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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1916

Page

2

Hearing on Wallace Brown Case Before Rhode Island School Official

The Commissioner of Public Schools heard arguments from Wallace R. Brown and Bristol School Committee in Providence last Friday afternoon over Brown's removal from Colt Memorial High School. Judge Mortimer Sullivan and James F. Lavander spoke for their clients as the panel debated fair trial and juror bias. The decision by Walter Ranger will be announced later and could be finalized without Supreme Court review if no party requests a Justice citation.

Wallace R. Brown Bristol Commissioner of Public Schools Walter FE. Ranger State House Providence Brown Colt Memorial High School Mortimer Sullivan Newport James F. Lavander George C. Minard Rown Ranger Supreme Court Sullivan Mr. Brown Minard Edward I. Brownell Lavander H. W. Church Boynton B. W. Wall

Funeral Notices For Eleanor E Darling And Benomni A King

The funeral for Mrs Eleanor E Darling widow of William J Darling was held Sunday afternoon at Trinity Church. Rev Charles E McCoy and Rev W F B Jackson officiated with floral tributes and burial in North Cemetery. Bearers listed as Charles W Young Frank A Ingraham Harry I Young and William Johnson. The funeral for Comrade Benomni A King of the Soldiers Home was held at Notty Oak Church Anthony with interment in that town.

Eleanor E. Darling William J. Darling Trinity Church Charles E. McCoy W. F. B. Jackson North Cemetery C. E. McCoy Charles W. Young Frank A. Ingraham Harry I. Young William Johnson Benomni A. King Notty Oak Church Anthony

Miss Betsy Munro Dies at 81 in Franklin Street Home

Miss Betsy Munro died Friday night at 11 at her Franklin street residence in her 82nd year from disease of old age. A town native and descendant of early settlers, she leaves two sisters Mrs. Benjamin Wilbur of Rochester and Mrs. George W Millard of this town. Funeral held at 2 pm from the family home with Rev Anson B. Howard officiating. interment at North Cemetery.

Betsy Munro Franklin Street Bennett J. Munro Benjamin Wilbur Rochester Mass George W Millard Abbie D. Munro Laing Normal and Industrial Institute Mt. Pleasant S. C Lewis Boston New York, New Haven and Hartford Anson B. Howard St. Michael's Church North Cemetery Munro

Mrs. Sarah Ferguson Dies at 78 in Town

Mrs. Sarah C. Ferguson widow of John S. Ferguson died at her sister's home Friday after a brief illness. Born in Brockville Canada she lived here 47 years. She leaves three sisters and several nephews and nieces. Funeral from 941 Hope Street conducted by Rev. Dr. George L. Locke with interment at North Cemetery.

Sarah C. Ferguson John S. Ferguson Charles H. Smith Brockville Can Ferguson George and Anne Weir Charles F. Smith E. J. Kenyon Walter O. Talbot North Cemetery

Death of Capt Nathaniel Wilson Resident Carpenter

Capt Nathaniel Wilson formerly of this town died Friday at his Newport home in his 83rd year. A carpenter and builder, he was known to the town’s older residents and visited here on holidays. He leaves a daughter in Newport and a sister, Mrs James LeBaron Meiggs, plus nephews. Burial was Sunday in North Cemetery with Rev A B Howard of St Michael's Church officiating.

Nathaniel Wilson Newport Geo. Wilson James LeBaron Meiggs North A. B. Howard St. Michael’s Church

The Iron Claw Closes at Star and Pastime Theatres

Due to large crowds and seating shortages, the final episode of The Iron Claw will be shown tonight at both the Star and Pastime theatres. Tuesday evenings also feature the closing chapter to accommodate all who wish to see it. advertisement on page one lists the double bill.

Kidney Pills Claim Relief for Back Pain in Bristol Ad

An old advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney issues. It features a Bristol resident, Mrs. F. Childs of 200 Wood Street, claiming relief from lumbago and mobility problems after using the pills. Price is 50 cents at dealers.

Bristol F. Childs Wood Street Dean Ster Milburn Co

Republican Caucus Sets Slate for Bristol Town Committee

The Bristol Town Committee runs a three in one caucus in the District Court room with three moderator clerks and three ballot boxes. Charles B. Rockwell Jr. placed the slate including Benjamin M. MacDougall for Senator and lists delegates to the State and Congressional conventions. MacDougall is a Bristol School Committee member and E. L. Watson & Co. insurer.

George A. Arnold Joseph M. Edmonds George L. Drowne Frank C. Child Alexander Fales George Clark Mr. Arnold Charles B. Rockwell, Jr Benjamin M. MacDougall Ezra Dixon Alexander G. Fates James F. Lavander Edward P. Church Frank H. Hammill William H. Thayer Philo V. Cady Wendell R. Davis William G. Dixon Alexander G. Fales Feo Clark Frank Child Samuel Enery Charles B. Rockwell,Jr Robert E. Lan MacDougall E. L. Watson & Co Providence Bristol

Growing Up Conversation Reveals Dressing Milestone

A dialogue notes a daughter’s growth as she nears wearing shorter dresses. The exchange highlights parental thoughts on maturation and appropriate attire.

Dr King's New Discovery Cold Remedy Ad

Changing Seasons Bring Colds and relief claims for Dr King s New Discovery. The ad touts an antiseptic formula that soothes irritated membranes clears the head loosens phlegm and helps breathing while promising a full cure if used until the cold ends. Available from your druggist for 50 cents.

Dr. King

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