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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder issues claiming it prevents heart disease pneumonia and apoplexy by treating kidney trouble It promises relief from frequent urination and night trips and offers free samples and a booklet by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY
A remedy described as Kennedy's Laxative Syrup is claimed to act on all body muscles and fibers, ease chest symptoms, and drive the cold out by stimulating the bowels. The preparation supposedly contains two opiates, is pleasant to take, and is recommended for children, sold by W. H. Buffington.
The Rhode Island Suburban Railway announces schedule changes effective Sunday November 29 1907 for the Barrington Warren and Bristol line. Weekdays trains from City Hall Providence start 6:45 AM and run hourly until 5:45 PM then 6:15 PM and hourly to 11:15 PM with additional 1:45 PM and 12:15 AM to Riverside. Bristol departures begin 5:15 AM hourly to 10:56 PM with 7:45 PM hourly to 10:45 PM and extra 1:45 PM and 12:15 AM to Riverside. Sundays show City Hall departures hourly from mourning hours and Bristol trains from 7:15 AM with late service to Riverside.
Mrs Sarah J Williams widow of William H Williams died at home 124 Wood Street corner of Garfield Avenue about 6 o clock Wednesday evening. She died of grip ending in pneumonia in her 77th year. Born Sarah J Outlier in New York City she came to Bristol in 1865. Her husband was a rubber factory clerk. he died years ago and was an uncle of Dr W Fred Williams. A Trinity church communicant she and her husband married there 22 years ago. Survived by one sister in New York and several nieces. Funeral from Trinity Church tomorrow at 12 o clock Rev W R Trotter will officiate. Interment at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
Comrade John T Spencer of the Soldier's Home died yesterday morning after a year as an inmate. He served in the ivit War with Company F Ninth Rhode Island Light Artillery and Company I Twelfth Rhode Island Volunteers. He is survived by three brothers in East Greenwich and his body was taken there for burial.
Comrade Smith Robinson aged native of Rockland Rhode Island died at 4.80 pm after ulcerated foot led to blood poisoning at the Soldiers' Home where he had been since July 6 1905. A Civil War veteran of Company K First Rhode Island Volunteers and Company K Fourth Rhode Island Volunteers is survived by a son in Rockland Rhode Island. The body will be taken there for burial.
The annual supper of the Dread naught Hook Ladder and Hose Company was held at the station. Prominent business men and town officials attended after 9 PM. Speeches honored long-time members and the late Town Clerk Herbert F Bennett. A quartet and solos entertained. committee members named.
On Wednesday around 6 PM the Rhode Island Company suburban car derailed near Kellys Bridge in Warren. Motorman Roydon M Wardwell was thrown against the vestibule glass but is not seriously injured. passengers escaped with only minor bumps after the car rested on the causeway railing.
Birth and death notices list a daughter born to Mr and Mrs B Henry Morrie January 7 in town. Sarah Williams widow aged 76 and John T Spencer died January 9 at Soldier’s Home. Mary G Remington widow of Peleg Remington born in Syracuse. Smith Robinson aged 72 at Soldier’s Home. DeWitts Garbelized Witch Hazel Salve advertised by W H Boftington.
Interior work at Colt Memorial High School progresses rapidly with plastering and marble bases on upper floors. Marble vestibule tablets await inscriptions while glaziers install windows. The auditorium seats about 600 with gallery access from the second floor vestibule. Electric clocks wired for timekeeping. gas to power chemical lab equipment. Two hot water heaters maintain 70 degree temperature. Building nearing completion with doors and windows finishing on the east side.
A Tuesday wind and rain storm proved one of the worst in years. Torrential rain and a gale around 50 miles an hour toppled trees and fences, flooded the Poppasquash road, washed out rail tracks, and stranded residents. Three coal barges grounded near Hog Island, later refloated. no injuries reported as crews battled the seas then the weather cleared on Wednesday.
January events list shows a Mausquerade dance at the G A R Hall hosted by Progressive Night Club on Thursday evening January 23. The Albee Stock Co performs January 17 and 31 with Arabian Nights and other acts at Bristol Opera House for Y. M. C. A. proceeds. February 28 marks the Annual Ball of the Robert Hemmet Literary Association at Grand Army Hall.
An old advertisement pitches DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as a remedy for backache side stitches fatigue and low energy. It claims to promptly relieve back ache weak back bladder inflammation and weak kidneys and lists W. H. Barnumon as the seller.
Hank Hanks win three straight to take first from Snow Birds who had led yesterday. H M Dimond tops with 808. Snow Birds rally to beat Murray’s Mysteries after a close finish as Walsh Kanz and F Snow contribute crucial strikes and spares.
The Bristol Gounot No. 879 K of C installed officers Wednesday at the lodge room on Hope Street. District Deputy Kiernan of Providence led the ceremony with State Deputy and other key officers. Guests included Warren Conrail K of P members as speeches followed the business session and a collation was served.
Tomorrow at 2.80 pm at the Y M C A alleys Bristol plans the week end tournament of freak bowlers. W R Davis offers prizes of 16 bowling tickets to winner and 6 to consolation. Twelve invited bowlers include DeWolf Murray Dimond Cromer Sallaint McCaw Kenney Church Nelson Clark Brown Farrally.
At the annual meeting last Monday Richard O. Quirk was elected President Peter J. Lannon Vice President Joseph Newbold Treasurer John Qonley Secretary Charles McCallan Steward and John J Byrnes Elmer Current named to the board of governors Vocal selections were by Richard Quirk and James Head Wm McDonough impressed with a sketch impersonating the Hebrew character Addresses by Judge Frank H Hamill and P Henry Morris James W Franklin invited the club to a turkey supper cooked by James Munro The gathering cheered Franklin and the event drew about 50 members J
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