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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1907
Page
3
A rural tale recalls Mary and her lamb with a merchant brother John who ignores trade, while townsfolk pass by. The sheriff closes John out as Mary laments the lost lamb. The sister explains other merchants thrive by advertising and selling goods.
On Aug 27 Tuesday tableaux will benefit Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church in the chapel. Sept 14 Saturday evening a lance at Portuguese Hall Wilson's Lane for Portuguese Church benefit. Aug 24 Saturday outing to Seaconner Paint under Don Fallippe No 1 A P B of this town. Aug 24 Saturday outing at Hoots Mills under State Street M E Church Sunday School auspices.
A new remedy named Man Zan Pile Remedy is offered in a collapsible tube with a nozzle for easy application at sore inflamed areas. It claims instant relief from bleeding itching or protruding piles. Guaranteed. Price 50 cents. Sold by C. W. Sparks.
A humorous reminiscence describes cucumbers from a garden causing a man to overeat then suffer comical abdominal cramps at night. Doctors, emergency crews, and a naval band respond as readers witness exaggerated stomach misadventures and the harvest of overindulgence.
In a semi monthly session before Judge Hammill the petition to appoint Catherine Ferguson custodian of John J. Ferguson estate was allowed with a $1000 bond. Petitions for administration on John J. Ferguson estate and an account by Mary Gilheny, administratrix of John D. Coyle estate were received. William A and Hannah Taylor sought adoption of Ermine E. Watkins with a name change, with notices ordered in each case.
A provocative aphorism on life noting that life is brief and filled with illusions. It claims most of life is a lie and half is an if, inviting reflection on truth and possibility.
The State firemen muster committee in Warren expects about 1200 firemen in the Labor Day parade. Entered teams include Volunteer No 1 Pawtucket Hydraulion, Pawtucket Veteran Firemen, King Philip, Mechanics of Warren, Pocassets, Ocean No 1 Natick, East Providence Veteran Association, Watchemaker No 1, Albion Veteran Firemen, Arnold B. Chase, and Arlingtons. Also entered are Arlingtons Cromptons Watchemakers and Rough and Readys.
The Bristol Independents baseball team lost for the first time, 8 to 6, to Thornton on Saturday afternoon in Thornton. A dispute over the score arose as Manager Hughes of St. Mary's T.A.S. claims a 5:45 phone call, which Taylor of Thornton disputes since he was playing at 6:80. Taylor was catching at 6:80 and could not have left the field to telephone Bristol. The Independents plan to visit Providence next Saturday to play St. Charles, with an open date on Aug 31 to meet Hughes' squad.
Advert explains Man Zan Pile Remedy offered by C. W. Sparks, claiming instant application at the trouble site and relief from pain and inflammation for any form of piles. Priced at 50 pts.
The new Purefood Laws require labels to list ingredients and bakers heed the move. Royal Baking Powder is highlighted as made from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar, with rising local sales due to this claim. Careful housekeepers inspect labels and avoid powders with alums aluminum or phosphate substitutes.
At a Warren adjourned town meeting last week an amended resolution was unanimously adopted appointing a Water Committee. Joseph W. Martin Joseph Hutcheson Frank B Crowna Jobo H Brown and Thomas J Laughran are named to oversee Bristol & Warren Water Works compliance with the contract and to represent the town in dealings with the water company while reporting any new propositions at future town meetings.
Comrade Frederick M Whelden died at the Soldiers Home hospital after a long illness. He was in his 62d year and served in the U S Navy during the Civil War. He was admitted from Providence December 17 1908 and is survived by several brothers and sisters and a son. His body was taken to Providence for burial.
A correspondence to J F Peckham discusses nationwide disputes over paint quality and pricing. Judge L D Fairchild owns two identical houses in Lufkin Texas painted by J M Torrence with Devoe paint in one case and a cheaper mixed product in the other. The cheaper paint allegedly contains weaker pigments and whiting causing excess consumption and higher cost.
Death notices record the passing of Mary Any Marsden wife of Firth Marsden on August 17 in Barrington aged 47 or 48 and Comrade Frederick M Whelden at the Soldiers Home in this town on August 19 aged 61, noting their service and ages.
A spectral white robed figure lingered at Schloss Schwarzburg Rudolphstadt on the eve of the Saalfield battle as Prince Louis of Prussia and Count Nostitz spoke. The next day Louis died and Nostitz was wounded while the legend ties the spirit to generations of Prussian royalty.
In Hull elementary schools a prize for the best essay on the evils of drink drew about 12 000 pupils to compete extracts quoted by Dr. Eccles in a Society For the Study of Inebriety lecture. He cited lines stressing jail terms for self harm under drink and the medical impact of alcohol.
Headache and constipation disappear when Dadegs Little Liver Pill are used. They keep the system clean the stomach taweet. Taken occasionally they keep you well. They are for the entire family. Sold by O. W. Sparks.
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