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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
3
Bristol Neck residents urge standpipes to curb dust in extreme drought and question hydrant access. A Bristol Neck taxpayer alleges selective water cart use and hints at possible sewer transfers while noting the town’s street lights help pedestrians at night.
DeWitts Carbol ized Witch Hazel Salve penetrates pores and heals cuts burns bruises and scratches. Sold by W. H. Baffington. DeWitts Little Early Risers pills do not sicken or gripe and are easy to take. Sold by W. H. Baffington.
The Phanto editor William Hughes of St Marys T A S Base BallTeam says no dispute with Bristol Independents over the Thornton game. He states the paper telephoned to learn the result, a disinterested local source provided the information, and no quarrel or controversy is intended. Time heals disputes, and the matter will not be pursued.
Mrs Ann Garlick widow of Joseph Garlick died at 6 45 am Wednesday at the home of her daughter Mrs Benjamin T Manoro 27 Noyes avenue after a brief illness heart trouble the Lancashire born 78 year old was a longtime St Michael s Church member She leaves two daughters Ralph Kinder Sr and William Kinder brothers and several grandchildren The funeral was at 2 pm from 27 Noyes avenue with Rev W R Trotter and Rev Dr Locke officiating Interment at North Cemetery.
A young mother aboard a Warren bound Consolidated train struggled to calm her two year old. The child, sated on fruits and nuts, cried in distress. An older man nearby suggested whipping the child, sparking a humorous but sharp exchange about punishment.
The writer asks the Sewer Commission if it can withhold a Main road sewer while within budget. He argues removal of the underdrain plan allows a sewer within appropriation and urges approval, noting macadam roads don’t need draining and landowners oppose extra cost. He requests public reasoning if a policy prohibits the Main road sewer. Robert N. Turner.
Dr John Hughes of Fairhaven Vermont and Miss Aline MacGinerty of Shoreham Vermont were married at Shoreham yesterday morning at 10. Rev John Shannon officiated with Rev James Brady and Rev John Smith assisting. Attendants included Dr William H T Hamill and Margaret Hamill. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple departed for a wedding tour.
About 20 spinners at Parker Mills in East Warren left Wednesday morning due to poor work quality. By noon the strike persisted, affecting roughly half the spinning room of frames spinning filling yarn. Some related workers in other departments were discharged. Mill management expects a quick, satisfactory adjustment within a day or two.
A plea to youth to remain in school, encouraging progression from district to high school and beyond. It urges pursuing learning, business education, or trade training, asserting education pays with lasting value and income. It ends with a proverb about home and land loss making learning especially valuable.
Aug 27 Tuesday tableaux for Ivy Guild at St Michael s Chapel. Sept 14 Saturday dance at Portuguese Hall for Portuguese Church. Aug 24 Saturday excursion to Seaconner Point by Don Fallippe No 1 A P B. Aug 24 Saturday outing at Hunts Mills by State Street M E Church. We should eat sparingly in heat and use Kodol for indigestion sold by W H Buffington.
Bristol will see many graduates pursue further study away from town this fall. A large portion of the last Bristol High School class will study at MIT, Brown, Saint Gabriel's, and other institutions, with several returning to local or regional schools for continued training and preparatory courses.
Work on Colt Memorial High School advances with the removal of the center trestle and terra cotta floor arches. Steel girders for the roof are being erected and roof framework should finish in about two weeks. No plan changes. building to close in about one month with brick partitions completed and interior finishing to follow, including electricity and sanitary plumbing.
Tuesday evening Officer Hammill investigated an attempted assault near Fox Hill as two women were escorted to Mr Ennia's residence. An unknown man about 35, 165 pounds, well dressed in a black coat light trousers russet shoes and a light derby hat fled when they called for help. A search found no matching suspect locally.
A reader signed K. H. comments on Temperance and baseball, mocking manager Hughes and a controversial call. The tone echoes old sports era chatter with jabs about umpiring and team rivalry.
Sunday Theatricals recounts a 1631 private performance of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream at the bishop of Lincoln's London residence. Puritans investigated the affair and punished Bottom actor Mr Wilson by placing him in stocks from dawn to night with an ass head and a hay bottle, bearing a confession on his breast.
The article traces the phrase the government of the people by the people for the people to its echoes in earlier speeches by Theodore Parker and Daniel Webster, noting similar ideas from Chief Justice Marshall. It discusses how Lincoln's words are widely quoted though not originally his invention.
Rural routes were created for rural homes and farmers. They have proven a great benefit beyond expectations. A farmer who has used rural mail service would struggle to live without it. Farmers are heavy taxpayers with property taxed in plain sight. For a quarter century mail has reached the city home daily, many times. Uncle Sam’s big heart reaches to the men who feed the world.
Women as well as men are said to suffer from kidney and bladder trouble. The ad touts Swamp-Root as a remedy, claiming quick relief and offering a free sample and pamphlet. It lists Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York and urges mentioning the paper when writing.
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