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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1909

Page

3

Death of Andrew Lynch at Ferry Cliffe Farm

Bristol mourns Andrew Lynch who died August 24 after a long farm career at Ferry Cliffe Farm begun in 1878. He immigrated from Tabart Ireland in 1864 and guided livestock and show preparation with fairness and business skill. His wife Mary Lynch died recently, and their son John P. Lynch, now a practicing physician, is praised for carrying on the family legacy.

Andrew Lynch Bristol Tabart County Cavan Ireland New York Ferry Cliffe Farm Mary Ferry Hill Lynch

Albert T Hughes Dies in New York En Route to Buffalo

Albert T Hughes of this town died at Bellevue Hospital New York at 2 a.m. Tuesday after falling ill with acute indigestion while traveling to Buffalo with Fred Serbst. The body arrived home early this morning. Funeral set for tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. from his sister Mrs Henry Silvia’s residence 19 Jewett Avenue and 9 a.m. at St Mary’s Church with interment at St Mary’s Cemetery. He leaves two brothers William and Thomas and three sisters Mrs Hay Shiva Miss Katharine and Miss Adam Hughes.

Andrew Lynch Ferry Hill Tabart County Cavan Ireland Patrick Mary Lynch United States New York Webster Mass Dyer Bristol Ferry Cliffe Farm Peter Riley Mary McSherry St. Mary’s Church Charles J. Rogers Albert T. Hughes Bellevue Hospital Buffalo N.Y Fred Serbst Jaddektaker A P. Duffy Newi York

Henry P Thayer Comrade Dies at Soldiers' Home

Henry P Thayer died Tuesday at the Soldiers' Home after an illness of about two years. A native of Providence he had a sister and resided in Providence. He served in Company

Eury Thayer Providence Caves Sob

State range shooting honors Bristol Train of Artillery

At Rumford state range the Bristol Train of Artillery led by Col. Merton A. Cheesman posted top scores across 60, 75, 200 and 600 yard events. Notable performances included Cheesman winning the 600 yard event with 45 points and Lieut. Col. S. W. Bourn and A. Gale also posting high marks for the unit.

Bristol Train of Artillery Merton A. Cheesman Rumford A. T. Gale N. B S. W. Bourn Bristol Train Artillery T. P. Brightman W. F. Kirkwood Muj. J. F. Uuestis J. T. Robertson M.A. A. St. Gale M. A. Cheesman B. T.A S. W.bourn Col. M. A. Cheesman A. B Priv H. T. Springer B. A Priv. A. Bender, B. A., 20, 20; Ensign-O. C. Myer Altaterar de F J. M. Bullock B. T T. McCaw T. B Clay B.T. A J. W. Coggeshall R. S. Brightman J. L. Bullock Corp F. E. Lazman Col N. B8 H. T. McCaw Mus J. F. Huestis A. Bender Ensign C. C. Myer J. L. Baillock F.A. Saillant H. Sprieger M_Balloo W. EF. Kirkwood F. E. Sazman Gol S. W. Boarn L. Bell M. A. A. T. Gale Ensign C. O. Myers BR. S. Brightman N. Wt B. Ay 1%, 18; Priv. A. Bender Lieut Bristol

Marriage Proposal Over Frugal Diet Mix-Up

A playful overheard exchange turns on a brown bread and water diet. She jokes she can sustain it indefinitely for complexion. He seizes the moment and asks to marry her, prompting a humorous agreement.

Overtaxed kidneys signal Bristol reader remedy choice

Bristol reader Mrs. E G Cobleigh shares that Doan s Kidney Pills eased her mother s back pains and kidney troubles years ago and helped prevent recurrence. The ad notes Doan s Kidney Pills sell for 50 cents via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents and urges readers to remember the name Doan s.

Bright Bristol E. G. Cobleigh Hope St R. Ly Dean Foster-Milburn O Buffalo New York United States Doan’s

Ex-Gov Rice in town as U S steamers visit Bristol

Ex Governor Rice of Massachusetts has been in town for several days as guests of Alexander Perry. United States steamers Mayflower and Standish, with about 50 safety engineers aboard, visited Bristol harbor and toured Herreshoff shops. The town held a cam bake at Fox Hill, a street parade welcomed visiting fire companies, and a town meeting discussed a water supply proposal. A Y M C A reunion, bi centennial planning, and local industry notes follow, including new sprinkler on Hope Street and corn sold at 25 cents per ear.

