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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1904
Page
2
A writer criticizes a town snow plow operator for heavy plowing that harms animals and creates a fragile single track. The piece notes inconsistent routes, limited northern access, and says Bristol Neck crews leave better paths toward Papposesquaw road, forcing residents to wade snow or walk across town bridge.
In December 18 Leitiger aged 45 years 1 month 14 days Burr at Southern Pines NC December 13 LaFayette Barr formerly of this town aged 80 LaChapelle In East Providence December 14 Nellie wife of David LaChapelle aged 583 years Joynes In Providence December 15 Richard Joynes formerly of this town in his 73d year
Testimonials from J L Tucker and Mrs Samuel Gage extol DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the best household remedy for piles cuts and burns and a fever sore that doctors could not cure. Delights include relief without scarring. Sold by W H Buington.
Bristol post office hours are listed for weekdays and Sundays with arrival and departure times for mails. Additional notes include express matter schedules, a general delivery window for stamps, and Sunday pickup from carriers at the south door. Local ads cover groceries, clothing, and sleighs, with community notices on church events and meetings.
Horace Vose, famed for donating a yearly Thanksgiving turkey to the U.S. president, received a New York order from Clarence Boggs for a Christmas turkey to be sent to his cousin Duchess Dion in Paris. Vose dispatched a bronze turkey raised by Walter Merrill of North Stonington.
January 16 Monday The Colonial Dramatic Co in Brother Against Brother at the Opera House January 25 Wednesday Maro the Magician at the Opera House M O A Star course February 14 Saturday Colonial Orchestra Club with Miss Mabel Fowler reader Y M O A Star course
Parlor Pride stove polish is liquid ready for instant use a few drops give a brilliant lustre suitable for the parlor no water or mixing required avoids dried paste and remains usable until the last drop sold by all dealers in Bristol T J Connery and DG Lebb.
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