Liquor Licenses Suspended by Town Council Action
At a special Town Council meeting the retail licenses of High Murphy at 171 Bradford Street and Edward Quinn at 20 Thames Street were suspended after evidence showed Sunday openings. The licenses were surrendered and to be returned in two weeks if no further infractions occur. Town officials authorized printing town ordinances and allocated $200 for this. A committee was named to discuss additional exit lights and dressing room renovations for the Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Murphy
Bradford Street
Edward Quinn
Thames Street
Thomas Dwyer
Hugh F. Kelley
John M. Coggeshall
Gasper
Charles H. Dillon
Durant Scholarship Honorees From Wellesley College
The Newport Daily News reports in March 1916 that Dorothy A. Arnold and Susan H. Sherman of Newport, Rogers High School graduates, earned the Durant Scholarship for high scholarly achievement at Wellesley College. Miss Arnold is the daughter of Dr.
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Newport Daily News
Wellesley College
Durant
Dorothy A. Arnold
Susan H. Sherman
Rogers High School
Edwin Fowle Durant
Arnold
Arnold Namesake Mrs George A of This Town
Incomplete OCR text mentions Mrs Arnold and Fred, tied to New Mrs George A Arnolf, with reference to this town. The fragment hints at a local name connection or society notice without full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Arnolf
George A. ‘Arnold
Discontinued Assault Case and Juvenile Truancy Action
In Fifth District Court yesterday morning Judge F H Hammill dismissed the assault case of Paolo Minuti against Rachelina Castrotti on payment of costs. The Marques Dunbar civil case was continued one week. In Juvenile Court Joseph Morris, 10, was sent to Lockanosset School for three months for habitual truancy after prior appearances and his father’s account of noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paolo Minuti
Rachelina Castrotti
Fifth District Court
F. H. Hammill
Joachim Marques
William H. ‘Dunbar
Joseph Morris
Lockanosset
Young Morris
Hammill
Ho kara skin healer promises cure for ulcers
A local agent bills Hokara as a pure skin healer that cures ulcers and many skin troubles with quick relief. The advertiser claims a full refund if it fails and notes W. H. Buffington’s drug store offers a large package for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hokara
W. H. Buffington
W. HL Buffington
Nationals Roll Over Fall River Tigers In 51 to 23 Win
The National basketball team defeated the Fall River Tigers by 51 to 23 as two regulars were missed, causing lineup changes. Bottomley and Pickles starred for N I A while Murphy and Goddard filled forward and center roles amid strong local support.
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Tigers
Fall River
Nationals
Murphy
Goddard
Bottomley
Sunny” Garvin
Pickles
Sullivan Murphy
Derrick Bottomley
Goddard c. Ec
Griffin Marshall
Kane Conrick
R. G
G. Crane
Conrick
Derrick
Sullivan
Griffin
Kane
Crane
Bristol Association
Boy Scouts of
Trinity Parish
Bristol Newsboys
Newsboys
Entre Nous
Providence
Colt High School
Serbia's Homesteads Promise Five Acres for Every Man
In Serbia the land belongs to the people and every grown man has a claim to five acres. He cannot sell or lose it, and the land plus its produce are exempt from debt claims. Even the poorest man holds five acres to his credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serbia
Student muses on future paths after college
In conversation Charlie Softleigh confides under pressure about his uncertain future. A cruel remark from a motherly figure pushes him toward a possible theatrical life, while he remains undecided between a traditional trade and the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suah
Charlie Softleigh
Mothah
Misplaced Luxuries and Quiet Stir Marital Strain
A dialogue suggests a troubled marriage centered on missing luxuries and expected quiet. The wife complains the home lacked the comforts she was used to, while the husband notes the absence of the quiet he valued contributed to the rift.
Beating pants and pan fear in a late opera house scene
A narrator refuses to join post performance drinking and instead calls home for updates about a smoking pan under a box. The exchange reveals a tension between propriety and domestic safety during the event.
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health
The article explains kidneys as the body filters and warns of poisoned blood from failure. It cites backache as a common kidney warning and features a testimonial from John Banister of Newport Rhode Island praising Doan's Kidney Pills for relief with a price of 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
John Banister
Carpenter
Spring Street
Newport
R. I
Doan
Kansas
Banister
Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo, N. Y
Obituary for Elizabeth B Seely Widowed of Alfred Seely
Elizabeth B Seely widow of Alfred Seely died Sunday at her sister's home on Constitution Street in her 67th year from typho malaria. Born in Atlanta she was daughter of the late Waldron family, lived in Newark years, survived by a brother Lewis B Waldron and two sisters Mrs Lafay ette Gorham and Mrs James T Robertson. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from 40 Constitution Street, Rev George L Locke officiating, burial North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth B. Seely Weelizabeth B. Seely
Alfred Seely
James T. Robertson
Constitution Street
Seely
Atlanta
Benjamin Lewis Waldron
South
Newark
N. J
Lewis B. Waldron
Waldron Company
Lafayette Gorham
St. Michael’s Church
George L. Locke
North Cemetery
Obituary of Joseph Tavares at 33 in Bay View Home
Joseph Tavares died Friday evening at his Bay View Avenue home at age 33. Born in the Western Islands, he had lived here many years and worked before illness at the National India Rubber Company factory. He was a member of St. Elizabeth's Parish and is survived by his wife and three children. The funeral from 118 Bay View Avenue featured a high mass at St. Elizabeth's Church, celebrated by Rev. A. P. Rebello, with interment in St. Mary's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tavares
Bay View Avenue
A. P. Rebello
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Italian-born Domenico Savino dies after surgery
Domenico Savino of West street died Saturday night at Rhode Island Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Complications caused his death at age 30. Born in Italy to Mr and Mrs Gabriele Savino, he leaves a brother and two married sisters. Funeral from St Marys Church and burial at St Marys Cemetery.
