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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1909
Page
3
A brief reminiscence piece from The Phenix newspaper reflecting on Bristol’s past. The column highlights local figures, events, and locations with a nostalgic tone. Reads as a curated snapshot of the city’s historical memory.
From the Phoenix of Saturday April 3 1869 Rev D A Whedon is assigned to State Street M E Church and Rev O H Titus to Warren M E Church. First year of Rev J S Jones at South Christian Church ends. Bradford Coffee steamer begins summer arrangement. Bristol Train of Artillery elects officers on Thursday. 75th anniversary marked by supper and hop.
Herbert F Bennett Camp No 8 Sons of Veterans has arranged a fine musical and literary entertainment to be held in G A R Hall tomorrow evening. A strong program features a ladies orchestra, Brown University quartet, cornet solos, readings by Miss Mildred U Gorham, trombone solo For All Eternity, a dancing sketch, a duet and a monologue.
Wheeling West Virginia resident Job Jeavons states Vinci tonic rebuilt his health after illness. He describes severe exhaustion and dependency on remedies before trying Vinci and credits it with renewed stamina and ability to work. He notes Vinci contains tonic iron and cod liver oil components without oil and endorses it for weak persons and respiratory issues. The ad offers a money back guarantee if Vinci fails to satisfy.
Evening recap notes the Owls win three straight over the Rangers with decisive play. Nelson totals 805 points across the period. The Moon shiners are referenced in a fragmented line about the thie and evening events.
W Briftington recommends DaWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns bruises scratches and various injuries. The salve is touted as especially effective for piles and is sold and recommended.
A letter from Providence dated April 19 1909 to Philip Brady Bristol School Committee explains Colonel Colt’s request to use the Qolt Memorial High School building for free school purposes as with the old Bristol school. It states that charging fees for tuition for nonresidents is satisfactory to Colonel Colt and supports the existing custom.
The semi monthly Probate Court session before Judge H C Wardwell continued Emma Benjamin as guardian of several Benjamin minors and adjourned to April 26. The estate inventory for Joseph Benjamin and John J Ferguson was reviewed and allowances granted where appropriate.
A Jerusalem gentleman recounts a Turkish sentry guarding a wall nail in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The guard explains that the nail was driven by rivals to hang a picture, leading the Turkish government to post a sentry to prevent hanging or removal. The tale appears in Rider Haggard's A Winter Pilgrimage.
A naturalist uses a bluebottle fly to locate rats under a dining room floor. The fly lingers over the spot, guiding removal of the floorboard to reveal the rats beneath. This anecdote highlights a novel method contrasted with poisons and traditional floor repairs.
The Phi Alpha Pi fraternity was hosted by the Providence Y M C A for a social in the Y rooms with a chafing dish supper. The spring social is postponed to Thursday April 29. Bible classes and Life Problems studies continue with meetings on Wednesday evenings. A new boys room opens Thursday at 4 15 pm with a social and pictures. The senior baseball team beat Warren 17 to 3 and Providence leads the indoor league with 3 1 record. The gypsnasium class and summer camp plans are highlighted.
A Maine friend recalls Hi Sowers, the famed local fisherman who never fussed about gear or weather. His perseverance, humor, and gradual rise to prominence as a lawyer led to Governor Somers, yet his message remains simple keep fishin and stay hopeful.
Star Theatre in Bristol showcases Red Cloud the Indian Gambler and Convict No 6878 to enthusiastic crowds. Tonight repeats the double feature with plans for more summer air cooled showings and a future fireside gallery to enhance comfort at one of New England’s best picture houses.
The Smith Drug Co invites all rheumatism sufferers to try Uric-O at their expense. Send name address and pharmacist to 282 Smith Bldg Syracuse NY to receive a free 750 bottle with a 250 package of Uva-Lax Pills suggested for use alongside. Sold by J H Young & Co at 75 cents or 1.00 per bottle.
Died in town on April 17, young Robert Jones aged 4 years 10 months 28 days. A cryptic note reflects on jealousy and storms as a social aside, while a quip hints at the cyclical nature of a man’s life in ten-year segments.
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