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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1910
Page
2
Local advertisement announces a public auction with the Phoenix Office listing items for sale and requests interested bidders to contact R H Donbar, Henry M Darling, Arthur W de Sousa, and other associates for details.
Charles F. Dimond, a square and honest man in Bristol, faced rejection within his own party in favor of an opponent from the other side. The piece calls his loss a sacrifice for party principle and suggests his steadfast character may earn future recognition in local politics.
The notice states Dr Frederick A Cook and wives are now reported in Chile South America. It calls Chile a fitting station for a famous explorer of the Cook type and suggests that Cook has claimed positions in many places, making it stand out if he is the fake discoverer.
In the District Court Clerk Lonergan presided in Jedze Bosworth's absence. John Vanning was found guilty of being a common drunkard and sent to the State Farm for six months. Joseph Kelley was found guilty of vagary and also sentenced to six months. John H Morrissey vs Parquale Vollore involved carrying a concealed weapon. Vollore pleaded not guilty and the case was continued one week. The case of Morrissey vs Vollore for assault with a dangerous weapon was continued one week after the defendant pleaded not guilty. The civil case Charles H Bickford vs Jesse Gladding was continued one week.
A terse financial aphorism notes that investments cannot guarantee health dividends or holistic well being. It suggests caution about expecting predictable returns in health outcomes from financial choices.
Allen s Slung Balsam is advertised as the old reliable cough remedy found in every drug store and in practically every home. It is available for sale by all druggists in 25 cent 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
Mail arrival times are 7.00 10.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 7.16 p m with closing at 7.40 9.00 11.80 a m 200 6 00 7.15 p m Sunday mail arrives 8 00 a m closes 4.50 p m Office hours Sunday 9 30 to 10 80 a m Sunday mail from carriers racks at south door 9 80 to 10 89 a m
The document lists Earle and Prew express times to Bristol. Outward departures at 7:50, 11:20 a.m., 3:20 and 5:20 p.m. Inward arrivals at 8:00 and 12:00 p.m., 3:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday services at St John s Providence and State Street M E Church featured Rev Downing and Rev Ward with sermons on the Bible and Lent. Bristol business men meet tonight. real estate transfers include Metacom and Mt Hope avenues. local deaths and hospital surgeries noted.
Daily church services at Trinity Church this week include 8 a m mass 5 p m Wednesday and 7 45 p m Friday. Rhode Island Hospital reports Leon J Kenney improving. Sanfords of Bristol Neck ill with mild scarlet fever. Red ticket holder 4259 urged to claim at Hamills Dry Goods. unclaimed funds go to Children's Home after Easter. Bristol chapter D A R met at Hotel Belvedere with music and a Prescott paper. Dr and Mrs W F Dufty returning from world trip. will pass through Bristol around March.
Patrons praised last Saturday’s showings at Star Theatre. Tonight features Biograph reel The Day After and Chasing a Husband, plus Shigamist and The Fisherman’s Bride. Comedy Pictures Peace Agitation Tell Tale Reflections and Marriage for Love Belle of the Harvest complete a strong lineup. Miss Allaire debuts Rings on My Fingers Bells on My Toes and will sing all week. Continuous shows Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 10 30 p.m.
Children of Mount Hope Chapter No 46 Epworth League held a missionary event in State Street M E Church parlors featuring singing, missionary hymns, and exercises. Two telephones received world wide mission tidings from Syria Italy Japan China India and the South Land. Missionaries Dan Marshall Emma Buckley and Marion West sent messages. Marion West recited What Will You Do. Six missionary dolls displayed Eskiwe Chiwere Japanese Topy city wall and puppoose. Night included music and games.
Advertised letters for the week ending February 12 include Krank Terra, B. Woodcock, and Giuseppe Piemontese.
Fleming Vance, aged 68, died February 12 at the Soldiers' Home in this town. He resided locally and his death leaves a bereaved family. He was known for his years of service and community involvement.
