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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
6
A man in a nearby city bought a mongrel dog for his wife and child a year ago for a dollar. The dog, though humble, protected the family during a midnight fire, guiding them to safety as the house burned. The grateful owner, penniless, refuses offers to part with the dog. The tale comes from the New York Times.
A fashionably dressed woman laments endless labor from managing many servants. She handles shopping, uniforms, caps, aprons, household staff, marketing, and fears a servant combine eroding her wealth. She warns that maintaining status requires constant hustle and vigilance.
Sammy earns a dime after his mother boosts his study prospects. He rushes home proudly claiming a hundred, then reveals the score breaks down to forty in reading and sixty in spelling, showing honesty and humor in the lesson.
A Mrs. Edward Burne Jones biography recounts how William Morris misread a joke at a dinner. When asked who killed his brother Cain, Morris exclaimed Abel. Later he teased he trapped the parson by asking Abel, Cain’s common misanswer. The parson answered Cain, prompting Morris to boast of his cleverness.
Fifty years ago today Simeon B Eldredge and Elizabeth F Brown were married in Bristol. He built boats in New Bedford and mentored at First Baptist Church. she was active with Liberty Lodge I O G T and local Wi. The couple, living in New Bedford and later Cook Street, hold a family reception and a church gathering with friends. They have three surviving children William F Eldredge Mary E Wilbur and Abbie A Eldredge. A gold purse accompanied their golden wedding celebration.
Stranger inquires if neighbors keep chickens. Rastus-Dey confirms some birds across the road, noting they are salted.
Two men argue over a simple difference of opinion. They ask a third man if homemade strawberry short cake is better than cherry pie and if homemade cherry pie is better than any shortcake. The third man shrugs and says I don’t know I board.
A brief quarrel unfolds as Henry Peck and his partner trade taunts about marriage and past singleness. The sharp exchange centers on ridicule and changing perceptions after wedlock. The dialogue hints at deeper tensions in their relationship.
A clergyman quipped to his drowsy congregation that he is there to preach not to act as umpire in a snoring match. The remark startled listeners and drew smiles as he pivoted back to the sermon.
A light exchange quotes Miss A. having more fuss over her singing while Miss K. reportedly possesses the richer voice. The remark notes Miss A. benefits from a richer father, adding a social hint to the vocal comparison.
A young girl who carried her dinner ate her pie first, explaining that if there is anything left it won’t be the pie. Her quip reflects a practical, humorous wartime era household tale.
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