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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1918
Page
4
An advertisement touts Ho kara a grease free skin remedy that relieves itch and cleanses ulcers eczema and acne. W H Batfington's Drug Store offers liberal jars at 35c and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Albert King charged with assaulting his wife Mary King and theft of 150 dollars was found not guilty by Judge F. H. Hammill in the Fifth District Court. Civil actions included Pozzi vs Gallinella defaulted and Walsh vs Leahy receivers case continued. Other cases: Goglia vs Grossman dismissed. Young vs Cady Moving and Storage continued one week.
In the bowling match last evening the Hayseeds won two games to one against the Rowdy Dows. P. Kenney posted a 116 single and 309 in three strings while J. Bottomley had a 111 single and 307 in three strings.
Town meeting approves extending town elections to every two years and authorizes borrowing up to 80 000 for current expenses. Tax levy fixed at 144 000 with detailed appropriations for police, schools, libraries, fire, parks, and road work, including state street extension and street maintenance.
In a government appeal the Navy asks citizens to loan or donate naval instruments including spyglasses and telescopes. About 30 items were secured nationwide but far from enough. Donors should name and address, and items will be recorded at the Navy Department or returned if unsuitable. Bristol and other ports have families with naval glasses likely available for loan during the emergency.
John Temple Drury advertises a bungalow to let with office at Drury Block and residence at 868 Hope Street. Contact numbers 176 and 165 W.
Henry Rhodes Manchester longtime resident and oldest retail liquor dealer died after pneumonia at age 71 or 72. He lived on Hope Street and was laid to rest at North Cemetery following services conducted by Howard, assistant minister of St Michael's.
The article argues to end table service at hotels to save fats for the war effort. It notes potatoes are not wheat substitutes, urges thrift stamps, Red Cross support, and reduced bread and meat use to meet Allied demands and sustain troops. It also stresses children's roles in conservation and civic duty.
Mrs Caroline L Maxfield longtime resident of Providence died after a prolonged illness at 321 Swan street. She was born in this town, daughter of the late Seaman and Lucy Downing, and ran a boardinghouse on Thames street. Funeral services were held yesterday at 10 am at her residence, with interment at North Cemetery.
Officers of the Sunday School Board at the State Street M E Church were chosen last Sunday with Miss Lillian Nicholas as Superintendent and Miss Ethel Saunders as Assistant Superintendent. Oliver H. Blaisdell is Secretary, Miss Naomi W. McGilton Treasurer, Anna R. Thompson Superintendent of Home Department, Mrs. Mary Sparks Assistant, A B LeLouis Librarian, Lena Congdon Cradle Roll Superintendent, Minnie Potter Primary Superintendent, Ethel Saunders Assistant, Herbert Owne Chorister, and Miss A Rebecca Dixon Pianist.
A poetical verse contrasts the codfish laying many eggs with the hen that advertises. It praises advertising as informative and valuable, noting the hen’s messages inform thoughtful minds and pay off.
Birth notices record a daughter for Louis and who lives in Brockton Massachusetts on March 18 born in this town. A Cicero daughter born March 17 to Mr and Mrs Guiseppe Cicero. Coppalino son born March 12 to Mr and Mrs Jack Coppalino. OUH son born March 18 to Mr and Mrs Harry Costa. Simonelli son born March 4 to Mr and Mrs Antone Simonelli. Warner son born March 19 to Mr and Mrs Herbert Warner.
Death notices from March list Cady in Warren Camera Pasquale Downing Gifford Sophia Leonard Gifford funeral set for March 22 in Providence. Manchester Henry Rhodes Manchester and Maxfield Caroline L Maxfield Amelia Tota daughter of Joseph and Rose Tota aged two months.
Fragmented text depicts Betty Annie and others at a shore scene with shouting and market baskets. Characters react to an event as they lift bags and head home, with disjointed phrases and invented names. The passage lacks coherent narrative details or dates.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a married speaker and a child with phraseology about heaven. The readable lines include a quoted remark addressing “Mis’ Baby” and a claim about telling hymns or truths before forgetfulness. No clear event, date, or attribution can be confirmed.
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