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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1915

Page

3

Probate Court Grants and Denies Executor Actions

The semi monthly Probate Court session before Judge Edward L Leahy denied the account of Robert H Anderson as executor of Lyman B Bosworth estate and rejected his resignation. Gaetano Marino's will was proved and Gerardo Marino named administratrix with $200 bond. Michael Callan will admitted to probate with Peter Callan as executor and $100 bond. Louis N Colwell's will admitted and William Randall named executor with $75 000 bond. Marguerite deWolf Mudge's guardianship account approved. John J Christie estate inventory approved. James W Franklin named administrator of William W Franklin estate with $500 personal bond. Rents collection petition for John W Eddy administrator granted.

Edward L. Leahy Robert H. Anderson Lyman B. Bosworth Mr. Anderson Gaetano Marino Gerardo Marino Albert R. Poli Angelo Marino Pasquale Ciciercio Michael Callan Peter Callan Joseph A. Hammill Robert G. Newbold James F. Lavander Louis N. Colwell William Randall John D. Carpenter Charles H. Taylor Fred W. Perkins Marguerite deWolf Mudge Estelle Mudge John J. Christie James W. Franklin William W. Franklin Frank H. Hammill John W. Eddy

Daring Aviator Lincoln Beechy Dies in Bay Crash

Lincoln Beachy famed aviator and showman who performed at Narragansett Park and Brockton Fair perished during an exhibition at the Panama Pacific Exposition. His monoplane collapsed during a 3000 foot descent and sank into San Francisco Bay. Beachy drowned and was later recovered.

Lincoln Beachy Narragansett Park Providence San Francisco Bay Beachy

Boys' Bible Classes At Y M C A Tonight

Regular weekly meeting of Bible Study Classes will be held in Y M C A rooms at 7 this evening. Seven groups studying "Men Who Cared" with a special class Thursday at 7 for those unable to attend. General Secretary to conduct a course for older boys on "Social and Economic Questions" Tuesdays at 7:30.

Eagles Win Tight Pool Battle 100-99 Over Bristol Aerie

The Eagles edged Bristol Aerie F C E 100 to 99 in the fourth of the 100-ball pool series at Knights of Columbus Hall before a large crowd. Florence F Sullivan and Augustus W Connery starred for K of C, while George Feathers and Ambrose Desilets led the Eagles with close scores.

Eagles Bristol Aerie Bristol Council K. of C Knights of Columbus Florence F. Sullivan Augustus W. Connery George Feathers Ambrose Desilets Knights Sullivan T of Feathers Connery F. C Deslets Robert J. Connery Knights ‘of Columbus Philip J. Morris William O'Rourke Elisha Hibbert

Pine-Tar-Honey Ends Cold Troubles for Whole Family

Mr E Williams of Hamilton Ohio writes that Pine-Tar-Honey is a reliable family remedy. The original Dr Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey relieves throat and lung discomfort by penetrating linings and destroying germs, with immediate aid. Available at your Druggist for 25 cents.

E. Wiliams Hamilton Ohio Dr. Bell

New Town Council Organized After Election

Newly elected town council convened Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the council chamber and organized the body. Members moved to adopt procedural rules and sworn in officers to begin official duties.

WN Council Ini Prche

Board Swears In Members Including Benjamin F Linde

The document records the oath of office for board members including Benjamin F Linde and note that Town Clerk John M Coggeshall administered the swearing in. The text indicates committee alignment and formal approval of the new terms.

John M . Coggeshall Benjamin F Linde

Council elects Lindemuth as President of the Council

Elisha Hibbert Peter Gasper John Usher Jr and Francis P McGovern named as voters or nominees. Lindemuth was unanimously elected President of the Council with Gasper nominating and Hibbert seconding the nomination.

Gasper Hibbert

Father and Son Banquet by Bristol YMCA Tonight

The Bristol Young Men’s Christian Association will hold its Second Annual Father and Son Banquet tomorrow at 7 in Rockwell Hall. The Boys’ Committee aims for 75 fathers and 75 sons with talks by Reginald Dimond and H W Gibson. Father and son sessions split between Rockwell Hall and John Fell Howe Library. Special music will be provided.

Bristol Young Men’s Christian Association Rockwell Hall Robert A. McCaugher Reginald Dimond H W. Gibson Massachusetts Rhode Island Alfred M Merriman Physical Department Rockwell Hall and Sons John Fell Howe

Y M C A State Boys Day Drives Funds for Children's Work

The Fifth Annual State Boys Day in Massachusetts and Rhode Island raised 42.50 from Bristol Association canvassing and 58.17 from Camp Fire Girls and Grammar School Girls tag days, totaling 100.67. Funds will support state international foreign and local Association work with local share aiding a Motion Picture Guaranteed Fund for affordable screenings.

