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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
4
Noting many children suffer weak growth and illness, the ad urges Scott's Emulsion as a concentrated supplement to enrich blood and build strength. It emphasizes the product has no alcohol and is from Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield, New Jersey.
Tonight at the Star Theatre Robert Mantell stars in The Blindness of Devotion a five act society drama and The Strange Case of Mary Page. Saturday features Our Boys in Pursuit of Mexican Bandits a two part W S Hart western drama plus Boarders and Ghosts and Married on the Wing Bray Cartoons.
Judge Edward L. Leahy will leave Bristol a week from tomorrow June 3 for the Plattsburg military training camp in New York. Enrollment for four senior camps and one junior encampment reached 9250, with men from most states signing up. The wider Plattsburg model is expected to bring about 50,000 citizen soldiers to seven U S camps that season.
The Louisville Herald comments on the eagle imagery on the American dollar, arguing it shows money has wings and not to be forgotten. The remark frames the symbol as deliberate and memorable.
Tomorrow evening at the Pastime Theatre another Metro wonder play called The Come Back stars Harry Lockwood and May Allison. Five acts present a thrilling society and Great North Woods tale with The New Royal Orchestra providing music. Early arrival is advised to secure preferred seating.
Corks can be made acid proof against strong acids by soaking them in hot paraffin. The process protects corks from chemical attack and preserves integrity for use in harsh acid environments.
Funeral services for Mrs Charlotte Ann Goff widow of William C Goff were held yesterday afternoon at the home of her son in law Capt Charles S Nettleton on Dimond avenue Rev Frank E Talbee officiated with many relatives and friends in attendance Interment followed at North Cemetery A separate service for Rose Cannavacuilo 11 daughter of Domenico Cannavaci ulo was conducted yesterday morning at her father s residence 70 Richmond Street A requiem Mass was offered at St Mary s Church and burial was in St Mary s Cemetery
Memorial services will be held at the Congregational Church with a morning sermon on An Abiding Memorial at 10 30 o clock and an evening sermon The Kind of Soldier Needed Today at 7 30 o clock Babbitt Post No 15 G A R and affiliated groups will attend the evening service The choir will sing selections including To Thee O Country Peace I Leave With You Onward Christian Soldiers and To Thee O God We Fly The piece ends with a note Optimistic Thought It is the greatest security from fear to fear the laws.
Rhode Island State Board of Public Roads invites sealed proposals for wire conduits manholes curbs and granolithic sidewalks on the Warren and Barrington Bridges in Bristol County. Proposals due by noon June 9 1916 with $200 certified check. Plans and specs available from June 2 1916 at State House Providence. Work to include 2800 ft two inch wrapped wire 3950 ft six duct six manholes 2625 ft concrete curb and 1312 sq yd anolithic sidewalk.
Town Clerk announces all residents must register in person to vote this year by June 30 1916. Office hours in June are 9 AM to 12 and 2 PM to 3 PM daily except Sundays and holidays with extended hours June 22–30.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints William B Pearse as administrator of the estate of John Russell Pearse and requires all claims to be filed within six months. An instrument purporting to be the will of Mary Miller alias Mary Mello is presented for probate with a hearing set for June 1 1916 at 10 30 A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol, with fourteen days of notice in the Bristol Phenix.
May 18 1916 administrator of the estate of Nancy B Manchester late of Bristol de PERSE gives bond and notifies to file in the clerk?s office within six months from first advertisement. AMASA C WILLISTON May 8 1916 administrator of the estate of Elizabeth B Seely late of Bristol deceased gives bond and first advertisement. LEWIS B WALDRON
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