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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1915

Page

7

Ringling Brothers Circus to Perform Two Shows in Fall River

Announcement confirms Ringling Brothers Circus will hold two performances in Fall River on Monday June 14. The spectacle Solomon and the Queen of Sheba features a 1250 cast, 300 dancing girls, 735 horses, and vast scenery. The program includes new foreign and American acts and a large menagerie with 1003 wild animals. Railroads arrange special services to handle expected crowds.

Ringling Bros.-Circus Ringling’“Brotherst. Circus Fall River Sheba

Pastime Theatre to stage Hall Caine’s The Christian

The Pastime theatre announces a digraph production of Hall Caine’s The Christian to be performed Thursday evening. The story popular as a novel and stage drama stars Viola Allen and has been adapted to a Vitagraph picture, removing dialogue to highlight its key scenes. The Vitagraph adaptation is praised as a classic and highly regarded.

Hall Caine Viola Allen Vitagraph Co Vitagraph Company

Veronicas Patrician Bridal Shower For Miss McKenna

A mixed party at Miss Veronica Brown home honored Miss May E. McKenna before her marriage to violinist William H. Sisson. Elizabeth Breen acted as a Gypsy fortune teller. gifts included a large violin stuffed with items. Guests received miniature violins as favors amid rose petals and decorative red ribbons.

Veronica Brown May E. McKenna William H. Sisson Elizabeth Breen Miss McKenna Hugh

State Teachers Certificate Examinations Set for June 29 30 1915

The Annual State Examination for Teachers Certificates will be held Tuesday and Wednesday June 29 and 30 1915 at the Rhode Island Normal School Providence If six or more apply by June 16 exams will be held in several towns including Woonsocket High School Westerly High School East Greenwich Academy North Scituate Grammar School but not if fewer than six apply Examinations start at 9 am each day On Tuesday arithmetic English geography US history spelling reading and on Wednesday professional subjects for all grades Applicants must notify the undersigned by June 21 of the grade and place sought for Third and Fourth Grade certificates First Grade applicants must apply before June

Rhode Island Normal School Providence Ag Roge High School Oonsocket Westerly East Greenwich Cademy Orth &Cituate Grammar School United States

Annual Meeting Reports for Home for Aged Women

The Home for Aged Women held its annual meeting on Wednesday June 2. Secretary reports a quiet year with no deaths and one serious illness. Donations from Trinity Church and local clubs supported holidays, nurses, and supplies. Treasurer shows receipts of 2554.46 and expenditures totaling 2440.01 with a modest balance.

Tressurer Secrere Home For Yale Mary Bowen Selley Hasbrouck Ivy Guilds Epworth League Light Bearers Phoenix Providence News McCoy Tirrell George H. Peck C.cseceeensees Walker

St Marys Church Hosts Mission Talk and Sacred Heart Devotions

Rev Francis O Rourke spoke at all Masses about the West African Roman Catholic Mission and will give an illustrated lecture next Sunday evening at St Marys School hall. A 7 30 pm devotion honors the Sacred Heart, and a month mind Mass for Andrew Lynch is set for Saturday at 8 am.

ST. Mary's Church Francis O'Rourke Father O’rourke Africa St. Mary's School Hall St. Mary’s Church Andrew Lynch

Read this Bristol case on Doan's Kidney Pills

S W Flowers of 689 Hope Street Bristol reports backache weak kidneys and irregular kidney secretions ended by Doan's Kidney Pills. He endorses the remedy and urges others to use the same product previously publicized. Prices 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Bristol S. W. Flowers Hope Street Doan Dean Mr. Flowers Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

HAS GOOD WAR RECORD

John Holton chief engineer at the Soldiers Home in Putnam Conn spoke at Memorial Day exercises. He was among 37 Putnam men who joined Company F Sixth Connecticut Volunteers. only one other survivor remains William Chafee. Holton received a gold chain and locket with monogram and inscription on the reverse presented by A G Warner.

John Holton Putnam Conn Holton Connecticut Volunteers William Chafee A. G. Warner

Memorial Day Address Praised Comrade Holton in Putnam

The Windham County Observer reports Comrade John Holton delivered an ideal Memorial Day address in Putnam Connecticut. Holton served three years seven months in the Civil War and later in the US regular army in the Black Hills defending against Sioux. He has lived at the Soldiers Home the past two years after succeeding Charles Akter. His son Arthur John Holton enlisted in Providence at 17, has served 12 years seven months in the Navy, rose to warrant officer, and now works in Alaska installing a government wireless station.

