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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

2

Rebellion in Ireland Ends with Executions and Trials

Editorial reports that three leaders Patrick Pearse Thomas MacDonagh and Thomas J Clark were shot in London after treason verdicts. James Connolly is imprisoned wounded. Casement will be tried quickly. Hospital death toll from the revolt reaches 188 including 66 soldiers and 122 rebels.

Ireland London Patrick H. Pearse Thomas MacDonagh Thomas J. Clark James Connolly England Roger Casement Tower of London the O'Reilly Dublin

First Anniversary of Lusitania Sinking Approaches

Next Sunday marks the one year since the Lusitania sank, with commemorations planned for observers and historians reflecting on the maritime disaster and its impact.

Bristol Garden Club Holds Talk by Ipswich Gardener Miss Cutter

Miss Cutter, a professional landscaper from Ipswich Massachusetts, addressed about 60 Bristol Garden Club members at the Y M C A library. She offered practical tips for small town and country gardens, plant care, color planning, and bringing neglected New England farms back to productivity. The club also voted to petition the Town Council to improve roadside grass maintenance along the highway from the Warren line to the town bridge.

Cutter Ipswich Mass Bristol Garden Club Miss Cutter New England Bristol

Mail collection hours set for Sundays and weekdays

Mails close at 7 30, 8 50, 11 50 a m, 1 50, 5 50, 7 15 p m on weekdays. Sunday arrivals at 8 00 a m with closing at 4 50 p m.

Press Office Express Schedule Reveals Departure Hours

The notice lists outward express matter leaving at 7.50 and 11.20 a m 2.20 and 5.20 p m and inward at 8.00 10.00 a m and 2.00 4.00 and 7.00 p m.

Hokara Skin Healer Promises Quick Relief in Bristol

In Bristol W H Buffington markets Hokara a skin healer claiming to cure pimples acne eczema and many skin ailments. The ad touts fast action and a money back guarantee with jars sold for 25 cents offering a refund if unsatisfied.

W. H. Buffington Bristol

Marriage Intentions Filed at Town Clerk Office

Marriage intentions were filed yesterday in the town clerk's office for Carmine Bias Iucci and Maria Del Piano Fortunato D Amico and Antoinette Ruggieri. The New Haven Hartford railroad shed at Thames street completed aids freight handlers during storms. Probate Court settled the Herreshoff estate by compromise with Mrs Katherine K DeWolf approving the concessions. Prices on butter eggs and teas noted with S&H Green Stamps offer. Bristol Train of Artillery held monthly meeting planning Memorial Day and July parade participation. Church groups held May Ball and May Pole dance with a May Festival and Carnival, prize games, and a chicken supper.

Carmine Bias Iucci Maria del Piano Fortunato D'Amico Antoinette Ruggieri F. E. Suzman Franklin Street New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company Thames Street John B. Herreshoff Provdence Tanner Katherine K. H. DeWolf Trinity Church Trinity Parish House Ponte Sunshine Club State Street M. E Mary Bolster Marion Potter Doris Palmer Milton Morgan

Annual Meeting of Bristol Chapter S A R

The Bristol Chapter No. 1 Sons of the American Revolution met at President William L Manchester's home. Officers were re elected unanimously, plans were made to display the flag on June 14 and place flags on graves on Memorial Day, a summer outing was arranged, and a letter of support to President Wilson was approved. A flag decorated dinner followed with toasts.

Bristol Sons of the American Revolution William L. Manchester Central Street Hezekiah C. Wardwell J. F. Farrally Frederic F. Gladding Orrin L. Bosworth Wilson R. I United States of America Washington, D. C Rhode Island Society, Sons of the American Revolution Rhode Island William L Manchester Joseph F Farrally S A. R

Rhode Island Independence Day Observed in Public Schools

The 140th anniversary of Rhode Island's Declaration of Independence was observed in public schools with songs and recitations. Flags adorned public buildings and private homes while the Bristol Train of Artillery fired a noon salute under Lt. George R. Fish. A State flag was presented to Mason School and to several Warren schools by Bristol D A R members.

Rhode Island Bristol Train of Artillery George R. Fish Mason School Evelin B Bache Lilia R. Farrington Edward Brownell Bristol D A R Joyce Street Vernon Street Windmill Hill Warren Touisset

Multiple Bristol civic events and meetings announced

The Bristol community lists numerous gatherings including Bristol Atrie 953 F E session Monday, B Y P A Poverty Party May 10, School Committee library meeting next Monday, Cross Tag Day for Italian relief, Bristol Chapter D A R meeting Monday after Hop, and the Children’s Home fiftieth anniversary May 9 3 15 at St Michaels Chapel. Notables include Mrs A C McGilton improving from laryngitis and Master Samuel Colt visiting with nurse at Linden Place. Rev Dr Locke to preside at Tuesday’s Children’s Home event.

Bristol Atrie A. C. McGilton First Baptist Church A. P. Nerone Colt High School Samuel Colt Roswell C. Colt Montreal Canada Samuel P. Colt St. Michael’s Church Dr. Locke

For Sale 6 Rush Bottom Chairs Over 100 Years Old

Antique rush bottom chairs in a set of six, over a century old offered cheaply. Seller M L Osborne located at 21 Greenville Ave Manton. Contact R L at West 1713 W for details.

Rush Bottom M.L. Osborne Greenville Ave Manton, R. L

Wanted Boy Wanted to Work in Store

Help wanted notice for a boy to work in a store seeks applicant J F Gilroy listed as contact or author of the placement. Local employment ad notes appropriate age and duties in a general storefront context.

J. F. Gilroy

Dairy herd and farm goods listing from Bradford farm

Milk from grade Jersey Ayrshire and Holstein cows tuberculin tested by State Veterinarian. April test shows 4.2 percent fat. Johnny Cake Meal for sale. Governor Bradford Farm B French. Auto for sale a six cylinder Studebaker touring car in perfect order with self starter electric. Apply IX Office.

Jersey Governor Bradford Farm B. French Studebaker

Jurors drawn for Providence Superior Court May 15

The petit jurors named are Joseph L. Duffy John T. Drury and John O Connor. At State Street M E Church on Sunday morning Rev Dr A C McGilton will speak Arbor Day God in Nature God in Humanity, followed by Holy Communion. Evening sermon titled The Man With a Single Aim.

Superior Court Providence Joseph L. Duffy John T. Drury John O'Connor State Street M. E A. C. McGilton

St Andrew’s Club Holds Tenth Anniversary Service

St Andrew’s Club marks the tenth anniversary with a Sunday 7:30 pm service at St Michael’s Church. Rev Albert C Larned of Bar Harbor Me will preach. A reception Thursday May 11 in the chapel will host out of town clergy and other guests.

ST. Andrew's Club St. Andrew's St. Michael’s Church

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