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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1917

Page

4

Odd Fellows Public Whist Party Third Series

The United Brothers Social Club hosted the Odd Fellows Hall event on Wednesday evening drawing a large crowd. Women prizes went to Mrs L J Kenney and others with ties resolved by card cut, while gentlemen prizes saw Kenney and Fish tied for third. Refreshments closed the gathering.

United Brothers Odd Fellows’ Hall Prince George S. Marshall Willard S. Kenney Leon J. Kenney L. E. Farr Samuel F. Smith Byron K. Fish Fred Clarke 5. Sherman George A. Balfour L. J. Kenney Willard Kenney

The Revolution in Russia lecture at Y M C A

Morris G Hindus will lecture on The Revolution in Russia at the Y M C A next Tuesday evening. Hindus a Colgate graduate and Russia native will discuss German propaganda and Russia's events with clear enunciation and patriotic zeal. The talk is free to the public and aims to boost optimism and patriotism.

Russia Y. M. CA Morris G Hindus Colgate University

Obituary for Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Cotton Rounds

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Cotton Rounds died at 1302 Hope Street from Brights disease at age 68. Born March 16 1849 in Pawtucket she married Andrew S. Rounds April 9 1868 in Warren and lived in town except for 18 months in Los Angeles. Survived by husband son Hiram and two sisters, funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. from Hope Street home.

Sarah Elizabeth (Cotton) Rounds Andrew S. Rounds Hope Street Bright Rounds Pawtucket Benjamin A Rebecca (Russell) Cotton Mr. Rounds Warren Samuel C. Brown M. F Los Angeles Advent Church Hiram 4A Rounds Isadora Durbrow Furetta Fef. Purrington San Francisco Cal Celestia Lodge Rebekah

Bristol Mothers Club presents Crosby dramatic reading and YMCA demonstration

A Bristol gathering at Colt Memorial High School featured Prof Crosby performing If I Were King with Miss Helen Warren singing two groups of songs. The Bristol YMCA boys and men showcased an extensive demonstration next Monday at 7 30 PM, marking the last under Merriam as instructor. Town Council brief includes mortgage coverage, Reynolds school funding, higher Town Hall insurance, new bonding, and committees plus National Security League discussions for emergency squads.

Bristol Mothers’ Club Colt Memorial High School Crosby I Merriman E. H Sothern Helen B Warren Miss Warren Bristol Bristol YM CA Wall Merriam Frankfurt Frank Crabb Lloyd Clowes Reynolds Everett L.B. Church American Surety Compu of New York Herbert J. Stowell Edwin F. Lindsey Charles B. Rockwell, Jr Philip Brady State Street Wallis E. Howe John H. Wall Elisha Hibbert Francis P. McGovern Peter Gasper National Security League Howe League Providence Pawtucket Westerly Barrington Charles B Rockwell, Jr L. H Callan Mt. Hope Col Callan Warren

The Promise at Pastime Theatre

The Prodigal Son tale set in modern times stars Harold Lockwood and May Allison in The Promise. Broadway Bill Carmody falls from wealth into cafe brawls, goes to a Northwest lumber camp, earns respect through courage, and learns the value of hard work as a path to redemption. Next week Mme Petrova stars in The Secret of Eve.

James B Hendryx Harold Lockwood May Allison Broadway Bill Carmody Bill Great Northwest Mme Petrova

Bristol Rhode Island Dog License Update 1917 Notice

Town of Bristol Rhode Island reminds dog owners to license dogs in April for the upcoming June registration. Fees vary by sex and timing with April and May options and specific charges listed. Licenses available at the Town Clerk’s Office in Bristol from March 21, 1917.

Bristol Rhode Island John M. Coggeshall R. I

O'Reilly Birth Notice Marks March 23 Arrival

In this town a son was born to Mr and Mrs Vincem O'Reilly on March 23. The family placed the birth announcement in the local notice column.

Obituary Notices from Warren District

Rounds age 68 funeral Sunday March 29 from 1302 Hope Street. Conroy Mary wife of J F Conroy and daughter of Patrick Butler from Warren died March 20. Reycroft Catherine daughter of John and Mary Reycroft died March 21, also from Warren. Relatives and friends invited to attend.

