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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
3
A jumble of quoted dialogue mocks a railroad official and a pompous visitor. It references a private secretary and a suburb branch ride. A Stevenson anecdote about mislabeled canned goods sparks misperception among natives, with a Stiggins-like figure on tins.
The seventh National Rivers and Harbors Congress capped a successful meeting aiding a river and harbor bill through the House in record time. House apportionment discussions stir debate, with figures from Crampacker and Hay predicting representations around 438 or 417, affecting gains and losses for states.
Washington gossip notes Taft’s historic choice Edward Douglas White of Louisiana to be Chief Justice. The decision, praised as independent and prudent, marks a rare cross party appointment. White, a Confederate veteran, is famed for public walks with colleagues and broad respect across professions and the public. Ransdell’s unanimous re election as President of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress is also noted.
An advertisement claims a medicine given four times daily in a bottle will extend a baby’s life to about a year, with four bottles lasting three months. It asserts the product will strengthen and lay a foundation for a robust child and urges buyers to send 10c and the paper name to Scott & Bowne of New York for a Savings Bank and Child's Sketch Book.
A compact reminiscence recalling Bristol’s past from years ago. Vivid sketches highlight familiar places and local figures, conveying a sense of the city’s history through remembered scenes and anecdotes.
Town news notes A O White plans to lead a singing school in town and Pawtucket if urged. Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad improves near the depot with a new brick building for a blacksmith shop. Masonry by Nathaniel Gladding and carpentry by John K Slade. Ice scarce due to few ponds. St Alban’s Lodge No 6 officers installed with a Mason’s Hall gathering, then lawn hall banquet and dance to 2am. Weather mentions heavy snow in Aroostook County Maine with long sleighing. a Maine report claims 25 yarns of snow at start of November, lasting six months to May. Levi Gory of South Portsmouth, RI slaughtered pigs four months old weighing 2,150 pounds net, heaviest 468.
In Probate Court before Judge Edward L. Leahy the final account of the executor of Eliza Andrews estate was granted for allowance. An inventory on Louis A. Mandell estate was filed for allowance and granted.
A pamphlet touts Orrine as a reliable remedy for drunkenness with a money back guarantee. Dr. Nolte of Philadelphia endorses Orrine after a two year abstinence case. The two forms are powder and pill, priced at $1 a box, with a free booklet available by mail. Orrine is sold locally by W H Baffington on Hope Street.
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