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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
2
Friday August 24 1906 reports a major step as Marconi famed wireless telegraph inventor focuses on sound recording and reproduction. Edward D Easton president of Columbia Phonograph Company cites Marconis interview in London and predicts extraordinary future from the young inventor noted for earlier breakthroughs.
The body of Mrs Annie Lawder was brought to town from Philadelphia for burial at North Cemetery after a service at St Michael's. Rev Dr Locke read the committal at the grave. Bearers were David Magee Peter Reilly James McCormick and William McCsaughey. Two daughters Mrs Lillie Harshaw and Mrs Annie Finley accompanied the remains. Many floral tributes adorned the casket. Funeral services were held yesterday morning in Philadelphia.
A note from F W Devoe & Co. claims Devoe paint provides more value per gallon, arguing that 10 gallons can complete a job for 350 while cheaper paints require many more gallons. The letter defends product purity and warns about adulterated paints, mentioning Congdon & Carpenter Co. in Providence as a seller.
The notice outlines daily mail arrival at 8.80 a m and close at 6.00 p m with Sunday hours 980 to 1000 a m, carriers racks at south door 9.30 to 10.30 a m. It also lists Earle and Prew express outward times 7.85 11.065 a m 3.05 5.05 p m and 7.45 4 45 am 2 45 6 45 p m for Bristol departures and arrivals.
Mrs. Sarah M. Dunbar travels in New York and Vermont while Ivy Guild hosts a Warren clambake. Visiting officials Captain Davis and Col. Abbott plan meetings and orders for decorations. Bristol events include band concerts, receptions, hospital visits, and a firemen Master Labor Day setup.
Readers urged that Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional remedy. It is taken internally and claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward offered for any case it fails to cure. Proponents urge testimonials and mention Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Naval Reserves depart tomorrow morning with the Rhode Island Naval Battalion aboard the United States Ship Columbia. Sailors are enthusiastic about the voyage and will be away until Saturday September 1, enjoying a traditional Rhode Island clambake.
Professor Tyler of Amherst College says a man can live comfortably with sound brain and digestive system, warning the dyspeptic lacks faith hope and charity. The text promotes Kodol For Dyspepsia as a corrective after overeating, claiming it digests what you eat and is sold by W. H. Buttington.
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