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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
3
A war era poem pleads for Allied support as French and English fight together. The speaker urges Poles Armenians and others to grant aid and join the struggle, insisting both nations stand for freedom and brotherhood with resolve to uphold loved ones and homeland.
Miss Annie Marion Pearse and Robert Fairfax Munro wed at home of Mrs John Russell Pearse on High Street with only family present. Rev John E Whitley officiates. Attendants Mabel Pearse and James Wood. Bride given away by William Pearse. Reception followed. couple to reside at 321 High Street after Dec 1. Munro a Providence bank clerk and former Sunday School secretary.
In this town Sept 18 to Sept 20 several births are reported. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs Joseph Botelho on Sept 20. A son to Mr. and Mrs Samuel Buffum on Sept 18. A son to Mr. and Mrs Louis Stabila on Sept 19. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs Carlo Cafaro on Sept 19. A son to Mr. and Mrs Salvatore Ascena on Sept 18. In Quinty Mass on Sept 17 a set of twin daughters born to Mr. and Mrs John S McLeod, formerly of this town.
In this town on September 19 a marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. John E. Whitley. Robert Fairfax Munro and Miss Annie Marion Pearse, both residents, were joined in matrimony.
Joseph Braincio of this town aged 34 dies in Denton Massachusetts on Sept 20. George W. Denton aged 56 dies in South Rehoboth Massachusetts on Sept 20. Thomas Goulart son of Joseph and Annie Goulart of this town dies at Rhode Island Hospital Providence aged 2 years 3 months on Sept 20.
In loving memory of my sister Mrs Sarah C Ferguson who died September 22 1916. Sleep on dear Aunt Sarah your toil is o er. Your willing hands will toil no more. On earth there is strife in heaven there is rest. We miss you most who loved you best Mr and Mrs Charles H Smith and family.
Bristol Red Cross Auxiliary urges residents to donate knitting wool and ready-made items for camp life needs. Twenty one men answered the call for supplies including helmets wristlets socks and mufflers and more stocks are needed. Volunteers welcome working Mondays and Thursdays at the rooms of the Society to sew sew and knit and to provide information.
The Bristol Y M C A renews invitation to all soldiers and sailors of the colors in town and those passing through or on furlough. They may use reading room, showers, baths, bowling, and gymnasium at regular member rates under supervision. The note echoes nationwide YMCA support for service members.
A fragmented clipping contrasts male and female intellect with remarks about a woman stewing cherries and making soap. It notes Katherine suffering toothache and asking where the pain comes from, described in garbled terms, reflecting odd early 20th century writing.
The ad urges mothers to avoid silence and illness, claiming neglect leads to chronic sickness and shorter life. It promotes Scott's Hinission as a tonic to invigorate the blood, strengthen nerves, and restore vitality, marketed with claims of no alcohol and Seattle distribution.
A distressed or humorous exchange shows a character scolding a new cook and arguing about reading cookbooks. The dialogue hints at language barriers and domestic bluster in a period setting.
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