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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1915

Page

3

Inquest Findings on Cipriano Death in Bristol

Coroner George A. Arnold concluded Gaetano Cipriano died from a revolver wound fired by Pasquale Giglio a Columbia Hall on May 22 1915. The inquest noted Giglio acted in discharge of duty and Giglio faces manslaughter charges with bond set at 5000 dollars.

George A. Arnold Gaetano Cipriano Columbia Hall Superior Court Arnold Giglio Cipriano George F. Alliston East Providence Thomas Dwyer James W. Goff Henry Serbst Hugh F. Kelley Ferdinando Vaccaro Warren Crescenzo Della Morte Vincenzo Ferraiuolo Frank Cappella Pasquale Giglio Francesco Russo Pietro Vaccaro Galetano Cipriano Bristol Wood Street Pasquale-Giglio Fifth Judicial Court R. I

Capsize near Walkes's Cove Endangers Father and Son

William McCaw and son Worth, aboard a sailing boat off Walkes's Cove, capsized after hitting a lobster pot buoy. They clung to the gunwale until rescued by the crew of the Irolita and by Joseph Harvey and Peter Broussard. Captain George Kenyon on the Bristol witnessed the event as lifeboats were lowered and the two were safely ashore. The capsized craft was towed to Walker's.

Walkes’s, Cove William McCaw Worth McCaw Constitution Joseph Harvey Peter Broussard George Kenyon Bristol Portsmouth Mr. McCaw Walker

Enjoyable Whist Hosted by The Jolly Glee Club

A Friday evening whist event at The Jolly Glee Club in O'Wolf nn drew fifteen tables. Miss Grace E. Clough of Boston won the ladies prize and Austin A. Duffy of Providence took the gentlemen’s prize. Daniel Ferrarra of this town earned the booby prize. Refreshments followed at 9.30 with dancing to finish the night.

Automobile Registrations at State Board Office

Last week registrations list includes 17308 LeBaron C Colt Bristol Oldsmobile touring, 17269 Bristol Auto Shop Bristol Chase P C, 12709 Samuel Naroditzky Bristol Ford touring, 6573 John J Conway M D Warren Overland touring, 2068 Joseph Lecomte Warren Premier, 14115 Richard G Hoar Barrington Stoddard Dayton touring.

The State Board of Public Roads LeBaron C. Colt Bristol Oldsmobile Bristol Auto Shop Chase P. C Samuel Naroditzky Ford Touring John J. Conway M. D Warren Overland Touring Joseph Lecomte Premier Richard G. Hoar Barrington Stoddard-Dayton

Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Warns of Worms in Children

An old advertisement urges parents to treat children for intestinal worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenges. It claims many children have worms, stresses risk to nervousness and pale appearance, and promises relief of constipation and bowel regulation with a 25 cent box.

Bristol Braves Take Second Win In Three

The Bristol nine defeated the Coons 8 to 4 in a fast, hard hitting game. Eddie Murphy pitched his first game of the season, holding the Coons to two hits and no runs in the last seven innings. Kemph led Bristol with a double and two singles, while Luthers and Corners also contributed on offense. Time of game two hours. umpire Yan.

Pierce L. West McDonald Bristol Luthers Murphy Ahearn H’ Urphy Kemph J. Senile Peck Yan Eddié Veab Ib Po 'Kemph Bliven E. Murphy H. Murphy Bowler Matroni D' Almeida C. Q. i Gladue Eee Po ' I McBeth App Keegan Cummings Redfern McDermott C Hennessy Old Coons Almeida Tolen Hennessy Eegan Iyners C. Wither

Vote to place new school on town common instead of land purchase

Letter urges Bristol voters to reverse a prior decision to spend forty thousand dollars on a new school and avoid buying land. The author argues the common is ideal, notes the town debt of 124000, and warns against increasing public outlay during wartime uncertainty. Lewis Herreshoff signs.

Bristol Europe Lewis Herreshoff

Freckles Vanish With Ethine Double Strength Cure

An old advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy for freckles. Consumers are advised to apply a small amount nightly, claiming rapid fading and denial of any need to feel ashamed. Money back guarantee is offered if the product fails.

W. H. Buffington

Reform council baiting bids in Bristol town politics

A Bristol letter to the editor accuses the town council of ending public bidding for a Hydraulion Hall project to favor contractors. It claims a $450 appropriation grew to $505, a $55 overrun, and predicts future overcharges. The writer decries Sunday saloon openings as part of alleged reform failures.

Reform Council the Phoenix Bristol William Murphy LeClair Murphy Hydraulion Hall

Hard Worked Diplomats and the U S Clearing House

The United States is rapidly becoming the hub of global diplomacy amid wartime, with foreign legations expanding and high costs rising. By year’s end the $2,000,000 appropriation will grow, as ambassadors juggle multiple national interests in Austria, Serbia, Russia, France, England, Japan, and beyond.

United States Austria Italy France Great Britain Japan Serbia Germany Russia Turkey Guatemala Nicaragua England Cairo Belgium

Sunlight Whist Club Hosts Mrs LeClair at Constitution Street

Mrs Eugene LeClair entertained Sunlight Whist Club members at her Constitution street home last Thursday. Guests enjoyed a morning arrival, sightseeing, luncheon, an afternoon whist with prizes to Mrs Alfred Cook Mrs William Fraser and Mrs Clarence Bush, and evening musical selections by Miss Mary Everson of Kingston Massachusetts.

