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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

3

Reception to St. Mary's Pastor in G A R Hall

A Friday 8 o clock reception for Rev. T. J. Gillan will be hosted in G A R Hall. A three member committee from each society handles arrangements with a general committee listing leaders from St. Charles Branch Young Ladies Sodality T A Holy Name Altar Society and other groups. A sub committee manages the musical program with several named individuals.

T. J. Gillan G. A. R Hall St. Charles Branch Frederick Cleaver Bertha Connery Dennis Doran Young Ladies Sodality Mary Connery Anna Callan Margie Tobin St. Mary’s T. A Joseph L. Duffy Patrick Walsh John Head May Cleaver Louise Davie Jennie Morris Owen Hughes Michael Ucallan Eddie Kavanaugh Altar Society Nora Leahy Ross Jay Nora Byrnes

Five Lemons top Ohips in YMCA bowling clash

In a YMCA bowling event last night the Five Lemons swept two to one against the Ohips, while Friday evening the Snow Birds defeated the Neversweats two to one. Averages exceeded eighty as standings are reported.

Snow Birds Hank Hanks

Arico Family Birth Announcement in Arico Town

In this town on April 27 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Vincenzo Arico marking a new arrival for the Arico family in the local community.

Arico Vincenzo Arico

Forest Planting Planned at Nayatt Point Narragansett Bay

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Providence plans protective forest planting at Nayatt Point Narragansett Bay to shelter waifs during summer outings. An expert from the U S Forest Service will design shelter belts of pine and spruce while Uncles Sam supports the effort. Rhode Island pushes tree planting to boost timber supply, citing chestnut red oak white pine Scotch pine Norway spruce and European larch as suitable species.

Rhode Island Nayatt Point Narragansett Bay Society of St. Vincent de Paul Providence Uncle Sam Office of Forest Extension United States Forest Service Massachusetts Connecticut

Free health cure by correspondence from Dr. Greene

An advertisement touts Dr. Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston as a world leading specialist in nervous and phrenic diseases. It promotes Dr Green's Nervara blood and nerve remedy and a letter correspondence system offering diagnosis and treatment guidance at no cost. Patients write detailing symptoms and receive thorough replies without leaving home.

Dr. Greene Temple Place Boston Mass Green Jim

Kidney and Bladder Pills Free Trial Offer

A Chicago firm RE O. DeWitt & Co offers readers a free full box of Kidney and Bladder Pills for trial. Send name and address to 203-205 La Salle Ave Chicago Illinois to receive the product postpaid. Mention the paper when applying and act promptly.

K. OU. DeWitt & Co Chicago RE. O. DeWitt & Co la Salle Ave Ill

Bristol Eagles Ball and Church Event See All on April 29

Coming events list two gatherings on April 29 in Grand Army Hall and Memorial chapel. Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts its annual ball. The Congregational church YPSO group holds entertainment and a sale in Memorial chapel. A May 14 recital by Miss Mary P Hounds and Miss Alice Hall with H Nelson G Terry at Grand Army Hall.

Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Grand Army Hall A&aspices Y.P.S.O0 Congregational Church Memorial Chapel

Her Poor Memory and the Countersign

A woman from an old but poor family marries a wealthy commoner and clings to the slight. In a shop she asks to place an order and, with a servant present, cannot recall her husband’s name. She bids Jean to remind the clerk and hide her lapse.

Jean

The Average Man Quotable Exchange

A late Chicago Tribune quote questions what defines an average man and suggests a belief that one may feel superior to others. The dialogue frames humor and self perception in a compact reflective piece.

Chicago Tribune

Copyrighting a Girl in My Own Name

A man asks a parson how to obtain a copyright in his own name for a girl accompanying him. The New York Press quotes the inquiry as a humorous exchange.

Parson New York Press

ManZan Pile Remedy Offered In Collapsible Tube

Pile relief product ready to use in a collapsible tube with nozzle. One application proves its merit by soothing healing and reducing inflammation and itch. For all forms of piles. Price 60 cents guaranteed. Sold by O W Sparks. Customer testimonial from B G Williams of Powderly Texas reports kidney and bladder relief after using Pinaules with money back guarantee.

O.W. Sparks G. Williams Powderly Texas O. W Sparks

Sunday Observance and the State Role in Sabbath Laws

The piece argues the State should enforce Sunday closures on public amusements to protect religious observance and public quiet. It condemns open Sunday activities as leading to drunkenness and social decay, urging citizens to model religious observance to safeguard the nation and future generations.

Bose Crescent Park Jose

Entertainment and Sale At First Congregational Church

The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at First Congregational church hosts an evening of entertainment in the chapel tomorrow. The program includes readings by Miss Louise Breen and Miss Helen Waldron, a Madame de Portment scene, dances, songs, a piano solo by Master Dan Coggeshall, and an ice cream cake and candy sale with various fancy articles.

Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor First Congregational Church Miress Louise Margaret Breen Helen Waldron Madame de Portment Margaret McCcaughey May Friskey Annie Brechin Mabe Eva Cole Gertrude Mary Brechin Jennie Mise Coslin Hill Bridget Alice Hall Dan Coggeshall

The Planting Season Troubles

A local note describes mixed planting misadventures from chilly nights freezing tomato plants imported from Italy to Americans replanting potatoes after rotting seed. Seed beans mixups occur at local shops with a Bristol Neck man purchasing beans and a Washington street couple tasting the result. The piece ends with a wary lesson about prudent seed planting.

Italy Bristol Neck Hf.j. Remeires Edward UO Paulland Washington Street

Doan's Kidney Pills Help Woonsocket Woman

Mrs. Oliver Dupre of 4 River Street Woonsocket reports kidney trouble and backache. After trying Doan's Kidney Pills she was relieved quickly and recommends them to others. Sold by dealers for 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Doan Rhode Island Oliver Dupre River Street Woonsocket Saya Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Local Schedule Snippet Without Clear Context

Fragmentary OCR text shows a calendar style line with times 9.35 and 12.45 and 1.45 2.45, but no complete names, dates, or events to identify a specific item. The readable bits suggest a timetable or listing rather than a full news item or notice.

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