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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1918
Page
4
Sonny Garvin writes from France to Mr Farrally to describe his location among battlefields and to note his transfer to the Intelligence Section requiring a change in address. The missive confirms his ongoing service and altered mailing details.
From Coast to Coast a chorus of praise for Doan's Kidney Pills features Bristol residents testifying to quick relief. A carpenter, A H Rounds, recounts back pain eased after one box from Buffington's Pharmacy, while a soldier writes of long train journeys in France and life near Chateau-Thierry noting battlefield crosses and Allied efforts.
The article recalls St Michael's 200th parish birthday and 100th Sunday school anniversary. It highlights the rector’s long service, the early formation of the Sunday school, and a loan exhibition in the chapel featuring portraits of founders, bishops, local families, and 46 young men in military service with three deaths.
Miss Eleanor Ramsay Perry died in Philadelphia after Spanish influenza developed into pneumonia. A 28 year old nurse and West Haven native, she trained at Pennsylvania Hospital and worked with Red Cross. She leaves parents Charles V and Mary I Perry and siblings in Hartford, Brooklyn, and West Haven. burial in St Michael's Church, with services led by Rev James De Wolt Perry.
Frederick Middleton a former resident, died last Wednesday in Waterbury hospital after weeks of illness from multiple diseases. He, aged 56, was born in England and worked at the National India Rubber Company in Bristol before living in Walpole and later Naugatuck. Survived by wife Sarah and four children, funeral held at Mount Hope Avenue residence with burial at North Cemetery.
John Della Morte died at his home 127 Franklin Street Sunday at 6 AM after a five day illness from Spanish influenza. He was 26, born in Italy, and a partner in Pasquale Della Morte & Sons bakers. He leaves three brothers. Funeral mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel followed by interment at St Mary's Cemetery.
Manuel Freitas died Sunday at his home 221 State Street from Spanish influenza developing into pneumonia. A 34 year old Portugal born man, he leaves a wife in Portugal. Funeral set for tomorrow at 9 AM at St Elizabeth's Church.
The poster for the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan rises like the sun over night, and its image was created by a young Gloucester fisher girl. She lives with her fisherman father in a small sea town, bringing a fresh coastal perspective to the campaign.
In Bristol W H Buffington markets Hokara skin healer claiming rapid cure for pimples blackheads acne eczema and many skin conditions. A liberal sized jar sells for 35 cents with money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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