Eugene LeClair Sunlight Whist Club Constitution Street Alfred Cook William Fraser Clarence Bush Mary Everson Kingston Mass Charles Smith Newport Thomas Fyans Joseph Hollows William Maxam William Whithworth Fall River

Fourth of July Fund Seeks Public Aid for 1915 Celebration

Town faces a $200 shortfall in the Independence Day budget and appeals for donations. Subscriptions received include Bryer Bros. Commission Co 5.00 Ezra Dixon 50.00 Fe De LCARY 2.00 O L Bosworth 5.00 F P Church Jr 2.00 R J Connery 1.00 Harold J Gross 5.00 A O Bourn 7.00 B M MacDougall 5.00 A V Connery 1.00.

Bryer Bros. Commission Co Providence Seeveee Ezra Dixon taiAenas Wales i A. O. Bourn B. M. MacDougall A. V. Connery Katy

Obituary of Mrs Annie W Booth in Local Home

Mrs Annie W Booth aged 74 wife of Starr L Booth dies at home on High street after years of ill health. Born in town to William C Liscomb and Ann Liscomb she leaves husband and brother William Liscomb of Providence. Funeral held at 2 pm from High street residence with interment at North Cemetery.

Annie W. Booth Starr L. Booth High Street William C Ann Liscomb Alice Booth William Liscomb Providence North Cemetery

Annual Memorial Service Honors Civil War Veterans

The First Baptist Church hosted the annual memorial service for Babbitt Post No. 15 6 A. R. The Post with Relief Corps and Lieut Herbert F. Bennett Camp Sons of Veterans was escorted by the Bristol Train of Artillery and Boy Scouts. The church featured flag decor, rifles, a drum and sword, with music and a sermon connecting Civil War memories to the current European struggle.

First Baptist Church Babbitt No. 15 A. R Relief Corps Herbert F. Bennett Sons of Veterans Bristol Irving T. Gumb Europe

Real Estate Transfers In Local Transactions

Dr. and Mrs. William F. Duffy bought the corner High and Constitution streets dwelling once held by Senator Ezra Dixon and family. James T. Manchester and wife sold the south Constitution street lot west of High Street to Archille R. Maturi of New Haven Conn. Deeds filed with town clerk.

William F. Duffy High and Constitution Streets Ezra Dixon Constitution Street High Street James T. Manchester Archille R. Maturi New Haven Conn National India Rubber Company

Missing Man Found In Norfolk Hospital

Charles A Palmer of Fall River Massachusetts who vanished December 30 was located last week in a Norfolk Virginia hospital. His wife Abbie Coggeshall of Bristol traveled to Norfolk and accompanied him back to Byfield Street Fall River where she has lived recently. Palmer had been in a nervous state and his mind was blank at the time of disappearance. He later identified himself and a letter was sent to his wife. He has not fully recovered his health.

Charles. A. Palmer Fall River Mass Norfolk Abbie Coggeshall Bristol Byfield Street Palmer

Big Export Record Sets U.S. Trade Milestone

Washington officials report an unprecedented export surplus since July 1 1914 with exports likely surpassing imports by a billion dollars before the end of the fiscal year. War materials exports and reduced imports are cited as factors in the strong foreign trade showing.

Washington

Fourth of July Grounds Use Request Withdrawn

A local citizen withdraws his application for the Bristol common baseball grounds on July 5 1915 saying he is perfectly satisfied with the decision and the consideration received. He wishes success for the celebration. Signed by JACK BIRTWISTLE.

Bristol Common Jack “‘Birtwistle

Ringling Circus Coming to Providence This June

Children await a holiday treat as Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows perform in Providence on Saturday June 12. The spectacle Solomon and the Queen of Sheba opens the event on the world’s largest stage along with a 1 250 character pageant costing 1 000 000. The show features equestrians the Lloyds Borsinis Josephson Glima five highest perch acts Big Bingo and a grand menagerie with many animals new to America. A free street parade will precede the show.

Ringling Circus Ringling Brothers Providence Lloyds Borsinis Rolling Globe Josephson Glima America

Funeral Rites Held for Augustus P Gray at High Street Home

Augustus P Gray died suddenly last Wednesday and his funeral was conducted Saturday by Rev Charles E McCoy of Trinity Church from his 141 High street residence. Interment followed at Juniper Hill Cemetery with bearers Joseph L Buffum Elwin A Hill Robert S Gray William F Gray Thomas McCann and Thomas Wynne.

Augustus P. Gray High Street Charles E. McCoy Trinity Church Juniper Hill Cemetery Joseph L. Buffum Elwin A. Hill Robert S. Gray William F. Gray Thomas McCann Thomas Wynne William H. H. Coggeshall Pappasquash Baltimore Providence Anson B. Howard St. Michael’s Church North Cemetery

St Agnes Guild Meets with Hindman Speaker

The last meeting of St Agnes Guild is tonight at 7 30. Miss Elizabeth Watts will speak on Hindman Kentucky work. After the meeting the Guild will entertain St Alban's Guild of Acolytes and parish youths who are invited to attend. Providence notice adds Barnaby's clothing store.

St. Agnes’ Guild Elizabeth Watts Hindman St. Alban’s Guild of Acolytes

Test of time reveals Doan's Kidney Pills relief

Bristol resident Mrs Meiggs testifies to kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from J E Youing & Co Drug Store. Neighbor Franklin St. Thomas Meiggs, 70, notes family member benefited, echoing earlier advertising claims. Foster Milburn Co props Buffalo NY.

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