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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1904

Page

3

Beecham's Pills Sold Everywhere

Beecham's Pills advertised as available widely with prices shown for boxes at 10 cents and six pence each, signaling broad retail distribution and consumer accessibility.

Narrow escape from coal gas at Thompson Avenue home

Morris Isaacson and his wife and two children escaped possible death from coal gas after a delivery clerk noticed the odor and opened windows. Isaacson, called from work, collapsed on the sidewalk upon learning his son was dead by a misunderstanding. The family recovered after illness from the gas. An ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets ends the piece.

Morris Isaacson Thompson Avenue Isaacson Joseph Benjamin Mrs. Isaacson Mr. Isaacson National India Rubber Company Castro Isaacsons

Bristol Liquor Licenses Sought By Henry F Rawson

Town Clerk records December 16 1904 show Henry F Rawson seeks a license to sell intoxicating and malt liquors at 198 Thames Street in Bristol. Town Council will meet January 3 1905 at 8 PM in the Council Chamber to hear objections or support from residents on the application.

Henry F. Rawson Thames Street Herbert F. Bennett John E. Golder Bristol Ba View Heights Wood and Waterman

Y M G A Bowling Tournament Round Ends Next Tuesday

In the Y M C A bowling tournament the first 15 string round nears completion with Nos 6 and 6 to close it next Tuesday evening. No 1 leads with 4 and 6 tied for second. No 5 needs three strings to threaten. Captains Manchester and Best led Nos 1 and 3 in a decisive two-string win. Last night No 4 overrode No 2. scores show Manchester and Dimond high for their teams. Also ads note Chamberlains Colic remedy and Phoenix Office calendar pads for 1905.

George Manchester John W. Best O.h.manchester B. M. MacDougall J. Kinder J. Hoard G. Manchester L. F. Gorham O. Dimond A. R. Newman TJ W. Pearse J. W. Best John Newman Elisha Hibbert

Stealthy Footpad Holds Up Druggist in Boston Tale

A masked robber threatens a druggist and demands money while narrating his crime. The draggist pleads, recounting customers and moments of city life, asking mercy as the robber relents and returns the purse. The scene echoes a Boston Post report of crime and irony.

Silas Footpad Boston Post

Bristol Hunters Win 835 Bounty For Crow Heads

Everett L Church Bert R Dunbar and John T H Warren returned from Prudence Island with 138 crow heads and two owls. They received 35 dollars total under 25 cent bounty per bird, heads cremated per law. The hunters are Bristol Naval Reserve veterans who winter near Nag's Creek camping by Potter's Cove.

Everett L Church Bert R. Dunbar John T. H. Warren Prudence Island Messrs. Church and Danbar Charles O. Gray Bennett Bristol Naval Reserves Nag’s Creek Potter's Cove

Letter From Edward Good man On James Miller Death

Colonel Daniel Stevens sent the Phoenix obituary of James Augustus Miller to Edward Percy Goodman in London. Goodman replies with heartfelt memories, gratitude, and requests to see any further cuttings, dated November 28, 1904.

James Augustus Miller Daniel Stevens the Phoenix Edward Percy Goodman Lordon England Mr. Miller Mr. Goodman Colonel Stevens Mr. Stevens London

Train Ditching on Wood River Branch Narrow Escape

A south-bound Wood River Branch train derailed after a car separated from the engine near Woodville. The car lurched down a four-foot embankment, rolled on its side, but snow cushioned the crash. One passenger injured a finger while others escaped. Officials attribute the mishap to rail spread. Passengers rode the locomotive to Wood River Junction as repairs planned.

Wood River Branch Woodville Wood River Junction

Marc the Great Magician to Perform January 21

The Y M C A notes announce Marc the great magician will perform January 21 with tickets at Easterbrooks. The Providence Journal praised him as standing room only and popular. Next Sunday Frank A Pease, a Fall River lawyer, speaks at the Men's meeting with Herbert Hewitt set to sing. A large attendance is expected as the association grows and seeks new members.

Elis Wheeler Wilcox Marc the Easterbrooks The Providence Journal Frank A. Pease Fall River Herbert Hewitt

Rector Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy in Easter Testimony

Ashburnham Ontario April 18 1908 rector E A Langfeldt of St Luke's Church testifies to the rapid cure from Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe cold and cough that threatened Easter duties. He says three doses relieved the ailment and allowed him to preach three times on Easter Day. The testimonial notes the remedy is sold by W H Buffington.

Ashburnham, Ont Chamberlain E A. Langfeldt St. Luke’s Church Chamberlain Medicine Co W. H Buffington

Annual Meeting of Mount Hope Royal Arcanum Elects Officers

Mount Hope Council No. 1187 Royal Arcanum held its annual gathering last evening Electees for the new year include Regent Benjamin M MacDougall Vice Regent James W Franklin Orator J Winthrop DeWolf Past Regent Herbert F Bennett Secretary Jefferson I Galvin Collector E E Wilkinson Treasurer James F Keating Guide Washington L Finch Chaplain T J Brides Warden Angie W Pierce Sentry Joseph Newbold Representative Herbert F Bennett Trustees Herbert F Bennett William M Vennery C H Manchester

Mount Hope Joseph Newbold Herbert F. Bennett William M. Vennery C. H. Manchester

Quick Croup Relief Remedy Sold By Buffington

Not a minute should be lost when a child shows symptoms of croup. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given as soon as hoarseness appears will prevent the attack. It never fails and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by W. H. Buffington.

W. H. Buffington Geo A. Thomson Spencer, In Chicago Norway

Bristol Phoenix Job Printing Department Promises Satisfaction

Experience spanning over twenty years in artistic printing backs the Bristol Phoenix Job Printing Department. We print anything that can be printed and offer a satisfaction or no pay guarantee with every order. Telephone connections available.

Bristol Phoenix

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Beecham Beecham’s and &c W.H Baflington Town OF Bristol Liquor Licenses Phoenix J. Newman H. EB. Strong L Sasford G. Cole G. Clark E. Hibbert B. Rockwell P. Skinner E. P. Church A. Gorham Ins A. J. Morrison Providence, R. I O’gorman Company P. S Santa Claus Bradford Street Baker’s Barber Shop Hasbrouck Hope Street Pillsbury van Camp Florida Pasnik Capadurn Cremoxporte Eevee Coecee Seceestl Robert Mantellssssorse Belle of Key West Bristol Hunters Wood River R. R Ashburnham Ontario Industrial Trust Company Dental and Estminster Street Royal Arcanum Marguerite Bock Cremos Pizzaro Jasmin's Cgroceries Thames and State Streets Schumaker Lemolle Eacesoeers Des. Darby Tima Danna New York State Chariot Exti Cigars Ee Eeereee Central Union Maurice M. Weinstein State Street R. I Staples Coal Company Franklin Lyken S Valley Lehigh Egg Steve Chestnu N. N. Cole the Waldron-Brownell CO Candy Kitchen R. J Branca Werysosset Street Providence Narragansett Hotel Peter D. Mitchell Phasnix
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