Rounds Sarah Elizabeth (Cotton) Rounds Andrew S. Rounds Hope Street Conroy Warren Mary J. F Conroy Patrick Butler Reycroft Catherine John and Mary Reycroft

Coming Events at the Y M C A and Columbia Hall

Demonstration by the Boys and Men's Gymnasium classes at the Y M C A is scheduled for March 26. A Mayflower Club dance is planned for April 7 at Columbia Hall.

Columbia Hall Mayflower Club

Colt High School and Byfield School Personnel Actions

The Colt Memorial High School Senior Class gained permission for an Providence Opera House entertainment with dinner. W W Lee Jr proposed inviting the Rhode Island High School Principals Association to hold its spring meeting in the school auditorium. John H Bailey Jr of Byfield School granted leave from March 23 to April 16. A Building Committee meeting noted 17 435 needed to finish and equip the new John Post Reynolds school house with payment bills totaling 2089.03 examined and passed.

Brown Colt High School Providence Opera House Providence W. W. Lee, Jr Colt Memorial High School Rhode Island High School Principals’ Association John H. Bailey, Jr Byfield School John Post Reynolds

Federal Farm Loans Rhode Island Loan Volume Report

The Federal Farm Loan Board announces plans to extend government credit to farmers at five percent net. Rhode Island currently has farm loans totaling 2 514 000 dollars with an interest rate of 59 10 percent.

Federal Farm Loan Board Rhode Island

Fruit a tives claim kidney relief from patient Henry Dater

Henry Dater of 658 First Ave Troy New York testifies that after using Fruit a tives he experienced quick relief from kidney trouble and constipation. The advertisement touts Fruit a tives as the greatest kidney remedy and lists prices 50c a box 6 for 2 50 and 25c trial size with orders via Fruit a tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.

Henry Dater Fruit-a

Notice of Appeal to Probate for Mary I Slade Estate

Fannie M Slade executrix of Mary I Slade late of Bristol Maine announces acceptance of payment and bond for the will. All creditors must file claims with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from first advertisement.

Mary 1 Slade Bristol Ristol Fannie M. Slade

Administration Notice for Annie McGowan Estate

A 1917 administration notice from Rhode Island lists the widow acting as executrix for Annie McGowan of Bristol. Creditors are summoned to file claims with the court within six months from the notice date, with J. McGowan named as agent.

Annie Mc‘Gowan Bristol Ald Finis Ce Sp Fap Nee Settherins

Guardianship Notice in Bristol Probate Court

The Probate Court of the Town of Bristol issues a guardianship notice for guardians of persons and estates. All persons with claims against the wards must file in the court office within six weeks of the first publication.

Anereby Bristol Ace Piers

Probate of Susan E Turner Will in Bristol Town Court

The Bristol probate court on March 15 1917 received Susan E Turners will for probate. The instrument is proved and ordered for publication of notice for nine consecutive weeks in the Bristol Phoenix with hearing on April 2 1917 at 10 AM. The probate clerk is Oggeshall.

Bristol Phenix Ee Ey Oggeshall

Narra ggansett Electric Lighting Company Statement

Edwin A Barrows president outlines the Narra gansett Electric Lighting Company position and plan in a formal corporate communication. The document presents company leadership and aims regarding operations and public service.

Narragansett Electric Lighting Company Edwin A. Barrows

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ALA ODD Fellows’ Whis Cleveland William No Crcade Warren, R. I B. A. French Cornelius Harrington Elmer Mathewson Tere Pastime Theatre DOG Licenses Leni Avery Woneeneenes Federal Farm Loans Ma, Henry Dater G. M. Wilbur Union Street G.W. Simmons Undertakers E. L.F. Colwell Telephone Constitution Street Isaac B. Munro Garfield Ave Otis L. Wood Otis L. WO N. J. Golden Congregational Street Chiropodist Walter 4. Coggeshall E. W. Weaver William W. Franklin & Co Wood St Sam—The Shoeman G. A. R. Block Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co Boston L. Watson & Co Industrial Trust Co R. L Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors Bradford Street W. OG Talbot W. S. W. Hopkins General Assembly Senate A. D General Electric Lighting Said Corporation
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