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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
3
Mrs E F Hayes of Roxbury Boston writes of long treatment for fibroid tumor with pain swelling and bearing down kept from walking. She claims Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cured her and urges others to try it, noting a forged letter warning.
Maurice Kearney, aged 64, born in Ireland, died Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at 45 Bourn Street after grippe and heart disease. He came to Bristol in 18 3, worked at Sugar Refinery, then 36 years at National India Rubber Co. He was a widower with three daughters and one son. Funeral Saturday at 9 30, interment in St Marys cemetery in Warren.
Mrs Victoria Burgess wife of Frank Burgess died yesterday morning about 245 oclock at the family residence 256 Thames street of pneumonia She was a native of Canada and aged 5 years Funeral will be held Saturday and burial at St Mary's cemetery Bristol Neck
Y M C A notes announce speakers from Brown University O Maddens to address the men next Sunday Wayne L Randall to perform violin solos meeting set four to five oclock invited March 7 Dr Melden speaks March 14 Rathbone Gardner on A Young Mans Duty as a Citizen Young Mens Problem Club meets tonight seven thirty at the Association topic Relation of Employer to Employee From a Christian Standpoint bowling team from Fall River will visit for a return game
A New York Times quotation describes concertroom misbehavior from patrons in various seats. The speaker notes a woman kicking her chair fanning the neck and humming, another tapping fingers against her forehead, and a box patron seeming to lead the orchestra with a fan. Men also keep time with heads hands or feet while a neighbor whistles. The speaker chides both audiences and a husband for keeping strict time with the programme.
A seventeenth century writer notes lunar superstitions in Britain including Yorkshire and Athol kneeling to the new moon, while Irish customs reportedly bow and recite the Lord’s Prayer at moonrise. The Phoenicians and Irish shared moon, sun, and stars deities, with Bel as a common worship reference.
A quotation from Outlook notes that roadside signs and posters educate travelers, with most readers sticking to newspapers and posters. It estimates 10 to 20 million readers of newspapers in a country of 40 million who could read them, few read novels, and 2 to 3 million read standard literature.
A Florida resident recalls an old negro tale about a watchmaker and a cabin bound clock. The man brings two clock hands asking to fix them as time runs slow for six months. The clock is with him at his cabin and the man refuses to sell the clock, suspecting the hands are the fault, not the mechanism.
Charles A. Dana once compiled a list of ten essential books. The lineup includes the Bible, Shakespeare, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, Bancroft's History of the United States, Irving's Life of Washington, Franklin's Autobiography, Channing's Essay on Napoleon Bonaparte, Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, and Tarbell's Early Life of Lincoln.
The article argues that failure stems from a lack of force more than from education or opportunity. It notes that a well educated or brilliant person can fail without force, while success may come without education but not without energy and capital.
A hatchet faced man asks about plant troubles when a wife travels. The cheerful man replies that plants always die within a week after she leaves, and he just stores them until she returns. The line is cited from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
A brief exchange reveals varied reactions as Chippy-I admits failing to meet expectations last night while Jones notes a late attempt to speak pleasantly. The dialogue hints at tensions and an unsettled mood within the gathering.
An old woman asks what caused a fainting episode as an austere commentator explains a good looking young man stood behind the fainting person. The dialogue reflects a satirical tone from Town and Country.
In a brief exchange the Cincinnati Times-Star notes that Mrs Suburba is not mourning her late husband while Mrs Knowlt wears black solely for him, highlighting differing responses to bereavement.
The Y M C A bowling tournament finished last evening after starting November 8. Team No 4 captained by E Hibbert won by losing only two strings in 80. B D DeWolf had the top individual average of 86 10 27 in 27 strings and wins the silver badge as champion bowler. F M Dimond is second at 85 12 27 and E Hibbert third at 85 1 10 in 30 strings. On Wednesday evening team No 8 beat team No 1 by seven pins total in three strings.
A town council held a special meeting last evening with the fall board present. Augustus A Gravelle reported his horse injured when a hole on Constitution street opened under it. The horse valued at 150 dollars, wagon and harness damaged, matter held for further consideration. Also elected supervisors for March 9 election: Republicans Dixon Peckham Ball. Democrats Head Murphy Christie. Sinking Fund Commission report read and recorded. James Allyn granted permission to locate a telescope on public streets and parks. Town treasurer papers examined.
A special Sunday sermon on The Gospel of Sweetness and Light to be followed by an official board meeting. Sunday school topics will be studied. The Sunday School Workers Convention meets March 1 with Dr Bakatel in charge. Epworth League evening service features devotion at six and a gospel message at seven on What is Spirituality and Conversion. Supper and entertainment planned. leaguers urged to pay annual dues.
Mrs J A Moore of North Star Michigan endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup after years of use. The product is for sale by W H Buffington.
At a seven member meeting Bristol's school committee decided not to seek town meeting approval to unite with other towns for a county superintendent. The group noted a proposed law amendment allowing towns with twenty or more schools to hire an expert superintendent with half salary paid by the state up to $1600. If enacted Bristol could proceed without regional merger. no action was taken now due to ongoing legislative changes.
Helene Gerard the famed equestrienne of the Barnum and Bailey era leads a strong vaudeville lineup at Keiths Theatre next week. The Carmen Troupe perform a bold wire act from Madrid while Walter LeRoy and Florence Clayton present A Horse on Hogan.
Druggist A. J. Jasmin touts Mi-o-na flesh forming food promising health and weight gain. He offers to refund full purchase price if the product fails, urging thin or weak readers to start use at no risk.
Steady advertisers in the Bristol publication are shown to gain returns as the PHeENIXx advertises and supports local business. The note highlights consistent investors and expected profits for commerce.
A local page describes handsome sample badges for Bristol societies and lodges, many reversible for mourning use, available at the Poomr office. Prices quoted for any quantity, with encouragement to view the collection and order. The ad claims these are the most beautiful badges seen.
An early riser style ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as liver cleansing and tissue rebuilding pills. They claim to strengthen the liver, improve constitution, and produce reliable results without griping. Sold by W. H. Burlington.
An election in the Hasbrouck block armory filled vacancies in Company C Second Regiment Infantry BRI M. Serg t Edward J Doyle was chosen first lieutenant and Serg t Thomas Maher second lieutenant. Col James H McGann presided and urged greater company interest, drill attendance, and a full quota at the upcoming inspection on March 30.
General Chaffee, an Ohio youth who joined the regular army as a private, rose to the highest rank after twenty seven years in the Sixth Cavalry. His rapid ascent since the Spanish War, his Peking relief expedition leadership, and his long tenure as captain of Company I mark him as an aggressive disciplinarian of simple character and a credit to the U S army.
The exchange humorously explores pricing for filling bottles. A man asks to have a bottle filled and the clerk confirms ten cents for a full fill, but if the customer asks for ten cents’ worth only, the bottle should be half full. The quip lampoons price advising and clerical discretion.
A female rights lecturer cites lack of decision as a flaw in average women. A male participant interjects that many do not know if they want to be women or men, highlighting a gender debate in a public discussion.
Local endorsement by William A. Girard of Pease VI praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the prompt pleasant and reliable cathartic. Available from W. Baffington.
State and Bristol notice warns electors to convene at the Bristol town hall on March 9 1904 at 10:00 AM to vote on Moderator Town Clerk Town Council Probate Judge Town Treasurer five member School Committee one Assessor of Taxes three Justices of the Peace and one Sewer Commissioner. James Hoard Jr town sergeant signs.
Bristol office hours list Monday Wednesday and every evening with address and attorney at law named Bosworth.
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