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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
3
An old newspaper ad explains kidney function and says overwork harms the kidneys. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble, claiming cures and offering sample bottles by mail from Binghamton New York.
The Christmas service planned for last Sanday was postponed due to the storm and will now occur next Sunday with sermons and special music revised. The Sunday school festivities move to Monday at 7.80 and a free program is prepared. Parents and friends are invited. Watch Night service details to be announced Sunday. The Epworth Bible class Monday night will not meet.
A glass or two of water taken half an hour before breakfast will usually keep the bowels regular Harsh cathartics should be avoided. When a purgative is needed, take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are mild and gentle in their action for sale by W H Baf ington.
A witty dialogue notes the rise of authorship and vanity as many claim writing fame. A hotel guest reads a will and compliments the menu while the head waiter admits authorship of the bill of fare joke. The exchange lampoons contemporary literary egotism and pretension.
The Regular Semi Monthly Session of the Probate Court presided by Judge Reynolds approved Elizabeth V. Neylan as executrix of Daniel J. Neylan's will and continued probate of Mary Ann Peters will. Edward I. Thompson granted as administrator for Mary E. Thompson while Charles D. Early estate sale was authorized. Inventories for Gertrude B. D Wolf and Mark A. D Wolf minors were allowed and Hugh Brady appointed administrator of John H. Brady's estate with waived notice.
YMCA bowling list shows Capt Gorham facing Manchester on Dec 28 instead of 24 while Hibbert faces Hoard on Dec 30 instead of 29 and Paull meets Church on Dec 31. Games move to Tuesdays and Thursdays when not conflicting with basketball. Chamberlains remedy ad advises early use to ward off bilious colic. Public telephone calling card notice priced at ten cents available at Pheonix office.
Nathan Wesley Simmons, co owner of the Williams block market on Bradford street, died suddenly Friday afternoon at his residence in the same building after coming from Brockton to join his son Charles. Born in Avon, Massachusetts, age nearly 63, he leaves a wife and adult children. The body was taken to Bridgewater, Massachusetts, for funeral and burial in Avon Cemetery.
Miss Ruth Ann Bullock daughter of Eben and Mary P. Bullock died Saturday morning after 8 at her Union Street home. She resided with her brother Samuel H. Bullock and attended Trinity church. Funeral services were held at Trinity Church conducted by Rev. W. R. B. Trotter with interment in North Cemetery.
William Henry Chase 58, son of Colman and the late Phoebe Chase, died Saturday at Leander Thatcher’s residence on Simmons Avenue after valvular heart disease. Born in New Bedford, he lived in Fall River and New York City before moving to Bristol. Unmarried, he was a belts maker by trade. Funeral held Sunday afternoon with interment in North Cemetery.
William O'Brien aged 53, long time National India Rubber Co. employee, dies at home on Richmond Street after months of illness. A Holy Name Society and St Mary's T A Society member, he leaves a wife and several adult children. Funeral tomorrow morning. John Cavanaugh dies at 18 years 11 months at his Washington Street home from a pulmonary ailment after leaving National India Rubber Co. factory employment. Also a St Mary's T A Society member. Funeral Thursday morning. Lewis Lodge A O U W elects officers for the new year including Frank H Fish as Past Master Workman and George E Gibson as Master Workman with a full slate of officers.
James McNeill Whistler viewed life as warfare and thrived on quarrels. He reportedly said he valued friends but loved enemies most, not for scripture but because they keep him busy and constantly testing him.
Funeral services were conducted for James E. McCarty from his parents' Wood Street home. Requiem mass followed at St Marys Church with Rev P McCabe officiating and the Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company escorting the body. Burial was at St Marys Cemetery with bearers named.
The list includes A A Hoyt, Mr and Mrs A V Lawton, Capt Lannon, Mr and Mrs A A Wall, Mrs Jayne, Miss Reba L Knight, and Miss Mela Smith. Names indicate recipients awaiting mail with ordinary post office notice.
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