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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement extols Hokara as a pure skin cream for gentle cleansing and soothing effects. It claims instant wrinkle reduction and disclosing dead skin after use, marketing as the only antiseptic massage cream with a money back guarantee and 35c for a liberal jar, 60c larger.
A cautious editorial notes resolve against threats from a foreign power and pledges firm action to deter aggression. It argues for unity, vigilance, and decisive measures to uphold security and deter further intimidation.
A unusual Tuesday bowling game saw Rowdy Dows take three straight from Sammies with a first string tie and second string decided by one pin. Jo Birtwistle delivered key pins including an eight pin spare and a late 101 game, while Joe DeCosta aided the Rowdys by leaving a cinema to bowl. The current standings show Rowdy Dows 36 won, 24 lost, 60.0% followed by Tanx and North Ends at 33 won, 27 lost. The league will wrap next Thursday with matches against Tanx and Nuff Seds. if Tanx and North Ends win three strings each a three-way tie for first may result.
Mrs Mary Abby Watson died Wednesday at her home 105 State street in Bristol aged 82 after a long illness. She was born in Bristol to William B Spooner and Miriam W Spooner and lived here most of her life. Survived by daughter Mrs Henry W Remington and son Edward L Watson. Funeral at 2 30 this afternoon from State street residence with Rev John E Whitley officiating. interment at North Cemetery.
Henry Golden Dearth a distinguished American artist and native of this town died suddenly Wednesday at his New York home 116 East Sixty third street of heart disease He was 53 He married Cornelia Van Rensselaer Vail in 1896 and lived in New York He won the Webb prize in 1893 a bronze medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition and a silver at Buffalo 1901 His Boulogne Harbor is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art He belonged to the National Academy and the Fencers Lotos and Century Clubs He is survived by his wife a daughter Nina Van Rensselaer Dearth
William J Duffy longtime town resident funeral held Wednesday at 9 am at St Matthew's Church Warwick avenue Providence with many locals in attendance. Rev Fr Sullivan officiated. bearers included Priv Joseph F Duffy and Algernon I Johnston. Interment at St Mary's Cemetery. Also funeral of Mrs Georgiana Sylvia occurred yesterday from Wood Street residence with interment at St Mary's Cemetery.
Ivor Alger a son to Mr and Mrs Joseph Alger at 19 Cole Street. Edward Leahy a son to Judge and Mrs Edward I Leahy in Providence. Raymond Richard Russell a son to Mr and Mrs Harry Russell. Sarah Benexides a daughter aged six months to Antone and Elizabeth Benexides in this town. Henry Golden Dearth formerly of this town died in New York City at age 54. Mrs Mary A Watson widow of John G Watson died in town in her 83rd year.
George H Bush and wife transfer a lot on the south side of Union Street to Joseph Campanella as recorded by the Town Clerk. The notice lists the parties and the property location within the real estate transfer entries.
The Congregational Church holds morning worship at 10 30 with piano prelude responsive reading scripture excerpts and multiple anthems including Christ Our Passover So the Tomb is Empty and Magdalene. An Easter pageant titled The Immortality of Love and Service will be performed at 7 30 in the evening by the Sunday School.
Special Easter services at State Street ME Church on Sunday include a morning sermon titled The Triumph of Easter. The church will be decorated with flowers and a Sunday School program. At 7 30 p m the cantata The Lord is Risen a Glorified Christ will be presented and the pastor will speak on Facilis Decensus.
A heartfelt tribute recalls Henry Rhodes Manchester as one of Bristol’s oldest, most respected citizens. The obituary highlights his quiet integrity, business acumen, generosity, charity, and steadfast devotion to family and public affairs.
The five act Metro photo play The Shell Game plays tomorrow at Pastime Theatre starring Emmy Wehlen. The plot centers on a con game with almond shells as a key element, described as a puzzle for those unfamiliar with the term.
The speaker extols French women as bearing the war burden while men serve in transport and munitions. She asks if Americans can maintain comforts at home without adding to the burdens on French womanhood amid war.
Dr. Alonzo Taylor argues women replace work animals across France to sustain food supply and morale. He notes women tilling fields, supporting homes with wounded and TB patients, and emphasizes wheat as key to sustaining soldiers until spring.
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