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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
4
An advertisement asserts Vinol improves anemia by a listed formula including Cod Liver Beef Peptones Iron and Manganese Ammonium Citrate and Soda Glycero phosphates Cascarin. The copy claims doctors approve ingredients and offers a money back guarantee if no improvement. Bristol ad targets health seekers with bold claims.
William Bradford Pearse and Miss Bessie Beaumont Wilson united in marriage Tuesday evening at 7 30 oclock in the parsonage of the First Congregational Church. Rev J E Whitley officiated. Best man was Frederick Wilson and matron of honor Mrs Albert O Earle. The couple plan a wedding trip to North Conway NH and will reside in Greenville RI where the groom manages Namquit Worsted Co bookkeeping. The bride is daughter of Charles C Wilson. Many friends extend best wishes.
A weekend wedding in Wakefield Massachusetts united Attorney Herbert Everett Sharps of Boston and Miss Minnie Davis Manchester of Providence. Rev Dr Warren S Perkins of the Universalist Church officiated. The bride is daughter of Mrs Mary Losee Manchester and the late Herbert Francis Manchester of this town. She is sister of Miss Lillian.
Manchester of this town and sister of Herbert W. Manchester of Clarke and Manchester grocers High Street also a sister of Mrs Harry Orgelman of Oakland California formerly of this town. Attorney Sharps a Mercer University graduate and national Kappa Sigma figure. Mr and Mrs Sharps will reside at 177 Glendale Road Quincy Massachusetts.
A. Griswold Herreshoff son of Capt. Nathaniel G. Herreshoff and Miss Henrietta F. Haines of New York were united in marriage on Tuesday evening April 30 at the bride’s aunt's home 420 Riverside Drive New York The ceremony was by Rev A Edwin Keigwin The bride wore her mother’s wedding gown and veil Mrs Robert Armstrong of Whalley England served as matron of honor Clarence Herreshoff was best man Reception followed and the couple will reside at 71 Enter Ninety fourth street Newark after mid May.
A successful Lyric Club dance in G A R Hall Tuesday featured a prize waltz and moonlight dancing. Edward Joseph and Miss Annie O'Donnell won the prize waltz with Egista Gogha and Miss Katherine Murphy close behind. Wynne's orchestra provided excellent music.
A Farm Life feature reflects Lord Rhondda’s warning that world food supplies are perilously low. The article recalls his blunt claim that famine is a global reality and urges readers to act to prevent further hunger.
Extraordinary success credited to being the only medicine in the world made from fruit juices. Frost Liver Tablets contain apple orange fig and prune extracts with nerve tonics and antiseptics. 50c a box six for 2.30 trial size 250. Sold by dealers or Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
The text argues that papers should reflect on Lord Rhondda's statement and shift to a more positive stance. It urges existing critics to join others in boosting confidence and support for increased food production.
A playful verse describes Mary’s large knitting bag that travels with her and holds helmets socks sweaters wristlets needles and yarn. The poem notes the bag is never quite full and hints at items Mary may drop inside.
Wives and families praise Orrine for "drink habit" recovery. The ad claims two secret treatments Orrine No 1 and No 2, marketed as voluntary, with a booklet offered and priced at one dollar per box. Address: W. H. Buffington 458 Hope St.
The Executrix Nellie Josephine Manchester announces probate of Henry Rhodes Manchester estate in Bristol. She has accepted the trust and posted bond. Creditors must file claims at the Bristol Probate Court within six months from the first advertisement. April 28 1818.
The Bristol probate court appoints Edward L. Watson administrator with will annexed of Mary A. Watson and Ephraim Gifford administrator of Sophia Gifford. Bond posted, claimants must file within six months of advertisement. Both notices issued April 16, 1918 in Bristol town.
The executrix of Charles B. Brigham's will, from Bristol, has accepted the trust. Wilhelmina Brigham is named in the document dated April 23, 1918.
Auction set for May 13 1918 at 12 noon on the Bristol farm of about forty seven acres on Walnut Street with two parcels bounded by Walnut Street Metacom Avenue and local landowners. The sale follows a broken mortgage deed dated March 31 1916 recorded in Real Estate Mortgage Book 70 page 448 and Book 78 page 83. Proceed conducted by the mortgagee owner and holder noting prior mortgage. Providence R I April 24 1918.
The Bristol Rhode Island town urges residents to file 1918 tax returns from May 22 to May 24 in the assessor offices. Executors and trustees must bring accounts. oath required. Assessors Robert Newbold, Philip Brady, and William A. Doran issued the notice dated April 3, 1918.
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