The Phoenix Rice Massachusetts Alexander Perry United States Mayflower Brown S. S. Standish Dickens Sadet Herreshoft Manufacturing Company Herreshoff Javelin Fox Hill St. Michael’s Church Narragansett Fire Co Cedar Grove Narragansett Eye Co Warren Hiere Emmet Hydraulic Engine and Hose Co Bristol Cornet Band G. Mott Stoughton Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Co King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co Hydraulic Enginez and Hose Co Bristol Town Hall George H. Norman, Esq Newport William J. Mhler Young Men’s Christian Association Mt. Hope Providence W. G. Marsh Australia Association Marsh George H. Slade Robert Holden LeBaron B. Colt. Esq William J. Miller William H. Spooner Edward S. Babbitt Hope Street

Weather and transport notes from North America report

Snow fell Friday near Montreal while Niagara Falls bridge safety is questioned by engineers. Lewiston records its coldest season day in years with frost on low lands. Hartford coal clubs delivered coal for 9.80 per ton against 12 in retail. Ontario harvest proves exceptionally high with 3,000,000 baskets of peaches to market slowly dropping in price. Drought hurts Boston area gardens as cabbage curls and streams dry. A contemporary notes Congress could fail to act.

Montreal Niagara Falls Lewiston Hartford Coal Clubs Bridget North Stonington New York Ontario Canada Delawaré Hell Gate Congress

Bristol Defeats Newport Twice In Club Match

Bristol and Newport clubs played two matches with Bristol winning the first 48 to 28 on Monday July 5 and the second by 14 runs as Bristol again led. Twemly pitched well and Bristol’s fielding was strong through five innings though the later play eased. Key players included Munro Gould and Reynolds for Bristol and Goffe Bennett Weaver and Case for Newport in a detailed box score.

Newport Bristol Club Acore Bristols Newports Bristol Munro Gofee Reynolds Gould Edwards Bennett Herreshoff Weaver Talbot Harper S. Tucker Twomley West Peckham Fortune J.tucker J. Tooker Goffe Twomly Case E. A. Warner J.S. Peckham Ee Bull Harvard

Keep the Milk Clean for a Healthy Baby

The Delineator warns to keep milk clean after receipt, store separately from meats, use proper bottles, and cleanse with cold and boiling water with borax or soda. Never feed a baby milk over twenty four hours old or milk of doubtful quality. Keep milk on ice, covered, in clean bottles to reduce illness.

Accident at Bristol Neck Injures Two Men and Destroys Car

Last evening at 9 15 a Suburban car struck a buggy on the Main road near Bristol Neck opposite Gibson road. Nathaniel B Fales and Wendell H Hazard were thrown from the buggy, the horse killed and the vehicle demolished. Both men were taken to Mr Bales home and treated by Drs Seymour and Morrisseau. Fales had a broken nose and scalp wounds while Hazard suffered scalp wounds on the crown. Both men were not deemed seriously injured and are expected to recover.

Nathaniel B. Fales Wendell H. Hazard Bristol Neck Gibson Road Warren Bales Alnas Horace B. Seymour T. G. Morrisseau Fales Hazard

Burdens Shared in Conversation Between Two Philosophers

Sillicus advocates bearing one another's burdens while Cynicus notes many people overestimate their ability to bear others' burdens compared with their own. The exchange highlights empathy and self-awareness in moral reflection.

Sillicus Cynicus

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Beecham Nature Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry Rhode Island Heavy Artillery Trinity Church Besters Henry P. Thayer T. A Lieut. J T. P. Brightman Phenix Hope and State Streets Court Street High Narragansett Court Richmond Manufacturing Company George W. Simmons Church Street John S. Weeden Ay Simmons Weeden Babbitt Post T. Sanders T. J. Griffin H. C. Gifford P. J. Bradford Flas Ik Philo Hay Spec. Co Newark N. J Drugvista Cc. W. Sparks Druxzgist Rhode Island State College State and the Nation Agriculture Howard Edwards Kingston. R. I Sugar House R. I Ashley San Domingo Fall River Hotel Belvedere
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