Donations to Home Support Childrens Home Gifts List
Donations to the Children s Home include milk from Miss Skinner and Mr Lindley, clothing from multiple donors, sewing services, seeds, shoes, chairs and tables, toys and cakes. Notable contributors include Mrs MacDougall Mrs C B Rockwell Jr Miss C F E Bartlett St Andrews Club Milton Paine Miss Sarah Munro and the Mathematical Association of Brown University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Skinner
MacDougall
C B Rockwell, Jr
Levy
C F E. Bartlett
E A Barrows
Usher
Rockwell
T B. Huestis
A. Lung
Tingley
St Andrew's Club
Bosworth
Victrola Records
DD Kunz
Milton Paine
Sarah Munro
John Howe
Wilbur
Lindley
Mathematical Association of Brown Uniersity
Winthrop DeWolf
Denekla
Crawiford Munro
Lost Pass Book in Bristol Bank Return and Duplicate Request
Lost or destroyed Pass Book No 9457 issued by Industrial Trust Co Bristol in its Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment is stopped and application made for use of duplicate book as provided by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Trust Co
Bristol
Bristol Yacht Club Seeks Applicant for Naval Cruise
The Bristol Yacht Club will send one Bristol citizen to a one month Preparedness Naval Cruise aboard a warship departing Newport on August 16. Applications with expenses paid by the club must be left at the Club Home by July 8.
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Bristol Yacht Club
Bristol
Newport
Bristol YMCA Bowling Team Dominates Flint as Three Top 300s
The Bristol YMCA bowling squad swept Flint’s City Hall team in Providence. Pearce Bottomley and Hill each surpassed 300 in a high scoring clash, while Flint posted a three-string total of 327 in defeat.
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Bristol
Bristol YM CA
Flint
City Hall
Providence
Pearce
Bottomley
Hill
Nelson
J Bottomley
J Newman
C Hill
Flint’s
Parlow
Folding
Calwell
Miller
Contributions to Bristol Base Ball Team in Narragansett League
The Phoenix acknowledges receipt of subscriptions for Bristol Base Ball team support in the Narragansett Amateur League. Previously acknowledged amounts include $53.25 from O R Seigel MD and 200 GCM 100.
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The
Phoenix
Bristol
Narragansett
Seigel
Kidney Cleansing Message Promotes Water and Kidneco Remedy
An advice piece urges drinking large amounts of water to cleanse kidneys and backs, endorses a product named kidneco tablets, and claims lasting kidney relief and bladder comfort with regular use and plenty of fluids. It emphasizes kidney function and urges immediate usage of the remedy.
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Burfington
Obituary: Martin Maher of 252 Wood Street Dies at 33
Martin Maher died suddenly at his home after a brief illness. The 33 year old Bristol resident is survived by his wife, two sons, and his mother. He previously worked as a painter and paper hanger and served in the U S Army at Fort Adams. Funeral mass held at St Mary’s Church with burial at St Mary’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Maher
Wood Street
Catherine Street
Harold DeWolf
Mr Maher
Ireland
Mary
James Maher
National India Rubber Company
Narragansett Rubber Company
Bristol
Gerald Braunell
James and
John Head
Peckham Brothers Buy Elmwood Warren Lot for New Auto Building
Providence based Peckham Brothers Company Josiah F Jr and Harold C Peckham purchase the Elmwood avenue and Warren street corner lot and house to construct a brick one story headquarters with future capacity for more stories. Building to start soon while operations continue at the Mathewson street old stand.
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Peckham Brothers Company
Providence
Josiah F. Jr
Harold C Peckham
Mathewson Street
Emery Theatre
Elmwood Avenue
Warren Streets
Warren Street
Peckham Brothers
Star Theatre Tonight Showcases Theda Bara and Fanchon the Cricket
The Star Theatre presents Theda Bara in The Galley Slave a five act Fox photoplay with Mary Pickford in Fanchon the Cricket supported by Lottie Pickford and Jack Standing Also shown is The Strange Case of Mary Page a popular serial and The Unexpected a Mexican drama starring Francis Ford and Grace Cunard all billed as highly engaging offerings likely to draw a full house.
