Mind the Paint Girl and The Outcasts of Poker Flat On Screen
Anita Stewart stars as a poor slum girl who rises to hope and romance in Mind the Paint Girl while Bret Harte’s The Outcasts of Poker Flat is brought to the screen with John Oakhurst the gentleman gambler. Friday features The Beast with George Walsh in a forceful tale of love and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Stewart
Laney
Soresoe
John Oakhurst
Bret Harte
Harte
William Fox
George Walsh
Mind the Paint Leads to a Hit in Stage Drama
A young actress rises from discouragement after her father’s death to join a chorus. A spilled paint bucket inspires a hit song Mind the Paint, sung by the performer in dazzling gowns. The scene shifts to a music hall sensation as she captivates audiences worldwide.
Intriguing Tale of Leontine and Leona in Sordid Pursuits
A dramatic narrative centers on Leontine a selfish schemer and her sister Leona whose repeated encounters fuel suspense and titillating tension. The plot is praised as high order with a fresh concept and a satisfying climax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leontine
Ani Maddern
Leontine Jis
Téoha
Leona
The Penalty of Overwork and Kidney Health
The notice promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for overwork related kidney strain. It cites Mrs. Wallace Garvin of Bristol who reports relief from backache and stiffness after using the product from Buffington's Pharmacy. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bristol
Wallace Garvin
Cook St
Doan
Buffington
Obituary of Emma felltot Bourne and early Rhode Island figures
Miss Emma Felltot Bourne, long connected with Grace Church Providence and a founder of the Church of the Epiphany, dies aged 56. She supported the Rhode Island School of Design and Daughters of the American Revolution chapter Gaspee. Survived by Augustus Bourne and sister Mrs Rachel Downs. Funeral Friday at 2 30 p m from the Church of the Epiphany Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmafelltot
Miswerina
Emoesbourke
Jase
Huldah
Biddy
Copé
Trinity
John L
China
Granston
Elmwood Avenue
Peace and Plenty
Grace Church
Providence
Church of the Epiphany
Bristol
Salem
Boston
Rehoboth
Swansea
Mass
Portsmouth
Newport
R. I
Jared Bourn
Mattapoisett
Gardiner’s Neck
Gatsivos
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Jeremiah Clarke
Philip Shearman
George Soule
Bown
Augustus
Orieretat
Rachel B. Downs
Cleveland
Ohio
Miss Gertrude E Church Dies After Lengthy Teaching Career
Miss Gertrude E Church a longtime public school teacher in Bristol died at 46 Constitution Street after months of illness from Brights disease. A Bristol native 62 years old, she led a retardation school program, was active in the First Congregational Church and Bristol Mothers Club, and graduated from Bristol High School in 1879. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 in the Memorial Chapel of the First Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude E. Church
Constitution Street
William Howe Church
Thomas Church
Benjamin Church
Miss Church
Court Street
Byfield School
First Congregational Church
Congregational Club
Church School
Bristol Mothers’ Club
Bristol High School
Rebecca H
Helen W. Church
Mrs. Maria LeClair Dies at 40 in Town Home
Mrs. Maria C. LeClair wife of Octave LeClair died Sunday at about 9 pm at her Burton street home aged 40. Born here to Mrs. H. Emily Bullock and the late James N. Bullock she married Octave LeClair in St Michael's Church on February 21, 1900. She attended Bristol High School, was a pianist and a member of St Michael's Church Ivy Guild and Bristol Mothers' Club. Survived by husband and six children five daughters Mary Emily Charlotte Virginia Gwendolyn and Octave Jr funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from her Burton street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria C. LeClair
Octave LeClair
Burton Street
H. Emily Bullock
James N. Bullock
St. Michael's Church
George L. Locke
Bristol
St. Michael’s Church
Ivy Guild
Bristol Mothers’ Club
Mary
Emily
Charlotte
Virginia
Gwendolyn
Octave
Bristol Calendar of Events Highlights Local Socials
A sequence of community events listed for May and June includes chowder served by Reba May 20 at Odd Fellows Hall, a Bristol Yacht Club dance May 22, an Excelsior Tennis Club event, an American Legion Band concert May 25 at Pastime Theatre, and musical comedies in June at the Pastime Theatre hosted by local organizations. Also announced are dinners, dances, and theater under Bristol groups including Knights of Columbus and Trinity Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. All
Kearney
American’ Legion
Reba
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Bristol
Excelsior Tennis Club
American Legion
Bristol Train of, ‘Artillery
Mary
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Cindy
Trinity ‘Church
Hokara cream promises quick skin repair and glow
An old advertisement touts Hokara cream as healing and antiseptic for all skin troubles. It claims improved texture and color via daily massage, noting no grease lead or mercury. Available at W. H. Buffington, druggist, priced 36c to $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buffington
Bristol Tax Assessors Notice on 1920 Real and Personal Property
Public notice from Bristol Massachusetts authorities outlines March town meeting tax assessments for real and personal property and intangible property. It lists valuation figures around 208000 dollars and 202000 dollars and sets dates for sessions from May 1 to May 21, 1920 with office hours. It addresses exemptions for soldiers and rebels, duty to return accounts, and directs executors and trustees to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Daves
Rhodd
Island
Board of Tax Assessors
Robert Ewbold William
Doran
Bed
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Lois Wilson
J. M. Dumont
Clarence Burton
C. BH. Geldart
Mr. Warwick
Thomas Heffron
Kirkman
Kirkman Owder
Ap Ve
Ofert Teigny
John Deslauriere
Brandi
Ocate
Rayill
Mickie
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
Raymond
P. Smith
G.W. Simmons
Bristolewoldee Island
Lede
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Bradford
Street
W. C. Talbot
R. ‘We
Howking
Clark's Express
Gorham’s Express
H. Young
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Herman Thiele
State Street
Ian
Asm
J. B. Keeler
Thames St
Poor Inn
Child Street
Warren
G. M. Wilbur
Union. Street
Dorchester Mutual
Ins. Co of
Watson & CO
Industria It Co
Campbell's
N. Y
Co-Operative U. Made!rense Groceries and Provisions
Bradford Street
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
Weolen Taoles
Hope St. G. A. R. Block
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