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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
3
The council continued without action while Superintendent Callan announced a 12,000 gallon tank car of road oil ordered from the Texas Oil Company and due next week. A large number of bills were examined and ordered paid.
The annual meeting met Wednesday afternoon at the Home for Aged Women on Franklin Street. Rev Anson B Howard presided and offered prayer. Miss Sallie B Herreshoff played a piano piece. Officers elected include President Mrs Evelin B Bache and Vice President Mrs C J Hasbrouck. An advisory board and auditor were also chosen.
The case of George A. Oehrle versus Byrong L. Mathewson in Superior Court concluded with a verdict for the plaintiff for 35 dollars after about an hour out of the jury. Other docket items noted a dismissal for Manuel Viera versus Frank Moura due to illness, a travel and conversion suit Russell D. Bullock versus Ernest Dube with an $80 verdict for the plaintiff, and Arthur L. Bottomley versus James J. Barson et al. still pending. A letter to the editor critiques Bristol school spending and calls for salary raises for teachers amid strained resources.
Star Theatre offers a packed two day lineup with The Black Box ninth episode and The Fatal Opal drama featuring Maria Sais, Saved by a Shower with Max Asher, Mustang Pete's Pressing Engagement, and Ralph Tompkins performing new songs. Saturday features One Flight Up detective drama and The Adventures of Kathryn animal serial in two parts plus When America Was Young western drama and vaudeville acts.
The cup defence sloop Resolute was launched at 10 a.m. after being hauled out in Herreshoff's south shop since last fall. Capt. N. G. Herreshoff oversaw the operation with Manager Robert M. Emmons and crew aboard. The yacht was warped to the north pier, mast stepped, and rigging begun as she gleamed after repainting. She will spin in Bristol harbor and the lower bay before heading to the races with Vanitie along Long Island Sound.
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. It instructs buying an ounce from a druggist and applying nightly and morning, claiming most freckles vanish. The copy promises money back if it fails.
A reader signed Real Light-Weight Bristolian criticizes self styled Real Bristolians and I W W politicians for partisan town politics. The letter praises the town council and condemns heavyweights and death cries as they retreat from influence. The writer warns of political ammunition planned to restore opposition next year. June 2, 1915.
A citizen questions the school committee’s choice of a site near the car tracks for a school in town. He urges voters to reject a proposed appropriation at Monday’s town meeting and use the existing 40000 dollars to fund a safer, open eastern location after comparing Riverside results with a smaller sum. He cautions against adding tax burdens amid uncertain times.
Albert A. Riang and Miss Katherine V. Murphy were married at St. Marys Church yesterday at 2 pm. Rev. Francis Duffy officiated with James H. Head as best man and Katherine Goff as bridesmaid. The couple will live at Milk and Byfield streets after a honeymoon in Boston. The groom works in the National India Rubber Company cutting department and belongs to Bristol Aerie No. 953, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
The Pastime Theatre will show an up to date program tomorrow night headlined by The White Goddess in three parts with Alice Joyce and Kathryn Williams in Till Death Do Us Part, plus The Temple of Bhosh two part drama, Sage Bush Tom western comedy, Vitagraph comedy, and Ralph Tompkins in latest songs.
In Providence almost every shopper purchases attire at Barnaby's, reflecting the store's strong local presence and wide selection. Barnaby's attracts a broad customer base with affordable fashion and steady traffic throughout the season.
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