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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
3
A historical note describes women’s ailments as numerous and peculiar, often disorganizing the system and weakening general health. It links nervousness debility headaches and low mood to female health issues in a period-leaning medical tone.
Beecham's Pills are promoted as a reliable preventive and remedy for backache dizzy spells feeble blood weak stomach constipation and other distressing ailments promising to relieve unpleasant symptoms and restore healthy organ function.
Four Bristol teams formed a league after a Tuesday meeting. Laster Beals elected president with E J Robertson as secretary and Albert Menard as secretary and James Mahoney as treasurer. A pennant from Connery Brothers will be the trophy. Schedule includes Dallance Hose, King Philip Fire, Bristol Independents, St. Marys Temperance with games from May to August and postponed games to begin August 1.
In a YMCA bowling event on Wednesday evening the Steam Rollers won two of three games against the Lookouts. She scores.
Very Rev Fr L F Kearney O P, Dominican provincial, spoke at Boston Diocesan centennial events urging a better Bible study. He argued Christ founded a church not Protestantism, that papal infallibility is limited to faith and morals, and urged discernment of myths. He contrasted Catholic history with Protestant and secular shifts, noting church growth, marriage reforms, and public figures.
A front building sign at Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn asks the public to inspect its lab and methods, asserting openness and honesty. The ad invites readers to verify claims about the vegetable compound, its ingredients, confidentiality of letters, and the millions of female correspondents and cures claimed.
Town considered replacing the old Bristol hall with an $80,000 town hall funded by a sinking fund and bonds. A plan to delay for 3–4 years and rent existing halls was discussed, with debate over safety and costs. The assembly referred the issue back to the committee and adjourned for three weeks.
On April 29 a Wednesday evening event at Grand Army Hall hosted by Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles. Also Apr 29 a church sponsored entertainment and sale in Memorial chapel by the Y P C E of the Congregational church. May 14 a shoreday recital by pupils of Mary P Hounds with Alice Hall and H Nelson G Terry at Grand Army Hall.
The Bristol probate court notes the commissioners have reported solvency for Caroline W Thiele late of Bristol and refer the report to May 18, 1908 at 10 30 a m in the Probate Court Room for consideration with fourteen days notice in the Bristol Phoenix. John M Cogswell probate clerk signs.
The Probate Court of Batol appoints GEoRge W Bullock as Administrator of the estate of Samuel C Bullock late of Bristol deceased. Bond filed. Claims must be presented within six months from first advertisement. contact the clerk of the court.
In Bristol Rhode Island on April 10 1908 the Probate Court has appointed the undersigned as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Mary Bullock late of Bristol. The appointee has given bond as required by law and must file the bond in the clerk's office within six months from the first advertisement. GEO: 8. PECK
Newport and Providence Company timetable lists weekday trains in effect from October 6 1907. Arrivals and departures show Bristol service with morning to evening intervals including 8 45 am 9 45 am 10 45 am 11 45 am 12 45 pm 1 45 pm 2 45 pm 3 45 pm 4 45 pm 5 45 pm 6 46 pm 7 45 pm.
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