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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
4
Edward Lynch four years old son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Lynch of Garfield avenue suffered severe burns to back and hips yesterday afternoon after igniting a yard bonfire with matches. Mother smothered flames, strips of skin peeled from clothing. Dr R S Church reports serious burns but hopes for recovery.
The Reba Rebekah Degree lodge United Brothers lodge and Wampanoag Encampment celebrated the 88th anniversary of Odd Fellowship with a program of songs prayers and solos. Guests from Providence Riverside and Warren attended. A salad supper followed by dancing and notices of committee members were announced.
When you need a pill take an Early Riser by DeWitt’s for safe satisfactory relief. The pills do not gripe or sicken and are sold by W H Buffington. Kodol For Dyspepsia clears the stomach and sweetens the breath, sold by druggists under a relief guarantee per the National Pure Food and Drugs Law.
Police investigate a theft case involving George Ross, once employed at National India Rubber Company, who allegedly stole a razor, clock, silk muffler, collars, stamps, and stationery from his boarding house roommates at 204 State Street after leaving his job and drinking. Ross used an assumed name, with family in Charlestown and Brockton, and was last seen leaving the boarding house around 8 PM. Police alerted in Fall River and Providence. Ross is described as 5'10" slim, light, with a discolored left eye, wearing a small soft hat.
Open meeting of I C B U St Charles branch No 681 held Wednesday evening in Grand Army Hall. State President John J. McGeary of Providence Col L H Gallan Past President William Cleaver and Bernard J Farley spoke. About 200 attendees from Providence Fall River Newport. Program included Rose Farley vocal Master Daniel Morrissey violin Stephen Garrity piano Mary A Farley vocal John H Morrissey Jr accompanist Mary Pierce played during social hour. Membership 106 and growing.
Louis Kebrek of 17 Prospect Street died at about 2 am from cancer. He was hospitalized at Rhode Island Hospital for about three weeks, then returned home two weeks ago and grew weaker until death. He was born in Russia and had lived here over 12 years, running a junk business. Survived by a wife and three children.
Advertisement-style piece touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as ideal for women entering menopause. It cites symptoms such as hot flashes and headaches and includes testimonials from Mrs. Certin and Henry Lee praising cures and urging readers to consult Mrs. Pinkham for advice.
A courtroom exchange reveals a dramatic threat and a claim of life insurance as a motive. The speaker questions loyalty with a provocative line about dying for another, while the response hints at insurance as a potential solution to a perceived risk.
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