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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
4
C E Beswick of Ogdensburg shares relief after using Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets for years long headaches and dyspepsia. He says the remedy relieved symptoms from day one and recommends it to friends. Available 50 cents a box six for 2.50 or 25 cents trial size by Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg NY.
The Pastime Theatre reopens after influenza closures with new seats fresh paint and gold bronze decor. The house is thoroughly cleaned and fumigated for health. Walliasn S Hart appears in Riddle Gawne along with the usual comedies as opening attraction.
The Y M C A fall and winter moving picture series opens tomorrow with Uncle Tom’s Cabin starring Marguerite Clark in matinee and evening showings. Also shown are Holmes Travelogue Arctic scenes educational and The Official War Review. Evening shows start at 7 45 with afternoon at 3.
The Colt Junior Athletic Association will meet Warren A C on Childs street grounds in Warren next Sunday at 3 30 p m. The Juniors have trained hard and announce their lineup with J Barry at center and Domenick Langelo at quarterback among others.
Members of Bristol Aerie 953 and Warren Aerie 953 are invited to plan a pool tournament. The meeting is next Wednesday at 8 PM in the Bristol local aerie rooms.
Bristol Probate Court on October 23 1918 received a will for Ma Louise Haines deceased of Bristol and set a hearing for November 18 1918 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room. Notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phenix.
Officials announce the country will turn clocks back one hour next Sunday at 2 am reversing the daylight saving time enacted by the President on March 19. Citizens are urged to set clocks ahead 11 hours Saturday night to avoid harming timepieces.
An advertisement touts Orrine as a scientific preparation that kills desire for whiskey and beer. It claims home use with no sanitarium expense and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen. A free booklet is offered from W. H. Buffington at 458 Hope St.
Telephone listing notes W Talbot with address 151 West Hooklin and contact details.
A simple classified insurance ad urges homeowners to consider fire protection. Wm L Connery offers to call with rates and information on all insurance types, listing Bristol phone 244 X and address 14 Charles St.
Townhouses and house lots for sale and for rent offered by the John Temple Drury Real Estate Agency. Contact Tel. 165-W for details and inquiries.
Bristol Rhode Island October 14 1818 Frank H Hammill announces appointment as Administrator D B N CC of the estate of Lyman B Bosworth deceased. Bond filed per law. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from first advertisement.
Parette M Whittemore appointed administratrix by the probate court of Bristol town for the estate of Janet Whittemore late of Bristol deceased. Bond filed as required. all heirs and creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from first advertisement.
Frank H. Hammill advertises as administrator of the estate of Robert H. Anderson late of Bristol deceased. First advertisement dated October 14, 1618.
The Bristol Town Council as Canvassers will meet October 31 1918 at 7 30 PM in Memorial Building to canvass and correct voter lists for the election held the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Final canvassers meeting before election. Town Clerk Coggesshall notes.
Rhode Island Bristol voters warned to meet in Bristol districts on November 5 1918 for state and local races including U S Senate ballot questions and constitutional amendment. Names of electors and officers listed with yeas and nays tallied 86 to 0 in Senate roll. Secretary of State John Parker attests.
A 1918 Rhode Island constitutional amendment proposes that absent service members in the U S military or naval forces may vote in all state elections including federal offices and state offices. The measure empowers the General Assembly to set registration rules for such electors and allows ballots by written or printed form from abroad.
Industrial Trust Company guardian presents its third account for the estate of Emily French. The account is received and returned for allowance on November 4, 1918, at 10:30 A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol. Probate Clerk OHN M. COGGESHALL signs.
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