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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1916
Page
3
A Bristol resident, George N. Dunbar of 20 Charles street, testifies that kidney trouble from a cold was cured by Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Buffington's Pharmacy. He reports relief lasting over a year with no further kidney issues. The ad promotes the pills at 50 cents per package.
Edward W. Proffitt urged Rhode Island State College students at Kingston to persuade friends and relatives to lobby the Legislature for audimong and financial aid. He argued the college faces higher entrance standards that limit applicants and called for public opinion to support funding for the college’s expanded needs and mission.
The monthly Probate Court session led by Judge Edward L. Leany continued petitions to November for removal of Robert H. Anderson as executor of Lyman B. Bosworth and appointment of Clifford A. Brownell as administrator with the will annexed. Bridget O Connor estate executrix Mary J. O Connor was allowed. bond set at 100 dollars to pay debts. OConnor real estate sale petition adjourned to October 16. Benjamin, McGowan, Glad ding petitions continued to November 6.
On Thursday evening at the Pas time Theatre Pearl White George Probert and Sheldon Lewis star in The Iron Claw followed by The King's Game a five act photo play. The program is advertised as having a big run nationwide and patrons are urged to arrive early to secure seats.
Warren defeats Bristol 5 to 2 on Warren field as Fortier shines with four hits and Bristol errors aid Warren. Beuregard and Little reach base, Jordan homers after a fielding mishap, Bristol ties in the fifth, Warren adds two in sixth. Three Bristol hits come late, White belts a three base hit for Bristol. Next game slated for Saturday afternoon on the common.
Tonight the Star Theatre opens The Grip of Evil a 14 chapter serial praised as superior to The Iron Claw. Kathryn Osterman stars in The Bludgeon a five act feature. Chocolates given away on Tuesday evenings. Wednesday Douglas Fairbanks five act The Habit of Happiness. William Collier in Wife and Auto Troubles. Thursday Francis X Bushman The Other Man Harold Lockwood May Allison in The Buzzard's Shadow a five act drama.
The note seeks a daguerreotype of Rev. Joel Mann and photos of meeting places, former leaders, teachers, and scholars for Bristol's 1816 to 1916 exhibit. It requests Bibles, hymn books, records, leaflets, programs, medals, and other Sunday School artifacts loaned to Rev. John E. Whitley or Mrs. Philip H. Farrington. Memorial Chapel opens Oct 6 for loans with return promised.
Col Samuel P. Colt entertained about 140 guests at a farm clambake in Pappoosequaw for the President and directors of the Industrial Trust Company. The event featured a guided tour of the cattle barn, an electric milking demonstration, a formal banquet, and speeches by Gov. R. Livingston Beeckman and U.S. Senator LeBaron B. Colt among others.
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