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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1905

Page

4

Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Leads In Plain Terms

An old fashioned advertisement promotes Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles affecting both women and men. It claims quick relief, lists bottle sizes, and offers a free sample by mail along with a pamphlet from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York. It urges readers to memorize the product name and address on every bottle.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Swamp-Root Binghamton, N. Y Dr. Kilmer Binghamton N Y Hay Philo Hay Specialties Co Newark N. J

Maro entertainment promises a crowded, rewarding evening

The notice promotes next Wednesday's Maro event with music art and mystery, urging early ticket purchases at Easter brooks to ensure satisfaction. It includes a health advisory for businessmen about bodily strength and vigor and invites readers to discuss fitness with trained instructors at A. E.

Easterbrooks As. A. E

Birth Announcement for Valley Son in Town

In Valley this town on January 17 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Edward P Valley weighing 11 pounds.

Valley Edward P Valley

Obituaries from This Town Dated January Dates

Death notices list Ellen L Weaver two years eight months January 17 daughter of Daniel and Nellie Weaver. Joan F Jordan 6 years at Soldiers Home January 14. Henry Cridan eight years near January 20. Coleman Chase eight years four months January 20. Benjamin Tilley Berkeley Virginia January 14 aged 77 formerly of this town oldest son of William and Lydia Tilley.

Weaver Ellen L Daniel Nellie Weaver Jordan Joan F Jordan Gladae Henry Henry Crladan Chase Coleman Chase Tilles Berkley Virginia Benjamin Tilley Wm. BK Lydia Tilley

Married at St Marys parish residence in town

John Eogent Servant and Ida May Hoar wed at St Marys parish on January 19 in this town with Rev TO J Fitzpatrick performing the ceremony.

Hoar St Mary's This Town J Fitzpatrick John Eogent Ida May Hoar

Now Is the Time You Need Miona Health Tonic

Winter eating ruins stomachs and health experts urge Miona as a remedy. A.J. Jasmin promotes Miona tablets taken before meals to ease irritation and improve digestion, claiming they strengthen digestive organs, aid nutrient absorption, and restore vigor. If not satisfied, Jasmin refunds the purchase price.

Miona A J. Jasmin Miona 18 A. J. Jasmin

Wedding at St Marys church Servant Hoar

John Eugene Servant son of Napoleon and Virginia Lemon Servant and Ida May Hoar daughter of Frank L and Mary Ann Douglas Hoar were married at 8 o clock last evening by Rev T J Fitzpatrick The ceremony featured a string orchestra and a breakfast at the bride's parents home The couple will reside on Constitution street after a Boston wedding trip The bride is a niece of Governor W L Douglas of Massachusetts Out of town guests included Mrs Hattie Morse Mrs Susie Pickard Albert Bowen Florence Sullivan and Miss Mary Regan

St. Mary’s Church John Eugene Servant Napoleon Virginia Lemon Ida May Hoar Frank L Mary Ann Douglas Hoar T. J. Fitzpatrick Nathan McCarty Annie Guinan Wood Constitution Streets Boston Constitution Street W. L. Douglas Massachusetts Hattie J. Morse Susie Pickard Brockton Albert Bowen Missouri Florence Sullivan Mary Regan Fall River

The Sarcastic Cabman Drives Three Miles for Fare

A London cabman, mock serious, collects a precise fare from an irascible old passenger after a three mile ride. The driver debates the distance, then accepts the total, plus a farthing tucked back as change, declaring he owes nothing more. The old man offers double the fare but is rebuffed as the cabby returns the extra coin and rides off with a blessing.

Cabby London Standard

Queen Victoria Quilt at Netley Hospital

Queen Victoria and the ladies of the household knitted quilts during the Egyptian campaign. One quilt, with a V A centerpiece, became the prized coverlet at Netley hospital. The most severely wounded were prioritized, and superstition grew around the quilt as a dying man pleaded not to be given it.

Victoria Netley Hospital Medich

The Mechanism of the Salmon

The salmon shows remarkable adaptation to its environment. It cleaves through large water flows yet its fins and tail remain fragile. It can be killed without altering its shape and a plaster cast can be made, yet no instrument can mimic its water movement. Its motions appear simple yet remain inimitable by human engineering.

Millet’s Debts Prompt Gift From Patron

The father of M. Casimir-Perler visited Corot and saw him finishing a Millet masterpiece. He offered to buy it if Corot would settle the butcher and baker bills of Millet, then nearly six thousand dollars. The patron agreed, and the bills remained unpaid for twelve years.

