High School Debate Over Quarterly Examinations
A debate at Colt Memorial High School Auditorium examined whether quarterly exams should continue. Affirmative speakers J. Frank Keating and Grace Shiel argued the case while Albert Koch and Julia Nerone spoke for the negative. Nerone's notes were read by Lawrence Greenwell due to illness. Judges Elizabeth Clowes Elizabeth August and Elsie Manchester ruled for the affirmative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial High School
J. Frank Keating
Grace Shiel
Albert C
Debility Linked to Indigestion in Period Advice
The article notes ailments such as headache backache languor nervousness and depression tied to debility and poor circulation caused by indigestion or constipation. It presents these symptoms as common indicators of underlying digestive issues.
Beecham's Pills Marketed with Health Claims
The text touts Beecham's Pills as safe, certain, and convenient, claiming they purify the system and blood and provide a general tonic effect. It asserts women benefit and that the pills help all organs work without suffering, urging their use with directions and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Obituary of Mrs Kate B Meyers 61 at Byfield Street Home
Mrs Kate B Meyers wife of Abram Meyers died Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock at her home 18 Byfield street after long illness from a complication of diseases She was 61 born in Ireland and had resided here many years She leaves husband a son Abram Meyers Jr of Boston and a daughter Miss Blanche Meyers Funeral service followed at her Byfield street residence and Rev A B Howard of St Michael s church officiated Interment was at North cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate B. Meyers
Abram Meyers
Byfield Street
Ireland
Abram Meyers, Jr
Boston
Blanche Meyers
A. B. Howard
St. Michael’s Church
North Cemetery
Local Man Gallagher Dies in Plattsburg at 37
Frank J. Gallagher, formerly of this town, died in Plattsburg New York after a two month illness. A 37 year old Providence native, he served as Deputy Superintendent for Metropolitan Life Insurance in Plattsburg. He will be buried in Providence and is survived by a widow who is a daughter of Russell D. Bullock of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Gallagher
Plattsburg
N.Y
Providence
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Russell D. Bullock
Perry Andrews Dies at 66 in Riverpoint
Perry Andrews died Tuesday at his Riverpoint home aged 66. He leaves a wife and a daughter Mrs. William H. Buffington of this town. The funeral was held this noon at his late residence and the body was brought here for interment at the North cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Andrews
Riverpoint
William H. Buffington
North Cemetery
Campaign for Boys Fund Promotes Statewide Drive
The Fifth Annual State Boys Day of the Boys Department of the YMCA of Massachusetts and Rhode Island launches a united drive to fund local state and international work for boys. Bristol joins with a house to house effort next Saturday while Camp Fire Girls run a Tag Day from 9 am to 5 pm to support the campaign. Proceeds from Bristol will back local boys and girls and seed a Motion Picture Guarantee Fund for affordable entertainment.
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Boys
The
Young Men's Christian Associations
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
United
Bristol Association
United Campaign
Bristol Boys
Bristol
Motion Picture Entertainment Committee
Y. M. C. A. Motion Pictures At Rockwell Hall
A double feature program at Rockwell Hall presents England's Menace in three parts, a powerful preparedness drama praised as prophetic by the New York Telegraph, plus The Opera Singer's Triumph in three parts with a dramatic earthquake scene and dramatic rescue.
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Rockwell Hall
England
Strand Theatre
New York
New York Telegraph
Guardianship Notice for William Benjamin Estate Bristol Rhode Island
The Guardian of the Estate of William Benjamin in Bristol Rhode Island announces appointment by the Probate Court and bond filed. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk within six months from first advertisement dated December 19. Industrial Trust Co represented by J Cunliffe Bullock assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Rhode Island
William Benjamin
Bristol School Capacity Plans and Tax Talk
Letters discuss using existing space and dual use of rooms to handle crowded ninth ward classes and to extend full-time attendance. Proposals for new buildings in other crowded city sections are planned and Bristol tax levels are urged to stay reasonable to avoid driving residents away. Taxpayer voices support Wardwell’s plan but caution against high taxes.