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Domenico Savino
West Street
Rhode Island Hospital
Italy
Gabriele Savino
Providence
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Thomas H. Callan Dies Sudden During Wood Cutting
Thomas H. Callan died suddenly around 12 15 PM while cutting wood on Bourn avenue after a period of grip. Death was attributed to heart failure by Medical Examiner Dr. O R Siegel. He was born in town, survived by his mother Mrs Alice and brothers John William and Peter. The funeral was to be held at 9 00 from St Marys Church after services at his late residence on Borden avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Callan
Bourn Avenue
O. R. Siegel
Mr. Callan
Alice
Michael Callan
John
Narragansett Electric Lighting Company
Providence
William
Peter
Borden Avenue
St. Mary’s Church
Mount Hope Park Sale Proposition Clears Senate
The Mount Hope Park sale to the State for 150000 dollars on 375 acres, currently taxed at 88000 but 39800 in 1912, passed the Senate 20 to 14 and moves to the House. The Senate had refused to submit the proposal to the people last Thursday, then reconsidered on Friday.
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Mount Hope Park
House
Senate
Two Men Tournament Roll Off Winners
The two man tournament concluded with J. B. Newman and R. W. Nelson taking first place. Final scores list Newman Nelson 634, Nelson Pearce 631, Wilson Pearce 594, Newman Pearce 584, Dimond Dimond 573, Hill Wilson 563, Dimond Newman 561, Newman Pearce 552, Nelson Dimond 550.
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J. B. Newman
R. W. Nelson
J Newman
R. Nelson
F. Pearce
F. Wilson
Newman
Dimond
C. Dimond
C Hill
J. Newman
R. Newman
F. Dimond
Louie Couple Welcome Son on March 24 in Town
In town, Mr. and Mrs. William Louie announce the birth of a son on March 24. The family greets the new arrival with joy and gratitude.
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Lowie
William Louie
Died Notices for Callan Seely Savino Tavares and Others
Died Callan aged 37 from 11 Borden avenue funeral March 29 at St Marys Church Requiem mass 9 am Relatives invited Seely aged 67 funeral 40 Constitution street March 29 2 pm Relatives invited Savino Domenico 30 at Rhode Island Hospital March 25 Tavares Joseph 33 Albro Rowena Sherman widow 75 Manchester Mary widow 82 Childs Joseph Warren 78.
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Savino
Rhode Island Hospital
Domenico Savino
Tavares
Joseph Tavares
Albro
Portsmouth
R. I
Rowena Sherman
Stephen Albro
Manchester
Warren
Mary
William Manchester
Childs
Joseph Childs
Veteran soap venture echoes war era ruse in Bristol
A Bristol rumor lists a man claiming English army veteran status selling slices of Fels naphtha soap for 15c as a grease remover. Buyers note marks on the pieces, profit figures, and a pension-in-wuture tale, while critics warn of veteran fraud and Barnum style Humbug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Bristol
Oldhouse
P. T. Barnum
Babbitt Post G A R appoints Memorial observance committee
The Babbitt Post No 15 G A R met Friday evening in Grand Army Hall and named a committee to arrange Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day observances. Commander Robt H Bullock announced the group including James D Wardwell Joseph W Gifford Carrington P Slade Charles A Barbour and others. The Post accepted Rev John Whitley invitation to attend divine service May 28 at the First Congregational Church.
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Babbitt
Grand Army Hall
Robert H. Bullock
James D. Wardwell
Joseph W. Gifford
Carrington P. Slade
Charles A. Barbour
Giles S. Congdon
Henry F. Card
Charles Garvin
Charles Latham
Frank T. Remieres
James T. Phelps
Owen Morris
Sock and Buskin to Present Arms and the Man at Colt High
Brown University dramatic club Sock and Buskin stages Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw next Tuesday evening in the Colts High School auditorium. Prof Axe Crosby directs, with University men cast as female roles for a humorous performance.
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Sock and Buskin
Brown University
Arms
Colt. High School
Axe Crosby
Bristol
George Bernard Shaw
Dr King's New Life Pills Advertises Spring Detox
An old time remedy claims to move sluggish bowels and stimulate the liver with the first dose. The ad urges readers to clear body poisons accumulated during winter and offers Dr King s New Life Pills for 25 cents at the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
How Mrs Bean Met the Grisis
Mrs E H Bean of Nashville writes that during the Change of Life she developed a tumor the size of a child’s head. After medical advice and using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound the tumor disappeared and she no longer needs a doctor. She urges others to try Pinkham remedies and offers to help if symptoms puzzle.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Nashville
Tenn
Mrs
E. H. Bean
Joseph Avenue
Eydie E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Maas
Mr Irwin Speaks at Y M C A Forum on Duty
East Greenwich Academy President Samuel W. Irwin delivered a talk to YMCA men titled Man Called or Re Called. He stressed persistence toward life work with examples of success under hardship and urged continued speakers as weather improves.
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Irwin
Samuel W. Irwin
East Greenwich Academy
Stokes to Address Newport Y M C A Boys on Spring Fever
A. H. Stokes Boys' Secretary at the Newport Y M C A will speak to the boys on Friday afternoon at 4 30. The program opens with a reel of motion pictures and promises to be a brisk, engaging session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Stokes
Newport Y. M. C. A
Stokes
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Parmenter EE
Parmenter & Polsey
Orj
Tpg, Parmenter, &Polsey Fertilizer. Company
Boston
Maes
Staples Coal Company
State Street
Hathaway’s
Hathaway
MT. Hope
Mrs. Bean
Grisis
Rhode ‘Island Hospital
Providence, R. I
Mueller
Mueller’s
Newman Bros
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