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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1906
Page
3
Marvel Rubber shoe department will close for three days to make repairs. M O Clark in charge has developed moulded shoes including lumbermen's styles. After repairs, production will start next Monday with 250 to 360 pairs daily. About 40 workers employed under President Samuel P Colt.
Base Ball Notes note an interest in a Bristol match with St Marys of Pawtucket, famed as a top Rhode Island team. Manager Lafontaine says arrangements with Warren Silk Hats of Warren for a 3 or 5 game series, all in Bristol, with first date undecided.
An old advertisement touts TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY with LAAT UE BROMO Quinine Tablets. It promises refund money if it fails and bears E W G R E’s signature on each box. Sold for 5 cents.
In Bristol on August 14 1906 the Probate Court received a will for James C Manchester late of Bristol deceased and set August 28 1906 at 5 30 PM in the Probate Court Room for its consideration. Notice is ordered to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phenix. Herbert F Bennett Probate Clerk.
Mrs Annie O Slocum wife of Capt George Slocum died at home on Burton street Sunday morning at 7 40 cause diarrhois She was born in New York City July 25 1836 aged 70 years 17 days Her parents John and Mary Canan were born in Ireland The funeral was from St Marys church at 9 oclock conducted by Rev John F Downing Bearers included Capt George T Gladding Henry M Slocum George H Peck and William Tilley Burial was at the North cemetery
About 50 employees staged a surprise retirement tribute for Superintendent W J Jones at Portsmouth after a special Bristol to Portsmouth trip. Judge F B Hammill presented a gold chain and emblematic charm. Jones departs for Austin Texas to lead a similar post with the company as it expands an electric line.
Michael Papa, 22, of Barrington, was slashed with a razor and stabbed twice during a drunken altercation. Doizzi and Civello named as suspects. one captured, another escaped. Papa hospitalized in Warren with injuries deemed life threatening. recovery unlikely for the wounded Italian.
A foreman notes a contrast between two workers, one a tall strong man and the other a short, puny worker. The shorter man, Dennis Ogee, is said to do twice as much work as his taller partner Patrick. The exchange prompts questions about efficiency and effort on the job.
Officer Hogan questions a suspect as narrative fragments unfold. Eyewitness description hints at dramatic tension with lines about eyes like lakes of Killarney. The scene mixes formal proceedings with vivid, poetic imagery.
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte argues for harsh punishment of anarchists. He advocates death penalty for those seeking to kill and severe imprisonment for lesser offenses, including complete seclusion and a potential private whipping. He emphasizes preventing reform and argues punishment should deter further offenses.
The Bristol County Gas and Electric Company introduces electric flatirons on thirty day trials free of charge. They heat in two to four minutes, are sealed enamel coated, provide constant heat, and promise easy repairs with a screwdriver. Retail price listed as 37 75 dollars.
A Bristol barber and his companion rode an automobile in Newport during carnival week. The wife believed the car was stolen and alerted police. The truth emerged that the borrowed car belonged to the barber, who had taken it for a joy ride. Police released them after establishing ownership. The incident became a humorous town tale and a reminder to verify ownership before accusing a motorist.
A sender in Atlanta, Georgia requests Rural Free Delivery box pricing and sizes from Wardwell Lumber Company after seeing an advertisement in the Phoenix. He notes Atlanta's population but says the article could not be found there, and explains the Phoenix reaches many cities and often prompts business via mail.
A list of advertised letters for the week ending August 11 includes Téa Sawyer Henri Debreguer Mo Call Bros Albert Mason H Oscar Nightingale Simon Pinotor O Reis man A H Rh eel Jacintho I Silva Manuel Lenny Mrs A Allen Mr W Huby Mrs Howell Mrs W J Nealey Miss Morence Hade Miss Izah Mitchell Miss O Pendleton Miss O A Richards Foreign Moses Pul ner Willis R Mura.
A revived tale from a New York religious weekly tells of a young lawyer who marries well but drinks heavily. He becomes a drunken husband whose blaze of passion ends in his wife and two infants perishing in the fire. The narrative blames the liquor trade and cites Habakkuk 2:15 while urging public temperance.
Real estate transfers include Jacob R. Ingram to Manuel Rego for a house and land on Metacom Avenue. Harriet B. Luther leases for ten years the corner of Hope and Franklin Streets to Edward Paull, who has run a grocery business there for many years.
Notice describes land in Bristol Rhode Island taken under an act enabling towns to condemn land for school purposes. The parcel lies at the southeast corner of Hope and Bradford Streets, bounded by Hope Street and Bradford Street, totaling less than one acre. It cites the 1906 General Assembly act and the Bristol School Committee resolution, with witnesses and town clerk attestations.
Marie von UnsCHULD court pianist to the Queen of Roumania will teach in Newport from July 1 to September 15. Beginners and advanced opus piano theory and teachers training course offered. For terms apply 1463 Massachusetts Ave Washington DC. Engagements for musicals and lectures accepted.
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