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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1915

Page

4

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed in Letters

A series of reader letters from Buffalo and other towns praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's health issues. Mrs A Horxene of Buffalo reports weight gain improved appetite and strength after use. Other testimonials mention relief from weakness poor sleep and change of life.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mes Hornung Buffalo N. Y Burrazo Lydia E. E. Pinkham A. Horxene Tanton St Macedon Bertsvitziz Lydia FE. Pinkham Mars Duvall Beltsville

Revival meetings continue with Whitman Myers and guests

The revival services conducted each evening last week by R H Whitman and Rev. Arthur Myers of Providence will continue this week. All-day Holiness meeting next Sunday. Evening programs include platform meeting led by Evangelist A J Myers and a special service with Evangelist R Whitman recounting his conversion. William Bullock, a converted gambler, will share his testimony Sunday night.

R H Whitman Arthur Myers Providence Eternal Kingdom A J. Myers R Whitman William Bullock

Birth Announcements for Renaud and Gilroy Babies

In this town on March 23 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Alfred Renaud. In this town on March 16 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Peter Gilroy.

Renaud Alfred Renaud Gilroy Peter Gilroy

Simister and Heuberger Nuptials in Warren

John W. Simister and Miss Mary Heuberger were married in Warren on March 17 by Rev. H W Warren. Both spouses are residents of Warren and formed a formal union in a civil ceremony.

Simister= Heuberger Warren H W Warren John W. Simister Mary Heuberger

Obituaries announce deaths of Vorro and Rose children

Vorro died March 21 in town. Five month old Andrew, son of Andrew and Grace Vorro, is listed. Rose Almeida Rose died March 21 in town. Norman Rose, age 5 years 8 months, son of Frank and Isabel Rose, is listed.

Vorro Andrew Grace Vorro Rose Norman Almeida Rose Frank Isabel Rose

Last Talk in Series on Women of Tomorrow at College

Next Monday March 29 will feature the final talk in the series. Following Dean King, Mrs Mary Schenck Woolman of New York and Boston will discuss Wage Earning Opportunities of Girls of Today.

Dean King Mary Schenck Woolman New York Boston

Pioneer woman Woolman linked to Columbia and Simmons

Woolman has ties to Columbia University and Simmons College. She helped organize and served as first director of the Manhattan Trade School for Girls in New York and today chairs the Women's Committee of the National Society for Promoting Industrial Education.

Woolman Columbia University Simmons College Manhattan Trade School For Girls New York The National Society For Promoting Industrial Education

Local Society Receives Donations for Providence Relief Effort

Total receipts to March 6 amount to 337.05 and to date 352.05 with disbursements listed as 254.20 and a remaining balance of 97.85. A shipment to Providence headquarters includes 18 cholera bands 10 hospital shirts 6 hospital stockings 5 mufflers 2 wristers 1 stocking and 12 bandage rolls. Local volunteers named include Mrs Starkey Mrs Kinder Mrs James Brogden Miss Annie Adams Miss Young Miss Gertrude Bunn Miss M Wyatt Mrs Maddox Miss Winnerstrand Mrs Joseph Wood Mrs Chas Norris Miss Pitt man Miss G Drury Miss M A Pit man Mrs Bennett Mrs F Dimond Miss H Wardwell Mrs J Lofthouse Mrs Paull Mrs McKee Miss Norris Miss Barnes and Mrs Bennett. Weekly pledges are urged to Treasurer C B Rockwell Jr at Union street and will be acknowledged in Bristol Phoenix. The committee seeks more funds and wool and material from Miss Bunns Store which will also receive finished articles. A concert and entertainment are planned for April 7 1915 at the Pastime Theatre with full details to follow.

Providence Starkey Wm. Kinder James Brogden Annie Adams Young Gertrude Bunn M. Wyatt Maddox Winnerstrand Joseph Wood Chas. Norris Pittman G. Drury M. A. Pitman Bennett F. Dimond H. Wardwell J. Lofthouse Paull McKee Norris Barnes C. B. Rockwell, Jr Union Street Bristol Phoenix

Community events calendar lists Bristol county gatherings

March 24 to April events including public debates at Colt High School Auditorium and State Street M E church programs. Activities feature Adam Sisters Hiliptian readers, Easter Monday ball, Star Theatre entertainments, three act drama The Modern Prodigal, and dances at G A R Hall and Hotel Belvedere with Exelsior Tennis Club. Providence residents shop at Barnaby's.

Colt High School State Street M. E. Arch Adam Sisters Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Mm Star Theatre Woder Armsprees Bristol Counal Pitt F Parker M E.diurch Hotel Belvedere Sun Parlor Excelsior Tennis Club Colt Memorial High School

Knights of Columbus win pool match 100 to 96 over Eagles

In a Saturday evening pool contest at the Eagles rooms, the Knights of Columbus defeated the Eagles 100 to 96. Connery and Sullivan led the Knights with 58 and 42 balls respectively, while Feathers and Deslets scored 58 and 38 for the Eagles. The eighth match is set for Thursday in Knights of Columbus rooms with Connery and Kintere facing Sanford and Lonergan.

