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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
3
A 1907 Bristol letter advocates humane dog care, noting dogs should breathe freely, be vermin free, watered and fed, sheltered at night in clean kennels, exercised, and not muzzled excessively. It argues dog conduct reflects natural justice and promotes profitable farming.
Advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills praised as a safe reliable remedy. Endorsement by W. H. Buffington claims the pills cleanse the liver clear the complexion and tone the system using a disc or two as the recommended dosage.
Coroner Chas. B. H. McKenny conducted an inquest in Barrington into the death of Arthur Adams, a lineman electrocuted January 7. Testimony showed illness prevented a planned power shutdown by Narragansett Electric Lighting Co. and the circuit remained live, causing Adams to be shocked. The coroner found enough evidence for a final finding to be made in Providence Superior Court.
Mothers praise Kennedy's Laxative Syrup for children as the Original Laxative Cough Syrup that relieves croup by helping expel the cold through the bowels. It conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law and is sold by W. H. Buffington.
Frederick H. Saunders, 46, a former town schoolteacher, died Wednesday at Woon socket hospital from sclerosis of the heart. Born in Putnam, Conn., he taught in this town, studied pedagogy at Clarke university, and held roles at the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction. Funeral held at Gilbert & Wightman's, Woonsocket, with burial there.
Frank LeBaron Taylor died suddenly Tuesday at his home 185 Bellevue Avenue Providence of peritonitis. Born 1856 he was a son of the late Col William R and Harriet LeBaron Taylor. He moved to Providence 26 years ago and worked 18 years for Bourn Rubber Company after earlier years with National India Rubber Company in this town. Survived by widow, one brother William Taylor of Providence, and one sister Miss Harriet Taylor of High and Bradford streets. Funeral 2 pm at sister Harriet F Taylor’s home 658 Bradford Street conducted by Rev T Newton Owen of the First Congregational Church. Interment North Cemetery. Bearers John Patten Andrew Patten Louis Payton Frank A Ingraham.
Comrade Cyrus Pray died at the Soldiers' Home early this morning from pneumonia after a brief illness of four or five days. He was admitted March 25, 1897, from Johnston, and served in Company O, Third Rhode Island Heavy Artillery during the Civil War.
A good sized Bristol audience attended the opening night at Bristol Opera House for the Frank J. Harvey company. Leading stars Miss Cecil and Mr. Harvey delivered satisfactory performances with supporting roles by Walter Bedell Fred Harvey and Miss Dwinnel. Tonight the company presents His Brother's Crime along with new specialties and cash prizes for locals. the engagement closes with strong public patronage expected.
Defiance Hose Company held a promenade concert and fancy dress ball at their hall on Bristol Neck last evening led by Foreman Frank G Spooner and Miss Dora Trodell with Chief Engineer Magee and officers present. Laveys Imperial Orchestra provided music. After dancing, guests moved to First Assistant Foreman John Ingraham Jr residence where B E Christie played piano solos. A complimentary salad and bean supper followed at Foreman Spooners home. Elaborate decorations featured mistletoe.
The eighth annual King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1 fair begins tomorrow evening in Artillery hall with attendees including Arlington Hose Co. and its Ladies Auxiliary and Warren Artillery. O Keefe's Orchestra will provide music and dancing featured. Monday expected attendees include Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Defiance Hose Co. St. Mary's T. A. Society with St. Mary's Fife and Drum corps.
No other medicine for women's illnesses has such wide endorsement or a record of cures for female complaints and spinal weakness. For over 30 years it has cured backache irregularities and digestive troubles, easing nervous debility and fatigue. Sold by Druggists everywhere. Refuse substitutes.
A New York Sun verse laments the boss depart on vacation and return to find the firm steered by the office boy. The poem playfully notes how the workplace otherwise hums along, with the narrator confronting the realization that the world continues with or without the leader.
This piece warns that most laxatives worsen constipation and notes that Bandreth's Pills reliably relieve constipation and blood impurities with a century-long reputation. It claims consistent effect over fifty years of daily use and notes availability in plain or sugar-coated forms at drugstores.
To the People of Bristol. Prescriptions and medicines can always be obtained at my store day or night. A registered pharmacist always in attendance.
A fragmented price list shows various food items with unit prices and multi item deals. Items include Fig Bars Tea Biscuits Little Brother Lunch Pearson's Pilot Bread Boston Common Cracker Hecker's Buckwheat and Pickled Tripe Smoked Shoulders Rolled Sirloin Roast Comstock & Co's Sausage with several price points like 8c 15c 5c lb 6 for 25c lb 12c each. The text appears as a shop advertisement enumerating sale prices and package counts.
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