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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1904
Page
2
A Bristol YMCA fundraising appeal urges members and friends to raise 2500 by June 1 to unlock a 500 gift, totaling 3000 to clear old debts. The piece argues associations rely on member support and highlights the need for enthusiasm and self-help among participants.
The best physic Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to take and pleasant in effect. For sale by W. H Boffington.
Bristol news lists post office hours with outward and inward express departures at 745 and 11.00 am 3.00 and 5.00 pm outward and 7 46? 11 55 am 2 55 and 6 30 pm inward. It also covers church services, local notices, auctions, band uniforms, and upcoming events in Bristol including sermons by J W Cronkhite, Rev Alfred S Stowell arrival, Eagle Band concert May 12, and community notices throughout the week.
A trial of the master fire engine Hydraulion is set for Friday evening. Mr and Mrs F E deWolf, wintering abroad, expect to reach Bristol mid May to open their summer home Miramar. A pole-mast sloop named Cock Robin was launched at Herreshoff on Saturday, an 85 foot keel craft built for Marblehead yachtsman. Charles E Turner, ex resident of the Soldiers Home here, now at Togus Maine, reports there this week. The Republican State Convention to elect delegates to the national convention meets in Providence today with delegates pledged to Roosevelt. Bristol delegates include Senator Harry H Shepard Town Clerk Herbert F Bennett Collector of Customs Stephen W Church ponnetink Fred L Waldron Assistant Engineer John T Ashton and Col Frank B Wilson.
Col Callan reviewed ash samples found lacking for sidewalk use and pledged replacements. The council denied Peters license for spirits citing opposition near the hotel. Magee and Frank Ryan licenses granted. board adopted a watering trough cleansing plan and other municipal measures.
The church asks members to contribute offerings to liquidate debt and invites all after Sunday service to view new Sunday school arrangements. Epworth Bible class met at the parsonage. Teachers’ Bible class and Epworth League cabinet meetings are scheduled. The will of Mrs Hannah Gladding allocates rest and residue to several societies, totaling about 1700 dollars, with Mrs Cinthia Gladding’s friends relinquishing 500 dollars in her favor as the estate passes.
The steamboat Nonowantuc will run between Mt Hope Park and Fall River for the season, carrying workers to a new Dr J C Coughlin residence rising north of the grounds. Built in 1888 in Port Jefferson New York, it is 120 feet long and licensed for 700 passengers. Opening day fast approaching with spring work and new park attractions. baseball starts May 15 between Fall River and Lowell.
Babbitt Post G A R completes plans for Memorial Day observance. Veterans assemble at Grand Army hall for a 10 30 am parade route similar to last year. Procession goes to North cemetery for graves on Soldiers lot with possible Rev Alfred Stowell oration at the cemetery. Detachment visits Juniper Hill and St Marys cemeteries then to State street wharf for flowers at sea. A collation follows in Grand Army Hall.
A Lineville Alabama customer who suffered a severe cough for six months bought two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and was entirely cured by one and a half bottles. The seller Haynes Parker & Co. notes perfect satisfaction with their trade and that W H Buffington also handles the remedy.
Notice from Dan Curtis The Quid Soldier and Mrs Bilsborough in Bristol seeking nineteen more ladies to reach an even total of 400 using E R L Flavoring Extracts. For sale locally.
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