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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists items such as John the Shoeman, Wa Thames Streak Motice of Condemnation, Arnold Probate Notice, Est. B. G. Wilcox, Man Wanted, D. R. Burr & Co. Town Tax, G. H. Peck Collector Poll Tax.
Friday notes from 1906 discuss Bristol team strength for upcoming games. Contenders include Murphy and LaFontaine as likely Bristol pitchers, with lineup shifts as Degnan and Leahy join. Planned Out of town games and a Warren Silk Hats series are mentioned alongside August 18 St Mary's of Pawtucket and August 25 O'Wolffnns matchups.
A Missouri man who had been to Newport drank heavily and tried to attack a trainman at the Constitution street depot while waiting for the 10 o'clock train. He struck, was struck with a lantern, broke the lantern glass, then vanished before police could catch him. Passengers were frightened by the incident.
An advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a non opiate cough remedy that moves the bowels. The claim notes that nearly all other cough cures are constipating and directs readers to purchase at W. H. Buffington's store.
Mail arrivals listed at 7.00 10.00 am 12.00 pm 2.00 4.00 5.45 7.15 pm Mail closes 8.00 8.45 11.80 am 1.45 5.45 7.15 pm Sunday mails close 5.00 pm General delivery window 4.30 5 pm for stamps Office hours Sunday 9.80 10.380 am Sunday mail from car ers racks south door 9.80 10.30 am
Outward and inward train times listed for Earle & Prew express with 21st hour schedule. Local arrivals include Miss Lucile Sowers of Brooklyn and many Bristol guests. arrests, court actions, and a list of social events, outings, and civic notices fill the column.
Readers learn of Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to cure catarrh as a constitutional disease. The ad asserts internal intake, blood and mucous surface action, offering 100 dollars for any uncured case and urging readers to request testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An old ad claims many have kidney problems unseen. It advises using Dr. Kilmer s Swamp Root, a kidney remedy sold by druggists in varied sizes. The copy promises relief for back pain, urinary issues, and overactive bladder, offering free booklet and bottle by mail from Kilmer Co., Binghamton NY.
A fragment recalls a domestic exchange about a husband and a woman typewriter. The speaker notes she was his typewriter once herself, signaling a personal challenge to traditional marital roles and the boundaries of companionship.
August 15 Wednesday evening Y M A Minstral Bristol Opera House. August 17 Friday 3 pm Whinst under Bristol Chapter D A R Hotel Blevedere Roof Garden. August 22 Wednesday afternoon Lawn Party by Babbitt Post G A R and Relief Corps.
The Newport Carnival powered heavy travel on the New York New Haven Hartford line and the Newport and Providence railroad. Extra cars ran on both lines while the Bristol ferry boat operated at full capacity. Hundreds of motorists used the town as a gateway from Providence and northern points. The final Bristol ferry carried 12 autos and the night saw two specials to Providence.
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