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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
4
A devotional poem recounts the manger birth of Jesus the Christ with shepherds and wise men presenting gifts. It emphasizes light guidance, adoration, and returning to God's arms on Christmas day, urging comfort for the sorrowful and praise for the divine. It concludes with a call to sing glory to God on that holy dawn.
A sequence of holiday and winter events listed for Bristol areas includes a Christmas festival at Memorial Chapel on December 26, vaudeville at Bristol Opera House on December 25, an Old Folks concert on December 30, a Christmas festival on December 31 at Ss Michael's, the original Albee Stock Co on January 14, a masquerade dance on January 11, and a Robert Emmet literary association event on February 28 at Grand Army Hall. The notes mention tempering factors and a line from the Philadelphia Bulletin about delays due to dressmakers.
A fragment from Louisville Courier Journal describes a crude method to slice a sour gas bill into two and press the blades together. This odd tip reflects historical slang and risky DIY thinking rather than practical advice.
A nationwide appeal offers a free trial of Smith Prescription Uric-O for Rheumatism. The ad promises cure with no faith required, pledges a free 75c bottle, and directs readers to mail their name address and pharmacist to The Smith Drug Co. Syracuse NY for a free bottle, with Bristol endorsement by J A Young and Co.
Friday evening the Pinticklers won all three against N J A. O W Cromer, subbing for R W Nelson, rolled 299 to take Dr H W Charch cup lead by two pins. Pinticklers set 1817 for three strings, beating their 1809 record. Honk Honks swept Ohips, posting 1848 three-string total. Joseph Lallaint, subbing for F M Dimonad, seconded Cromer with 310. Steam Rollers versus Snow Birds scheduled game moved to Thursday January 2.
A report notes averages above 80 with the highest individual score by J Lallaint at 310 and Hank Hanks leading the team total at 1843. Five Lemons hold the record for highest team single string total at 471. The item then shifts to local advertisements for Bees Laxative and Rings's Little Liver Pills sold by O Sparks and O W Sparks, touting quick relief and health benefits.
A list of visitors and residents returning for the holidays includes Miss Ida Herrmann of South Berwick with her parents on Constitution Street, Miss Madeline Reynolds of St. Gabriel's School Peekskill with her parents, Miss Viola T. Brown of the New England Conservatory in Boston with her parents on State Street, Miss Helen E. Connery of St. Mary's Seminary East Providence with her parents on High Street, Albert A. Young of New York with his parents on Hope Street, William Cooney of Chicago with relatives, Thomas Doyle of New York with parents at Church and Wood, Joseph Hammill of the University of Michigan with relatives in town, Edward Leshy of Georgetown University with parents on Metacom Avenue, James W. Salisbury of the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts with relatives, John Doherty of St. Bennevento's School in Pennsylvania with relatives.
A local vendor sells Bee Laxative Cough Syrup promising relief from coughs and colds in children. The ad touts a gentle laxative action and natural detox, claiming to expel poison, clear phlegm, and ease head congestion. Sold by O. W. Sparks.
An echoed patent medicine notice promotes Pineules claiming relief from rheumatism backache and kidney trouble. It advertises an 80 days treatment for $100 and a single dose at bedtime as profitable. Sold by O. W. Sparks.
A lyrical Christmas piece invokes starry skies and angels as they recall the birth of the Christ child. Immense imagery contrasts the humble manger with celestial hosts and shepherds under a serene night sky.
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