Upcoming June and July Church Events and Social Excursions
June 9 supper in Vestry of First Baptist Church hosted by the Mite Society. June 16 minstrel show and vaudeville by Y M C A of Trinity Church in the parish house. June 22 piano recital at G A R Hall by Miss Salisbury’s pupils. June 24 Newport and Rocky Point excursion aboard Sagamore by Burnside Social Club. July 13 Sunday School excursion from State Street M E Church to Rocky Point aboard Sagamore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Mite Society
Audeville
Trinity Church
G. A. R. Hall
State Street
M E. Church
Rocky Point
Sagamore
Prisoner of war letter reveals harsh German confinement
An excerpt from Alfred Hickman Baronet to his mother describes severe German prison routine for Allied officers. He details single cells, strict silence, no smoking, limited food, and awaiting parcels from home while hoping Allied efforts will reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Phenix
P. Kendall
Exeter
England
Alfred Hickman
Fourth Dragoon Guards
Albert C.larned
Gwen
Arthur
Muriel
Evelyn
Gutersloh
Barnaby's Clothing Draws Providence Shoppers
In Providence the vast majority of residents shop for clothes at Barnaby's, making it the go to apparel store for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Barnaby’'s
British Victory Reported on Gallipoli Front and Aisne Battles
War office despatches claim British forces advanced 5002 yards on Gallipoli with two Turkish trench lines over nearly three miles. Athens sources estimate Turkish casualties at about 100000 with 50000 wounded in Constantinople. French lines near Aisne report gains after bombardment, capturing two trench lines and three guns with over 200 prisoners. Austro German drive negates Grodek defense, threatening Lemberg if Dniester passage succeeds. Russian efforts to relieve center fail per German accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British War Office
Gallipoli
Chronicle
Athens
Constantinople
France
Aisne
Tracy-lex Monte
Moulin-Sous- Touvent
Przmysl
Galicia
Grodek
Dniester
Lemberg
Y M C A Bristol Monthly Meeting Forms Second Boy Scout Troop
The Bristol Y M C A met in the John Fell Howe Library with Captain Willis C. Metcalf presiding. A Cadets program was disbanded and the plan to form a Second Bristol Troop of Boy Scouts was approved with Arthur Lake to oversee the visit and reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis C. Metcalf
Arthur Lake
Providence
Bristol
Boy Scouts
T. Clarke Brown
Association
Wallis FE. Howe
Charles B. Rockwell
Robert A. McCaughey
Francis M. Dimond
T Clarke Brown
Capt
Arthur W. Barrett
Alfred M. Merriman
John B Newman
H.L. Teller
Charles H Tuttle
Fred F. Hodgdon
Charles B Rockwell, Jr
Parmenas Skinner, Jr
Frank FE. Talbee
William Wood
John FE. Robinson
Wills C. Metcalf
Board of Managers
Bristol Y M C A to open summer motion pictures
The Bristol Y M C A announces a summer program of motion picture entertainments starting next Saturday afternoon and evening. A special committee led by George Richardson will manage the events, with outdoor shows planned behind Rockwell Hall in a space called the Pictorium and Japanese lanterns for decor. If weather fails, films move to Rockwell Hall to guarantee a full evening, with matinees every Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Young Men's Christian Association
George Richardson
Eber Hill
Leon J Kenney
Rockwell Hall
Bristohians
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
A Philadelphia reader reports relief from displacement pain and backache after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Providence readers also laud its effect easing bearing down and fatigue. The advertisement cites many testimonials as evidence of its supposed benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Harry Fishberr
Dounton St
Nicetown, Pa
Providence
R. I
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Abel Lawson
Lippitt St
Providence, R.L
Probate Court Takes Up Several Estates In May Session
The Probate Court led by Judge Edward L. Leahy continued or granted actions on multiple estates. Final accounts for Frederick Marz and William R. Trotter estates were approved or continued. administratrix and administrator appointments for Balzano and McCarty estates were approved. petitions to sell real estate and widow's allowances were granted or continued with specified dates and bond details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Leahy
George H. Marz
Frederick Marz
Rose Balzano
Ignacio Balzano
John Balzano
Luigi Balzano
Brago Masso
Joseph A. Hammill
Robert N. Turner
William R. Trotter
Thomas F. Leahy
James Riley
John Riley
Bernard Riley
Hugh D. McCarty
John McCarty
Bond
Patrick J. McCarty
James J. Nolen, Jr
James E. Smith
John T. Marshall
Wilfred H. Munro
Lillian F. Munro
Edward J. Traynor
John O'Connor
Bristolian Meeting Recommends South Edge Site for New School
Public meeting discusses site for the new school house in Bristol. Voters favor preserving the common as recreation and propose the south edge of the common opposite Levee Avenue as the best location, arguing the $40,000 would be best spent there for the health and comfort of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Hope Street
Union Street
Walker's Cove
Levee Avenue
Lewis Herreshoff
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Healing For Ailments
An old advertisement extols Bucklen Arnica Salve for ordinary injuries and infections. It claims antiseptic protection, infection prevention, and skin benefits including pimples and eczema, offered as a 2 ounce box for 25 cents from your Druggist.
