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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1917

Page

4

Funeral services for William J. Tilley and James Moore

The funeral for William J. Tilley of 16 Burton street was held Wednesday at St. Mary's Church with Rev. Albert L. Cahill officiating and burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Warren. James Moore, killed at the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad yards while unloading steel window frames, was honored with a large turnout at a service led by Rev. Anson B. Howard and burial at North Cemetery.

William J. Tilley Burton Street Albert L. Cahill St. Mary’s Church Asa W. Hathaway John W. Church Fitz E. W. Munro D. K. Waite Providence St. Mary’s Cemetery Warren James Moore New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company Anson B. Howard St. Michael's Church Moses Connery Robert Lawrie Samuel Sherman William Burke North Cemetery

Advertised Letters in Bristol on Oct 13 1917

List of names including Manuel Botelho Theodore Brown G B Burlingame Captain Jack Stinson Amy Adams Walter Briggs Sarah Cocks Helen McCabe James McCabe Marie Scroggie Emily Conrah ARIEL Coggeshall P M. Entries dated October 13 1917 for Bristol letters.

Bristol, R. L Manuel Botelho Thedore Brown G. B. Burlingame Jack Stinson Amy Adams Walter Briggs Sarah Cocks Helen McCabe James McCabe Marie F. Scroggie Emily F. Conrah

Tangled Lives at Sta Theatre Opens Tonight

Star Theatre presents William Fox five act Tangled Lives at Sta Theatre this evening led by Genevieve Hamper with Pearl White in The Fatal Ring. Also shows include Charles Ray in The Pinch Hitter, and Helen Holmes in Railroad Raiders with Triangle comedy. Next Monday Mollie King stars in Blind Man's Luck, third Liberty episode.

Star Theatre William Fox Sta Theatre Genevieve Hamper Pearl White Charles Ray

Ferrier Sells Bay View Lot to Robert Black

Town records show John M. Ferrier selling to Robert Black a parcel on Bay View avenue. The transfer is entered at the Town Clerk's office for record.

John M. Ferrier Robert Black Bay View Avenue

Community Events From Oct to Dec Schedule

Upcoming events include the first grand fair by King Papa and Drum Corps from Oct 13 to 27 at G. A. i all. Harvest Supper on Oct 25 at State Street M. E. Church vestry. Boy Scouts bazaar on Nov 10 27 24 and Dec 1 at G. A. R. all. Old Kentucky Jubilee Cartet lecture on Dec 5 at State Street M. E. Church.

King Papa G. A. i All State Street M. E. Church Epworth League Boy Scouts G.A. R. All Old Kentucky

Company C Reorganized at Hotel Belvedere Meeting

About 25 members were sworn into three years service in the State militia as part of Company C Bristol Train of Artillery at the Hotel Belvedere. Col H Bailey administered the oath. Others who joined will be sworn in next Wednesday evening, with a nominations committee named to select officers for election.

State Militia Bristol Train of Artillery Hotel Belvedere Col. H. Bailey Company C H. W. Church B. W. Wall William P. Paine

Changes in the Post Office Move Money Orders

Con tractor Octave LeClair leads extensive interior changes at the post office. The post master's private office shifts to the north corridor room and the money order and postal savings departments relocate to larger quarters east of their current spaces. Partitions are removed to enable the redesign. After completion the money order and postal savings windows will line the east side of the main corridor near the former post master entrance.

Octave LeClair Money Order Postal Savings Postal Savings Department

Executor Accepts Trust in Bristol Estate

Ella F. Cooke executrix of William H. Cooke's Bristol estate announces probate approval and bond. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from this advertisement.

Bristol Probate Court Seeks Adoption and Name Change

In Bristol on September 18, 1917 Alfonso Cirillo and Gaetana Cirillo petition to adopt Antonia Maria Martin, born April 5, 1900 in Providence, changing her name to Emily Cirillo. The couple have cared for her over seventeen years, parents unknown, with a hearing set for December 3, 1917, and a notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Bristol Phenix.

