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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1918
Page
2
The campaign runs September 28 to October 19 with a larger target than prior loans. Americans are urged to act promptly and generously, inspired by frontline victory and the shared duty with soldiers abroad, emphasizing personal effort over shirking.
A reflection contrasts those with leisure to help others against the overburdened who still find moments of kindness. It argues that people with nothing to do feel aggrieved by extra duties, while busy individuals always manage to assist others.
Bristol residents share weekend travels and visits with Prudence Island Vermont and Con necticut. Local events include fire company meetings, circus attendance, shipyard draftsman appointment, Jewish New Year services, State Guard drill, Columbus Day parade plans, store hours before school, Ivy Guild picnic, Knights reception for commissioned officers, nursing graduate Myrtle Sylvester, and Herreshoff family civic involvement.
W H Buffington reports selling hundreds of jars of Yokara a skin food that promises quick relief and cure of eczema pimples and itching with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. A low price of 35c per jar offered with refund if dissatisfied.
Gapt. George Gladding lies seriously ill at home on Noyes Avenue. Miss Ruth Gifford of Fall River visits aunt Mrs. Alice Rawson on Cottage Street. Misses Anna and Sadie Hughes return from Onset vacation. C F Dimond and family back from Mohawk Trail auto trip. Dorothy Johnson of Greenville guest of John and Mrs Pierce on Lincoln Avenue. Grace Shiel and Margaret Morrissey vacationing in Middletown and Newport.
Ernest Webb, a cadet at the Annapolis Naval Academy, returns home on a Saturday leave. William E. Barker of New York becomes General Sales Manager of the Wire Division at National India Rubber Company and arrives to start his duties. A Warren Red Cross clambake benefits the Red Cross at Kirkemunit Grange East Warren Thursday at 1 pm with tickets at Bennett's Drug Store. Examinations for make up credit for Colt Memorial High School will be held Friday Sept 6 at 10 am. pupils should notify the principal.
Alfredo, John aged 53, died in this town on Sept 1. Reed, Elizabeth Allen widow of Josiah Reed formerly of this town died in Providence on Sept 1 in her 95th year.
On Hawaiian summit bogs in heavy rainfall regions a unique flora thrives. Hemispherical tussocks rise above the bog surface hosting a showy lobella with large cream flowers up to three and a half inches, along with peculiar violets and a sundew.
Gladstone asserts economy guides character and success. He says a boy taught to save money becomes virtuous and unlikely to fail, while a saver rises in trade steadily, an outcome he deems inevitable.
Elizabeth Allen Reed 95, longtime Providence resident and Rhode Island native, died Sunday at daughter Selina Noland’s home 279 Webster Ave Providence. Born Jan 1 1824 in this town to William Carpenter and Sarah Monroe, she married Capt Josiah Reed Feb 14 1842. he predeceased her. Survived by five children Selina E. Noland Annie Hicks Elizabeth Hicks William J. Reed George C. Reed and Theodore A. Reed of London. Funeral private.
John Alfredo died Sunday morning at his home 47 Thompson avenue from a complication of diseases. He was 53 and survived by his wife Mary three sons and one daughter. Funeral held at St Elizabeths Church at 9 with a requiem mass by Rev Francesco Veira. Bearers were members of the Portuguese Fraternity which he belonged to. Floral tribute from that organization. Interment at St Marys Cemetery.
A compiled notice lists multiple male female and foreign individuals with names such as John M Almedea Anthony Bent Louis Bettencourte Albert Bowler Wilfred Entwistle C C Haga M M Leau Warren Prince Joseph Renosa Henry Rogers Henry W Stikes Florence Bonnier Carroll Susie Cunningham Harriet L Davis Maria da Gloras Goodby Low Christena Lee Margaret Manchester Ruth Ghthir Winant Carolina Aiello Antonio d Almeida Andrade Wille H Bourque Delfina da Conceicao Manuel da Silva Faria Julia Terrara Romao Giguere Pasquale Marotta Michelino Moreno Antonio Miguel Domenico Milazzo Manuel Jasintto Pavao Manuel Resurreigno Jose Tavares Rabello Manuel Cabral da Silva Agostinha Santos.
Deeds filed show Peter Sansone transferring a one half interest in buildings and land at the corner of Bradford and High streets to Giuseppe Sansone. William T. Henderson transfers a lot of land on the south side of Burton street to Henry W. Starkey and his wife.
The First Bristol Troop of Boy Scouts of America will open its annual bazaar in G. A. R. Hall this Saturday evening with a short street parade preceding the event. Visiting organizations, dancing, Wynne's Jazz Orchestra, and a voting contest for the most popular soldier or sailor will highlight the night. The arrangements committee includes Asst. Scoutmaster William Amanna and Sergeants Charles Blackman George Bullock Harris Kebrek Abraham Blackman Ernest Bullock and Corp. Norman Bovay.
Douglas Fairbanks stars this evening at the Star Theatre in His Picture in the Papers. Also shown is Fourth of July in Paris featuring Rhode Island soldiers. Other attractions include Anna Luther in Her Moment on Wednesday and William S. Hart in Shark Munroe on Thursday. Ten boxes Reputation Chocolates available.
Advertising slate lists prices for tea blends Formosa Ceylon and Black and Green Mixed at 40c per lb and 27c per lb respectively. Molasses 60c per gallon. condensed milk two cans 25c. 20 Mule Borax 2c. Presto flour 39c package, barley flour 5.7c per lb. Deviled meat 12c, seeded raisins per package, Postum two packages 25c, Sheed beef 30c per jar 35 jars.
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