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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
2
Partial OCR shows addresses and business names including 19 Garfield Ave Rome, Wire Co Nai 2 YY, MC A itler's Shoe Store at 437 Bristol, and R. J. These fragments suggest a street directory or business directory page with listed shops and locations.
The Town Council approves a volunteer led Fourth of July celebration in Bristol and urges local organizations to join without cost. Councilmen plan to walk in the procession rather than ride. Notify the Fourth of July Committee promptly with your participation.
The writer notes English bread costs four pounds for 24 cents, about six cents a pound, while in the United States a pound loaf sells for 10 cents. They argue that despite wheat cultivation here, English imports and general price levels drive bread costs, and England has not yet set a wheat price ceiling as some European nations have.
The War Army Bill will mobilize the National Guard soon. The Nineteenth Company Coast Artillery Corps in Bristol seeks 25 men from Pawtucket to fill its ranks. Bristol residents must sign up within a day or two or the rolls will close.
The wax work show by Mrs Jarley presented by Reba Rebekah Lodge drew a full house at Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday evening. The program featured diverse acts with wax figures impersonated by lodge members and other musical items receiving hearty applause.
Paul Freeman reports that three year old Thompson, son of Mr and Mrs Charles O Thompson, is improving after scarlet fever. Several local notes include church events, lodge visits, an injury at Staples Coal Co worker Henry Ralph spraining his back, and a fatal bicycle accident in Hampden Meadows involving Richard G Hoar and driver Henry R Readept.
Rehearsals start next Tuesday evening for the musical extravaganza The Wishing Ring under H. E. Munsey at Trinity Parish House. Suits available at New York Store for 18 dollars with custom fit. Mrs Dillon, wife of theatre manager Charles H. Dillon, is in serious condition after two surgical operations. Mrs Dunbar ill with scarlet fever. Health Officer Dr Teller notified by Dr Merriman.
The two man tournament ends May 19 with roll off May 21 at 6 30 p m A two man handicap starts May 21 for bowlers above 95 average Roll Kunz cup for highest single string by any senior or bowling member before fall leagues begin
In Cumberland Maryland Mrs D W Kerns describes long standing nervous breakdowns affecting eating and sleep. After using Vinci she gains appetite sleeps well and feels strong. The HOPE DRUG CO Bristol guarantees Vinci aids digestion and supports weak individuals including children and the elderly.
The advertisement lists varied grocery prices including Ib. Pure Allspice and Mustard at 15c, Fancy Table Butterine 30c per lb, Macaroni three packs 27c, Fancy Kidney Beans 15c per can, Fancy Lima Beans 12c per can, None Such Mince Meat three packs 25c, Grape Fruit 55c per dozen, and three large cans California Peaches 44c. It also notes Cocoa 1-2 lb boxes at 22c and other items like 12c Macaroni and 65c Grape Fruit per dozen.
Ads include sale items like Pepper Tomato Cabbage Egg Plants Asters Salvia Pansies and stock plants. A furnished bungalow for rent by the season water front between Beach Terrace and Bristol Highlands. Also offers for washing and cleaning help and a piano for sale plus other bargains and room rentals.
Mrs DeCoudres wife of school head Thomas H DeCoudres was elected president at Bristol Mothers' Club annual meeting in Colt Memorial High School. Mrs Merriman declined re nomination and received a snapdragon bouquet. By law changes let the executive committee form more committees. Silver cups honored Dellamorte Goglia and Vona for the Italian supper effort. A $5 contribution was approved toward a community flag pole and the meeting closed with America.
Y M A moving pictures plan to film Charles Dickens Oliver Twist. The project aims to bring the famous novel to the screen with production details undisclosed.
Tomorrow afternoon and evening the Y M C A presents a five part program headlined by Marie Doro as Oliver Twist. Other features include the Burton Holmes Travelogue Murderous Mores of Middanao, Paramount Cartoon Farmer Alfalfa and his Tentless Circus, the Paramount Pictograph One Doodles’ Picnic, Two Books and a Manatee, Windows of Art, and Pitting Rivers to Work. The Sparks Duo provide musical accompaniment.
Probate Court of Bristol on May 16 1917 presents the last will and testament of Emma P Williams deceased filed for probate. Hearing set for June 4 1917 at 10 30 A M in Bristol Probate Court Room with notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phenix. Probate Clerk John M Cogglehall serves notice.
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