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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1915

Page

4

Equal Suffrage League elects Bristol County officers

The Bristol County Equal Suffrage League met at Mrs. LeBaron C. Colt's home. Reports show membership up 75 and the group in flourishing condition. Honorary Vice President elected is Mrs. John B. Munro, mother of Prof. Wilfred H. Munro. New officers named: President Mrs. LeB C Colt and a slate including Dexter Thurber Colwell Dunbar Orgelman Mollie Drury and Mrs. Albert H. Flint as executive chair.

Bristol County Equal Suffrage League LeBaron C. Colt John B. Munro Wilfred H. Munro Leb. C. Colt Dexter Thurber W. H. Colwell F. L. Dunbar M. E. Orgelman Mollie Drury Albert H. Flint

Eagles and Knights of Columbus pool clash ends in tie

In an eight match pool series between Eagles and Knights of Columbus teams, the score sits 3–3 after 6 games with the latest contest won by the Eagles 100 to 95. Key players included Collins Connell Dunn Lavander Hibbert Ethier and O Rourke Morris.

Eagles Knights of Columbus Knights Horace Collins Joseph Connell C. Hall John F. Dunn James F. Lavander Collins Birds Dunn Connell Lavander Reuben F Dunn Ambrose Deslets George Feathers Augustus W Connery Florence Sullivan Aerie Rooms Phillip J. Morris William O’rourke Elisha Hibbert Almedex Ethier O'Rourke Mr. Hibbert Morris Hibbert F. O E Ethier F O. E Hib- Dere Ettier

Community events and concerts listed for Bristol area

March schedule includes a Marion Hertha Clarke benefit at G A R Hall March 20, a March 22 lecture at Colt Memorial High School Auditorium by Mrs Henry Cushman, a March 26 evening at State Street ME church, a March 28 memorial service for Bristol Aerie No 953, a April 7 concert at Pastime Theatre, an April 8 drama at State Street ME church, an April 15 dance at Hotel Belvedere Sun Parlor, an April 15 parents' night at Colt Memorial High School, and a Burnside Social Club fair April 21 to 24 at the G A R Hall.

G. A R Hall Marion Hertha Clarke Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps Colt Memorial High School Women’s Clubs of Bristol Henry I Cushman New England Federation of Women’s Clubs State Street MFE Adam Sisters Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Star Theatre Pastime Theatre British Relief Society State Street ME Hotel Belvedere Sun Parlor Excelsior Tennis Club Burnside

Daughter Born to Harold R Fish Family in Detroit

In Detroit March 13 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Harold R Fish, granddaughter to Mr and Mrs William J Fish of this town.

Fish Detroit Mich Harold R Fish William J. Fish

Obituaries Notice of Three Local Deaths

Died in this town March 18 Comrade Charles E Miner aged 70 at the Soldiers Home. Also Jes sie P Soares infant son of Mr and Mrs Jessie Soares aged 1 year. Abram R Myers aged 70 died same date in this town.

A Billion Explained In Simple Counting Terms

A concise explanation outlines that a billion equals one thousand millions and shows the place value progression from units to billions using the right hand counting method. It emphasizes the sequence: units tens hundreds thousands ten thousands hundreds thousands millions tens of millions hundreds of millions billions.

Bristol Scout Troop Battles Brown Tail Moths

The Bristol Troop of R L Boy Scouts continues destroying brown tail moth nests around town and aims to finish by tomorrow or Monday. A drill is planned for this evening.

Bristol R. L Boy Scouts

Cuckoo Youngs Push Nestmates From Nest

The English cuckoo similar to the cowbird hides one eye in nests of smaller birds such as the shedge sparrow the pied wagtail and the meadow pipit. When the young cuckoo a giant among nestlings is a few days old it pushes its companions out of the nest and becomes the sole focus of its foster parents.

Suddenness in Life Death and Love Reference

Quotation notes three abrupt human events life death and love with dramatic contrasts. It ponders how quickly existence shifts from state to state and how emotions can ignite instantly, attributed to J R Wallace.

J. R. Wallace

Remarkable Weight Gain Claim for Tonoline Tablets

An ad touts Tonoline Tablets promising 40 pounds gained in 40 days for run-down men and women. It claims improved nutrition and nerve strength, with endorsements from a “well-known gentleman” and notes a $1 cost for a 50 day treatment from American Proprietary Co. Boston Mass.

George American Proprietary Co Boston Mass

King George in Danger as Bomb Found Near Limo

Report says an attempt on King George's life occurred while he rode in a New Haven limousine to Providence. A German bomb was located near a Warren Street track after a jar felt by the monarch. Corporal Tardge investigated the device amid growing security concerns.

George William England King George Providence New Haven South Warren Tardge

And Makes Enemies. An Argument About Smarts Not Rights

An argument often reveals who is smartest rather than who is right, as rival voices clash over wit and strategy. The exchange highlights the social toll of sharp minds squaring off in disagreement.

Probate Court Notices From Bristol 1915

In Bristol Rhode Island on March 16 1915 guardian Mary R Fish filed final account for Harold R Fish estate for allowance. Notice to publish for fourteen days issued by Clerk John M Coggeshall. Rank Hammill appointed administrator of John W Eddy estate Swansea MA with bond filed. Claims must be filed within six months from first advertisement.

Drobate Court TO OF Bristol Charles Probate Court Bristol Phanix John M. Coggeshall Robate Court John S. Ingraham John Sandford Ingraham, Jr John Sandford Ingraham Bristol Phenix Harold R. Fish Mary R. Fish Rhode Island John W. Eddy Swansea Massachusetts H. Hammill Rhode-Island William Benjamin Industrial* Trust CO J. Cunliffe Bullock R. L

Bristol Notice of Executors Bond in Probate Court

In Bristol Rhode Island on March 15 1915 WM O RANDALL Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Louis Colwell deceased accepts the trust and bonds as required by law first advertisement hereof. James W Franklin also announces bond and probate related to William W Franklin deceased with March 16 1915 date.

Bristol R.1 Louis Colwell R. L WM. O. Randall Gartancyata, Inc Gerarda Marino

Freckle Treatment Ad Promises Summer Improvement

A newspaper notice urges readers to apply ethine double strength to remove freckles as February and March winds trigger new spots. The remedy, written by a prominent physician, is sold by W. H. Buffington with a money back guarantee if it fails, claiming visible results after a few applications.

W. H. Buffiington Tor

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Equal Suffrage League Es Y. M. C. A. Block Alaska Snider Ce Po Co Hattie Benjamin Bros The American Sugar Ref’g CO Boston, Mass Ain Order George King Bristol, R. I William W Franklin James W. Franklin Guardian's Lamson & Hubbard Peron & J Hubbard Town OF Wood Street James F. Duffy Cottage Street John. Temple Drury Geo. H. Peck France B. W. Wall BR. I Chiropodist G.W. Simmons E. L.F. Colwell Constitution Street G. M. Wilbur Hope Street Liscomb & Coggeshall Charles F. Liscomb Walter H. Coggeshall Burton St Constitution St Isaac B. Munro L. Levy’s Champion Shoe Repair Shop Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins Us Incorporated E. L. Watson & CO Industrial Trust Co George Magee Weaver & Matheson E. K. Reynolds High Street Hydraulion Hall Church St Col Pearseave
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