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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
2
A.E. Stone, commissioner for the suppression of gypsy and brown tail moths, exhibits a warning card in the Phenix office show window. The circular urges vigorous action to prevent devastation seen around Boston and Providence, noting eggs nests caterpillars and widespread damage.
Chief James Hoard Jr receives a letter from Mrs A D McFasson 619 Virginia Ave Kansas City Kansas asking to locate Annie Thompson formerly Annie Smith in Bristol. The writer says an estate will be settled and Annie is an heir and requests word or notification.
A mother praises the taste of Kennedy's Laxative containing Honey and Tar. The syrup is described as free from opiate or narconic, does not stupefy or constipate, and conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
Bristol post office lists mail arrival times at 7.00 10.00 12.00 2.00 4.45 7.15 p m and closing at 8.00 8.45 11.80 a m 1.45 5.45 7 16 p m. Express matter leaves outward at 7.35 11.05 a m 3.05 5.05 p m and inward at 7.45 11.45 a m 2.45 6.45 p m.
W R Trotter and family depart for New York for a month visiting relatives. A Warren Town Hall moving picture show attracts Bristolians. Reports of poultry thefts and town crime amid planned burglar alarms. Samuuel Slater murder reward posted. Biograph program at Opera House and upcoming events at G A R hall and Pokanoket hall. Community notices include school, church, and charity events plus local births and deaths.
There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases combined and long thought incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo is claimed as the only constitutional treatment, taken internally, with a $100 cure promise. Circulars and testimonials available. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Miss Luella Huestis recovering at home on Burton street after pleurisy. The Sunday sermon title at the Baptist church is The Great Revival of 1857. Several new members joined that year and Sunday marks the fiftieth anniversary of the first baptism. One long-time member remains on the list and stands first in length of membership.
In this town on January 16 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Burke. On January 17 a son was born to Mr and Mrs James Hoard.
In this town, on January 16 and 17, marriages were performed by Rev. Charles A Edwards and Rev. Thomas J. Witz, linking Joseph P Sempre to Mari sana Augusta Perara and Thomas Santangelo to Elizabeth Solomon, both residents of this town.
Frederick H. Saunders aged 46 formerly of this town died at Woonsrookes Hospital on January 16. Frank L Taylor aged 51 formerly of this town died in Providence on January 15. Ayraos Pray aged 47 died at the Soldiers Home in Pray on January 18.
The funeral for Mrs Abbie Willard Page son of William Page was held yesterday at 11 am at St Michael's Church with Rev Dr Locke officiating. Many floral tributes and attendance from relatives in New York and Boston marked the service. Bearers were John P Reynolds Henry M Gibson John DeWolf and Lefferts S Hoffman. Interment followed at the north cemetery.
A run of social events from January to April features the Eighth Annual Fair of King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1 at Artillery Hall. A Novelty Party by the Ladies Auxiliary to St Marys T A Society at G A R Hall. A Young Men's Athletic Club and Robert Emmet Literary Association ball at Gr A K Hall. Robert Emmet Literary Society annual ball at Grand Army Hall. The Village Belle comedy drama by St Charles Branch 681 I O B A at a local cast. Bristol Opera House hosts melodramas vaudeville and band concerts for charity. Public drama Broken Bonds and Yong the Con vict at the Bristol Opera House with local societies supporting events.
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