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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
3
A health note warns against quick lunches and hurried meals. It argues that bolting food leads to indigestion and related troubles, urging readers to chew thoroughly and eat at a steadier pace for better digestion.
The Bristol town council met Tuesday with President Charles B. Rockwell and councillors present. A Fox Hill residents petition for an incandescent light was referred to the street lights committee with power to act. Joseph R. Silvia seeks transfer of liquor license from 164 to 162 Bradford street. petition referred to next meeting and to be noticed. Bristol Construction Co receives sign permit on Thames street near Cranston Worsted Mills. grant contingent on liability acceptance. Seth Paul Coal Co bid accepted for coal at $6.15 per ton for Burnside Memorial building and four town fire stations. Bond for Town Treasurer George H. Peek approved. William W. Perry bill for manhole work referred to Sewer Commissioner. Sprinkling funds insufficient. voting to discontinue watering carts No. 2, but State Board of Public Roads may use it. Several town bills examined and ordered paid after auditor reference. Meeting adjourned at 12:10.
The body of Mrs George G Luscomb who died Monday in Malden was brought here for burial Wednesday afternoon. Services were in the Mortuary Chapel at North Cemetery by Rev George H Perkins and Rev Alfred S Stowell. Pallbearers were Walter A Luscomb Beverly S Hale Baker Maiden Howard M Patten Maiden J Augustus Remington Newtonville. Born Sarah W Fuller in Nantucket she married George G Luscomb in New Bedford on Dec 29 1862. The couple moved to Bristol in 1866 and lived at 87 Cottage Street. She went to Malden mid December to spend winter with her daughter and fell ill January 1. She was 71 years 5 months 16 days. A longtime member of the First Baptist Church she and her husband were active Christian workers. Surviving are husband George of this town a son Walter A Luscomb of Beverly and three daughters Mrs Hale Baker Malden Mrs Howard M Patten Malden and Mrs J Augustus Remington Newtonville Mass. She also leaves sisters Mrs Thomas Sherman this town and Mrs Lydia A Caswell in California.
Rhode Island experienced welcome rain Wednesday night and Thursday, aiding late corn and potato crops though highland potatoes suffer heavy losses. Green corn remains scarce with local markets well stocked otherwise. Weather Bureau notes July rainfall below average, drought the worst in five years. temperatures and wind data show notable precipitation gaps and past drought comparisons.
Harold Bickford youngest son of Charles Henry and Julia Bickford died Wednesday morning at his parents home 551 Hope Street. He was 1 year 2 months 21 days old and suffered from infant cholera. Funeral held at 2 PM from the parental residence with Rev. William R. (Trotter) of Trinity Church officiating. Interment at North Betlehem Cemetery.
The Mohawks in Providence will host two baseball games on the common tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. St Andrew's Warren of the Y M C A League meets Bristol Y M C A on the common, and Bristol Baptists of the Church League face St Mary's. East diamond will be used.
Bristol resident Mrs Josephine Pevin reports relief from back pain and kidney soreness after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She recalls constant aches, nighttime sleeplessness, and morning fatigue, and credits the cure to a course purchased from J H Young & Co. The product is sold widely for 50 cents per box by Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as U S sale agents.
A reflective dialogue under a moonlit sky explores life on Jupiter and Mars, celestial navigation, and the nature of starlight. Saturn and the Pleiades are discussed, with cautions on overreaching claims and a tour through right ascension, declination, and the vernal equinox.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs EB A Barrows in town on August 6. The family announces the new arrival and expects to name the child soon.
Town clerk announces a transfer application for retail spirits and malt liquors by Joseph Rose at 164 Bradford Street 62 Bradford Street. A hearing will be held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday September 7 1900 at 8 PM to allow all named parties to be heard.
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