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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1909
Page
2
The Revealed Ice Company aims to build a Providence plant to manufacture artificial ice by a new process. It will form a 23 minute cake and, at 100 tons per day, should serve the city and nearby areas by late July. A Bristol associate hinted a second plant may follow next summer if Providence succeeds.
The Star Theatre last night offered exciting pictures including the Big Auto Race with thrilling speeds and spills. The crowd praised the program as a top blend of motion pictures and entertainment, while a Thursday contest between Charles and Frederick Francis promises a lively audience judged winner.
A powder you shake into shoes cures tired aching and swollen feet, relieving callous sweat and discomfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Sample free. Allen S Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Bristol post office lists mail arrivals at 7.00 10.00 a m and 2.00 4.00 6.00 7 15 p m with mail close at 7.40 9 00 11 80 a m 2.00 6 00 7 15 p m. Sunday mail arrives 8.00 a m and closes 4.50 p m. Office hours Sunday 9 80 to 10 80 a m. Sunday mail distributed from carriers racks at south door 9 80 to 10 80 4 m.
Outward departures are at 7:50 and 11:20 a.m., 8:20 and 5:20 p.m. Inward arrivals occur at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. The details cover the hollowing hours and delivery times for the Bristol route.
The St Andrew's Club plans a roommage sale in the Williams block Bradford Street on Wednesday May 6. Rev Edward Plunkett of the Hartford diocese visits St Mary's Church pastors Rev John F Downing and a busy community schedule follows with naturalists club trip to Bristol Ferry and various local events through the weekend.
An advertisement notes DeWitts Little Early Risers gentle liver pills sold by W H Buffington and promotes Kodol digestive aid. It claims natural digestion, restoring stomach strength and health and offers a money back guarantee if it fails to benefit the buyer. The product is also sold by W H Buffington.
Local District Court proceedings yielded little action yesterday. The Bristol High School site underwent lawn rolling and reseeding work as part of campus improvements. Community notes cover new hires, business closings, local police reports, society meetings, construction updates, and upcoming Memorial Day events in Bristol.
A Warren marathon is set for next Saturday under Thomas F. Fox. Prizes include a gold watch for first and a silver cup for second, plus four other valuable awards. Entry fee is 22 cents. 27 entries by now from Woonsocket to Taunton. The course runs 0.816 miles, starting 2.80 from the Warren Post Office, down Market Street through Swansea and Barrington, then back to the start.
The Woonsocket Rubber Company directors, meeting at their offices, chose Walter B Ballou of Providence as President to replace Samuel P Colt who declined reelection. Hallon, employed 41 years, was re elected General Manager. George Schlesser was reelected Superintendent as the Bristol based National India Rubber Company kept the old board.
A terse note argues that efforts to improve results should take precedence over worries about job security, stressing that performance will shape outcomes and prove the work worth the effort. The tone implies focus on measurable gains over personal comfort.
Last night the Broilers won two strings in three from the Snow Birds, tying the teams. Notable figures include P.R. Kenney with 185 for a high single string, Carlton Hill with 887 for high three strings, and Wonders leading in both highest team total at 1420 and highest team single string total at 489.
An advertisement warns against sharing combs and hats to avoid dandruff and baldness. It promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic from The Hope Drug Co in Bristol, offering free trial if unsatisfied, with two sizes 50c and $1.00.
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