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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
4
A testimonial claims most heart trouble stems from indigestion. It asserts all non organic heart disease is caused by stomach fermentation and pressure on the heart. D Kauble of Nevada Ohio credits four months of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for his recovery. Product details and local dealer listed.
Mortgagee's sale set for January 16 1904 at 12 o'clock noon in front of Bristol Court House Rhode Island. Assignee Charles B Rookwell announces foreclosure under deed dated October 26 187, recorded book 37 pages 167 68 169. Three parcels in Bristol with buildings and appurtenances, bounded by Richmond Manufacturing Co Peter Bradford Constitution Street and others. Sale by power of sale due to mortgage condition breach.
Keith's Providence Theatre next week hosts Sidney Drew and wife in The Yellow Dragon a one act comedy melodeal with other acts including Coshman Holcomb and Curtis Shean and Warren and Adolph Zink plus films Alice In Wonderland and a variety of specialty acts from jugglers to crayon art The bill also includes Howard's Comedy Ponies and Dogs and a new act Curtain Speeches by Mansfield Goodwin and others plus a science note on water lilies and nocturnal flowers
A Germantown woman remarks cats are fond of olives, claiming her felines seek olives over milk or fish and roll about in joy. She notes cats across friends’ homes also enjoy olives, preferably cut into pieces, comparing the effect to catnip.
The craft reached Japan about 150 years ago via a Dutchman in Osaka. For generations it stayed with one family. By 1879 coal and brick chimneys boosted methods. Osaka remained the hub, shifting from home use to export alongside domestic demand.
A traveler recalls his Europe trip and claims European barber shops, except in England and a few big cities, lack modern conveniences and sanitation. He says he learned to shave himself abroad and praises American shops as the neatest and cleanest.
An English borough famed for rotten borough status, Gatton Park reportedly had only one qualified voter yet elected two MPs. The property, highly valuable, was bought by Lord Monson in 1880 for $500,000 and the borough was disfranchised in 1882.
A Baltimore American quip notes a humorous caption dispute over a photo allegedly showing the comptroller of the currency and his wife. The exchange clarifies misidentification, with Wagegsby insisting the currency is the man and the wife beside him.
A witty quip from the Philadelphia Ledger invites readers to note the punny exchange about ropes and strings suggesting a man’s misperceived charm with women. The remark plays on phrases about winning, knowing the ropes, and being stringed along.
In a stern exchange the magistrate admonishes the prisoner for returning, insisting he never wanted to see him again, while the prisoner pleads that the police would not believe him. A terse confrontation underscores the stubborn tension between authority and a defendant seeking belief.
Mabel questions proposals as Fitel denies stuttering while Sinbel suggests improvement.
Narrative from Outing recalls a remarkable ball trajectory after a quick shot at a broadside antelope. The bullet shattered the left elbow, pierced the brisket, broke the right humerus, ripped through ribs, fractured the right femur, reentered the leg, dislocated the left hock joint, and tore loose the leg epitope, hanging by a narrow hide string.
A humorous exchange notes that doctors always end up making patients cough as a test of lung health. The dialog reflects a light view of medical exams and the common belief that coughing is a key symptom assessed by physicians.
January 16 1904 probate petition by George H. Peck as administrator for William B. Gray seeks permission to sell all or part of the Bristol land on Narrows Road to satisfy debts, funeral expenses, and family support. Court orders fourteen days weekly publication in the Bristol Phoenix for notice.
Miami Cycle and Mfg Co survivor of long dyspepsia testifies after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He reports strong improvement after two bottles and urges others with stomach trouble to try it. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
Regular service between Providence and Bristol with weekday and Sunday timetables. Weekdays depart Dorrance and Weybosset at 5 45 a m and Bristo l terminus at 5 19 a m with 80 minute intervals until late evening, plus hourly late hours to Riverside car house. Sunday runs start 7 45 a m from Dorrance and Weybosset with 30 minute to 7 15 p m and hourly thereafter, Bristo l departures at 6 49 p m then 20 minute until 6 49 p m and hourly to 9 49 p m, 10 49 and 11 41 p m to Riverside car house. cars leave Franklin streets six minutes after terminus.
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