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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
4
A London Spectator remark links the quick lunch to the country’s study of foods and digestion. Sewell notes that value lies in applying thoughts to our circumstances rather than novelty alone.
Miss L Duryea asks readers to fund and supply ticking and cotton for hospital beds near Nisch Serbia and to donate wooden limbs and prosthetics for wounded soldiers in Paris. She appeals for subscriptions and direct gifts to the American Relief Clearing House, Pier 57 North River NY, with sender address on parcels.
The letters dwt in the weights and measures table denote a pennyweight as a Denarius weight.
A brief Life magazine quote defines religious prejudice as the convictions of someone else, illustrating how bias shapes perception. It frames belief differences as a test of tolerance between generations.
Miss Jane Fanning of 276 High St Bristol testifies she publicly recommended Doan's Kidney Pills years ago and confirms renewed benefits. Pills were bought at J H Young & Co Drug Store and priced at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y props.
Special Officer Pasquale Giglio fatally shoots Gaetano Cipriano outside Columbia Hall on Wood Street after a disturbance at a fundraiser dance. Cipriano allegedly fired first. Giglio claims self defense. An inquest is planned. Giglio pleads not guilty to manslaughter with bail set at 5,000.
The May session of the Superior Court for Providence and Bristol Counties opened at the Bristol County Court House with Judge Barrows presiding. Docket includes Yosell et al. v DeFelice and Lindsey v Paull Company, jurors from Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston, East Providence, Barrington, Warren, and Bristol are summoned. The first case, Yosef v De Felice, awarded 73.40, while Lindsey v Paull concerns 5000 dollars for injuries with trial proceeding after a site visit to the defendant’s premises.
A schedule of social and entertainment events from May to June at St Mary's parish and associated venues. Highlights include the May Festival at St Mary's School hall, May 27 theater entertainment, May 28 senior class dance, May 29 Ex celsior Tennis Club dance, June 3 salad supper, June 9 vestry supper, and June 24 Newport and Rocky Point excursion on the Sagamore led by local clubs.
In Providence and May 21 a son and daughter were born to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander DeRosier. Nearly every resident buys clothing at Barnaby's.
Advertisement touts Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey for throat and lung relief and Electric Bitters as a spring tonic. Encourages purchase at druggists for 25 cents, highlighting health benefits from pine forests.
Special Officer Pasquale Giglio pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the Gaetano Cipriano case. Judge Hammill continued the case to June 7 with $5,000 bail furnished by Thomas M. Morris. Other matters include John Medeiros pleading not guilty to assault on John Tavares, continued two weeks, and Matteo Carmone against Eliza Chicngo over lumber theft, also continued two weeks. The Angelo St Angelo versus Filadelphia Carabotta trespass case was discontinued at plaintiff’s request.
The First Bristol Rhode Island Boy Scouts attended a Brown and Tufts baseball game at Andrew's Field Providence as guests of Brown Athletic Association. A drill tonight and Friday at 7 30 prepares for Memorial Day. A free excursion by steamer Pomham departs Providence June 12 visiting Newport with a parade led by the First Bristol Troop Band.
Colds drain strength and delay worsens illness but Dr Kings New Discovery helps. The ad urges early treatment with a first dose to clear the head, improve breathing, and boost vitality and urges buying a bottle today to start taking immediately.
Koretsky at Rhode Island Hospital May 1 to 22 Sophia Koretsky of this town aged 48 Rose in Assonet Mass May 21 Samuel Rose son of William and Eliza Rose formerly of this town aged 55 years and 13 days Burial details unavailable.
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