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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
2
The label shows the time until paid. renewal updates the date. Subscribers are urged to note the date and renew promptly. Also lists various notices including advertisements to Let For Sale and probate notices with names such as Est T S Robertson and Adm John Allingham.
A Bristol editorial letters page debates state speed limit law Sec 11. Mr Case supports 25 mph on highways and 15 mph near houses, urging enforcement and safer signs. The response agrees that towns may not fix a sub one mile per hour limit, suggests clearer warning signs, and notes the broader intent to curb driver speed.
The discussion asserts that five miles an hour signs are an invalid adjunct since state law does not specify a required slow speed at dangerous points. It argues drivers cannot be prosecuted for five miles per hour without exact speed limits and criticizes Bristol signs for arbitrary, unenforceable wording.
Dennis Harrington was slashed across the neck by Italian Frederick Capotello in Luigi Malafronte’s saloon at Wood and Bradford. Capotello, who fled but was chased by officers, claimed intoxication and pleaded not guilty. Harrington, five inch long wound, ten stitches, expected recovery. Capotello jailed, case set for next court session.
Jo WM Audella of Pawtucket promotes roof repairs on properties of Jo oA Miller JF Peeck ham and others. He represents the New York Standard Rooting Co. firm which renews worn shingles rehales all shingles and applies creosote to keep roofs tight for years. The firm is well recommended by Pawtucket patrons. An advertisement with details appears in another column.
In this town on Aug 7 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas H Warner as great relief and joy spread through the family and neighbors.
Obituaries record several deaths with ages and dates: Frederick Gablinski aged 57 on Aug 5 in this town. Manuel S. Roderiques aged 44 years 10 months on Aug 6 in this town. Katherine M. Hunt aged about 71 or 72 in Swansea Centre on Aug 65. Ethel May Cole aged 4 months 18 days in Barrington, daughter of Charles S. and Mary Cole, Aug 5.
An early newspaper ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh by affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and promotes testimonials, with a Toledo address for F J Cheney & Co and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mail delivery and pickup times listed for Bristol with morning and evening windows. Geneva stamps sale window set from 4 30 to 5 p m and office hours Sunday 9 30 to 10 30 a m. Express matter departure and arrival times shown for Earle and Prew service with outward and inward schedules.
Green trading stamps at SUZMAN'S. Miss Mary S Andrews spent Thursday at Nantasket Beach. Various church, club, and civic notices plus local society items, fairs, and trips. Shipments, sales, and upcoming outings detailed amid a front-page mix of community events and advertisements.
Rehearsals progress for the comic opera Mikado to be presented in Warren town hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Special costumes and scenery are planned with proceeds to benefit St Michael church organ fund. Conductor Henry 8 Lee, organist at St Michael, leads the production. tickets available at H T Peterson Bristol and WV S Bennett & Co Warren.
The ad warns that small stomach troubles can become chronic dyspepsia if untreated and urges taking Kodol now to strengthen the stomach. It promises avoidance of attacks and quicker recovery, noting WH Baffington sells the product.
The remark questions optimistic forecasts about rapid advances in cloud-based mining or related technologies, suggesting patience as breakthroughs are unlikely in the near term. It implies skepticism toward immediate, transformative gains and highlights a cautious outlook.
IONA sails from Town Wharf Sunday at 2 p m for Rocky Point and returns at 6 p m A few passengers will be carried by applying to C H Bickford
Classified notice announcing a tenement for let with all modern improvements at the New store of Hotel Belvedere. Also advertises sale of estate at 20 Constitution St with application to Henry W Cooke, 16 Westminster at Providence.
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