YM C A Notes Greek Letter Fraternity Inauguration at Thurber Home

President and Mrs. Dexter Thurber host 25 older YM C A. boys at Bristol Ferry on Thursday evening. Members formed a Greek Letter Fraternity two weeks ago with a report from Organization committee led by L Estes. Fraternity by laws will be adopted at the informal reception next Thursday. Boys meet at the Association building at seven and hike to Mr. Thurber’s residence under the General Secretary.

Dexter Thurber YM C A Bristol Ferry L. Estes Association Thurber

Fifth District Court Docket And Civil Case Outcomes

The Fifth District Court had no criminal cases on the docket. Judge F. H. Hammill presided yesterday morning. Civil cases Gene LeClair versus Erie City Iron Works and Reed House Furnishing Company versus Philadelphia Carobotta were continued. Frank R Ventrone versus Luig Gasperri awarded plaintiff $260.48 plus costs.

Fifth District Court F. H. Hammill Eugene LeClair Erie City Iron Works Reed House Furnishing Company Filadelphia Carabotta Frank R Ventrone Luig Gasperri

Dr King's New Life Liver Pill Ad

An old advertisement claims the liver purifies blood and cures biliousness headaches dizziness and constipation. It promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy available for 25 cents at druggists.

King

Bristol Teams Win Indoor Rifle Contests

Bristol Train of Artillery teams beat Warren Artillery in the final match Friday in Warren. The Bristol commissioned officers won three of five and the noncommissioned officers and privates swept all five events, with scores 211 to 198 and 214 to 198 respectively.

Bristol Train of Artillery Warren Artillery Bristol Warren Bristol Commissioned Bristol Artillery Church Cheesman Hathaway Batley Warren Artillery Wharf Maxwell Martin Healey Johnson Bristol Artillery Liscomb Brightman Gladge McNamara Barrett Alleta Burns Goulet Firman Mellin

Bristol Troop Rhode Island Boy Scouts Elect Officers

The annual meeting at Scout headquarters on Hope Street elected Scoutmaster George R Fish and appointed officers including Scribe Franklin Springer Treasurer Fred W Coggeshall Clerk John J Holmes and Steward John J Holmes. George R Fish also named First Assistant Scoutmaster Alexander Geisler Second Assistant Scoutmaster Fred W Coggeshall and a full list of noncommissioned officers. Drills resume tonight and Friday for inspection and the Scout Band is booked for four nights at the Burnside Social Club fair.

Bristol Troop of Rhode Island Boy Scouts Scout Hope Street George R Fish Franklin Springer Fred W. Coggeshall John J. Holmes John J Holmes George R. Fish Alexander Geisler Fred W Coggeshall Charles Tirrell William Amanna Norman Seymour Fred McCauley Frederick Middleton Norman Hanson Eugene Seymour Edward Bullock Henry Wright George Bullock John H. Bailey, Jr Burnside

Automobile Registrations Last Week Listed Local Owners

Last week at the State Board of Public Roads office, registrations included Charles F Dimond of Bristol with a 22 hp Ford delivery vehicle, Lineas E Place of Warren with a 29 hp Hudson touring car, and Regina A Morse of Barrington with a 27 hp Overland touring.

State Board of Public Roads Charles F Dimond Bristol H. P. Ford Lineas E. Place Warren Hudson Regina A Morse Barrington Overland

Social Life in Belgium Talk For Belgian Army Sufferers

Miss Helen North a Brussels resident spoke on social and family life in Belgium before the war at Miss Maria D Norris home. About 75 attended and proceeds 25 to 30 dollars funded hospital supplies for Belgian army sufferers.

Belgium Helen North Brussels Maria D. Norris Hope State Streets Miss North

Remarkable Tonoline Tablets Claim Forty Pound Gain in Forty Days

An advertisement extols Tonoline Tablets as a miracle for building up weight and nerve strength. A testimonial reports a forty pound gain in forty days, attributing it to enhanced nutrition, muscle and flesh development, and improved appearance. The ad promotes a 50 day course for $1, available through Buffington's Pharmacy in Boston or by mail.

George Post Proprietary Co Boston

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Probate Hathaway's TEL A. David Hope St Hope Drug Co Brogs Benjamin F. Lindemuth BOY Scouts Automobile Registrations Braves Hank Hanks North Ends Hayseeds South Ends Narragansetts Mysteries John B Newman John B. Newman Tanx C. Hill B. Newman Harvey I Miller L. H Halta F. M. Dimond Fred Wilson Zi R. W. Nelson Frank Pearse Ens H. W. Church B. W. Wall E. Lemaire C. F. Dimond C. A. Ostby W. Bottomley Unro Earl Dunbar S. C. Dimond W. N. Newman F. Clarke Trudell Bros Sacons wetTeng Buffington's Cornelius Harrington Joyce Street Warren, P. I Staples Coal Company State Street la Touraine California Naval Mueller Newman Bros
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