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Ninth Ward
I. O. Winslow
Bristol
Providence
Warren
Wardwell
the Phoenix
Judge Wardwell
Bristol party escapes car crash near Walpole
A touring car owned by John B. Herreshoff and carrying six Bristolians including his three nephews, a passenger Newell B. Sheldon, and chauffeur James T. Haines, ran into a ditch near Walpole after a broken steering column. The wheels and axle collapsed but the car did not overturn and no one was hurt. The vehicle was towed to Bristol.
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Boston
John B. Herreshoff
Walpole
Mr. Herreshoff
Sidney
Francis
N. G. Herreshoff
Newell B. Sheldon
James T. Haines
Bristol
Remarkable Tonoline Tablets Claim 40 Pound Gain in 40 Days
A Boston based remedy, Tonoline Tablets, is advertised to build weight and nerve strength claiming 40 pounds gained in 40 days. The ad features testimonials from a “well known gentleman” and asserts the product increases nutrition, cell growth, blood count, and muscle, marketing at $1 for a 50 days supply via American Proprietary Co. Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
American Proprietary Co
Boston
Mass
Consumption Takes 350 People Daily
An old notice extols Scott’s Emulsion as a strengthening remedy to ward off consumption and colds. It claims germ resistance rises with richer blood via cod liver oil and cites seasonal illness, urging use after meals for indoor workers and those feeling tired or nervous.
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United States
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Is He Competent To Judge
H W Church President defends Bristol School needs and questions Wardwell’s qualifications to critique school plans. Letter cites attendance gaps from 1914 1915 school committee meetings and disputes Wardwell Winslow interview as a misrepresented telephone query. Church argues for 12 room school to meet rising enrollment and $36 000 budget.
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The
Phenix
Wardwell
Bristol
Winslow
Providence
H. W. Church
Funeral of Rev A S Stowell in North Egremont Mass
Mrs Stowell widow of the Rev Alfred S Stowell reports the death of his husband who collapsed during a hymn at his North Egremont church last Sunday. He died shortly after at Pelham New Hampshire where his burial followed a morning funeral today in the Pelham family lot.
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A. S. Stowell
Bristol
Stowell
Alfred S Stowell
North Egremont
Mass
Pelham
N. H
Probate Court Receives Guardian’s Account of Estelle Mudge
February 24 1915 in Bristol Probate Court Marguerite de Wolf Mudge guardian presents account of Estelle Mudge for allowance. The court refers the matter to March 15 1915 at 10 30 A M in Bristol for consideration with notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
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Robate
Bristol
Estelle Mudge
Marguerite de Wolf Mudge
Bristol Phoenix
John M. Coggeshall
Bristol Town Meeting Warrant Ballot 1916 Bristol Rhode Island
Bristol voters to decide on tax levy and expenditures for the town including school library street lights roads sidewalks and public works. The warrant lists appropriations for police fire and public services plus eight specific propositions and a land sale to Samuel Colt.
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Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Bristol
R. L
John M. Coggeshall
Seraey Arreta
A. D
Pastasdanene
Hice
Eatipo -Police Department
Eire’ Department
Rogers Free Library
Accneeseeees
Sewer Department
Piayetoung
Council
Mi&cadam
Union Street
High Street
Wood Street
Said Street
Hydraulion
State Street
Metacom Avenue
Esaméz
Providence, Warreviana Bristel
Rallroxua Company
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad Company
Asylum Road
Asylum
Samuel P. Colt
Narragansett Bay
Plaza Realty Company
Peraga
William W Perry
William W. Fea
Usher Avenue
Bay View
Bay View Avenue
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John Temple Drury
R. I
Hope St
the Electric Shop
Cornelius Harrington
Jodge Street Warren
Lamson & Hubbard
Lamson & Hlahbbard
Hezep
Campaign For Boys' Fund
Y. M. C. A. Motion Pictures
Guardian's
John P. Reynolds
Tos G6
Cats E.atson & CO
Bob 206 Industrial Trust Co
A. W. Orgelman
Magee
Telephone
R. Bristol
Weaver & Matheson
E. K. Reynolds
Old and Auene Uralitts
Hign
Hydraulion Hall
Regidencé
Church St
Cor
Pearse Ave
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