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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
4
The notice lists Thursday evening entertainment at the vestry of First Baptist Church on June 29 and an all day whist sale at Bristol Yacht Club on July 12 under the Bristol Chapter D A R. It notes an annual Sunday School excursion at State Street M E Church on July 13.
An old advertisement warns that heavy meat and rich foods cause kidney and bladder issues in Americans. It promotes Kidneco tablets from W H Buffington, claiming they flush clogged kidneys and ease symptoms by taking one tablet with water before meals.
The Fourth of July Committee plans a popular subscription drive to raise 600 beyond the town 800 allotment. With about 300 already pledged, citizens are urged to contribute, even a dollar, to cover celebration expenses. The notice lists prior donors and amounts and notes officers elected at a recent meeting plus memorial resolutions for John P Reynolds. The evening ended with dancing and music by the Lafayette Orchestra.
The Bristol High School Alumni Association held its second annual banquet last evening at the Hotel Belvedere. Benjamin M. MacDougall presided at postprandial exercises. Speakers included Prof. Wilfred H. Munro of Providence and George C. Muinard, Superintendent.
An advertisement quotes a user praising Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism and neuralgia. It promises welcome relief by warming sore joints and invites buyers at Y M C A. Summer School notice follows with details on fee, schedule, and enrollment for Grammar and High School pupils.
New books arriving tomorrow include Charles Francis Adams auto biography and histories such as Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army 1775 83 and First Hundred Thousand. Also titles from Howells Balzac Dumas Poe and more across fiction travel science and youth reading.
Lieut Commander Edward P Glad ding of the Rhode Island Naval Militia has issued battalion orders for a meeting of the Aeronautical Section to be held in Room 115 State Armory Providence on Wednesday evening July 5 at 8 o'clock to nominate officers. Hangars for the new aero plane will be at Ruth Island near Riverside instead of Bristol harbor due to unsuitable shore. Riverside needs a 60 foot platform while Bristol would require 250 feet. Armory will be used for drills.
Last week at the State Board of Public Roads office registrations included William L. McKee of Bristol with a Ford 22h p runabout and a Cadillac 32 h p touring, Clinton T Sherman of Bristol with an Oldsmobile 19 h p touring, Albert J Holmes of Bristol with an Overland 16 h p runabout, Alfred T Ohve of Warren with a Studebaker 25 h p truck, Max W. Saugy of Warren with a Chalmers 25 h p runabout, John E. Marshall of Barrington with an Overland 15 h p runabout, and Russell C C Dubois of Barrington with a Saxon 11 h p runabout.
The largest surviving English oak, Cowthorpe's Oak, measures 78 feet in circumference at ground level. The oldest British tree is the Parliamentary Oak in Clipstone Park, London, reputedly 1,500 years old.
The year long roll of honor lists top percentages by grade with names in each class. Seniors include Josephine Brogan 87 and Ernest Webb 86 5 6 while juniors feature Ethel Blaisdell 92 and Elizabeth Beavis 89 3 5. Sophomores Ina Flowers 93 1 5 and Migiriam McCaughey 92 4 5 appear among others. Freshmen George Cooke 96 leads along with Gwendolyn Hodgdon 94 3 5.
In this town on June 23 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas B Lavey. The child adds to the family listing with this new arrival reported in local society notices.
In this town a couple married by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan. Armellotta and Dimauro joined in matrimony in a ceremony witnessed by local residents and family members.
In this town at the Soldiers Home on June 24 Comrade Thomas D Spooner age 79 and Comrade John R Bamford age 78. Also Mrs Rosetta Burlingame widow of William Burlingame aged 61 years in Harrisville on June 22.
Notice of condemnation of a Bristol Rhode Island land parcel at High and Court streets for school use. The description specifies boundaries along High and Court streets and adjacent properties. The town acts under the 1906 act enabling condemnation for school purposes, with signatures from Howard W Church and John M Coggshall and dates 6 27 30 7 3 7 11 14.
The Rhode Island State Board of Public Roads invites sealed proposals to reconstruct 2550 feet of highway in Warren and Barrington Bristol County. Bids due July 12 1916 with $200 certified check. work includes 6200 square yards of Amiesite Pavement and must finish by September 15 1916. Plans and specifications available at State House Providence from July 3 1916 weekdays 9 to 5 and Saturdays 9 to 12.
A promotional note extols Dr King's New Discovery as the best sweet syrup for coughs and colds. It promises proven medicines, a money back guarantee, and directs buyers to use as directed and keep remaining for future relief.
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