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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1918

Page

4

Fruit-A-Tives claim kidney stomach liver relief

Testimonial from R B O Flynn, a government inspector, describes years of stomach liver and kidney trouble improving after using Fruit-A-Tives. He reports strong relief after finishing an 850c box and endorses Fruit Liver Tablets as the best stomach liver and bladder medicine, pricing six for $2.50 with a 25c trial size.

North Union St Rochester N.Y Montreal R. B. O'Flynn Government Fruit-A-Tives Limited Densburg N. Y

Star Theatre Showcases Beautiful Jewel Carmen Tonight

Star Theatre presents William Fox feature The Bride of Fear starring Jewel Carmen as a woman battling fearful odds in a pursuit by a convict who manipulated her into marriage. Also on bill Ruth Roland Western Hands Up, Little Red Decardes, A Fight for Millions chapter, Pathe News, and cartoons. Monday features Clara Kimball Young in Marionettes with her company.

Carmen William Fox Star Theatre Ruth Roland Triangle William Duncan Pathe News Clara Kimball Young

Lieut Williams Writes Home From War Front

Lieut W Fred Williams Jr of a machine gun battery in France reports to his parents that he has commanded his company for two weeks and finds it busy. He recalls encounters with Daniel Coggeshall, describes depopulated towns, shellholes, and lively shops. He notes Y M C A and local women workers, buys eggs and milk, and praises a kindly 70 year old French mother, Mamma Surrey, who feeds the soldiers in a rustic village setting.

W. Fred Williams, Jr France W. Fred Williams Daniel W. Coggeshall Engineers Dan McCormack Mamma Surrey Tam Hussars Frederick

The Whip at Pastime Theatre Promises Thrilling Screen Drama

The Whip, a $200000 production, opens at Pastime Theatre with a rapid sequence of dramatic scenes. Key set pieces include a two hundred dog fox hunt, a dangerous racing auto crash, a chamber of horrors scene, a dramatic train wreck, and a high tension chase ending in destruction. Coming Monday October 7 features The Price of a Good Time and To Hell with the Kaiser.

Eden Musee Niles Hefest Emerg Eee Telenenie Esc Louis Weber

Connery Nastri Births Reported in Town

In this town on September 20 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William H Connery of Garfield Avenue Nastri on September 2 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Vincent Nastri.

State Tickets Nominated at Rhode Island Conventions

Democratic and Republican state conventions in Providence nominated multiple candidates for top offices and Congress. United States Senator selections include LeBaron B. Colt of Bristol and George F. O Shaunessy of Providence. Other posts named include Governor R Livingston Beechman of Newport and Alberic Archambault of West Warwick.

Providence United States LeBaron B. Colt Bristol George F. O’shaunessy Alberic A. Archambault West Warwick Jerome M. FitzGerald Maurice Robinson Daniel H Morrisey Warren Edwin P. Luther Pawtucket Congress Theodore Francis Green Stephen J Casey Richmond William G. Troy

Fight on to win the day verse from WWI letter

Edith Wingate Trotter shares a letter from her brother Corp Ramsay Trotter of the 309th Infantry AE F France. The enclosed poem from Aug 27 1918 urges Yankee troops to push forward with flag and guns and to press on toward Berlin for victory for France and the United States.

Edith Wingate Trotter Corp . Ramsay Trotter 309Th Infantry E. F France Berlin Bill Kaiser

Rhode Island State College Notes Military Training Expansion

The State College at Kingston reports over 500 soldiers trained in mechanics and distributed to service branches both overseas and in the U S. The college will reopen October 1 for regular technical and professional training as military routine becomes a permanent part of student life with the college forming an actual constituent part of the United States Army.

State College Kingston U. S Army United States Army

Community dances and bazaar schedule in Bristol area

Upcoming events list shows dances and a bazaar at G A R Hall hosted by First Bristol Troop and Boy Scouts on Sept 14 21 and 28 with additional dances on Oct 2 and Oct 4 at Odd Fellows Hall? plus an Anniversary dance on Oct 5 at Columbia Hall under St Elizabeth's Club auspices.