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Dillon
Star Tonight
Theda Bara
William Fox
Theatre Antoine
Paris
Mary Pickford
Fanchon
Lottie Pickford
Jack
Mary Page
Francis Ford
Grace Cunard
Colts to Meet Bristol Clerks in Narragansett League clash
The Colts travel by large motor truck from Franklin and Hope at 1 15 to Osmond for a Narragansett League contest with the Bristol Clerks. Local team seeks to resume play after a weather-induced layoff while fans may ride at railroad fare cost.
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Bristol
Bristols
Osmond
Franklin and
Hope Streets
Colt Memorial High School
English High School Nine
Providence
Colts
Baker
Haines
Barry
Help the Committee for 1916 Fourth of July Appeal
Town group asks public aid to fund a 1916 Fourth of July celebration. Subscriptions are announced in the Phoenix and may be sent to the office or treasurer Fred Wilbur at Place & Foster Bristol Phoenix George W. McGann and G. C. M. are named amid a list of contributors.
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The
Phoenix
Fred Wilbur
Upcoming Bristol Events and Church Excursion
June 22 Thursday whist at the home of Mrs W Fred Williams under Bristol Woman's exchange auspices. July 13 Thursday annual excursion of the Sunday School of State Street M E Church.
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W Fred Willams
Bristol Woman's F3
Sunday School
State Street
M E. Church
Patriotic Entertainment by State Street Mob Church Group
The Sunshine Club of the State Street Mob Church hosted a patriotic program in the vestry marking the 139th anniversary of Betsy Ross sewing the first flag. The evening featured orchestra pieces, duets, solos, and a three scene play titled The Making of the First Flag with roles for Betsey Ross George Washington and others followed by a singing of The Star Spangled Banner. A chicken and lobster salad supper plus ice cream and cake sales capped the event.
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Sunshine Club
State Street
State Street MI
Congress
Betsey Ross
Emily Pollock
Gwendolyn Hodgdon
Elsie Battcher
Fred M. Straight
Martha B. Paull
Sadie Bosworth
Helen Sylvester
George Washington
Aids
Lilian Nicholas
Mass Appleton
George A Richardson
Harold Metan
George Washington's Aid
Arthur W Barrett
Page
Edgar Towne
Frederick Palmer
Kenneth Chantler
Harry Towne
Elsie Palmer
Dorothy Hill
Francis Hill
Sarah Brechin
Caroline Starkey
Muildred Pollock
Goddess of Liberty
Naomi McGilton
Circus Day Draws Nearer in Providence
Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth comes to Providence June 19 and 20 with 100 new acts from Europe. The Oriental pageant Persia or the Pageants of The Thousand and One Nights stars 1,350 performers, hundreds of horses elephants and camels. New York praised the display as the most gorgeous Oriental show in America. Featured acts include Pekin Chinese troupes the Hanneford family Signor Bagonghi James Teddy Pallenberg bears and more. The circus travels on five trains with 89 cars and a 1,400 person staff and 108 cages plus 41 elephants. A three mile morning street parade precedes the first show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum & Bailey
Providence
Europe
Persia
New York City
America
Pekin
Hanneford
Signor Bagonghi
Italy
James Teddy
Pallenberg
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Hokara Skin Healer Promises Quick Relief at Low Price
W H Buffington reports strong sales of Hokara, a skin healer in Bristol. The cream is claimed to treat acne, eczema, itching, and various skin ailments with fast action. A liberal jar sells for 35 cents and a money back guarantee is offered if results are unsatisfactory.
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W H Buffington
Bristol
W. H. Buffington
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Page & Shaw
Edward Vaccaro
Monroe Avenue
Bristol, R. I
Aveyard Studio
Washington Street
Alfred T. Aveyard
Staples Coal Company
Rend
F. N. Easterbrooks
Star Theatre
BASE
Motion Pictures
BRISTOL _X
Frankforts
Ford
F. O. B. Detroit
H. C. Peckham
Bristol County
Charles Alden
Swift’s
Sparagus
Sunshine Vienna
Sunshine Lo-Wi-Co
Newman Bros
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