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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
5
A San Francisco paper story recalls Bret Harte recounting how an office boy told of a tramp seeking food. The rival editor orders him to be brought in noting that solving the riddle of his hunger could keep a fence paper thriving for a week.
An advertisement touts Uric-O as a universal remedy for Rheumatism claiming it cures sleepless nights nerve pain and muscle twisting by acting on blood muscles and kidneys. Agents J.H. Young Co Bristol and The Smith Drug Co Surance N J offer samples and full bottles to sufferers.
Last evening team No. 10 captained by Asa W Hathaway won two strings in three from team No. 1 led by O W Cromer. Scores were not provided in readable form.
Last Saturday at Asa Hathaway home on High street a whist party hosted by Mrs M Hathaway featured three tables. Prizes went to Mrs Perry first, Mrs Rufus Murray second, and Mrs Turner of Riverside consolation. The evening included vocal and instrumental selections and a pumpkin pie novelty with ribbons and prizes. Mrs Hathaway sang two solos, Mrs Albert Perry of Riverside was pianist, and a collation followed. A concluding health note advises rest for a sprained ankle and digestive rest with Kodol, sold by W H Buffington.
Nicola LaRocca, cited for breaking a quarantine ordinance last week, was arrested on a warrant sworn by Health Officer Thomas Head. He pled not guilty before Justice of the Peace Herbert F Bennett with a $100 bond secured by Louis Malfronte for District Court. He cried at arrest, claiming ignorance of the law amid family illness and a recent death.
A sequence of community events is listed including Dec 18 Pokanoket Hall Oliver School pupils entertainment Dec 19 subscription dance at G A R Hall by Walter E Oliver and Eugene Byone Jan 1 Uncle Silas at Bristol Opera House Jan 9 St Marys T A society dance at G A RK Hall and Our Boya comedy at Bristol Opera House for Y M U A Bristol King Philip Steam Fire Engines Fair runs Jan 19 to 28 at Artillery Hall. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised for chapped hands by W H Buffington.
Thomas Pearse age 85 years 6 months 12 days died December 13 in Pottersville. Survived by relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements pending as per local customs.
An outbreak threat looms as Nettie Lewis, nine, of Conurt Street, is found in the peeling stage at Valley School. The Fourth Grade class, taught by Miss Anna Pierce, has been exposed, prompting Superintendent John P Reynolds to close all Valley School rooms and Health officer Thomas F Head to fumigate.
The Phenix offers a large fine line of up to date calendars for 1907. Interested buyers should view samples and select soon as orders will be sent in a few days. The Town Council monthly meeting convened Tuesday evening with President Franklin and Councilmen Waldr y, Simmons and Morris present.
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