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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1916

Page

3

Fabs Basketball Team Defeats Newport YMCA 44 to 26

The N. I. A. basketball squad beat Newport YMCA Friday night in the local YMCA gym by 44 to 26. The game was fast and interesting throughout.

Newport, YY. M. C

Polk-Miller Drug Company Chief Issues Unusual Claim

The Polk-Miller Drug Company president in Richmond Virginia asserts that U S business men could raise efficiency by ten percent with occasional laxatives and better bowel care He suggests Washington DC's Department of Commerce give every businessman a box of Rexall Orderlies to boost national welfare The Hope Drug Co Rexall Store notes exclusive selling rights for the laxative.

Polk-Miller Drug Company Richmond Department of Commerce Washington Rexall

Fifth District Court Handles Assault Case and Drunkard Verdict

The Fifth District Court session before Clerk John L. Lonergan saw Louis Mayotte bound over for grand jury on an alleged assault with a dangerous weapon against his wife, bail fixed at 700 dollars. Henry Oxx was found guilty as a common drunkard and sent to the State work house for six months. Arthur Nadeau pleaded not guilty to a similar charge and had his case continued. Other civil and ejectment matters were continued or resolved with judgment for possession and costs where noted.

Fifth District Court John L. Lonergan F. H. Hammill Taunton Mass Louis Mayotte O. R. Siegel Mayotte Henry Oxx Arthur Nadeau DeWitt E. Bolster Frank Brown Sarah O. Bosworth William Lemuel Daniel Baratta Arthur Fonseca Metropolitan Cloak Company L. W. Chantler

Proposed Dye Manufactory At Former Warren Foundry Site

The former Hope Foundry in Warren, closed about a year ago, is to be leased by Dr. T. H. Connolly of Warren to the Waterhouse mill interests, with Herman Waterhouse of Providence representing in the state. The extensive waterfront property near Water Street offers good wharfage and multiple buildings along the Warren river. An option allows the lessees to purchase the plant, which is being prepared to operate as a dye manufactory.

Hope Foundry Warren Chase Elevator T. H. Connolly Waterhouse Mill Herman Waterhouse Providence Water Street Warren River

Knights of Columbus Triumph Over Eagles in Pool Tie

The Knights of Columbus defeated the Eagles 100 to 81 in the third pool match between groups. Knights Lavander and Dunn led, Dugas played for the Eagles replacing ill Minard, and McCarty refereed. Five more matches remain with next played tonight in the Eagles’ rooms.

Eagles Knights of Columbus K. of C James F. Lavander John F Dunn Aime i George Dugas Dugas Albert Minard Minard Knights Lavander Dunn Ethier K. of Egness Dugas Lava Gas Duge C. J. Eagles Dennis J. McCarty Edward F. Christie Knights of Pythias Augustus V. Connery Lorence F. Sullivan Elisha Hibbert George Labonte Phoenix Office

Bristol Mothers Club Meeting Hears Prof Thomas on Gardens

The Mothers Club will meet Tuesday evening March 21 to hear Prof Thomas of Rhode Island State College speak on Home and School Gardens. The High School Grammar Grades and Bristol Garden Club will attend as guests.

Mothers’ Club Thomas Rhode Island State College Kingston Bristol

Pills Best for Liver Aiding Digestion

Advertises Dr. King's New Life Pills as the best liver medicine with a sugar coated taste masking bitterness. Claims the pills make the liver work, move the bowels freely, and alleviate gripe and nausea, offering quick relief and better overall feeling for 25 cents at your druggist.

Why Women Write Letters About Lydia E Pinkham

Readers question the authenticity of letters about Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The company asserts it never publishes fictitious or untruthful letters and that grateful women across the country write to share relief from conditions like displacement, inflammation, ulceration, irregularities, nervousness, weakness, stomach troubles, and the blues after finding health through the remedy.

Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lydia E. Pinkham

Obituary: Mrs. Margaret G. Connery of Bristol Dies at 51

Mrs. Margaret G. Connery wife of William M. Connery died at home 118 High Street after a paralytic shock. Born in Colchester Connecticut she came to Bristol as a child and attended St Marys Seminary Bay View East Providence. Survived by two daughters Helen Euphrasia and Henrietta. Funeral mass held at St Marys Church with Rev. Gillan Rev. Rebello Rev. Duffy and others. interment at St Marys Cemetery.

William M. Connery Margaret G. Connery Hope Street High Street Colchester Conn Bernard Ellen Campbell Bristol National India Rubber Company St. Mary’s Seminary Bay View East Providence St. Mary’s Parish Helen Euphrasia Henrietta C. Connery Bridget Campbell T. J. Gillan St. Mary's A. P. Rebello St. Elizabeth's Church Francis FE. Duffy St. Mary’s William Gleason Edward F. Christie Soles Francis P. McGovern Alice F. Downey St. Mary’s Cemetery Timoth F. Dwyer Thomas E. McGreen Providence William M. Nerone Thomas J. Connery

Mrs. Mary Bettencourt Dies at 42 in Local Home

Mrs Mary E Bettencourt wife of Frank Bettencourt died Friday afternoon at her home 9 Third Street from pneumonia aged 42 She was born in the Azores Islands and leaves several children Funeral services were held at St Elizabeths Church at 9 oclock and interment followed at St Marys Cemetery

Frank Bettencourt Mary E. Bettencourt Third Street Azores Islands St. Elizabeth’s Church St. Mary’s Cemetery

Mrs Joseph Costa Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs. Joseph Costa of 103 Thames Street died last evening after a brief illness. Born in the Azores, she leaves her husband and an eight days old baby. Funeral from St Elizabeth's Church tomorrow at 9 AM, with interment in St Mary's Cemetery.

Joseph Costa Thames Street Azores Islands St. Elizabeth’s Church St. Mary’s Cemetery

Bristol Baby Week Campaign Gratitude and Call for Support

The Bristol Baby Week Campaign committee extends sincere thanks to all who assisted with money, material, talent and labor. It urges continued support and cooperation for follow-up work seen as the week’s most important inspiration.

Bristol

Successful Baby Week Ends at Colt Memorial High School

The Baby Week program at Colt Memorial High School featured remarks by Mrs. A M Merriman and a baby bathing demonstration by Doris Gladding and Ruth Weaver of the Little Mothers League. Dr. D L Richardson spoke on infectious diseases, followed by three playlets. An evening program repeated the talks with Dr Henry E Utter on baby feeding. Kinder Trio provided music and Little Mothers League members served as ushers.

Colt Memorial High School A. M. Merriman Doris Gladding Ruth Weaver Little Mothers’ League Dexter Thurber D. L. Richardson City Hospital Providence Mother Goose Judith Ariel Henry E. Utter

Pastime Theatre slate features Trilby star and vaudeville

Thursday evening at the Pastime Theatre Clara Kimball Young and Wilton Lackaye headline in the five act photo play Trilby. Eugene Sweet the eccentric musical comedian opens the vaudeville program. Doors open at 7. Next Saturday Marguerite Snow stars in A Corner in Cotton with popular prices.

Clara Kimball Young Wilton Lackaye Trilby Eugene Sweet Marguerite Snow

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Newport Woman

Mrs. J. Banister of 517 Thames Street Newport Rhode Island reports severe backache and kidney pains relieved quickly by Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad cites many users and promotes Doan's as the trusted kidney medicine from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY priced 50 cents at dealers.

Dean J. Banister Thames Street Newport Doan

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