Bristol Alfonso Cirillo Antonia Maria Martin Rhode Island Gaetana Voccia Cirillo Maria Martin Providence Antonia Maria Emily Cirillo Bristol Phenix John M. Coggeshall

Bristol Petition to Adopt Willard Manuta Under Cirillo Family

In Bristol on September 18 1917 Gaetana Vocilla Cirillo and Alfonso Cirillo petition for adoption of Willard M Manuta a male child born June 19 1904 in Pawtucket Rhode Island. Parents whereabouts unknown and asked to adopt and rename Francis Cirillo. Court sets December 3 1917 hearing at 10 30 AM Probate Court and orders weekly publication for four weeks.

Bristol Alfonso Cirillo Willard M Rhode Island Gaetana Voccia Cirillo Willard Manuta Harriet Manuta Pawtucket Willard M. Manuta Francis Cirillo Alfonso Cirillo Gaetana Voccila Cirillo Probate Sali Bristol Phenix John M. Coggeshall

Fragmented Text Reflects Obscure Historical Passage

The readable parts hint at a late medieval to early modern discussion with scattered names and terms like Maganies and Sherali Baul. The OCR shows numerous garbles and misreads, making precise entities unclear while implying a study or narrative fragment.

Fragmentary OCR Note From City Archive

Fragmentary text references a city archive item with scattered phrases about a door and a person named Sor Bi Doling. The legible bits mention a weights discussion and a petite Associate, plus vague timing cues and uncertainty.

Ieee Sity

dubious OCR fragment on honey and cosmetics

Fragment discusses honey usage in cosmetics and claims about health effects. It mentions adulteration and unclear product quality, with references to throat and throat troubles and a “glowing” color. Unsure details. reads as garbled promotional text.

Attia

Correct Nervous Tension with Scott's Emulsion

An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a tonic to combat nervousness and fatigue. It claims rich nutrition improves blood and feeds body cells, supporting the nervous system and overall health, noting the product is alcohol free. Published by Booth & Bowne in Bloomfield New Jersey.

Scott

Executors announce probate of John Howard Manenenter estate Bristol

The executors of John Howard Manenenter's last will and testament in Bristol announce probate approval. They have accepted the trust and posted bond. Creditors are instructed to file claims with the Bristol County Court by the advertised deadline.

Bristol R.L John Howard Manenenter Wate Court Hareby Charles H. Manchester L. Manchester

Bristol Probate Notices for Trudell and Northup Estates

October 11 1917 notice reports Joseph L King appointed administrator of Roseph Trudell estate in Bristol and bond filed. Also Philip C Northup executor of Nancy A Northup estate states acceptance of trust and six month claim period with court notice in Bristol.

Bristol Roseph Trudell Joseph L. King

Fragmentary OCR News Item with Mixed Text

The readable portion shows scattered words about a price and names, with broken phrases suggesting a miscellaneous public notice or brief. Key entities are unclear, and the fragment lacks a coherent event, date, or organization to describe a complete news item.

Fragmentary note on straw use in ancient Hebrew texts

Fragmentary OCR mentions straw used by ancient Hebrews and associated passages such as 1 Kings 4 28 Isaiah 11 7 and a reference to camels. The text is garbled but suggests discussion of straw as fodder or material in ancient times.

Roth Chile Gerenla

Notice of Haven and Hartford Railroad Company meeting

The Haven and Hartford Railroad Company informs stockholders in New York and New Haven that a meeting will be held on October 24 at noon in New Haven to consider amendments to the by laws and to elect directors. The board authorizes two tellers. President presides. transfer books date noted. secretary signs. Date October 1 1917.

York Low ‘Haver Ford Railroad Company Bert Becheld Hart Monte New Savon Hartfo Saldee Ec Aes Felows Scheng Neons Irman Enid Nee Yen Board of Isoirectora New_ Haven Connecticut Arthur BR Clark

Notice of Annual Meeting and Stock Proposal 1917 Connecticut

Notice to stockholders of The New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company sixty year old text announces annual meeting options including adoption of charter amendment for 6 percent preferred stock and transfer books closed October 10 1917. Arthur E. Clark secretary signs.

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