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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1914
Page
3
Several women longed for children were deprived by curable physical derangements but were restored to normal health after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Readers are invited to write and inquire.
A series of testimonials from women in New York Missouri Pennsylvania West Virginia and Florida praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for pregnancy pre birth and post birth health. They claim it built up the system aided childbirth and produced healthy babies.
Private class of 1915 dance at Colt High School Auditorium on November 24. Thanksgiving social at G A R Hall hosted by King Philip Lodge 1135 Loyal Order of Moose on November 26. November 25 features a food sale at St Michael's Chapel by the Ladies Benevolent Society. December events include Star Course at Rockwell Hall on December 1 with Muss Merle Lowrie. social dance at G A R Hall on December 2 by Galden Jubilee Club. Christmas sale December 3 by Ladies' Aid Society at State Street M E Church vestry. December 5 to 12 Bristol Train of Artillery annual fair in the Armory. December 9 to 10 Bristol Poultry Show at A Ro Hall. December 10 Turkey supper at First Congregational Church. December 14 Benefit Concert for Banda Tripoli at Pastime Theatre.
William G. Shepherd recounts in Paris that Ooh La a Senegalese fighter with a bright smile earned fame at Meaux near the Ourcq. He endured nine gunshot wounds and bayonets, saved by doctors and ambulance crews, and reportedly killed eighteen Germans in the fighting.
Jean Berger an eighteen year old private in the Second Regiment of Infantry, Alsatian by origin, risked his life during the Marne battles. He carried a wounded colonel to safety, then aided a thirsty British officer with wine, taking wounds himself. He and the English officer later helped a wounded German, all under heavy shelling. A German uhlan officer was moved by Berger and offered water before the others were evacuated by Red Cross nurses. The English officer vowed to reward Berger if he survived.
In London the Times explains the spelling change to Serbia in deference to Servian sentiment which objects to the term Servus meaning a slave.
French army doctors note remarkable stoicism among Turcos fighting with French forces. The warriors rarely show emotion even after severe injuries, with many demanding to keep severed limbs as trophies of their bravery.
Alfred Winsor Gooding aged 79 died Friday morning at his Gooding avenue home from Bright's disease after a short confinement. Born April 1, 1836 in town, he farmed and ran a milk business. He married Mary Abbie Bradford in 1864. she died in 1891. Survived by granddaughter Miss Marguerite Gooding and grandson William B. Gooding. funeral held at 2 p.m. yesterday at Gooding avenue residence, burial at North Cemetery.
Hiram Luther aged 67 died at the Soldiers Home yesterday afternoon after a period of illness. A Rhode Island infantry veteran born in this town, he had worked as a bootmaker at the National India Rubber Company factory. He entered the home in 1900 and is survived by a brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Mortuary Chapel with burial in North Cemetery.
Multiple marriage notices in this town between November 21 and 28. Names include Stowell and Belcher of Providence and East Providence, Dow and Sisson, Demeulenaere and Soulette, Lima and Sylvester, DeFelice and Santo, Recupero and Marabello, with ministers Rev. Locke Rebello Gillan Duffy officiating.
LIED. Gooding of this town died in Providence on Nov 20 at age 8. Luther at the Soldiers Home in this town on Nov 2% aged 87. Cahoone in Seeronk Mass on Nov 23. Willim Henry Cahoone formerly of this town died aged 78.
In Loving memory of Elizabeth Russell Easterbrooks who died November 21 1913. Dearest daughter thou hast fled yet we hold to faith and hope of meeting again in Heaven. Mr. and Mrs R H Bullock.
The British privy council urged strict economy in 1795 due to flour shortages. Families were asked to give up puddings and pies and limit bread to one quartern loaf per person weekly. Rich households were told to skip soups and gravies and provide only prime cuts while the poor learn to make soup and rice pudding using rice as a new staple.
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as fast acting relief for rheumatism joints and muscles. Claims penetrating action relieves hot swollen discomfort and can be bought for 26 cents with money back satisfaction.
Conflicting reports from Polish battles show both sides claiming victory as millions are involved. Western front operations stall due to cold and exhaustion. Turkish firing near Smyrna deemed nonhostile. Russia halts German advance northwest of Lodz toward Warsaw. French capture heights near Verdun. Warsaw threatened again. Turko British actions and North Sea activity noted. Gen de Wet defeated in South Africa. German Warsaw efforts repelled. British naval bombardments continue in northern France. Submarine incident off Scotland. In Providence, Barnaby's clothing sales surge.
In the District Court of Rhode Island Beulah F Hall of Warren is adjudged bankrupt on a voluntary petition dated 1914. The first meeting of creditors is at Room 47 Weybosset Street Providence on December 4, 1914 at 2 PM to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Nathan W Littlefield referee in bankruptcy.
Benjamin M Hall was adjudged bankrupt by voluntary petition on November 20, 1974. The first creditors meeting is set for December 4, 1914 at 2 PM in Room 47 No 7 Weybosset St Providence. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact other lawful business. Nathan W. Littlefield.
At a Natural Gas association meeting it was announced that completed gas refrigeration outfits will replace ice chests. The system uses ammonia liquid in a tank where jets ignite to vaporize ammonia. The vapor travels through coils as a cooling agent and is recycled indefinitely.
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