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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1915
Page
4
Daily Thought offers a proverb on visiting friends to clear a thorny path followed by Uncle Eben’s remark that a man who sympathizes with himself often earns his friends' pity. The tone mirrors a rural paper’s light moral humor.
Relatives in this town report the death of Mrs Annie Boskosky wife of Joseph Boskosky of Millville Massachusetts. She died early yesterday at a hospital in Woonsocket after gall stone surgery. She was 37 or 38 years old born in this town to Mrs Allen Munro and the late George Manchester. She lived in Millville for about six years and is survived by her husband and daughter Margaret Boskosky and two half sisters Mrs George Marshall and Mrs William Remieres. She belonged to St Michael's Church. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the Mortuary Chapel of the North Cemetery with Rev Dr George L Locke presiding.
Thomas W. Griffith former Soldiers' Home resident died last night at the Hotel Bristol after a prolonged illness. Born in Fall River Massachusetts he served in the Civil War in Rhode Island units and U S Volunteer Rifles. Survived by three brothers two in Fall River and one in Providence and a sister in Florida the body will be taken to Fall River for burial.
The women's club singles championship at Excelsior Courts sees Mollie Hamill defeat Augustine Van Wickle in two straight sets 6-2 6-4 to reach the final where she crushes Helen W Church 6-0 6-0. Other results include Reynolds sisters and Vanwall advancing in earlier rounds.
Mrs Daniel D B Davis of Logansport Indiana reports suffering from female troubles and says she avoided an operation after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims improvement and urges others to try the remedy, noting the company's confidential letters answered by a woman.
The YMCA reception committee plans a public opening event to introduce the new General Secretary and Physical Director to members and friends. The date is expected to be Thursday evening October 28, marking the start of fall and winter activities.
A playful verse recounts Horatia hosting the bridge club, urging them to stay and enjoy the game. Herminia declares she will guard the right side, while others debate meetings and leisure, recalling the days of a famed trio and their brave stand against ennui.
A verse by W. S. Goodwin laments smoking from ancient times to modern factories. The speaker notes pipes and tobaccos adored by men and women despite scolds. The poem blends historical figures and allegory, ending on the frustration of a pipe going out.
King Philip hand engine wins five dollars at the Brockton Fair on Friday. Bristol muster attendance was heavy despite morning rain. On return, a Fall River owned truck carrying Bristol firemen collided with a touring car at Main and Child streets in Warren. the lighter vehicle was damaged but no injuries were reported. King Philip and White Angel of Salem each threw 207 feet 10 1 4 inches to share the 19th prize of ten dollars, Hydraulicians threw 1935 and finished 26th.
A schedule of community events from October include whist parties at G A R Hall hosted by Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps on October 13 and harvest whists for St Mary's Church on October 18. Concerts and moving pictures at Pastime theatre on October 15 and a minstrel show on October 20 feature local groups such as Company C Bristol Train of Artillery Rhode Island Boy Scouts First Bristol Troop and Epworth League. The Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company fair runs October 16 through November 20 at G A R Hall with the harvest supper at State Street M E Church on October 21 from 6 to 8 PM.
Born French-In Providence a son to Mr and Mrs Barnard French. Peloza Cardoza in town Oct 9. Bogkosky in Woonsocket Oct 11 wife Annie E Boskosky dies at 38. funeral Oct 13. Griffith of Soldiers Home Oct 11 aged 72. Church in Cranston Oct 10 Miss Mary Abbie Church aged 90.
A quip attributed to Puck mocks a speaker who encouraged another with bold counsel and a box of strychnine pills, framed as light satire about courage and consequence.
Dutch engineers in Java constructed a road bridge over one hundred feet long with a central span exceeding sixty feet, entirely from bamboo materials.
A compact verse line fragment from Milton invoking duty and divine order. The text juxtaposes human effort with divine responsibility in the face of destruction.
Columbus Day program at the Pastime Theatre in Hall Caine's The Eternal Rich appears tomorrow with America the Great spectacle from World Film Corporation and six reels. vaudeville acts include Bud Brown and a talented wife artist. Doors open 7 15 with prices unchanged as audiences enjoy top line entertainment.
A storefront promotes a wide inventory including ladies tops suits and coats and a large line of men and boys clothing. Shoes hats shirts sweaters undergarments and linens are advertised with sizes and latest styles emphasized to attract shoppers.
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