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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
3
The article extols correct feeding as vital for farmers and children alike. It claims proper cow, pig, and hen diets maximize milk, pork, and eggs, then presents Scott's Emulsion as a mixed food that improves flesh, blood, bone, and brain in delicate children.
John Hugh Brady died Friday afternoon at his Wood street home after a weeklong illness with pneumonia. Born December 31, 1868, he worked for the National India Rubber Co and as a hotel clerk, leaving a father, sister Maggie E, and brother Philip in town. A Dreadnaught Hose Company member and longtime Bristol baseball player, he captained teams and was a popular figure. His funeral was held at his father’s home then St Mary’s Church, with a requiem mass by Rev. P McCabe and choir under Miss Lizzie Ormond. Flowers and a large roll from the Dreadnaught Fire Company marked the service. pallbearers included Hamill, Lovergan, Perry, Morrissey, Goff, and Quirk. Interment was in St Mary’s Cemetery.
Shepard's moving pictures come to the Bristol Opera House next Thursday and Friday, December 17 and 18, offered at outlet prices. The company has shown in New England as well as Fall River and Providence theatres with varied pricing. Bristol gets 10, 20 and 30 cent admissions, unusually low for this attraction.
In this town on December 11 John Hugh Brady aged 34 years 11 months and 1 day. In Riverside Rhode Island December 11 Mrs Emily Frances Devoll widow of Thomas Russell Devoll formerly of this town aged 85.
Carl H. Droz resigned as organist of the First Congregational church and severed ties last Sunday. He came to Bristol in 1897, studied in Leipsic, returned in 1901, and served briefly before moving to Trinity Union M E church in Providence where he will take a more lucrative position. Friends note his fine music and lament his departure while Bristol wishes him success.
Department Commander Handson and staff visited Babbitt Post No 15 G A R Friday evening. Junior Vice Commander Parker and Past Commanders Ballou and Stone spoke. A social time followed a luncheon at the Soldiers Home where a picture of Rhode Island's old battle flags was presented.
The excerpt presents a set of aphorisms about money, friendship, and sensitivity. It contrasts a gas meter that earns pay with a “compy poet,” notes a bore overdrawing friendship, and observes that some people are too tender hearted to hear the clock strike the hour.
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary ailments. It explains sediment in water signals kidney issues, lists symptoms like back pain and frequent urination, and claims strong results for rheumatism liver and bladder. It offers free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Binghamton New York.
The Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its regular meeting in Memorial Hall with Regent Mrs. Ransom presiding. Mrs. B. D. Wardwell gave an engaging paper on the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence framed in Charlotte, North Carolina, prior to the Philadelphia document.
The Excelsior Pen, marketed through coupon offers by Paainx and W. J. Fish & Co, is described as a good pen living up to its name. Eight Paainx coupons plus 69 cents fetch one pen from the Paainx office or its agency. the coupon appears in every issue.
In the District Court yesterday morning Levi M. Gardiner was brought from Warren for trial on a charge of common drunkenness. He pleaded guilty and received six months at the State Farm. The civil case Gaetano Espinosa vs The Rhode Island Company was entered. notice to the defendant corporation and costs from the complainant. Agudas Achim held its annual election at the new Richmond street quarters. results listed for president to janitor and committee roles.
A summary of the evolution of English coinage from King Alfred to Elizabeth I notes the Silver Penny as the earliest traceable Saxon coin from London, recalls Athelstan's mint regulations, and details recurrent debasement, Winchester mint issues, Italian control during Edward I, and the milled edges first appearing under Elizabeth I.
Public health warning urges smokers to pace tobacco use to reduce cancer risk. Observations suggest heat irritation from cigars or short stemmed pipes drives tobacco related cancer, while long stemmed pipe users show lower incidence. Mentions General Grant’s fast smoking contributing to his death.
A dialogue note describes Goodart and Boroughs exchanging a five dollar bill that is doubled, fitting neatly in a pocketbook, with a closing remark on not insisting that others appreciate you. The Atchison Globe comment adds a caution about forcing appreciation.
All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E W Grove's signature is on each box. price 2?c.
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