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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
4
Capt and Mrs John Nelson West observed their 63rd wedding anniversary at home 25 Summer Street with relatives from Providence. The interior was decorated with flowers and plants and refreshments were served as the couple in their 84th year reflect on long life and health.
Services at First Baptist Church on Sunday follow regular hours 10:30 in morning and 7 in evening. Morning sermon titled The Christian's Marathon and evening message The Supreme Interrogation. Prayer praise and testimony meet Fridays at 7:30. All are invited to attend.
The State Street MF Church hosts a Thursday lawn festival starting at 4 PM under Epworth League guidance. On Saturday June 23 the Cercle Lafayette hosts a Grand Dance in G R Hall, continuing the community event series.
The Bristol probate court receives a will for Johanna Easterbrook and appoints a July 2 hearing. A second case for Edwin Cure seeks guardian appointment for Edwin Cure with citations to be published weekly in the Bristol Phenix.
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Frank J Bettencourt of Bristol is presented for probate on June 13 1917. The Probate Court will review the document at 1030 in the Bristol Probate Court Room as part of the official procedures.
Mrs Charlotte Ashworth formerly of this town died Monday in Brockton after a brief illness Acute indigestion caused death She was in her 80s born in England came to this country young and lived here many years She is survived by son George in Washington DC and daughter Elizabeth funeral held at North Cemetery Mortuary chapel with Rev Anson B Howard officiating Bearers included Daniel G Coggeshall Walter H Coggeshall Frederick Ferguson Irving Cole Interment in North Cemetery.
The Pentecostal Church posts a Sunday timetable with 10 30 morning worship featuring a sermon by Rev Miss Custance on Symbols of the Holy Spirit, 12 Sunday School, and an evangelistic service at 7 30 led by Rev Mass Allen who will also sing. A cottage prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 at the parsonage 1540 Wood Street. attendees are asked to bring a Bible.
Miss Elizabeth Upham Yates, president emeritus of Roifo Association, gave a fifty year resume of the suffrage movement at the O Wolf Inn. She described thirty five years of work and urged Bristol Leake’s 200 members to back the Federal Amendment for fastest franchise gains.
In this town a daughter was born June 5 to Mr and Mrs Thomas Burke. A daughter arrived June 6 to Mr and Mrs Antonio Marshall. A son was born June 14 to Mr and Mrs Albert Almy in Long Island New York.
In Brockton Massachusetts Mrs Charlotte Ashworth aged 80 formerly of this town died in June. Henry Hart of West Barrington or Barriwetor aged 61 is also reported.
A long letter from John Jr describing life with the American Ambulance Field Service in France during the spring 1917 drive. He details muddy trenches, rats, supply runs to Poste de Secours, nightly dodging German shells, gas precautions, ratting dogs, shared rations, battlefield travel, and moments of danger and camaraderie with Poilus and fellow volunteers. He notes leave upcoming June 18 and mentions a correspondent in Newport.
The ad argues growing children need Scott's Emulsion to nourish blood and strengthen body and brain, claiming pale faces, lean bodies, frequent colds, and lack of ambition improve with the product. It emphasizes no alcohol and lists Scott & Bowne in Bloomfield, New Jersey.
Moses W Whitney announces he has been appointed administrator of Edward Salisbury late of Bristol deceased. He has given bond as required. All creditors must file their claims with the Bristol court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date. June 4 1917.
The Albee Company presents Little Women at Keith's Providence Theatre next week. The production recreates Concord's March sitting room with carefully staged scenes and the famed Albee Players in the beloved Louisa May Alcott story of Meg Jo Beth and Amy.
The executrices of the last will and testament of Emma P Williams of Bristol announce they have accepted the will and given bond as required by probate proceedings. Anna Pierce Emma Hoart signs the notice dated June 4 1917.
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