Bristol Misses Chautauqua Circuit Opportunity
Editorial laments Bristol’s exclusion from the Swarthmore Chautauqua circuit after F. J. Ulrich’s attempt to drum up local interest. It notes Westerly’s success and urges Warren to join, highlighting twelve entertainments in a week for $2 with notable speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Swarthmore Chautauqua Association
F. J. Ulrich
Warren
Westerly
Aude Ballington Booth
Dr. Hillis
Champ Clark
Cavell execution sparks enlistment surge in England
The reported execution of Edith Cavell, an English nurse in Belgium, for helping soldiers escape to England is seen as a German blunder. German officials claimed severity would deter other helpers, but Cavell's death reportedly boosted English enlistment, with estimates valuing it at 10,000 men. The piece notes the martyrdom is costly for the German side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Cavell
Belgium
England
Germany
Ault
Saving Money on Shoes Do It Before Wearing
A tip suggests soaking new shoe soles in linseed oil for twelve hours and drying, repeating the process three times to save money. The method promises softer, longer lasting soles and steps to apply for best results.
Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs
Careful people note the remedy has 46 years on the market and is said to soothe and heal coughs. It claims relief for pneumonia and lung troubles caused by delayed treatment and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. Prices are 50 cents and one dollar.
Bristol Post Office Hours and Mail Schedule
The Bristol post office opens from 6.45 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. Money Order Registry and Postal Bank departments operate 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Mails arrive at 7.00, 10.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 7.00 p.m. and close at 7.30, 8.50, 11.50 a.m., 1.50, 5.50, 7.15 p.m. Sunday mails arrive 8.00 a.m. and close 4.50 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Post Office
Bristol
Express matter schedules from Bristol by Adams Express
Outward departures at 7:50 and 11:20 a m with arrivals at 2:20 and 5:20 p m. Inward service runs at 8:00, 10:00 a m and 2:00, 4:00 and 7:00 p m for Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Adams Express
High Tides at Bristol Alm 10 23
Tide readings at Bristol Alm show highs at 11.49, 12.46 and 1.47. The sequence indicates spring-like surge patterns observed on the date. Mariners and harbor users are advised to note these peak times for navigation.
Local notes from Bristol and vicinity
Mrs Charles Paull returns home from Nova Scotia. Rev Thomas P Haign presided at First Congregational Church service. SUZMAN'S promotes sweaters with prices 45 to 6.98 and green stamps. Warren Cotton Mill runs day and night. Herreshoff yard launches an un christened 32 foot racer for Cornelius Whitney. Dreadnaught Hose Company fair resumes with music by Crown orchestra and Boy Scouts parade. Babbitt Post 15 G A R plans grand rounds with officers at Soldiers Home visit. Public schools close for Rhode Island Institute of Instruction meeting. Garden Club discusses rose culture led by Mrs Herreshoff. next meeting Nov 2. Trinity Church Young Men's Parish Club Halloween masquerade at Guild Hall with Lafayette Orchestra. prizes for costumes and grand march at 9.00.
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Charles Paull
Nova Scotia
Thomas P. Haign
Boston
First Congregational Church
Suzman
Warren Manufacturing Company
Joseph M. Edmonds
New York
Philadelphia
Herreshoff
Cornelius Whitney
Harry P. Whitney
Suzman’s
Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
G. A. R. Hall
Crown Orchestra
Boy Scouts’ Drum and Bugle Corps
Babbitt
James D. Wardwell
Rhode Island Institute of Instruction
Infantry Hall
Rhode Island Normal School
Classical High School
Technical High School
Rhode Island School of Design
Sayles Hall
Brown University
S. W . Peck
Hope Street
Charles F Herreshoff
John P. Reynolds
S . Drury
Bulles
George L. Millard
Japanese Gardens.” the Young Men's Parish Club
Trinity Church
Guild Hall
Trinity Parish House
Lafayette Orchestra
Highway Department
State Street
Young Men’s Parish Club
Trinity
Bristol Train of Artillery
Babbitt Post
No. 15
G. A. R Hall
K. A. Hamill
Maja Harby
Walier
Montana
Phoenix
Portugal
Azores
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Bristol Aerue
G. A
Dwyer
Catarrh Cure Claims Internal Remedy Efficacy
