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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
4
Impure blood blamed for rheumatism and stiff joints. Scott's Emulsion touted as vital to improve health, cleanse blood, and build strength. Claims many find relief daily, warns against alcoholic substitutes.
The Westerly Sun lauds Sparks World Famous Shows after their recent Westerly appearance. The notice praises the entertainment as clean and moral, with bright costumes and energetic performances in a two and a half hour show.
The Bristol Highlands Improvement Association met at Charles S. Foster's summer home. Edward R. Cutler was elected president, Charles S. Foster vice president, Henry Y. Stites secretary, B F Lindsey treasurer, and an executive committee including Frank B. Bannon James Tierney Edward W Wilcox Dr F H Peckham and Arthur H Neweell. Reports were presented and improvements to Gibson Road and Highland Road discussed. A social followed.
An ad cautions that heavy eating damages kidneys and causes bladder weakness and health decline. It touts kidney tablets from W H Buffington as a quick, harmless remedy to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys and neutralize urine acids.
The New York Times editorializes that suffrage and pacifism are not inherently linked yet warns that some Eastern suffragists publicly advocate using votes to deter men from duty. The piece argues feminization of the vote could politicize war, warning it may threaten national unity and lead to misuse of the ballot.
Ellen Euphrasia Connery as executrix of Bridget Pubble deceased in Bristol posts notice that she has accepted the will and bond for probate. Creditors must file claims at the Bristol jail court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date.
Elizabeth F Dwyer as executrix of Catherine Mc Kevitt late of Bristol announces acceptance of the trust and her bond in accordance with law. This notice serves as the first advertisement in the Bristol Probate Court records.
List of names including Manuel Fernandes Francisco Ruda Frank Silva and many others marked as advertised letters at Bristol RI post office dated July 8 1916. Names include Mrs J P Allen Miss Florence Brown Mrs Alice Clark Mrs Edward Connors Mrs J Geneoley Miss Ruth Harris and Fanny Purdy Palmer plus miscellaneous Berry Spring Water and C G Coggeshall P M.
A fragmented quotation parodies dieting and health superstition. It cynically pairs odd behaviors like skipping meals to shed weight and overindulging afterward, then links them to dubious remedies and curious hygiene commands.
July 14 Food Sale at State Street M E Church by Ladies Aid Society. July 19 Newport Sunday School Excursion by Trinity Parish. July 27 Moonlight excursion to Rocky Mount by Ship Ahoy ub. Aug 19 26 Fourth Annual Festival and lawn party for St Elizabeths Church. July 20 Bristol Yacht Club house dance by Excelsior Tennis. July 27 St Andrews Club Newport excursion on Steamer Sagamore. July 28 Sun School excursion from First Congregational Church to Newport on Sagamore.
Puccetti in this town July 13 a son to Mr and Mrs America Puccetti St Angelo in this town July 7 a son to Mr and Mrs Angelo St Angelo West in this town July 14 a daughter to Mr and Mrs ardiner West
Jnly 12 in this town the couple Grabert and Miss Elizabeth Josephine Reynolds were wed by Rev Albert L Cahill.
Mary Coyle aged 70 died July 13 in this town. Mary Emily Manchester aged 49, wife of Frederick Manchester, died July 13 and funeral from 17 Bourn Street July 16 at 1 30 pm. James P Mahoney aged 30 died July 14. Cassin S Roper aged 88 died July 11 at Rhode Island Hospital. Relatives invited to attend.
In loving memory of Emily Steen who died July 13 1915. The family grieved yet finds solace in faith as she rests with Jesus. Memorial sentiments from mother sister and brother convey sorrow and reverent remembrance.
A German nitroglycerin factory is fully protected by a grounded network of wires to guard against lightning strikes, aiming to reduce fire risk and explosion danger.
The Philadelphia Ledger laments New England’s drift toward literary pursuits over skilled trades. It notes love of book learning persists in Massachusetts with Lowell institute courses proving popular while vocational training struggles. It worries that minds turn to belles lettres and academia rather than plumbing bricklaying or electrical engineering.
In wartime Europe hunters suspend large scale game trading. France bans hunting and sale of native game, cutting the hundreds of tons of birds sold yearly. Belgium exports skylarks but wartime conditions limit trapping, allowing bird populations to rebound near the front lines.
The case before special commissioner O K Jewell tests a 1848 dispute over a Mississippi Arkansas river island. Aged trees on the Arkansas side suggest the island’s oldest portion, while younger trees on the Mississippi side imply a madeland. Timber experts estimate ages up to 175 years. Outcome affects 1600 acres of timberland and numerous people tied to the land.
A mounted albatross in a museum carries a vial with a note revealing it was tagged off Chile on December 12 1847 by a whaling captain. The bird, captured December 20 1847 about 800 miles from New Zealand, flew at least 3400 miles in eight days according to Frank Chapman's note in St Nicholas.
A Mesopotamian base hospital tale notes a Turkish officer captured in the campaign sent a telegram home from Basra. The officer told his wife he was safely captured in a brief message relayed through medical attendants, reflecting wartime gratitude and humanity.
Rampant demand for pig iron has revived furnaces idle for a decade and more, lifting output to unprecedented levels as operations shift from rest to full blast across production centers.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints guardians for Edith Russell Chesebrough and Westcote Herreshoff Chesebrough of Bristol. Bond filed as required. Creditors notified to present claims by a stated date. Signed by Ariel Chesebrough and George S. Trimgun on July 14 1921 or 1916.
In Bristol on July 6 1916 the undersigned announces guardianship of Sadie Sousa Minnie Sousa and Manuel Sousa and bond posted as required. Also Grace B Bosworth appointed administratrix of Martin Bosworth estate with bond filed and notice to all creditors to present claims within six months.
Bristol notices announce that R L Bristol has been appointed administrator of the estate of Margaret G Conrery late of Bristol deceased and has filed bond as required by law. First advertisement to file the bond and related papers.
The pacesewer is appointed by the Prov ministratrix of the estate of Albert 8 Careers h late of Bristol and has given bond. All persons with claims must present them in the clerk’s office at 714 Caroline L. Chesebrouge.
The Bristol probate court records announce final accounts for Nathan K. Munroe and LeBaron C. Colt estates. Administrator Charles W. Greene seeks allowance for Munroe's estate with real estate sale credits. Proceedings set for July 17 at 10 30 A M and published weekly for two weeks.
Fall River notices appoint Moses A. Sawyer as Rhode Island agent for Elizabeth A. Collins estate and Frank H. Borden in Fall River is listed. Bristol probate records show Fanny Reynolds as administratrix for John P Reynolds estate seeking permission to sell the real property to cover debts and funeral costs with appointment of John M Coggshall as probate clerk.
Howard W. Church president of the Bristol town school committee signs a formal notice condemning land for school use. John M. Coggeshall, town clerk, attests the true copy dated 6 27 30 7 3 7 11 14.
Teeming of all kinds expressing furniture moving services and ash removal. Prices very reasonable. To hone Bristol 146 X or droppersl to Otis L Wood Kingsthorpe com Ave. orders may be left at Northup Bros Store.
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