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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1916
Page
2
Editorial notes Col S P Colt spent Sunday in town and balked at a 116 to 73 town meeting vote that blocked selling about 27 acres of the Asylum Farm to him for 10000 dollars. He plans a two week trip and will study options, hoping for a clear taxpayer expression before acting.
Gail Kane stars in The Labyrinth a five act romantic drama at the Pastime Theatre produced by Equitable Motion Picture Corporation on Thursday evening. The Royal Concert Orchestra will provide music. Mme Petrova appears in The Soul Market on Saturday night. Children’s Theatre adds matinee for kids at 2:30 PM Saturday replacing 10:30 AM showing.
The Bristol post office operates from 6.45 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. with Money Order Registry and Postal Bank services open 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Mail arrivals are at 7.00, 10.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, and 7.00 p.m. Mails close at 7.30, 8.50, 11.50 a.m., 1.50, 5.50, 7.15 p.m. Sunday arrivals 8.00 a.m. and close 4.50 p.m.
Adams Express lists outward departures at 7.50 and 11.20 a m and 2.20 and 5.20 p m from Bristol. Inward arrivals occur at 8.00, 10.00 a m and 2.00, 4.00 and 7.00 p m.
Bristol and vicinity note the start of spring with meetings of the Bristol Council No 379 K of C and a Hygdrathon Engine and Hose Company session. Parish sermons and fundraisers abound with Lenten talks at St. Michael's and Trinity churches, a food sale by the First Congregational Church, and a Sunshine Club event. The Warren Worsted mill sale and planned plant upgrades involve American Woolen Company purchases, while local residents plan moves and community gatherings at Bristol High School and Garden Club events.
Catarrh once seen as local disease is now treated as constitutional says Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Offers $100 for any failure to cure with circulars and testimonials. Sold by Druggists. Falls Family Pills for constipation.
Local church Mite Society to host a pie supper in the vestry tomorrow evening. Mrs Mary Bowen 99 and ill at the Home for Aged Women improving. Mrs Emeline Wood seriously ill with pneumonia at niece’s home. Loyal Order of Moose meets at Moose Hall with officer elections postponed two weeks. Naval inspection set for April 27 with Lt Burr in charge. A shed on DeWolf Ave destroyed by fire. Balzano shed was a total loss. O'Shaunnessy memorial reception followed the Eagles service. he returns to Washington. Marguerite Dunbar hosts 13th birthday party with music and games. Mrs Naroditzky injures ankle on Hope Street. taken to Rhode Island Hospital.
Washington correspondent notes Governor Beeckman backs State Senator Ezra Dixon of Bristol for Congress. Dixon’s nomination is likely due to strong GOP organization support, though multiple Republican candidates could affect the outcome. Bridges past agreement with Lieut Gov Burchard adds to expectations Dixon will be the nominee.
The Probate Court session before Judge Edward L. Leahy granted the petition of Mr and Mrs William J LeClair to adopt the child of William A Corrier and to change the child’s name. The court also approved the eighth account of Marguerite D'Wolf Mudge as guardian of Estelle Wudge's estate.
The ad promote Dr. King's New Life Pills as the method for a clear complexion by keeping bowels active and regular. It claims to move the bowels gently stimulate the liver cleanse the system and purify the blood. A spring medicine priced at 25 cents at druggists.
The undersigned express sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings from relatives and friends.
A period advertisement listing assorted canned and fresh produce with unit prices. Items include Sunkist Oranges per dozen at 3c regular, New York State packed Tomatoes at 15c, Extra Fancy Peas and Corn in cans at 12c or 15c, Standard Corn in 4 can lots for 25c, Asparagus Tips, Condensed Milk in threes, Large Salt Mackerel by the pound, and Sausage Meat per pound.
A. G. Price, Boys' Work Director of the Pawtucket M A, will speak Friday afternoon at 4 30 about The Unpopular Color. Motion pictures will be shown as usual. All boys 11 years and over are invited and parents are asked not to send boys younger than 10.
In Navier town on March 17 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Marion Navier. The birth adds a new member to the local family as they welcome the child into the community.
The infant Eddy-In Warren dies at age 70 with parents Frederick Luther and Georgiana Luther listed. Anjoi nette Eddy is identified as the daughter of the late Henry V Eddy and Hannah B Eddy. The notices appear as family obituaries with standard genealogical details.
In loving memory of our dear parents Abram R Myers who died March 9 1915 and Blanche H Myers who died March 18 1915. This note honors their lives and asks for cherished remembrance from family and friends.
The text urges readers to prepare for future temptations and sorrows with steady long process. It emphasizes that character is formed through persistent practice and effort in present quiet weeks.
Public Health Service malaria investigators warn discarded rainwater in empty tin cans breeds the mosquito that spreads malaria. A hole in the bottom of the can could have saved a life by preventing illness. cans should have holes if left outdoors.
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