Vice President Stevenson recalls Senator Proctor of Vermont saying he was paired with Blackburn on prayers. Upon Rev Dr Butler’s retirement the Senate chaplain, Blackburn’s closing words moved all to tears. An adjournment followed as senators filed out, West whispering to Stevenson that Joe never saw him. Washington Herald reports.
In a quick exchange from the Louis ville Courter Journal, a nephew says he brought back a franc piece from Paris, while Aunt Hopsy teases him about Latin quarters being talked about, highlighting a light editorial tone on collecting coins and travel.
A Boston Transcript quotation defines a braggart as a man who is not afraid to express his real opinion of himself, illustrating a blunt, self-assured self-image.
A brief quotation notes that wealth matters less than what one purchases with it, emphasizing the value of prudent spending over sheer money abundance.
A local notice seeks twenty boys to work with a Shetland pony, cart, and harness. Liberal pay is offered plus a chance to earn a pony. Successful applicants will secure permanent positions that won’t interfere with school duties.
Comrade Fleming Vance died at the Soldiers' Home Saturday morning after long illness. Born in Ireland, he served nearly three years in Civil War service with Company K, Seventh Rhode Island Volunteers. He was in his 69th year. body sent to Providence for funeral and burial today.
The funeral for Mrs. Fredelia Niles Buffum widow of Samuesl Arnold Buffum was held Sunday at 2 PM from her son John H Buffum’s residence 889 Hope Street. Rev Alfred Stowell of First Baptist Church conducted the service. Bearers were George A Arnell Frank T Remieres John Weeden and Benjamin H Wood. Interment followed at North Cemetery with large attendance of relatives and friends and many floral tributes.
William J. Darling was laid to rest yesterday at 2 PM at his Wood and Barton street home. Rev. W H Trotter officiated as Frank T Remieres Nathaniel Gladding Henry F Card and Charles A Barbour of Babbitt Post No 15 G A R served as bearers. Interment followed at North Cemetery with G A R Hall flag at half mast for three days.
The funeral for Mrs Gratia De Tietro who died at Rhode Island Hospital Saturday was held at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at St Marys Church with Rev John K Downing officiating. Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery. She leaves a husband and one son, residing Ynevurn Street, aged 81.
At the Bristol Opera House a high close vaudeville company performs this evening with Prof Almeida the Shaman Ox lifting a 187 pound wheel contraption, bending steel with teeth, and a 20 man tug of war. The Kimball Trio, Flora Conrad, Barber Keating and Barber, Frank Krowle, Holly and Leo, and Miss Lillian Poirier appear. Almeida later gave a free strength demonstration at the National India Rubber Company factory entrance. Tickets 10 and 20 cents.
Auctioneer R H Dunbar notes postponement to next Saturday February 19 due to storm. Public sale at 12 oclock noon features the David Smith house and Cook Street lot and a connecting lot, then at 12 30 oclock the Win U2 Cheetham property on Onion Street with house and lot. Conditions require 10 percent down, balance on deed delivery. Highest bidder paths prevail.
Men and women to take orders for a large portrait for home and cond waes. Apply at 82 m. at 14 Third School S Arthur, de Sousa General Agent.
A garbled line mentions a Sunday award to a group described as a Diamond Shapard or Greek Fraternity pack for its return to the Phoenix office, with unclear names and phrasing. The readable parts imply an award or recognition tied to a fraternity and Phoenix location, but details are sparse and fragments remain.
Classified notice seeking to let a house on Neck with twelve rooms and improvements. Apply to 3M. Dimond.
Announcement for a lower tenement lease at the corner of Barton Street and Noyes Avenue with hot and cold water and a birth. Anrly to The Waldron Company.
An open meeting at G A R Hall by Babbitt Post 15 and affiliated groups marked Lincoln's birthday with a 150 attendee program. Highlights included musical selections, readings, and addresses by Rev William Trotter and Ezra Dixon, plus a speech by Capt Robert Turner and a closing social hour with dancing and a Relief Corps collation.
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