G. A. R. Hall First Bristol Troop Boycouts of America Xtyest Tvestival Reba Rebekah _edge O. F Odd Fellows Hall Columbia Hall St Elizabeth's Club

Itching Irritation Cured by Ho kara Cream

Advertisement touts Ho kara a grease free skin cream that relieves itching and cleanses ulcers and eczema. Sold by W. H. Buffington's Drug Store at 35 cents with a money back guarantee if claims fail.

W. H. Buffington

Obituaries Notice: Local Widows and Re|Cent Visitation

In this town on Sept 24 Mrs Mary Bowen widow of Francis G Bowen aged 100 years 7 months 3 days In this town Sept 26 Mrs Marianicolo Cariglo wife of Santo Cariglio aged 43 years In Providence Sept 25 Mrs Agnes Ahearn Conaty widow of Bernard J Conaty formerly of this town In this town Sept 25 Maria D Agrela wife of Antone D Agrela aged 22 years 1 month In Newport Naval Hospital Sept 23 John Austin son of Maurice J and the late Bridget McCusker Higgins In Warren Molter Providence Sept 25 Mrs Inez Molter formerly of this town in her 40th year

Higgins Newport Naval Hospital John Austin Maurice J Bridget McCusker Higgins Warren Molter Providence Inez Molter

Uses of the People's Money by the War Department

The War Department has raised trained and sent over a million and a half soldiers with naval aid since the war began. It reports ordnance contracts and cash expenditures near 12 billion dollars, with major outlays for artillery, rifles, ammunition, stores, and clothing. It notes large food purchases and extensive equipment and transport orders, including trucks, cars, motorcycles, and gear, to sustain operations in France and at home.

United States War Department Congress Ordnance Department Ordnance Uncle Sam Penta

St Michael's Sunday School seeks full attendance for Sunday service

Teachers and parents are reminded that the evening service on Sunday the 29th requires full attendance. The school will join the procession entering the church, gathering in the yard in fair weather or at the rectory in bad weather.

ST. Michael's

New England Committee Plans 3,000,000 Fourth Liberty Loan Buttons

The New England Committee orders three million buttons for the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan, 60 percent more than for the Third Loan. The smaller button features a red blue flag design with four blue stripes and the words Fourth Liberty Loan on a dark blue ground. Buttons will be distributed by banks and sales staff and ready on the September 28 opening day to promote universal wear.

Order of the New England Committee

Willfulness and WILL in Girl Training

A Pennsylvania Grit observation argues that willpower differs from willfulness. It states the determined girl may lack self-control and that guardians and teachers confront willfulness, not true will, when guiding a girl to meet expectations.

Pennsylvania

Lincoln's Fav Hymn Cited by John Hay

John Hay recounted Abraham Lincoln favored the hymn starting with Father, whate'er of earthly bliss. Hymn reference highlights Lincoln's spiritual solace and public persona during his era.

John Hay Abraham Lincoln Lincoln

Japanese Superstitions About Mice and Spiders

In Japan a light colored house mouse signals happiness. A spider falling from the ceiling brings pleasure in the morning but is considered very unlucky at night.

Japan

Guardian appointment and estate notice in Bristol 1918

Guardian MAX MAKOWSKY appointed by the Probate Court of Bristol for Mary Cherkas ward. Creditors must file claims within six months of the first advertisement. Also Hannah W. Drury estate final account filed by Administratrix Mary R. Drury. notice to be published for fourteen days in Bristol Court.

Bristol Mary Cherkas Hannah W. Drury Mary. R. Drury Hanaah W. Drury Ristol Prountcourt Auld Joh M. Coggeshall R. L Joseph Arbro Wiii Mary Camacho

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. R. B. O' Flynn America John Renee Atlsworth Mathewson & Clemence Sts John Suocwan Mathewson Street Providence, R. I Lieut. Williams French Town Pastime Theatre Republican Rhode Island State College Notes People's Money THE Rth 4 Max Makowsky Town OF William W. Franklin & Eo Wood St Amos Gorham R. I Hareby Burnside Memorial Building Amos S. Gorham E. W. Weaver Pierce Avenue Coen G.W. Simmons Undertakers Otis L. Wood Court Street Los. Cy of Boston Isaac B. Munro Garfield Avenue G. M. Wilbur Union Street Hochman State Street Bristol, R. 1 Talbot’ & Hopkins Electrical Contractors Bradford Street W. O. Talbot W. S. W. Honking Railroad Avenue Croade Street A. French Cornelius Harrington
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