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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
2
The editorial backs the School Committee vote to elect Chet Morrissey as census enumerator, claiming it serves the town’s educational needs and dismissing political opposition as insincere. It urges readers to adopt the Christmas spirit and recalls Santa in Blue as a heartwarming reminder of child welfare.
In yesterday’s District Court Judge Orrin L Kps worth presided. John Sousa pleaded guilty to drunkenness and paid a 32 fine plus costs. James Coyle admitted fraudulently obtaining shoes valued at 2 dollars and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. The Espinosa vs Romano case was continued two weeks. Turner vs Peck was called but continued two weeks due to pen appearance.
An herbal remedy named Mother Gray's Australian Leaf is promoted as a universal female health regulator. The ad claims it cures female weaknesses and urinary issues, advertising availability at druggists or by mail from The Mother Gray Co in LeRoy New York with a sample offer.
Mails arrive at 7 00, 10 00, 12 00, 2 00, 4 00, 6 46, 7 15 p m. Mails close at 8 00, 8 45, 11 80 a m, 1 45, 5 46, 7 16 p m. Sunday mails arrive 8 30 a m and close 6 00 p m. General delivery stamps sales 4 80 to 2 p m. Office hours Sunday 9 30 to 10 30 a m. Sunday mail from carriers racks south door 9 80 to 10 30 a m. Express matter due to leave Bristol by Earle & Prew outward 7 50 and 11 20 a m 3 20 and 5 20 p m inward 8 0 and 12 00 a m 3 00 and 7 00 p m.
The Phoenix announces it will publish Thursday instead of Friday due to Christmas Day. Advertisers are asked to submit copy one day earlier to meet the next issue deadline.
Public schools will close tomorrow for the holidays. Social news notes visits from Oliver J Henderson and others, a Christmas tree planned by St Marys Auxiliary, a memorial for Rose Alma Messier, and a moving picture entertainment at the Opera House with Christmas giveaways. Also covered are diaries for 1909, a frame carved by Peter Gregory, and a charity cake sale for the upcoming encampment.
The Bristol Train of Artillery will hold no meeting this week a special Town Council meeting will be held this swelling. Parish notices mention Friday prayers in local churches will be held tomorrow evening for Christmas. A. P. Nerone Parmenas Stinner Jr confined to house with erysipelas of the feet. Ice cream orders urged for Christmas from Olive the Ice Cream Man of Warren. Rev. George M Perkins preached Missions at State Street M E Church. Ernest P Roberts led evening services at the Bristol Y M C A. Casino prizes awarded at weekly roll off with O B Jones top score 298 and James Byrnes 273. Manager White to give away a Christmas turkey. Rev. William L Brown, died in Wrentham Mass, was Brown University’s oldest graduate. Juvenile defendants in Providence Grand Jury case include Bristol youths Carnes Carnes Gablinski Morris for larceny from H M Darling's store and Bristol Y M C O. Star Theatre advert promoted. new up-to-date machine installed since last Friday. J Farrell solos noted. Complete change of pictures planned Monday Wednesday and Friday.
The Y M C A notes a Christmas social for boys and student members in Rockwell Hall at 8 pm on Thursday, each member to bring five cents to place on the tree for Santa to distribute. New Year’s Day features a gym exhibition at 3 pm, a 4 30 pm informal reception by fifty young ladies, light refreshments, and an 8 10 pm entertainment in Rockwell Hall. Committee includes George Fish E P Roberts and many named members.
Probate Court presided by Judge Hezekiah C Wardwell disallowed the account of Marian I D Wolf as administratrix of William B D Wolf estate. Samuel W Brigham executor of Annie F Munroe estate and Kred eric L Waldron administrator of Caroline F Waldron estate were allowed. Harriet L Talbot guardian of LeRoy H Newbold and Mildred F Newbold minor were approved with bonds. Will for James F Goff probate and executor Frank Goff approved. Quirk estate accounts continued to January 4 1909. Chesebrough estate notice issued.
A vintage advertisement claims Kodol for Dryspepsis digests all foods under any conditions using natural stomach juices and vegetable acids. It guarantees prompt relief from stomach trouble and encourages readers to buy from W. H. Burlington.
A Southern atmosphere drama based on Mary J Holmes from Lem B Parker stars Gertrude Ritchie and Susanne Ames with W F Mann producing. The play features two sisters Tempest and Sunshine and a love story, with period costumes and Southern melodies, promising a first class, stumptuously mounted entertainment.
The Festival of St Michael’s Sunday School presents the Birds’ Christmas Carol at Bristol Opera House Tuesday Dec 29 under Ivy Guild and St Andrew’s Club with Mrs E H Tingley guiding about 14 participants. St Mary’s Sunday School performs Sunday at 4 PM in Columbia Hall. First Baptist Sunday School holds a Christmas festival next Sunday evening. Congregational Church hosts an annual Christmas cantata next week. State Street M E Church plans a Christmas festival one week from tonight Dec 29.
Yesterday the December term of the Superior Court convened at 10 o'clock in Bristol County Court House Judge William H. Sweetland presiding twenty nine jurors were present Ada E Robinson of Pawtucket sues George H Peck Town Treasurer of Bristol for 1100 damages claiming permanent injuries from a defective sidewalk on Church Street near the fire station of the Dreadnaught Hook Latter and Hose Company on September 28 1907 She testified the heel was torn from her shoe and she fell injuring her ankle and hip Dr J L Weston Jr of Pawtucket testified to the injuries A jury visit to the scene paused the trial Attornies O Donnell Waterman and Hayes for the plaintiff and for the Town Court adjourned at 6 08 pm until 9 80 this morning The docket also lists Mary I Slade vs Bristol County Gas and Electric Company and Jacob Bassing vs John W Eddy.
Wanted 2000 old feather beds and old fashioned furniture with cash payment. L. David & Co offers double the amount and highest cash price. orders invited. Also promoting rentals at 11 Burton St for Mrs Dewulf. further particulars via address given.
Coming events list performances and fundraisers in Bristol venues from December 22 to January 1 including Tempist and Lunoshire at the Opera House, cake sale by Babbitt Post, matinee and evening dances at the G A R Hall, a Festival of St Michael's Sunday School at Briefotk Opera House, a New Year dance at the Armory, and a five act romantic drama at Bristol Opera House under Royal Command.
DeWitt s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve has many imitators There is one original and the name DeWitt is on every box Host salva for burns scratches and harte It is especially good for piles Sold by W H Buffing ton
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