Knights of Columbus Eagles Augustus V. Connery Florence F. Sullivan K. of Co George Feathers Ambrose Dessets Messrs Connery Feathers Deslets Sullivan Joseph Connell K. of Grooms Robert P. Connery James A. Kintere Leonard P. Sanford Thomas M. Lonergan Knights James F. Lavander Birds

Barn Fire Destroys Peckham Barn and Contents

A small barn on the estate of George A. Peckham burned Saturday morning about 10 o clock on Robert St Gray and Diamond Avenue. The blaze destroyed the roof and contents including Nay a bicycle and pigeons. Firefighters delayed by hydrant issues and a stiff wrench problem fought the fire for an hour and three quarters. The heifer inside was moved to safety and insurance covered the building. Sparks from a bonfire are blamed. Defiance Fire Station arrived promptly.

Robert St.Gray Diamond Avenume Frank Munroe Smurg George A. Peckham Defiance Chestnut Street Wagile Four Mer

Star Theatre Promises Big Night with Chaplin and Multiple Features

The Star Theatre shelves a full program headlined by Charles Chaplin in The Champion two part comedy. Also shown are The Coward two part drama The Making of Him Lubin serials Caught With the Goods final Million Dollar Mystery episode and new Twenty Million Dollar Mystery episode Pauline Bush in The Sin of Olga Brandt Broncho Billy in Broncho Billy and the Escaped Bandit Patsy at School and Patsy Beliver Series. Tomorrow both Star and Pastime theatres present these features.

Star Theatre Charles Chaplin the Coward Pauline Bush Olga Brandt Mutual Weekly Broncho Billy Patsy Patsy Beliver

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Bristol Ad

Bristol residents publicly praised Doan's Kidney Pills months ago and still rely on them. Mrs. Thomas Meiggs of 70 Franklin St reports kidney pains eased after using Doan's purchased at J H Young & Co Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the remedy at 50 cents.

Bristol Dean Thomas Meiggs Franklin St Doan J. H.young & Co Meiggs Foster- Milburn Co Props Buffalo

Simister and Heuberger Wed in Warren Baptists Parsonage

Johnn W Simister Jr a Warren Shoe Company baseball figure married Miss Mary Heuberger at the Baptist church parsonage with Rev. Herman W. Warren officiating A reception and wedding supper followed at the bride’s home Attendants included Mary Simister sister of the groom Ernest Heuberger brother of the bride served as best man The couple plan a wedding trip then reside on Flin Street in Warren Friends and relatives from Fall River Bristol and Providence attended the reception.

Johnn W Simister Warren Shoe Company Mary Heuberger Karl F The Baptist Church Herman W. Warren Mary Simister Ernest Heuberger Flin Street Fall River Bristol Providence Warren Gazette Simmy

Automobile Registrations Reported by State Board

Last week the State Board of Public Roads logged vehicle registrations. Notable entries include Roy B. Cook of Bristol with a 22 hp Ford runabout, John B. Herreshoff of Bristol with a 38 hp Premier touring, Lineas E. Place of Warren with a 29 hp Hudson touring, Hubert Lavigneur of Warren with a 22 hp Ford touring, Medause Lepane of Warren with a 22 hp Ford truck, Sofia De Cicco of Barrington with a 27 hp Henderson touring, and Mrs. Marion J. Morse of Barrington with a 27 hp Overland touring.

State Board of Public Roads Roy B. Cook Bristol Ford John B. Herreshoff Lineas E. Place Warren Hudson Hubert Lavigneur Waren Medause Lepane Warrent Sofia de Cicco Barrington H P. Henderson Marion J. Morse H. P. Overland

Pine-Tar-Honey and Bitters Ad Promotes Health

An old advertisement extols Dr. Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey as a cure for throat and head mucous, promising health from the Piney Forest. It also offers Electric Bitters as a spring tonic for sale to druggists at 25 cents.

Dr. Bell

Brush Fires at Mount Hope Raze Large Mount Hope Area

A Sunday evening blaze at Mount Hope burned for several hours after starting around seven. Fall River resident H. F. Haffenraffer Jr and Harbor Master from Fall River led teams to the scene as local fire companies sent delegations to help extinguish the flames.

MT. Hope Mount Hope H. F. Haffenraffer, Jr Fall River

Mothers In This Town Endorsed Powder for Delicate Children

To mothers in this town, children who are delicate and feverish will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the stomach, act on the liver, and are recommended for complaining children, pleasant for worms. At all druggists, 25c. Saumne Free. Address A. S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N.Y.

A. S. Olmsted LeRoy, N.Y

Bristol Dog License Rules and Fees in 1915 Notice

Town of Bristol requires dogs over six months to be registered by April with collar and number. License fees are one dollar fifteen cents for males and five dollars fifteen cents for females, with May late licensing at higher rates. John McGoghleball, Town Clerk, Bristol R I, March 17.

Bristol Uoon John McOgghleball

Night Fire Watch After Wooded Burn in Valley West of Mount

In a wooded valley west of the Mount and along the hillside, many young trees were destroyed by fire. With no water in the area, crews stamped and heated the ground to contain the blaze. Men stayed at the Mount all night to monitor the burned area.

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