Obituary of John Halsey DeWolf native of this town
John Halsey DeWolf a native of this town died after a long illness. He was born in 1836, son of Dr. John James DeWolf of the Massachusetts Bay Colony lineage. He attended Brown University, held executive roles in Providence and Newport insurance firms, led as president of Providence-Washington Insurance Company, and served as director in multiple institutions. The funeral was held at St. John’s Church Providence with interment at Swan Point Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Halsey
Dewole
John “Halsey
Cy DeWolf
Dew
John James DeWolf
Halsey
Winthrop
Tee
Providence St
Fort
Gove
Ersior
Massachusetts
Bay’ Golony
Owas
Brown University
Earl Andestor
saidDeWolf
Hartford
Rhodedsland
Connecticut
DéWolfe Speht
Brown ‘University
Providence - Washington
Insurance Company
Weath
Rhode Island
Providence
American Viturante ‘Company
Chicago Fire Company
Newport Fire and Marine Insurance Company
E Providence-Washington Insurance ‘Company
Blackstone Canal National Bank
DeWolf
Mrs Lora C Newman Dies at 64 In Local Home
Mrs Lora C Newman wife of James A Newman senior member of Newman Brothers grocers died this morning at 3 o clock at 106 High Street after years of poor health. A native of New Bedford Massachusetts she was 64 and married in 1869. She leaves husband and daughter Abby. Funeral Friday at 2 30 from High Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora C. Newman
James A. Newman
Newman Brothers, Grocers
High Street
Newman
New Bedford
Mass
Joseph
Hannah Warren
Henry F Magee Dies at 32 in Hillsgrove Hospital
Henry F Magee of this town died early this morning at the annex of St Josephs Hospital Hillsgrove after four months of illness He was 32 and born here son of the late Thomas and Jane Magee He had worked on Col P Colt farm Poppasquash Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 30 pm in the Memorial Chapel North Cemetery He leaves relatives here and in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Magee
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Hillsgrove
Thomas
Jane Magee
Col. & P. Colt
Poppasquash
Providence
Pimples and Eczema Cured by Hobson’s Ointment
An advertisement promises complete relief from pimples skin blemishes and eczema using Dr Hobson's eczema ointment. It claims the product wipes out ailment traces leaving skin clean and soft with hundreds of voluntary thank you letters and a one box trial offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hobson
Beulah F. Hall Bankruptcy Hearing Notice
In the District Court of Rhode Island Beulah F. Hall of Warren is filing for discharge. A hearing is set for June 19 1915 at 10 o clock A M in Providence for creditors who proved debts to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Nathan W. Littlefield Referee in Bankruptcy. 6-18-15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah F. Hall
Warren
Bristol
Providence
Nathan W. Littlefield
Benjamin M. Fall
Benjamin M. Hall
Nathan W Littlefield
Benjamin M Hall Bankrupt Petition Before Court
In Bankruptcy No 1397 creditors are notified that Benjamin M Hall filed a petition on May 17 1915. An order schedules a hearing for June 19 1915 at 9 30 AM before Referee Nathan W Littlefield. Creditors must appear and show cause why relief should not be granted.
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Trev.dence, R. L
Providence. Rt
Trilby
John B. Carpenter
Weybosset St
Seth Paull
Hope St
Kriegsgefangener
Milstar-Arrestanstalt
Schaurgasse Coln
Rhine
Fred Pos
Cornelius Harrington
Prop
Joyce Street
Warrer, RB
the War News
Y. M. C. A. Motion Pictures
Viasts 1 PLC
Probate
District Court of the United States
District of Rhode Island
Benjamin M Hall
Bethea
Wari
Sieca
John’ Temple
Drury
Williams
Raa
Wire
LCE
Aaron
T. Clarke Brown, Jr
Constitution St
H. Bristol
Prige
Hope Drug Company
Trudell Bros
Geo. H. Peck
B. W. Wall
G.W. Simmons
Bil F, Colwell
Constitution Street
G.M. Wilbur
Liscomb.& Cobceshale
Charles
Liscomb Walt
Walter H. Coggeshal
Burton St
Constitution Co
Isaac B. Munro
Bristol, R. I
Dorchester Motta Firens. Co
Boston
E. L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
R. L
A. W. Orgelman
Weaver & Matheson
E. K. Reynolds
Hydraulion Hall
Pearse Ave
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