Putnam, Conn Windham County Holton United States Reguar Army Black Hills Montana Soldiers Charles Akter Providence Arthur John Holton United State Navy Naval Service Uncle Sam Alaska

Fourth of July Fund Appeals for Public Gifts

Local committee seeks neighborhood support to cover a $200 shortfall for Independence Day festivities in 1915. Donations from individuals and firms include amounts from Ezra Dixon, E L Leahy, Harold J Gross, A V Connery and many others totaling about 219.75 dollars, reflecting broad community backing.

Bryer Bros. Commission Co Ezra Dixon E. L. Leahy L. Bosworth E. P. Church, Jr C.csceenecs Raj Bourn B. M. MacDougall A. V. Connery Ames Sylvester Hilip Morris Bertram W. Wall A. J. King & Co Edward D. Kunz I.e LeBaron C. Colt Albert D. Lollo F. T. Remieres R. F. Munro H. Buffington T. Peterson Peckham Bros Howard R. Lord B. Thomas Potter Dexter Thurber Miss Guiteras W. L. McKee Essen Frank Howe

Superior Court Adjourns After Damages Verdict in Bottomley Case

Bristol County Superior Court recessed after a May 2 term. Judge Barrows presided at the Bristol County Court House. The jury awarded plaintiff Arthur L Bottomley $182.13 against James J Baron for alleged broken promises about a bungalow in Barrington Easton Williams Rosenfeld appeared for the plaintiff and Thomas for the defendant. Manuel Vera vs Frank Monia was passed. Other cases passed include Pasquale Giglio vs Manuel Brown and Antone Freitas vs Joseph Di Geri.

Superior Court Bristol County Bristol County Court House Barrows Eafternoon Arthur L. Bottomley James J. Baron Barrington Easton Williams & Rosenfeld Thomas Manuel Vera Frank Monia Pasquale Giglio Manuel Brown Antone Freitas Joseph di Geri

Young Men's Hebrew Association Founded at Local Synagogue

An organization formed Sunday evening at the Hebrew Synagogue to be known as the Young Men's Hebrew Association. Addresses were given by Rev. M Bluestein Rev. H Tikotsky and Rev. David Schwartz a director of the New Bedford MA. The following officers were temporarily appointed Chairman David Schwartz treasurer Louis Levy Secretary Samuel J Bassing

Young Men's Hebrew Ass'n Hebrew Synagogue Young Men's Hebrew Association M Bluestein H. Tikotsky David Schwartz New Bedford M. HA Lous Levy Samuel J. Bassing

Officer Giglio Found Not Guilty in Manslaughter Charge

In Fifth District Court Judge Hammill acquitted Special Officer Pasquale Giglio of manslaughter for fatally shooting Gaetano Cipriano during a Wood Street dance on May 22. Coroner Arnold's inquest findings were submitted.

Giglio Fifth District Court F. H. Hammill Pasquale Giglio Gaetano Cipriano Wood Street George A. Arnold Matteo Carnione Elisa Chiongo Bay View Heights Hammills John Mederios Joseph Enos Francisco Roderick Mé&rion Sousa Joseph Silva Town of Bristol Julia Salisbury High Street

LannonVs Haberlin Judgment Forms Possession Costs

In the trespass case John and Mary Lannon sue Mary Haberlin and obtain judgment for possession and costs. A Juvenile Court session reported four truants brought by Probation Officer Miss Annie Selley. Judge Hammill stated idle school attendance may lead to prosecution.

John and Mary Lannon Mary Haberlin Annie Selley Hammill

Automobile Registrations Tallied by State Board

Registrations at the State Board of Public Roads last week show entries for Bristol and Warren. Notable owner names include Ernest W. Weaver and Amos S. Gorham, both linked to Ford models, with Peter Sansone listed for a Imperial touring. Additional notes mention Alfredo Clerico and Reuben A. Gibbs with Ford and Cadillac vehicles.

The State Board of Public Roads Ernest W. Weaver Bristol Ford Touring Amos S.*gorham Ford Peter Sansone Imperial Alfredo Clerico Ford Tour Serank E. Case Warren Elmer E. Azno Barrington Cadillac Touting Reuben A. Gibbs West Barrington Ford Commercial

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Muscle Relief

Tired aching muscles are soothed by Sloan's Liniment. A grateful user claims it stops soreness and works like magic. An excellent counter irritant, cleaner than mustard, it penetrates without rubbing and is sold by druggists for 25 cents.

Sloan

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