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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
4
Alice Record of 437 So 11th St New Castle Indiana credits Vinol cod liver and iron tonic with curing severe measles weakness appetite loss and lung cold after six bottles she could resume housework and washing. The Hope Drug Co Bristol guarantees Vinol for weak run down nervous conditions.
On Sunday evening at 730 o'clock in the Memorial Chapel of the First Congregational Church Rev John Whitley will present a stereopticon lecture on Africa. Rare pictures document a travel of 4000 miles through the dark continent and will be shown to educate and bolster Christian missionary effort.
The piece argues railroads depend on credit for expansion and that wartime gains in extension now falter as lenders demand solvency. It states bonuses and land grants once granted to spur growth are now hindering railways, threatening farmers and commerce, and urges restoring railroad credit to revive investment and employment.
Secretary of Agriculture D F Houston urges farmers to purchase Liberty Bonds to aid soldiers and feed the nation. He argues victory requires both men and money and warns of grim changes if the Allies fail. Farmers are expected to lead in subscriptions to the Liberty Loan.
William Penn did not name the state Pennsylvania He chose Sylvania from Latin silva meaning forest The name was changed by King Charles II from Sylvania to Pennsylvania The grant spanned 380 million acres and offered wealth though dishonesty by others left Penn imprisoned and poor in old age.
Sergt James Wilton Peters of Providence now serving with the American Ambulance Service in France writes of recent moves from hospital to active duty with the French army. He recalls traveling by machine across the country, seeing cathedrals and villages, and describes life near the front with pride in American preparedness and patriotism.
A petition dated August 14 asks the Municipal Court Providence to appoint Grace Herreshoff or another suitable person guardian of the person and estate of Johan L Herreshoff formerly of Providence. He has been adjudged an unsound mind and is confined in Butler Hospital. Mr Herreshoff owns Westminster School of Music and Languages Butler Exchange and Minden Apartments in Providence.
Real estate transfers logged for record include James DeWolf Perry and Francesco Paolo Castighego transferring a Perry plat lot. Giuseppe Salvaggio and Andrew R Perry acquire another Perry plat lot, and Giuseppe Salvaggio with Charles V Perry obtain a Perry plat lot. Sarah B Bain for Prank Aieila transfers a Hope Highlands lot.
The Christie family in Cambridge Massachusetts announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Edward Fo Christie on October 21. The newborn joins the family with health and joy.
Herbert Grabert and Miss Mary I D Silvia were married in this town on October 24 by Rev A P Rebello. Both parties reside in this town.
Died notices for Waithiam Thomas Chapman 48 in Barrington Oct 24. Victorina aged 1 year 5 months and Beatrice Duo Guar. Henry Manning 68, Oct 26. Mulloy 38, St Joseph's Hospital. Comrade George Muskley 80 at Soldiers' Home Oct 24. William Williams Oct 24. Funeral details and private services referenced for multiple locals. Relatives invited to attend.
Upcoming events list includes a first grand fair by King Philip Fife and Drum Corps in GAR Hall on Saturdays from Oct 13 to 27 plus an annual Boy Scouts Bazaar in GAR Hall on Nov 10 27 24 and Dec 1 The Old Kentucky Jubilee Giattet Lecture at State Street M E Church is on Dec 5 Wednesday evening.
Public auction set for Monday November 19 1917 at 10 30 in the morning on Bristol Terrace Bristol Rhode Island. Sale by the mortgage holder due to a broken deed condition covering lots 8 and 9 with improvements as per Plat Book 4 page II recorded in Bristol Land Evidence. Attorney James Flavander lists postponed sale and notices terms at sale time.
Administratrices Alice A Herreshoff and Julia A Herreshoff announce acceptance of trust for Charles F Herreshoff estate and call creditors to file claims within six months. Emily French guardianship account presented by Industrial Trust Company. probate court schedules review on November 5 1917 with fourteen days of notice in Bristol Phenix.
Executors of John Howard Manchester late of Bristol announce probate admitted by Bristol Probate Court. Chariles H Manchester and William L Manchester publish first notice with dates 10 12 19 26.
Mary E Mulloy 58 died Tuesday at St Josephs Hospital Providence after ten days of treatment for a complication of diseases. Born in Ireland she resided here since childhood and is survived by sister Annie Mulloy and brother John Mulloy. Funeral from Bay View avenue to St Marys Church included solemn mass and interment at St Marys Cemetery.
Henry C Manning, aged 67, died this morning at 6 45 at 34 Central Street after a week long illness from complications. A Bath, England native, he lived 45 years in the United States, including a period in Warren before settling in town. He was an elevator man at National India Rubber Company for 20 years and is survived by his wife and four children: Robert H 14 a Colt Memorial High School pupil W Harvey 12 Lloyd G 4 and Mary E F 8. Funeral arrangements are private.
Comrade George Oakley of Newport died Wednesday evening at the Soldiers Home where he had been ill since admission on the 4th. A Civil War veteran, he served in Company G of the Fourth Rhode Island Infantry. The body was taken to East Providence for burial.
A brief notice extols Liberty Bonds as instruments where, while funds aid the nation, investors assume a safe return of principal plus a 4 percent yield when the bond matures. The item emphasizes patriotic investment without detailing specific terms.
Philip C Northup announces he has accepted the trust as executor of Nancy A Northup late of Bristol deceased. Bonds filed as required. Creditors must file claims with Bristol Probate Court within six months from the first advertisement date October 10 1917.
October 15 1917 executrix of William H Cooke Bristol announces acceptance of trust and files notice. September 18 1917 Alfonso Cirillo Gaetana Cirillo seek to adopt Antonia Maria Martin born April 6 1900 in Providence with unknown parents and seek name change to Emily Cirillo. petition presented to Probate Court Bristol with order for publication in Bristol Phoenix three weeks, final publication four weeks before December 3 1917.
Probate Court of Bristol hears a request by Cirillo and spouse to adopt Willard M Manuta born June 19 1904 of Pawtucket Rhode Island and rename him Francis Cirillo. Hearing set for December 3 1917 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room. Publication of notice ordered weekly until the final publication.
Fred J. Caveen of Toronto reports acute indigestion and body pains followed by a recovery after using Fruit-a-tives. The testimonial cites two years of illness and states three boxes were required for improvement. The ad promotes 50c box, six for $2.50, 25c trial size, via Fruita tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
The Metro wonderplay Paradise Garden starring Harold Lockwood will be shown at the Pastime Theatre tomorrow evening. It depicts outdoor life and was produced on a grand California estate with natural beauty.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Joseph L. King administrator of the estate of Joseph Trudell late of Bristol deceased and reports that bond has been given as required. First advertisement.
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