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease and only internal remedies cure it. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces, claiming physician endorsement and nationwide testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Halls
Notable local figures attend gathering at First Baptist Church
Former Governor and Mrs James H Higgins were guests of Senator and Mrs Ezra Dixon on Sunday. The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church plans a bean and salad supper tomorrow evening from 6 to 8. Alfred Watts, injured three weeks ago near the town bridge, is able to be out. Ida F Herrmann of Suffield CT visited with relatives, accompanied by Mrs Wannamaker. Providence District Nursing Association gathered 10950 dollars on donation day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Higgins
Ezra Dixon
Mite Society
First Baptist Church
Alfred Watts
Ida F. Herrmann
Connecticut Literary Institute
Suffield
R. S. Church
C. H. Tuttle
East Orange
New Jersey
Edward Frank Allen
McBrides
Lippincotts
New York City
J. Metcalf
Bristol
Psychological Research Society of New York
John Estes Crockford
Frank Crockford
Cole Street
Rhode Island
Joseph Pevin
Waldron Company
A M. Merriman
Countess Moroni
Montreal
Mitchell-Henry
London
S. P Colt
Jack Magee
Col. Colt
Ocean Drive
State Street
M. E
Epworth League
Elizabeth Gladding
Woman’s Relief Corps
Henry J. Pickersgill
Keith’s Hall
Providence
Rhode Island Boy Scouts
Rhode Island Soldiers
Metacom Avenue
James Garvin
Charles Blackman
Abraham Blackman
Thomas Carnes
Dana McGovern
Domenic Vettiello
Hyman Fisenberg
Fifth District Court Adjudges Threats Guilty and Vagrancy Pleas
In a Fifth District Court session Judge F H Hammill found Thomas J Head guilty of making threats and ordered a $200 bond to keep the peace for six months. Albert I. Chase and George Kennedy were sentenced to the State Work House for six months for vagrancy after guilty pleas. The case of Miss Anne Selley versus Michael Murphy for neglect to send a child to school was discontinued upon costs and promise to obey the law. Civil Docker To Madatremte Vallone and Maredhe Le Cauchovs Rathach Giroche continued for two weeks and one week respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth District Court
F H Hammill Thomas J Head
Albert I. Chase
George Kennedy
Maredhe le Cauchovs Rathach Giroche
Local Grocer Ad Lowers Prices This Week
Weekly ad lists George Washington Flour 1.00 bag and pastry flour 0.80 after 0.90 value, Lenox Soap 8 bars for 1.25, Catsup 7c, Van Camp's 15c size 12c, corn and peas three cans 1.24, Wheat Hearts 12c, Cream of Wheat 5c, Egg Noodles 10c, Corn Flakes 6c, Sliced Bacon 18c lb, Rib Corned Beef 10c lb, Durkee dressing 20c, matches 10c, Blackstone cigars 4 for 25c, tripe 4 lbs 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
van Camp’s
Blackstone Cigars
Durkee
Resolutions Honor Deaths Of Lieut Governor Jackson And Mrs Jackson
The Rhode Island Conference of Charities and Corrections adopted resolutions praising the late Lieut. Governor Frederick H. Jackson and his wife for their enthusiastic support of humanity uplift. They express gratitude for their service and note Mr Jackson’s presidency and push to hold the Conference in Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Conference of Charities and Corrections
Frederick H. Jackson
Rhode Island State Conference of Charities and Corrections
Jackson
Bristol
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H. T. Peterson
Wm. F. Briggs Wood
H. M. Darling
Northup Bros
Richard C. Quir
High Street
Hasbrouck Block
Wood Street
Rich Man's Duty
R. S. H. Trust Co
H. C. Benard Bankruptcy
C. A. Lind
Editorial
O. K
Dodge & Camfield Co
Butler
RB. I
News of
J. F. Gilroy
May T. Hackett
Emerson College of Oratory
Davis Street
BR. L
Telephone Union
Bristol Gladiolus Gardens
E. E. Witheredll
Constitution St. George E. Perry
High St
Sodini & Giusti
Wood St
Automobile
ALL Kinds Aetna Accident and Liability Co
B. W. Wall
B&b. L
Gorham’s Express
Young’s Drug Store
Eve
Aly
Ada Benard
Enry C. Benard
R. I
Lincoln Avenue
Ap Albert P Ppyok
Burton Street
Apps Feaver & Matheson
Union Street
David F. Carter
Juana
Conrad Building
Sanfori
Miss Handy’s Dancing School
Hotel Belvedere
Mite Society of the
Walla
Y & Bally
W. G. Thurston
Bristol, R. 1
Star Tailoring
A. David
The
Pure Food Store
California
Premier
Royal Scarlet
Avalon
Columbia River
Clover Leaf
Alaska
Namco
Japan
Seafoo Co
Charles A. Johnson
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