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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1916
Page
3
At Beach Terrace crossing a truck and auto were struck by a train. Col. Patrick Y. Hayes and his son William of Pawtucket were thrown out and seriously injured though not fatally. Col. Hayes suffered a facial cut and his son a scalp wound. both shaken, en route to their summer home.
An advertisement from Gay's Gallery of Art at 4 North Main Street Fall River Massachusetts urges families to have children photographed in their home surroundings. It promises estoring and copying daguerreotypes faded photographs and artistic framing as specialties and offers appointments by telephone or telegraph.
A fragmentary broadside quotes James Allyn urging readers to ignore parsons and heed warnings as the "Bone Jane" resident is urged to sleep while the council cleans up the town on Broadway. The note mocks advice and calls for street-level pragmatism amid civic critique.
The Republican presidential nominee, Howard Hughes? traveled 11,494 miles by rail across 25 states in 39 days from Portland Maine to San Diego California near the Mexican border. He spoke at major population centers including 10 state capitals and visited fairs and a national exposition, making 141 speeches and enduring intense media coverage.
A vintage health ad touts Dr King s New Discovery for colds and coughs. It claims 47 years of soothing balsams relieving hacking coughs and congestion for all ages and urges readers to buy at their druggist.
Private Charles Sartini captured the Merriman Cup for the best score at the Bristol Traio of Astillery company rifle range on Prospect Farm. The event spanned a weekend with 2009 privates competing, and Sartini won after rapid fire tiebreakers over Sergeant Louis Gladue who also tied at 178.
Keiths Theatre Providence begins a strong vaudeville season with a big week long run. Genevieve Cliffe shines in A Breath of Old Virginia while Navassari Girls and Nan Halperin headline an all star program including Van Schenck and a canine pantomime act Meriam’s Forty Canine Actors. The bill also features The Pretenders Around the Compass and Schoen Mayne in Ain’t She Nice.
Mrs. Walter E. Simmons sustained a serious fall Saturday evening while descending stairs to her niece’s home at the corner of High and Constitution streets near Samuel McCaw’s store. Initial X rays suggested a fracture, but Dr. Merriman reported no fracture. a follow up image was ordered by Dr. Peckham to check for a hairline crack.
The State Board of Public Roads urges a highway clean up day on Saturday October 14 to tear down unnecessary signs while protecting direction and warning signs. The circular notes the highway sign law punishments for illegal ads and allows removal of violative postings on public highways with effect from September 1, 1915.
Mrs Annie Chace died at the Lawless homestead on Hope Street after a stroke on Friday. She was 57, came from Providence three years ago, and assisted Mrs Althea Wright in a boarding house. She claimed a daughter Mrs Holmes in Detroit and left relatives unlisted. Funeral held at 3 pm at the Mortuary Chapel North Cemetery with Rev Anson B Howard officiating.
Mrs Sadie Ebbitts wife of George V Ebbitts died at Riverside early yesterday. She was 41 born in town daughter of the late John Fish and mother resides in Providence. Mr Ebbitts formerly worked at the Herreshoff boat shops and mourns three children who died of diphtheria last winter. Funeral Thursday afternoon burial at North Cemetery with Rebekah Lodge and I O O F members aiding at 2 pm.
Judge Edward L. Leahy disposed of a short docket at the semi monthly Probate Court session yesterday. The petition to sell real estate of John O Connor was continued to Oct 2. An inventory of the Carl Siegel estate was accepted and ordered recorded.
A Bristol resident, Spencer Rounds of 17 Pierce Avenue, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved lumbar and back pains after a long period of discomfort. He bought a box at Hope Drug Co. and found relief, urging others to use the same remedy from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
The Fifth District Court met with Judge Hammill presiding. Usher versus Almeida ended with costs payment. Almeida charged with adultery, case continued one week. Lomas and Costa faced drunkenness and assault charges, both continued or fined. Travers pleaded guilty to official offense and fined. Gomes versus Emelles concluded with judgment for $30 against Emelles.
Advertises Kickapoo Worm Killer as a pleasant remedy for worms in children. Claims it kills worms and uses a mild laxative to expel them, noting worms sap vitality and make children susceptible to illness. Sold by druggists for 25 cents a box.
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