M. Casimir-Perler Corot Jean Francois Millet

His Idea of a Lady

A London cabman sues a woman for nonpayment of fare and declares she is not a lady. The judge asks how one identifies a lady and the cabman recalls a past encounter where a woman offered a sovereign instead of a shilling and scolded him, proving his claim incorrect.

Greenhouse project seeks Rhode Island College appropriation

Rhode Island College presses for a $15,000 greenhouse appropriation to add facilities for experiments, lab space, and photographic work essential to research and instruction. The plan aims to halt student losses to other schools and support growing enrollment.

R. L College Providence

Industrial Trust Names Board of Directors at Providence Meeting

The Industrial Trust company elected a large board at its annual stockholders meeting in Providence on Tuesday. Following the vote, officers chosen were President Samuel P. Qost, vice president J M Addeman, treasurer Cyrus P Brown, secretary Ward E Smith, and auditor Otis Everett.

The Industrial Trust Company Providence Samuel P. Colt Olney T. Inman George Peabody Wetmore William R. Dupee Warren O Arnold Richard A. Robertson Joshua M. Addeman W. T. C. Wardwell James M. Scott William H. Perry Arthur L. Kelley H. Martin Brown Frederick Tompkins Levi P Morton James Stillman George I. Baker Richard A

Commander Peck Names Committees for Babbitt Post

Commander George H. Peck appoints multiple committees for Babbitt Post No 15.6. A R Conference members include W L Finch S W Church H F Gard O A Barbour and others. Entertainment North district and cemetery panels list Nath aniel Gladding G S Congdon and John Doherty among names.

George H. Peck Babbitt Post A. R. Conference W. L Finch W. Church H. F. Gard O. A. Barbour Luther Usherhall C. A. Barbour Wm. B. Read Stephen W. Church James T. Phelps Congdon W. I. Finch O. P. Slade Nathaniel Gladding W. B. Read North District UO. P. Slade Patrick Dermody South Albert O. Luther Henry F. Card North Cemetery St. Mary’s John Doherty

Conversation Fragments Spark Name Debate In Street Exchange

Cassidy quotes Shakespeare about names while Casey responds with slang and humor. The overheard street chat shows playful banter and mispronounced phrases as locals riff on identity and language.

Claims arise on 1821 seizure of vessel Good Intent

Attorney Amasa M. Eaton pursues two more claims linked to Bristollany and Providence figures. Dimond administers the estates of his mother’s father and Mrs Brayton, niece of Senator Anthony, with losses of about 10000 and 6000 dollars respectively. Maton travels to South Carolina for a week to manage the claims.

Nathaniel Gladding Phoenix Amasa M. Eaton Bristollany Francis M. Dimond Providence Mr. Dimond Brayton Anthony Dimond Mr. Maton Charse South Carolina

Seven Barks Remedy Promises Cure for Many Ailments

A 33 year old formula by Dr. Franz Gauswein of Weisbaden is sold as a panacea from Hydrangea bark with seven colored layers. It’s marketed by 20,000 druggists with a money back guarantee. Testimonials from Mrs. Mary Kittle, Mrs. S. L. Kearney, and Mr. Conrad Stagle praise heart, indigestion, kidney and back relief.

Franz Gauswein Weisbaden Germany United States Mary Kittle Kingville W. Va 8. L. Kearney Cleveland Miss Conrad Stagle Burrows Ind J. Jasmin Hope Street Bristol R. I

Also Mentioned on This Page

Y. M. C. A. Noten Dental Association Estminster Street Providence, R. I Rhode Island College America Douglas Manufacturers’ Association Nathaniel B. Borden Fail River Textile Council James Tansey Etcc Industrial Trust Company Meeting Cassidy Casey Adgtoss Eve Sen Wre Ccc Rcecerere R, I Wright's Church G. M. Wilbur William ST Waldron-Brownell CO Bradford Street Isaac B. Munro Charles Franklin Agres Coal Company Tean N. N. Cole Easterbrook B. Paull Eugene LE Clair EB. I Cottage Street C. F. Sanford William Street Weingarten Bros Broadway New York Vaccaro Bros Franklin Street Phoenix Office H "Ae Mott’s DR. Mott’s Chemical CO Ohio William H. Buffincton W. H. Buffington Ask CG. Dewitt & Company Chicago Fett
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