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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
2
A Telegram sketch of Columbia after the Aug 4, 1899 incident, published Wednesday, is described as resembling an inebriated dragon fly in molasses. The remark suggests public resignation to the loss of the cup as viewed ten minutes after the accident.
Tomorrow afternoon in Warren the Bristol and Warren teams meet in a three game series. Warren backs strong finances and new uniforms led by pitcher McDonald from Fall River with Ward possibly catching for Bristol. Perry pledges a strong Bristol lineup as both clubs chase the first win with a Bristol second game in Bristol and third in Rocky Point.
A spoken exchange echoes a warning about trusting a man, with Ethel questioning Ferdy’s choices and whether he aligns with Hobson or Funston type men who value life little. The fragment hints at themes of loyalty, danger, and personal judgment in a period voice.
Mr J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri recounts a frightful illness that began as typhoid fever and progressed to pneumonia. He describes lungs hardening and extreme weakness, but credits Dr King's New Discovery with dramatic relief after one bottle. He praises the medicine as the quickest cure for lung troubles and notes availability at He Younes & Co with a guaranteed bottle.
Bristol and vicinity notes describe post office mail closures for New York west and south at 9 30 a m and 6 20 p m with eastern closes, inward mail arrivals from New York and Providence Boston and east at several times, plus distribution after arrival. The item lists residents visiting or visiting relatives, local events, excursions, shop notices, and ads for Columbia products and local sales.
U S Department of Agriculture weekly climate bulletin reports favorable weather for crops across New England for the week ending August 1 1899. Showers were well distributed, temperatures averaged 69 degrees, crops revived after drought in Massachusetts New Hampshire and Rhode Island, with grasses fodder corn fruit and vegetables improving though slight frosts and pests noted in pockets.
A West Jefferson resident Renick Hamilton suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula. Doctors warned of death without costly surgery, but he claims a self cure using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Sold by J. H. Young & Co. in 25 cent boxes amid local ads and humor pieces.
A Bristol man, seen riding the electrics near Providence, tries tailoring a cow covered in burlap and scraps to protect it from flies. After a frantic chase through backyards the cow is captured in its clothes and led home by the Captain who pays bystanders to keep quiet.
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