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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1907

Page

3

Funeral of Remo R. Fischer in Bristol

Remo R. Fischer died in New York on Easter Sunday. His body was brought to Bristol Tuesday with his mother and relatives. Requiem services were held at Trinity church followed by funeral rites at 11 a.m. at the church. Bearers were Excelsior Tennis club officers. Floral tributes included roses from Brewster Carriage Company and other Bristol and New York correspondents. Interment was in the Trotter family plot.

Remo R. Fischer W. R. Trotter New York Bristol Miss Trotter Charles William M. Fischer Trinity Church D. D St. Michael’s Church W. R. ‘Trotter A M.merriman J. Coggeshall F. M. Dimond J. F. Farrally Excelsior Tennis Club Brewster Carriage Company Fischer Lippingott Intermient Trotter Dorian Fasipe Mil

Funeral for Mrs Delina Kitty Washer Held at Residence

The funeral of the late Mrs Delina Kitty Washer was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home on the corner of Cook and Constitution streets and was largely attended. Rev Dr Locke of St Michael's Church officiated with bearers George Stewart Riverside George F McCarty William Bowler and Frederick B Brownell. Interment followed at Juniper Hill cemetery.

Delina Kitty Washer Cook and Constitution Streets Dr. Locke St. Michael’s Church George Stewart Riverside George F. McCarty William Bowler Frederick B. Brownell Juniper Hill Cemetery

A Friend's Tribute to Delina Fitts Passes Away

The obituary notes the death of Delina Fitts aged almost ninety years. An aging ministering angel to the sick she comforted many households with sorrow. She joined the Congregational church early, led a quiet Christian life, and left a large family. The burial day broke bright, lighting her passage to the tomb.

Delina Fitts Congregational Church

Water works buyout proposal faces Bristol and Warren

The town considers Col. Colt's offer to sell the water plant with terms favoring Bristol or a joint Bristol Warren purchase. Bristol would pay about 400000 dollars to take the plant and modernize it, while Warren’s share and long franchise issues complicate the option. Colt also proposes reducing annual water rental, covering legal fees, and buying initial bonds to fund Memorial High School maintenance. Supporters urge a careful, unbiased vote at the upcoming town meeting.

Col. Colt Bristol Warren Cal. Colt S.domic Watar Warran Ighwava Ool Colt Volt Memorial High School

Kate and Louise Exchange Quippy Remark

In a playful exchange Kate compares a singer to a bale of twine and Louise asks why. Kate replies that the singer is “80 wrapped up in her self,” a witty barb on vanity.

Kate Louise

Officers elected for Bristol Train of Artillery and Veteran Association

The Bristol Train of Artillery and the Veteran Association held annual officer elections. Col Stephen W Bourn was re elected commanding officer with Merton A Cheesman as lieutenant colonel and a slate of officers including William F Eddy Fred M Straight John T Robertson Cork Thomas Duff William H Francis and others. The Veteran Association installed Joseph B Burgess as president Arthur W Barrett as vice president William F Fish as secretary. Committees mirror last year. A sapper dinner followed with remarks by several officers. Drill scheduled for next Wednesday.

Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association Stephen W. Bourn Merton A. Cheesman William F. Eddy Fred M. Straight John T. Robertson Cork Thomas Duff W. Bourn W. Barrett T. F. Usher W. F Endy F. M

Obituaries of Gray and Drown residents

In Providence on April 1 Caroline B Gray widow of Gustavus T Gray passed away at age 77. In Warren on April 3 Susan M Drown wife of the late Benjamin Drown died. services to be announced.

Drown Warren Susan M Benjamin Drown

Rheumatism Cure Uric-O Praised By Elderly Patient Letter

An 85 year old Kennett Square man reports dramatic relief from inflammatory rheumatism after a three bottle course of Uric-O. He describes restored sleep, strength, and daily function, credits a local recommendation, and notes Uric-O is taken as a liquid in spoonful doses three times daily with store promotion details for Bristol based J. H. Young & Co.

New Jerusalem Theo. H. Hadley Kennett Square Tittenter Velour J. H. Young & Co Uric O Bristol

Appointment of Executor for Estate of Mary A Tobin

On April 2 1907 Tames Tobin was appointed by the Bristol Probate Court as executor of Mary A Tobin late of Bristol deceased. He has filed bond and all creditors must present claims to the court clerk within six months from the first advertisement.

Bristol Mary A Tobin Tames Tobin

Town Council selects Coggeshall chief of fire dept

The town council met Tuesday evening with all members present. Charles Wilson and Daniel Coggeshall applied for Chief Engineer of the Fire Department. Coggeshall received three votes to Wilson two. Coggeshall is a longtime fireman and former foreman of Hydraulion Engine No. 1. he recently presided as president of the Rhode Island State Firemen's League. First Assistant Engineer was William A. Rawson, unanimously elected. Second Assistant Engineer candidates were George P. King Amos Trudeau and Albert E Sparks. Trudeau won with three votes. Other business covered sidewalks licenses police appointees dog constable and appraisers, street work, and sewer and State road matters. The meeting lasted about eight hours.

Charles ©. Wilson Daniel G. Coggeshall Coggeshall Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Rhode Island State Firemen’s League William A. Rawson George P. King Amos Trudeau Albert E Sparks Trudeau Sparks Hammill Frank Ryan Cummings John J. Byrnes Symes James M. Gooding Jospehus Gooding Henry A. Simmons Thurston Hezekiah C. Wardwell State Street Samuel McCaw High Constitution Streets Samuel Whittemore Edward W. Miller Franklin Street Samuel P. Colt Hope Street Phoenix Misses Barns Smith and Union Streets Kay Sholes Bratz & Sholes Llion N. Y Patekitwat Benjamin M. MacDougall Etna, Indemnity Company of New York Conlay Brothers Charles W. Sparks Easterbrooks Thomas B. Huestis Thames and O Constitution Streets Daniel Rogers John Gerrard Providence Telephone Company Usher Place Poor House Lane Chestnut Gooding Avenue Metacom Avenue Narrows Little’s Narrows R.S. Oburoh Joseph E. Simmons Rock Street Bennett L. H. Callan State Road Hopestreet John P. Reynolds State Board of Public Roads Peck Bristol Neck H. F. Bennett Franklin Telford Hope Streets Half Way Hill Col. Olallan Reynold King Philip King Philip Fire Station

Allcock's Plasters Stand as Proof of Merit

The proof of the merits of a plaster is the good it does and the voluntary testimonials of users over sixty years. Certificates from customers are stronger than self praise. Allcock's Plasters are the original genuine pornus plasters and have never been equaled by rivals with holes. Avoid substitutes as you would counterfeit money.

Allcock

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