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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1915
Page
3
An article urges women to prepare for childbirth and promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for the female system. It notes nervous strain after delivery and claims the product helps women become normal, healthy, and strong, offering confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
Local automobile registrations at the State Board of Public Roads office show entries for Barrington residents. Fred E. Wallis owns a Metzger Motor Car Company 28 hp touring car, Stiles MacDonald a Ford 22 hp touring car, and Louis E. Covell a Willys-Overland 25 hp touring car.
John Everett Robinson and Miss Clara Frances Stuart were married at 3 pm in St. Michael's Church with Rev. Dr. George L. Locke officiating. The couple will reside at Lincoln Avenue after a two week wedding trip to Windsor Nova Scotia.
The annual inspection of Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps was held Friday in G A R Hall. Inspector Hannah F Crowell of Providence led the review with Department President Elizabeth Gladding and Secretary Annie L Pender present. Officers spoke on the Washington National Convention and the vase gift to Crowell. The corps voted to assist Bab bit Post No 15 for an open meeting Friday when Commander Henry J Pickersgill and staff visit.
A special Probate Court session before Judge Edward L. Leahy granted Susie E. Manchester as administratrix of James Manchester's estate with bond set at $1000 and appraiser Frederic G. Blaisdell named. The guardian William H. Buffington obtained permission to sell Providence Telephone Co stock and to transfer Providence shares to New England Telephone Co.
Bristol Rhode Island October 23 1915 advertised letters list includes men Joseph Dufresne Manuel Martes Gradanope Edward McNeil Richard Russel Robert Johnston and women Emma Staibano with foreign names Serafin Botenho Christina Castrio ota Ellen O Connell Joas Bento d Arruda Salvatore Pugliano Maria de Reis. D G Coggeshall PHH
An advertisement urges readers to treat itching skin with Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment stating it relieves eczema quickly and prevents months of agony. Claims it is proven and not experimental with a 50 cent price per box.
A large crowd gathered on the west shore of Pappoosequah Sunday to watch Jack McGee’s hydroplane demonstrations off the Mauran cottage. The craft arrived from the river, glided on the water, and landed near the pier where McGee was honored at a luncheon hosted by Col. Colt. The event featured a concert by Crown orchestra and a yacht parade by Conejo, with multiple notable attendees and no mishaps.
The west side Thames street structure once Old Sugar Refinery is rebuilt with new roof wall and windows. National India Rubber Co has leased most of the space for storage with a spur from Franklin street and a freight elevator planned. Bristol County Gas and Electric continues to use a small rear building. contractor Patrick E Harding of Providence supervised the work.
NYPD detectives arrested two Germans in secluded woods near the Palisades New Jersey. Lieut Robert Fay a German army officer confessed to coming to New York last April to blow up munitions plants and ships. A second man Walter Scholz was his brother in law. Bombs explosives maps wigs and disguises were found in their rooms. Fay claimed a design to blow up ships at sea and police link him to several powder mill and vessel explosions.
An old advertorial urges kidney care noting backache signals and reading Doan's Kidney Pills as relief. It cites John Banister of Newport Rhode Island praising the remedy after decades of use for lame back and weak kidneys, with a 50 cent price and Buffalo New York makers Foster Milburn Co.
Dr Gertrude Gooding died suddenly from angina at her home 35 Church Street after a long heart illness. Born July 18 1855 she graduated Mt Holyoke and practiced medicine in Philadelphia Boston and Worcester before retiring about 15 years ago. Survived by sisters Mrs C F Stevens and Miss Emily Gooding, she was a St Michael in Worcester member. Funeral at St Michael's Church tomorrow at 2 PM.
Thomas G. Cooke died last Wednesday. funeral held Saturday from his brother Robert J. Cooke home on Mt Hope Ave. Rev. Peter M. McKay of Providence officiated. Interment at North Cemetery. Bearers were nephews John J. Cooke Robert D. Cooke Thomas G. Cooke and William G. Cooke. Alexis Godin died last Thursday. funeral Saturday at 9 in St Mary's Church with a requiem mass by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan. Interment at St Mary's Cemetery. Godin had lung trouble and paralytic shock, born in Canada, came here 33 years ago, formerly worked at Narragansett Rubber Co.. survived by wife and five children. William Conway died Friday. funeral yesterday from his sister Mrs. John Murphy Court Street and a 9 o'clock Mass at St Mary's Church by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan. Interment at St Mary's Cemetery. Conway, 47, found dead in bed. Dr George F. Allison ruled Bright's disease. He was born in Philadelphia and formerly a chef at Hotel Belvedere. leaves wife and children in Gloucester, Mass.
The Y M C A announces the bowling tournament starting Monday evening with seven teams formed and spots open for an eighth. Entries may be made with the General Secretary Physical Director or bowling committee members John B Newman and Frank Clark on or before Thursday. A public reception Thursday evening at the Y M C A rooms features the Doric Male Quartet of Providence for entertainment and an informal gathering with the new Secretary and Physical Director and their wives.
The Star Theatre screens The Scarlet Sin a five reel drama starring Jane Novak this evening along with the Crescent chapter The Crown of Death and The Isle of Content plus a Seng three part drama and comedies. Free chocolates Wednesday and a big star program including The Diamond From the SEY episode fare.
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