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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
3
A Shelbyville clerk describes severe fatigue and poor health after years of overwork and pimples. An advertisement for a tonic from Hope Drug Co Bristol promises renewed vitality with a guarantee, claiming to outperform other remedies.
The Metro Columbia screen version of Paul Trent's novel A Wife by Purchase stars Viola Dana with Robert Walker in the lead. Walker, who previously co starred with Dana, has appeared in multiple Edison Kalem productions and stage hits. The program also includes Pathe News a Triangle Keystone and a Metro comedy.
Dr. Edgar Hamill Hughes formerly of this town married Florence Ada Martindale a Smith College student at St Jerome's Church Holyoke Mass relatives attended Dr. John Hughes brother served as best man Mrs Hughes matron of honor Bride daughter of Dr J Watson Martindale Camden N J to graduate Smith College next month Groom son of Mr and Mrs John J Hughes Stamford Conn a Fordham graduate and practicing physician in Holyoke for two years now in United States medical corps.
The Bristol Train of Artillery holds a Monday 8 PM armory meeting for re organization. Members not accepted in the 19th Company are asked to attend. Distinct duties include Sunday 6 45 PM escort of Babbitt Post to St Michael s Church and Wednesday 8 45 AM armory escort for Memorial Day parade.
The Wishing Ring, a musical comedy by Mr. Munsey, comes to the Pastime Theatre on June 6 and 7 under the Young Womens Parish Club for Red Cross funds. More than 175 in the cast and choruses, elaborate costumes and scenery, and a recalled Providence Opera House production promise a professional finish. Leading roles include Mistress Mary Leah Gardiner Bo Peepes Edith Wardwell Moon Beam Mary Reynolds Queen of Hearts Mildred Goettler and others with a full Bristol audience familiar with the show.
Rowdy Dow bowling team defeats YMCA champions Nuff Seds in a hot match on YMCA alleys. Joe DeCosta leads with a 305 three string total and 145 on a cup effort after a 133 single. Next Monday Rowdy Dow faces North Ends, YMCA champions, in league play.
At the Star Theatre William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in a double role in Sins of Her Parent a moral tale of a mother’s redemption and a daughter’s peril Valerie Marchmont’s past threatens Adrian Courtney but she dies in a struggle saving her daughter Richard Carver learns the truth as Alaska drama unfolds. Also Dorothy Gish in Children of the Feud and Patria epodes with Mrs Vernon Castle plus other features and comedy pictures.
A Providence reception for General Ed wards delays his inspection and swearing in of Bristol’s Nineteenth Company. Col. Blake will perform duties next Wednesday. Local enlistment work continues at the Naval Reserves Armory with Lt. Bagnall assisting and more recruits urged to enroll by Monday.
Antonio Gracia died Wednesday morning at about 10 o'clock at his home 141 Franklin street aged 50 born in St Micheles Azores and resided here for years He worked in the Calender Department at the National India Rubber Company He is survived by his wife Amelia and several children Funeral mass was sung at St Elizabeth's Church by Rev A P Rebello and interment followed at St Mary's Cemetery
Mrs Selina Amelia Dillon wife of Charles H Dillon manager of Star and Pastime Theatres died at her home 473 Pontiac avenue Eden Park after two serious operations She leaves husband and two young children Funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the late residence in Eden Park Bristol friends express deep sympathy in his bereavement.
The YMCA plans a patriotic Memorial Day program with all net receipts donated to the Flag fund. It invites townspeople to attend even with small contributions and to avoid publishing names for gifts under a dollar, aiming to beautify the town with Old Glory displayed.
At the weekly convention of Burnside Lodge No 34 K of P the rank of Esquire was conferred on a candidate and a Knights ceremony is planned for June 5, flagged as Old Members Night. A supper and entertainment are also planned.
The Bristol Red Cross Auxiliary opened its rooms on Monday to meet a high demand for surgical dressings. Workers at Red Cross headquarters made 360 dressings yesterday. Donations are urged as funds allow with receipts listed totaling $132.75 to date plus ongoing pledges.
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