wealth to sustain her accustomed lifestyle. She questions if her chosen partner can meet or exceed that standard, while fearing inability to do better.
In an inland New Guinea village a sorcerer was paid a dog and a pig to cure a mother-in-law who died. The son-in-law and two friends killed the sorcerer with spears and clubs after the failed cure, with witnesses testifying before a magistrate. Norman Duncan, Harper's Magazine.
Irene Milstead reports finding an old Heale pistol tied to the Booth and Herold escape route from Washington. The weapon was discovered under a Surrattsville house or tavern remnants said to be tied to firearms hidden for abductors.
The last Yale University observatory annual report describes a new parallax instrument replacing the six inch heliometer. It is a photo graphic telescope with fifteen inch aperture and fifty foot focal length mounted parallel to Earth’s axis. A thirty inch silver on glass mirror directs light to a ten inch lens guiding telescope. The photographic plate carrier rotates with Earth's diurnal motion.
The Chicago health department bulletin declares that fly infestations ruin trade as housewives prefer clean stores. It states flies carry filth and leave it on food, so sanitary shops attract customers and cash.
The fragment suggests optimism about ongoing scientific discovery and the idea that new insights can overturn previous findings, maintaining a hopeful view of endless inquiry despite past conclusions.
A local school program features recitations by Phoebe Curley George Washington by Tony Caliero The Night Wind by four boys Up in the Airy Mountains by three boys The Camel's Nose by Laura Murray Our Flag by Angelo Fasiano The Wind by Ida Balzano piano solo by Emilia DeFelice Songs Sleep Baby Sleep Shine Out Blessed Star The Gingerbread Man sung by the chorus Includes a group of children and a piano accompaniment.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Ella F Moiles administratrix of the Bernard Motles estate. Bond filed as required. Creditors must file claims in six months from the first advertisement date.
The undersigned Ellen Euphrasia Connery acts as ministratrix of Mary I Campbell late of Bristol deceased. Bond filed as required. Creditors and heirs must file claims in the clerk's office within six months from first advertisement. January 17 1916.
The undersigned as administratrix of the estate of John P Reynolds late of Bristol deceased has given bond in accordance with law as first advertisement. Banny Reynolds.
Isabella Wilkinson asks Bristol Probate Court to authorize selling the Margaret McKay estate to cover debts and funeral costs. The petition, detailing two Bristol parcels tied to McKay and Lawless land, requests permission to sell enough property to meet deficiencies, with hearing set for February 7, 1916.
The Bristol Rhode Island town clerk reports a transfer application to sell pure and malt liquors at retail by Henry Opitz of 220 Thames Street to Edward Quinn. The town council will convene February 2 1916 in Memorial Building County Chamber to hear all parties.
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