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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1903
Page
3
Public health ad explains kidneys filter blood and warn of kidney trouble causing heart strain. Promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy with claims of cures and urges readers to mail for a free sample and pamphlet from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
The piece notes President Roosevelt has made about eighty federal appointments in South Carolina, with Dr. Cram as the lone black appointee. The South Carolina Legislature urged Senators to block confirmation, arguing the port job should go to a white man due to local white interests. The essay defends Roosevelt’s motives as chivalrous while denouncing local reactions as regrettable.
One was pale and sallow and the other fresh and rosy. She who is blushing with health uses Dr King's New Life Pills to maintain it. By gently arousing the lazy organs they compel good digestion and head off constipation. Try them. Only 25c, at J. H. Young & Co., Droggist.
Community group running the Boys Room asks for illustrated magazines and monetary subscriptions. Donors listed include Mrs. George Adams and Rev. G B Locke among others. A long civic calendar follows with social events at Armory Hall Columbia Hall Vestry and Grand Army Hall including dances, reunions, and a St Mary’s Band Fair.
The Bristol town case against Bristol and Warren Water Works is postponed to Feb 19 in the supreme court appellate division Providence. Motions seek to amend the bill to allege franchise forfeiture due to poor service and water system. A stay of proceedings before a master on water plant valuation is also requested.
List of names including Tom Appley W C Bingham G W Bennett Frank Cason Hiram Kilborn James McDonald Manuel Perrua Silva Manuel Songa Siqueira Patheto Mrs C M Barris and Mrs R A Manchester as letters awaiting pickup
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a cod liver oil based blood tonic for pale young women. It claims to restore strength flesh and color, reduce paleness and weakness, and cure a blood disease common in teens. A sample is offered and the label is urged to appear on every bottle.
In this town on January 31 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Frederic B Brownell and another son to Mr and Mrs Reinhard Battcher.
In this town on January 31, by Rev. P. McCabe pastor of St. Mary's church, Frank Sousa and Miss Mary Joseph Verra, both of this town, were joined in marriage.
In this town, Jan 30, Miss Elizabeth S Thompson funeral from her late residence on Hope Street. Wednesday at 2 p m relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. In this town, Feb 1, Ralph F O Brien infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew O Brien aged 11 months. Beatty in Foxcroft Maine, Jan 80, Mrs. Mary Eliza Beatty widow of Henry R Beatty formerly of this town aged 40 years.
The Epworth Devotional Meeting was led by Mrs. Seraphine Paull on the topic Self Mastery. Ladies Aid Society under new president Mrs. F. T. Remieres will meet at Miss Gladding’s on Central street this evening to present last week’s good news and finalize Epworth social plans. All invited with no admission fee. Thursday evening social follows usual hours with supper from 5:30 to 8:00.
Corrected list shows games arranged by Manager Waldron including Feb. 19 Bristol Brockton area YMCAs Feb. 21 at Brockton Mass Feb. 28 at Boston YMC A March 5 Bristol Fall River YMC A March 12 Newport YMC A March 31 Fall River YMC A at Fall River.
The semi monthly session of the Court of Probate was held yesterday morning with Judge Reynolds presiding. The account of William Williams and Fred B. Hoard, executors of the estate of Sarah H. Hoard, was allowed. The account of Joseph F. Farrally, guardian of Rogers Scott Farrally, a minor, was continued.
In 1538 Henry VIII ordered removal of Becket from church depictions. At South Newington near Banbury a crude fresco of Christ entering Jerusalem now reveals beneath its donkey a hidden image of Becket lying on chancel steps. The hidden scene, possibly linked to Canterbury murder, appears more artistically developed than the covering depiction.
Senator Gallinger practiced medicine in New Hampshire where a coachman earned a local reputation as a fiction worthy character. A passerby, seeing black crape on a house, assumed Gallinger stayed there and asked the coachman for the doctor. The coachman refused and said it’s not of our killin it’s not of our killin, then halted his horse to avoid further suspicion awaiting the doctor.
Anthony Trollope, while chatting at the Cosmopolitan club with Lord Carna von Lord Derby Froude and others about South Africa, dozed for a quarter hour and awoke to declare his total disagreement with the group. The scene likens Trollope to a growling Newfoundland as he wakes.
A correspondent notes rain powers plant growth more than surface sprinkling. Rain brings carbonic acid and nitrogenous particles washed from the air, delivering nutrients as it falls from height. Sprinklers atop tall buildings could be marginally more effective than ground sprays.
A London Tatler anecdote recalls a seventeen year old applicant for an under nurse post. Asked about nursery duties she replies she once was a child herself, showing humorous literalism. The story highlights witty misunderstandings in domestic hiring.
Exchange humor notes a church, a French phrase, and a restaurant owner requesting a new typewriter. A clerk recalls the moment he asked for the price of frogs legs and the letter was oddly addressed to the Hop Growers' association, revealing a comic linguistic mix up.
Bert fears a flogging on principle after prayers as he recalls a previous punishment. Billy jokes that principle is hidden at the back, recalling how Bert sat sideways for weeks after the last flogging. The exchange captures a rough humor segment from London Tit-Bits.
A physician divides humanity into two classes the poor he cures and the rich he doctors. Old Dr Grimshaw explains to a medical student the blunt divide between care for the needy and service to the affluent.
In tense dialogue Penelope tells her mother that a parting moment with Charles included a slight labial juxtaposition. She insists the kiss was momentary and innocent, easing the anxious mother’s concerns about propriety.
Newark News notes a quip about why old Rollingold gave or appeared to give away his money. The remark suggests fear relatives would have him adjudged incapable of managing funds.
The Kickapoos with Hary C Bigelow presented an illustrated lecture and vaudeville at Bristol Opera House last evening. Col Bigelow offered travel prose while vivid pictures showcased foreign lands. The Enders supplied refined song sketches and dances. Admission was free for adults with a new program announced each night and a double bill promised tomorrow.
A brief Smart Set quip features Mrs Rivers thinking her husband is a fool and his witty reply that she believes he is a fool, prompting a playful back and forth. The line ends with a humorous twist as the husband calls her “flear.”
Effective August 13 1902 northbound Bristol to Providence and Fall River trains depart on weekdays at multiple times including express 8.25 and late evening slots with arrivals at Bristol from Providence listed throughout the day. Sunday northbound and southbound times are provided for Bristol and Fox Point Providence with multiple weekday and Sunday arrival times into Bristol and from Providence to Bristol.
Regular service runs between Providence and Bristol with weekday and Sunday schedules. Weekdays start at 5 46 a m from Dorrance Weybosset every 30 minutes to 7 15 p m then hourly to 11 15 p m. Terminus departures from Bristol begin 5 19 a m then every 80 minutes to 8 48 p m and hourly to 10 49 p m with a final 11 49 p m and 12 41 a m to Riverside car house. Sunday service begins 7 45 a m from Dorrance Weybosset every 80 minutes to 7 15 p m then hourly to 10 15 p m with Bristol departures at 6 49 a m then every 30 minutes to 6 49 p m and hourly to 9 49 p m with 10 49 and 11 41 p m to Riverside. Cars leave Franklin street six minutes after Bristol departures.
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