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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1903
Page
3
A glimpse into James Gates Percival through a Wisconsin state geologist tale. When Percival, as state geologist, hired a young assistant the man burst into Governor’s office exclaiming he cannot stand it and cannot work with him. He complained the aide whistles and throws stones at birds, then continued alone.
A metropolitan church pastor studied palmistry and told a spinster never to marry. She replied that she worries about it, prompting the minister to offer cautionary guidance based on the hand reading. The report captures a curious exchange from New York Avenue.
The piece argues advertising should be treated like rent and salaries, a continuous cost. Beginners fear paying for space long term, yet almost all office expenditures are ongoing. Wages, rent, insurance, and even the safe wear out and recur, while advertising sustains profitability.
More than half a million dollars has been pledged to a monument for President McKinley at his Canton home. The donors’ generosity signals strong confidence that a fitting memorial will be erected honoring the late president.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a refund if it fails to cure. Each box bears B W Grove's signature. Also offered is a line of ball and party invitations tickets dance programs pencils and tassels in 1902 styles at the Phoenix office.
The text lists numerous book titles and authors with volumes, years, and locations, reflecting a catalog or inventory from a period newspaper. It includes works by Edith Wharton, Margaret Sidney, Louisa May Alcott, and many others, with publishers and dates such as 1901 to 1903, alongside library and historical society references.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Amnica Salve as the best remedy for burns, sores, bruises, cuts, bella ulcers, skin eruptions and piles. Priced at 25 cents, it is guaranteed to satisfy by J. H. Young & Co. druggists.
Gen Nathan Goff Jr a noted Civil War officer died Friday at his Warren home. Born August 5 1827 in Warren he led Bristol and Warren volunteers into the Second Rhode Island Infantry later rising to brigadier general of volunteers He fought at Bull Run Antietam and Fort Fisher and served as deputy customs collector in Providence His funeral in Warren was attended by former Company G members and he left two daughters and a son survived by his wife earlier.
Mrs Emelia C Orgelman wife of Augustus W Orgelman died this morning at 363 High Street after a cerebral apoplexy attack. Born in Providence she was 56 years 6 months old, daughter of Frank and Henrietta Newberger. She resided in Bristol a few years making friends by her many qualities. Surviving are her husband and several adult children. Funeral services Friday morning with burial at Forrest Hills near Boston.
Mrs Elizabeth Y Gladding died in Newport on Sunday the 19th Inst at the residence of W Frank West. She was in her 87th year widow of Capt John Gladding and sister of the late Capt James Lawless of this town. She leaves two nieces Mrs Richard H Dunbar and Miss Louise L Lawless. Funeral service held in Newport and body brought here for burial in North cemetery. Services conducted by Rev G L Locke D D rector of St Michael's church.
Miss Louisa Battcher daughter of Henry and Susan Battcher died Sunday at her Wood Street home after a short typhoid illness. A sympathy-filled obituary notes her estimable character. Born in Bristol she was 28 years 5 months and 28 days. Funeral services were held this afternoon conducted by Rev T Newton Owen of the Congregational church. Interment followed in North cemetery.
Gorr in Warren April 17 General Nathan Goff Jr aged seventy five. Glappine in Newport April 19 Elizabeth Y Gladding widow of Capt John Gladding aged eighty seven. Battcher in this town April 19 Louisa Battcher daughter of Henry and Susan aged twenty eight years five months twenty eight days. Orgelman in this town April 21 Emelia C Orgelman wife of A W Orgelman aged fifty six years six months. Funeral Thursday private Interment at Boston Mass.
April 18 to 25 St Marys Fife and Drum Band Fair April 22 Wednesday Opera House Minstrel Entertainment by local talent for Bristol Base Ball Club April 29 Wednesday Bristol Opera House Drama Our Folk by local talent for B H S class of 03 and Base Ball team May 6 Tuesday Opera House Drama In the Trenches for Naval Reserves May 11 Monday Opera House War Drama Through The Lines Rabbit Post G A R July 27 One week Lawn Tennis Tournament for state championship Bristol M C A Tennis Club L S National Lawn Tennis Assoc August 17 One week Second Annual Tournament of Excelsior Lawn Tennis Club for Bristol county US National Lawn Tennis Association
A new schedule for bowling games replaces Saturday evenings. Matches move to Wednesdays and Thursdays with one game per night. Notable pairings include April 22 6 vs 7 and April 28 2 vs 4, followed by April 29 1 vs 6 and April 30 5 vs 7.
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