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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1919
Page
3
An advertisement urges readers that kidney disease stems from kidney trouble and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as fast acting relief. It claims quick health return within 24 hours and recommends continued use to prevent future attacks, offering three sizes and a money back guarantee.
A Boy's Life article warns that several familiar plants carry poisons. Daffodils and foxglove can harm heart and eyes. arum can swell the tongue. Other hazards include hemlock narcotic risk, nightshade, privet elder holly laburnum, Primula obconica skins, and hyacinth pollen eye irritation.
The First Congregational Church of Bristol Rhode Island adopts resolutions condemning Boston policemen for affiliating with the American Federation of Labor. They refuse to recognize the right of the officers to affiliate and demand legal discipline for abandoning city defense.
Rhode Island champion angler James E. Dawson and trapshooter Charles H. Dillon flew from Rocky Point to Block Island in a hydro aeroplane piloted by Aviator James Dillon. They landed at the old harbor after 11 35 and spent three hours ashore amid cheering crowds and a steak dinner hosted by Nicholas Ball.
A Maytum place Prudence Island clambake directed by Col. A W Hathaway hosted 35 including Robert W Emmons 2nd Charles Francis Adams 2nd R N Ellis George Parkinson and other New York Yacht Club members plus Herreshoff Manufacturing Company personnel. The Bristol gathering accompanied trials of a new Marconi rig on the sloop Carolina observed in the bay.
The notice lists upcoming social events: First Grand Fair by King Philip Lodge No 1135 Loyal Order of Moose on Sept 6 13 20 27 Saturdays, Public Whists by United Brothers Social Club on Sept 17, Dance in G A R Hall on Sept 29 by R D Club, and Annual Harvest Supper on Oct 2 at Od Fellow's Hall by Reba Re prea Degree Lodge No 12 I D O.
Captain H M McSwain reports a U S Army Recruiting Party from Fort Adams Rhode Island will visit Bristol to spur enlistments in the Regular Army. The visit includes information on allotments insurance compensation Soldier's Settlement Act and vocational training courses in the Coast Defense of Narragansett Bay and other posts. The party travels by Dodge car White trucks with moving pictures slides and captured German weapons.
A long ledger lists 1919 town taxes with numerous individuals and estates such as Desmarais Abraham, Dyer Transportation Co, Federico Aniello, and Herreshoff interests among others. The town records show balances for residents and estates across Providence area addresses and trustee accounts. Scouts note Bristol Troop drill plans and a Moose Fair event alongside Scout activities.
A Bristol citizen shares a National War Work Council letter praising Rev John E Whitley pastor of the First Congregational Church. The note relates Whitley s overseas Y M C A service, his roles in Tours and St Pierre des Corps and Paris projects, and its strong endorsement of his character and work.
Annie Feeney died Sunday morning at about 10 at her sister Mrs. Patrick P. Walsh's Congregational street residence. The Ireland born woman had been in poor health for two months and recently sprained an ankle. Death due to apoplexy at age 52. Survived by three brothers in Ireland and two sisters Mrs. Edward Gilroy New Jersey and Mrs. Patrick P. Walsh local. Funeral Monday at 9 with solemn high mass at St Mary’s Church. burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
Mrs. Geo. Goettler of 28 Cook St reports six boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills removed her back pain and kidney trouble after years of weakness and stiffness. The advertisement touts kidney health, urges treatment for backache and urinary issues, and notes the 50 year track record of Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. USD 60 cents at dealers.
In this town on September 14 Miss Annie Feeney age two years died suddenly. Funeral arrangements are pending at local church.
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