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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1904
Page
2
Notice to advertisers and others that all advertising copy must be handed in by 4 oclock each Monday and Thursday afternoon to guarantee insertion. The notice emphasizes timely submissions and no guarantees for late changes or communications.
Friday July 11 1904 Marcus Crahan a Providence engraver who reproduced U S $100 bills has begun a 15 year Federal prison term in Georgia He laments not recognizing his missteps earlier The piece notes the common regret of those who stray from honesty and emphasizes that time is money and money is time
A Maine correspondent congratulates Phenix editors on the new ferry to Rhode Island easing travel for Newport residents. He praises the railroad company for improvements not guaranteed, notes early opposition to Thames Street rails, and hopes renewed facilities boost business between the sea towns.
Mrs Mattie Burge of Martinsville Virginia credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with ending a decade long battle with chronic diarrhoea. After her child fell ill last summer she used the remedy and two doses relieved the illness, allowing her own recovery without further trouble. Sold by W H Buttingham.
JF E Clark photographer on State street near Hope Street. Trinity church morning services at 7 30 and 10 30. Mrs Gorege H Gildden of Springfield visiting Mrs EP Brownell. Miss Marguerite Moriarty of Newport visiting her aunt Mrs F Harley. Co C held a drill in the armory with Lieut Col Callan in charge. Summer dances Bristol Yacht Club start July 2 and continue every other Saturday. Department store ads and shoe promos. Various names note guests, school seniors, and local work updates.
The program for a garden concert by the National Band of Warren directed by Robert Jones lists marches selections overtures waltzes and character pieces including Willow Grove 11 Trovatore The Mocking Bird The Sawanee River William Tell and finale March American Republic Also a remedy note for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets available from W E Buffington druggist.
A Wednesday night robbery at the Candy Kitchen on State and Hope streets saw proprietor Peter Mitchell lose $39 and some candy. Access came through a rear door into a vacant department, then a back room and through to the front where the cash was taken from a bureau. Police are investigating the case.
The notice promotes Banner Lye as a versatile household product from The Penn Chemical Works Philadelphia. It describes dissolving in cold water with grease, uses for cleaning surfaces and disinfecting sinks, and mentions a booklet with cases of Banner Lye free. The ad also references Hendrome line invitations and 1904 styles at the Phoenix office.
This advertised home remedy claims to be essential in every house before summer ends. It promises prompt relief in summer disorders and severe cases, especially for children, and urges immediate purchase from W. H. Buffington to potentially save a life.
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