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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1915
Page
4
Have weak lungs or frequent colds? Treat chest and bronchial troubles with Scott's Emulsion. It uses pure cod liver oil to strengthen the respiratory tract and improve blood, with glycerine soothing throat membranes. Available at any drug store. Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N.J.
The King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company votes to attend the Dreadnaught fair on Nov 6 and elects new members, with mourning decorum for William J. Ashton. Hydraulion Engine and Hose elect one member and deny Lakewood Cataract invitation. Dreadnaught also plans Lakewood fair attendance on Nov 27 and one new member is elected. King Philip Veteran Firemen form permanent society with officers and league delegates.
A calendar of activities includes Oct 16 23 30 and Nov 6 15 20 with a Fair of Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose in G A R Hall. Nov 9 Damon and Pythias at Pas time Theatre. Nov 10 dance in G A R Hall. Nov 18 Eagles barn dance in G A R Hall. Nov 21 sacred concert at State Street ME Church. Nov 25 Thanksgiving Day dance in G A R Hall. Nov 27 dance in Columbia Hall. Dec 7 8 9 10 seventh annual poultry show in G A R Hall. Feb 1 5 carnival under G A R W R C V and Bristol County groups.
The First Baptist Church holds a Prayer and Covenant meeting tonight on the topic Worship. Sunday morning worship at 10 30 includes communion and a sermon titled Courage. Sunday School at 1145. Young People meet at 630 led by Harold E Pedley. Evening service at 7 features The Place of Christianity in the World Today.
William Ross Spooner of Barrington and Bertha May Pollard of Providence were married Tuesday November 2 by Rev Arthur M Aycock. The couple previously resided in Spooner's hometown and now begin married life together.
Died notices list Munro Sarah Sterling Toye Munro aged 73 in this town on November 5 widow of William F Munro. Ashton William J Ashton aged 38 son of Annie and the late Richard Ashton, funeral from 244 Wood Street on Saturday November 6 at 2 PM. Kendrick Maria A widow of the late William Kendrick in Warren on November 3. Roderick Jessie Roderick widow of Mariana Roderick aged 60 in this town on November 3. Spink Arthur Bradford Spink aged 59 in Providence on November 3.
Life endorses the springs as exceptionally gentle, claiming a rider barely notices a child or even a grown man when driving. The review highlights superior shock absorption and ride quality.
Betty laments having only one grandfather while a friend has two. Her aunt explains one grandfather is in heaven, and Betty quips she has had awful luck with grandfathers with one in heaven and the other lame.
The Bristol Y M C A Finance Committee urges citizens to join with permanent annual subscriptions to stabilize funding. They report annual income around 3000 and expenditures at current activity levels, arguing increased memberships and commitments will sustain the association and avoid emergency drives. The committee members are WE Howe C B Rockwell G F E Leighton and E A Barrows.
A Republican wave won in six Rhode Island towns West Warwick Fast Providence North Providence North Kingston Barrington and Portsmouth with large pluralities and little opposition. In North Smithfield the town council stayed Republican but a tied race between Edward Atchison and William A Mowry sparked a caucus split and another vote planned. In North Kingston George Spink the sole Democrat last year lost as Republicans gained all offices.
A desolate stretch between the Nile’s two lower falls in Egypt is cited as the driest place on earth where rainfall has reportedly never occurred. The claim frames a stark desert region as an extreme hydrological anomaly with historical interest.
The Bristol Train of Artillery held its monthly meeting in the armory. It announced a Hose Company fair on Nov 13 and listed ten teams to shoot for the Jr H W Church trophy starting next Monday. A Surgeon's Trophy cup was presented for privates who win three times. 75 percent drill attendance and high indoor average qualify for the spring outdoor range shoot. The Senator Dixon Medal and Bourn Trophy are also on the winter agenda for Companies A and B. Companies A and B drill Monday evenings, Company C on Wednesdays, with each company chanting during drill nights.
List of names including Charles Ballou Saulle Desantis Guiseppe Dimaura Jose Jacintho Tornas Pietro Paghei Manuel Sylvesta Jos Whitney Domenico Zampuar and women Maria da Istrellas Margaret Derd Mrs Kate Johnson Mrs Jenniie Patterson with foreign names R Coggeshall P 14 and note of date.
Town Clerk's Office lists applicants for retail liquor licenses dated November 4 1915. Names include Bernard Breen Bruno Bros Dantl Colaluca Itd Morris Bros James H Head Salvatore Glollo Henry Manchester Luigi Malafronte and others. Council sets November 28 1915 8 PM in Memorial Building to hear objections and allow payments on applications.
Charles B Rockwell, executor of Mattie B S Rockwell late of Bristol, announces acceptance of trust and bond in probate. All persons with claims against the estate must file them with the Bristol Probate Court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date.
The Executrix of Mary T. Doherty's will, admitted to probate in Bristol Rhode Island, announces she has accepted the trust and posted the required bond. All persons with claims against the estate must present them as provided by law.
Guardian Edmund A. Ryan petitions to authorize sale of Mary L Edward H and Catherine Cunningham minors interests in a Bristol street lot with a double dwelling to pay debts and support. Hearing set November 15 1915 at 10 30 AM with fourteen days notice ordered in Bristol Phoenix.
Annie Riley administratrix petitions to sell only enough of John Riley’s land to cover debts and costs. The property sits on Gooding's Lane in Bristol with specified bounds. Hearing set for November 15 1915 at 10 30 AM. fourteen day weekly notices ordered in Bristol Phenix.
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