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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1904

Page

3

Epworth League Entertainment At Y M C A Tonight

Epworth League members from Street MChurch stage an evening program at the Association building starting 745. Senior association members and friends are invited to the reception with items including piano duets by Eva Cole and Alberta Morgan, readings by Bertha Crowley and Mildred Gorham, solos by Mildred Coggeshall and Eva Cole, violin by Charles Alden, and an address by Rev W Lenoir Hood.

Epworth League of the Street Dhurch Association Eva M. Cole Alberta Morgan Lenoir Hood Mildred Coggeshall Bertha Crowley J. B Pollock Mildred

Scott's Emulsion Promotes Child Growth and Health

Timbers of oak keep the old homestead standing and underscore using the right stuff. Scott's Emulsion stimulates growing powers in children and builds a firm foundation for a sturdy constitution. Bristol badges offered, reversible for mourning, displayed at the Paanix office with quotation for bulk orders.

Scott Bristol Paanix

Those who feel like kicking may write to the editor

Readers with strong opinions on proper subjects are invited to submit brief communications to the editor. The note explains the column welcomes short letters from those who wish to express views on timely topics.

Memorial Day Should Be Solemn Not a Day for Sport

A Bristol editorial laments Memorial Day losing its solemn meaning as commerce and entertainment take over. It notes a 500 appropriation for a firemen muster and 100 for veterans services, fearing parades and bands will distract from cemetery ceremonies and the memory of fallen soldiers. It urges honoring the dead and teaching the young the day’s true purpose.

Bristol Comttion

Rhode Island College opens spring term with high enrollment

The Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts opens spring term with full attendance and the best regular student enrollment in its history. Commencement speaker will be W E McClintock of the Massachusetts Highway Commission on good roads. Lectures on Practice Ethics by Rev F B Makepeace of New York City begin at 1 15 p m with public invitation.

Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts W. E. McClintock Massachusetts Highway Commission F. B. Makepeace New York City College Chapel Jane J. J. Weston Hutchins College Extension A. E Stese San Jose Stone

St Charles I C B U Supper and Hop at G A R Hall

On Thursday evening April 28 a supper, entertainment and hop sponsored by St Charles Branch I C B U will be held in the G A R Hall. May 30 a firemen's muster under King Philip Fire Company No 1 will occur on Monday with organizers listed.

St. Charles Branch G. A. R. Hall King Philip Fire Company

Nothing Like Experience Shows Value of Remedies

A regional proverb notes that real experience teaches more than hearsay. The ad claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy quickly relieves cholera morbus after a severe attack, with W. H. Buffington selling it.

Chamberlain W. H. Buffington

Women and Kidney Trouble Promises Relief

Women and men suffer from kidney and bladder trouble, with effects on mind, vigor, and cheer. Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer promises mild, immediate relief, sold in 50 cent and one dollar sizes, with free sample and pamphlet upon request from Kilmer & Co., Binghamton NY.

Births In Town Reported For April Dates

In this town on April dates five births are reported. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Willard Kenney on April 19. A son to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Vermette on April 21. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Vermette on April 23. A son to Mr and Mrs Newell Sheldon on April 24. A son to Mr and Mrs Dennis Ryan on April 25.

Sheldoox Newell Sheldon Ryan Dennis Ryan

William E Lewis Obituary at State Hospital for the Insane

William E Lewis of this town died Sunday at the State Hospital for the Insane in Howard aged about 63. A Bristol native, he was an inmate there for over 33 years after being sent from this town on December 12 1870. Son of John V Lewis and Elizabeth Oxx Lewis, he was unmarried and survived by two sisters and one brother. His body will be brought here for burial in the North cemetery.

State Hospital For Howard William E. Lewis Lewis Bristol Insane Hospital John V Elizabeth (Oxx) Lewis North

Empire Theatre Promotes Volcanic Melodrama Mount Pelee Scene

The Empire Theatre presents a volcanic melodrama famed for a vivid Mount Pelee eruption scene. The production emphasizes realism with smoke cracks flames and death gases over a doomed city. A capable company stages the show alongside the week’s jolly German farce Are you A Mason at popular Providence prices.

Empire Theatre Mount Pelee Providence

Woman's Relief Corps aims and history outlined

The Woman's Relief Corps the largest women’s benevolent group in the world outlines its 1888 founding, mission to aid veterans widows and orphans, promote patriotism, and support flag observances. It owns the National Relief Corps Home in Madison and holds Andersonville grounds turned into a national park, with extensive memorials and funds allocated to war veterans and memorial projects.

Woman’s Relief Auxiliary Grand Army of the Republic Paul van der Voort Women’s Relief Corps United State of America Woman’s Relief Corps National Relief Corps Madison, C Andersonville W. R. C. Home Sonath Kansas McKinley Memorial

Local Notices and Advertisements from Howard RI

In Howard Rhode Island April 24 Ernest Sousa 21 years April 25 George Wilson 3 years April 24 William E Lewis about 60 years W H Buffington warrants every bottle for pain relief and cures Chamberlains Pain Balm trial free if no relief one application relieves pain cures sprains bruises cuts burns quinsy and chest pains price 25 and 50 cents sold by W H Buffington

Sousa Ernest Sousa Wilson George Wilson Lewis Howard R.I William E. Lewis Chamberlain W. H. Buffington

Mi-o-na Flesh Forming Food Offered Free Trial

A. J. Jasmin, a well known local druggist, invites Phoenix readers to test Mi-o-na flesh forming food for a month at his risk. The coupon offer promises no cost for those under or losing flesh, making trial risk free for readers.

A. J. Jasmin

Coupon for Mi-ona refund if no weight gain and stomach relief

A reader issued a coupon stating the purchase price of Mi-ona will be refunded if it fails to increase weight or cure stomach troubles. The signer A. J. Jasmin claims to take all risk and states Mi-ona is free unless it satisfies.

Jasmin Sells Mi-o-na with Refund Warranty

A. J. Jasmin offers a regular fifty cent box of Mi-o-na with a money back guarantee. If the treatment does not increase weight or relieve stomach troubles and restore health, Jasmin refunds the cost and covers the treatment. A fifty cent deposit is asked when obtaining a box, with a signed receipt provided as proof.

A. J. Jasmin A.J. Jasmin

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