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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1915
Page
4
Kasota Minnesota read about Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cited by Mrs Clara Franks of Maple Crest Farm as restoring health after years of weakness and pain She urges others to try the medicine and the company offers confidential advice from women in Lynn Massachusetts
A women’s singles tournament for the Excelsior Tennis Club championship starts tomorrow afternoon on Silver Creek club courts. Prizes are cups for winner and runner up. Draws announced at Phoenia Office: First Round Margaret Best vs Madeline Reynolds. Helen Warren vs Mary Reynolds. Second Round upper half Helen Church vs Mrs JF Lavander. Mary Smith vs winner Best-Reynolds. lower half Mollie Hamill vs winner Warren-Reynolds. Mrs E Simmons vs Miss Augustine Van Wickle.
An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a laxative to remove poisons from the system and relieve dizziness spots blackness and malaise. It urges taking a dose tonight for relief by morning and lists a price of 25c.
George W. Healis Cecil Victor Brown and Henry W Spellman three young black men accused of murdering Dr Mohr near Nay att road Aug 31 were moved from the County Jail to Providence County Jail escorted by Sheriff Philo W Cady last Friday They await arraignment before Judge Hammill in Warren this Thursday Officer Henry Serbst in Bristol County Jail defends the safety and confinement of the prisoners saying they were locked in cells at night and never allowed in the corridor and that many alleged confessions were the writers inventions He notes the removal reduces his answering calls but questions the impression of unsafe jail conditions
Frederick A Geisler held a birthday gathering Sunday to mark his 79th birthday with an old fashioned clam bake. Among guests were J C Wolstenholme and his wife, Commodore J Edward Patstone and daughter, Mr Dexter of East Providence, Mrs Miller, Mrs Macomber and family, Harkless Macomber of Riverside, plus Geisler’s children and grandchildren. The celebration also honored his granddaughter Phyllis Patstone’s 15th birthday on the same date.
The International Rubber Company of West Barrington plans a spur from the New York, New Haven and Hartford line to its yards to handle raw materials and finished goods. Railroad officials consented and the Town Council granted permission. The plan routes rails from the freight tracks to the company yards.
In a Missouri town a minister requested a dollar’s worth of meat be delivered. He told the grocer to poke it through the keyhole if no one was home, creating a curious postscript to a routine order.
A reader critiques a newspaper line about a mother who discusses her child's soul with neighbors and neglects his nasal care. The comment underscores tension between personal storytelling and practical care in Columbus, noting journal tone and social dynamics.
The article argues that town planning is timeless not modern, citing Rome Athens Florence and Venice as examples of civic centers built with public funds. It praises Baron Haussmann in Paris and urges teaching youth that beauty and utility go hand in hand, advocating competent leadership and a town planning board to prevent hasty, ill considered building.
A list of topics on the program for the Chicago Cathedral Civic club. Subjects include Markets Pure Food Housing Sanitation Infant Welfare visits to mission stations Children in Public Schools City Garbage Bathing Beaches Underground Tunnels Clean Air Rest Rooms Vacation Houses for Girls Immigrant Girl Playgrounds City Welfare County Work Conservation Forest Preserves Sanitary District Trustees Taxation and election issues with an illustrated lecture and reception to civic workers and club presidents.
The first home garden club in Washington public schools was formed to stimulate garden interest at home and on school grounds. Teachers Brookland school plan beginner courses, home visits, and garden shows with exhibits and prizes next fall to honor student work.
An examination of fire statistics shows defective flues cause most dwelling fires. Architects say investing in a well built chimney never wastes money, as it is the key safety feature. Careless workmanship and bad design in chimney construction contribute to many fires, alarming levels.
The text argues that plain or cheap houses when grouped in a street can become a neat suburban residence area with careful measures to avoid disorder. Conversely, a street of expensive homes loses charm if the backyards are neglected, appearing dowdy and run down.
A letter to the Phoenix denounces desecration of the old cemetery and argues for preserving graves. It warns against looting graves for a new school site, frames cremation as a modern alternative, and defends venerable town memory, heritage, and the cost of public works.
Public schools opened yesterday with solid attendance across districts. Colt Memorial High School enrolled 149 pupils, Bristol Grammar School registered 65, Court Street School 26, St. Marys Parochial 110, and Bache Private School reported large enrollment as new term starts.
Henry F Serbst and others sold to Raffaele Gillia a lot on Juniper lane. James F Lavander signed a deed transferring a house and lot on Wood street to Edward Quinn and wife. GR Frisbie quitclaimed interest in the Edward Anthony estate on Metacom avenue to Hiram Burlingham. Terence McCarty deeded a house and lot on Richmond street to Manuel R Rastos. McCarty deeded five Richmond street lots to James W. Franklin. Wardwell Lumber Company sold to John Pozzi a lot on Bay View avenue. Jacob Leon and Louis Benjamin transferred an undivided interest in a house and lot on Wood street to Mrs Ida Kraft. Providence Real Estate Improvement Company conveyed three Beach Terrace lots to William T Nesias.
In this town on September 14 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Huestis. In this town on September 13 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Louis Levy.
Chase At Howard R L Jennie daughter of Sarah E and the late James L Meiges aged 45 Medbury In West Barrington Benjamin Taylor Medbury aged 79 Riley In East Providence Comrade John F Riley formerly of the Soldiers Home in this town aged 69 years
In loving memory of Blanche H Myers who died March 9 1915 and Abram R Myers who died March 18 1915. Their family honors them with enduring love and remembrance.
A short humorous note where Little Mary laments her mother is 80 freckled minded after a promise to take her to a moving picture show is broken. The cartoonish line emphasizes a child's wish for a more reliable parent.
A persuasive ad promotes Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment to halt itching and prevent eczema from worsening. It claims long-lasting relief and urges purchase at 50 cents a box, citing grateful customers as evidence of its power.
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