27 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
1
Letters to the Phoenix discuss the Bristol town election, faulting the Republican caucus for nominating outside figures, praising old line Republicans who opposed the ticket, and debating annexation to Providence as a means to improve roads water and street lighting. A suggestion is made to close liquor saloons on election day.
A Bristol citizen committee asks the editor and the town Republican Committee for clarification of the caucus held on Monday evening February 28. They question whether the town committee is bound by a caucus that does not reflect the party's sentiment. Signed by J. B. Hers, C. B. Rockwell, H., F. Mrysumi, Secretary.
In Bristol a heated caucus exposes party fault lines as a leading Republican praises a Democrat aligned ally and a past town chairman endorses a fellow Democrat. The piece questions decency, calls for strong voter turnout, and faults the Republican-Democratic ticket as undemocratic. Citizens are urged to vote against the alliance and support a reform slate.
Melbourne Florida resident H Haggins credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after doctors gave up. He praises a free trial bottle and notes his recovery from throat and lung disease. J H Young & Co. Drugstore markets the remedy with bottles priced at 60 cents and one dollar.
First Baptist Church outlines the March schedule with a Sunday sermon on Spiritual House topic Defeat of Victors at 10 30, a praise service, Sunday school at 2 80, mid week Friday March 6 a question box session and B Y P A meeting Wednesday. Bristol County Sunday school Association meets March 8 with sessions to follow.
Manager Waldron lists games up to March with dates and venues. Feb 28 Boston Y M C A at Bristol. Mar 7 Newport Y M C A at Newport. Mar 12 Newport Y M C A. Mar 14 Dean Academy at Franklin, Mass.
A group of four engravings depicting the east west and south interior walls of St. Albans Lodge room as in the Old Brick School House, printed in high style on heavy 25x19 inch paper. They are exhibited in Stevens & Co show window and for sale at the Pranix Office where printed. Sent post paid on receipt of price, 25 cents.
Industrial Trust Company announces a 2 percent per annum interest rate on deposits payable on demand. Deposits are subject to check at sight and accrual begins as stated by the bank.
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