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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
2
An editorial notes that a new Rhode Island law requires a five day waiting period after license issuance before any marriage. Cities like Providence and Woonsocket may lose revenue from licenses and fees, but the rule aims to curb hasty unions and end the era of instant Gretna Green marriages.
The Phoenix columns attract a growing audience capable of buying what you sell. Readers are ready to consider legitimate propositions and will see your message when placed in the Phoenix.
The Phoenix office window displays this year’s calendar stock, including embossed wall pockets imported from Germany. Prices range from 5c to 20c for calendars, with a premium line at 25c. Limited numbers of each item mean early shoppers get the best selection, plus calendar pads and holiday gift options. 22x28 inch photo mounts are 10c each, red and green blotters 4x9 inches at 6c per dozen.
Mails arrive at 7.00, 10.00, a m, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 7.15 p m with closes at 7.40, 9.00, 11.80 a m, 2.00, 6.00, 7.15 p m. Sunday mail arrives 8.00 a m and closes 4.50 p m. Office hours Sunday 9:80 to 10.80 a m. Sunday mail distributed from carriers racks at south door 9:80 to 10.80 3. m.
A historical timetable notes outward departures at 7.50 11.20 a m 3.20 5.20 p m and inward arrivals at 8.00 12.00 a m 3.00 and 7.30 p m. The listing reflects a period timetable for Bristol bound express matter.
Town news notes the annual election of officers for Herbert F. Bennett Camp No. 8, Sons of Veterans, to be held this evening. The item also covers guests, local theatre acts, hospital news, post card sales, and various social and civic updates from Bristol and nearby towns.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can restore hearing by treating inflammation of the Eustachian tube caused by catarrh. It asserts nine of ten deafness cases come from mucous inflammation and offers one hundred dollars for any case it cannot cure, with circulars available and pills for constipation.
Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge No 12 elected its officers for the coming year. Nobbs Grand Mrs Charles Sanford. Vice Grand Mrs Willard Kenney. Recording Secretary Miss Hima Farr P W G. Financial Secretary Mrs Emily Bualock P W G. Treasurer Mrs Joseph L Buffam. Installation set for Thursday evening Jan 6 with appointive officers announced.
Louis Mann opens a week at the Imperial Theatre Providence on Monday December 6 in the title role of The Man Who Stood Still. The production features Mathilde Cottrelly and a strong supporting cast as it tours a city noted for its East Side play productions and modern business contrasts. Seats are on sale for the full week.
A reader notes that when lighting the cellar furnace the air is thick with smoke, implying possible hidden fire beneath the surface. The remark highlights the risk of unseen danger behind expected routine tasks.
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