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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
4
Rhode Island General Assembly acts from 1903 authorize validation of Arthur O Leary and James M Buckley notaries, approve constitutional amendments to grant supreme court powers, and set procedures for election publication. Provisions cover land purchases for coast defenses, oyster fisheries, and public works, with effective dates and repeals.
An act adds to exemptions in Chapter 227 ensuring all persons licensed and engaged as undertakers are exempt from jury service while they are actively practicing in that business. The law takes effect immediately.
The act provides an annual appropriation of twenty five hundred dollars to the Saint Vincent de Paul Infant Asylum from general funds, with the state auditor drawing an order on the treasurer upon governor approved the governor order. The act repeals inconsistent acts and takes effect after passage. Attest by Secretary of State Charles P Bennett.
A Bristol notice lists upcoming activities including the Rhode Island Baptist Young People's Union excursion to Bristol Sunset with a 400-voice chorus on July 18, the International Fair in St Michael's chapel on July 23, a Bristol Wickford baseball game on July 25, a state championship lawn tennis tournament starting July 27, a Bristol Yacht Club regatta on July 28, and further events through August 17, with Advents and Excelsior Lawn Tennis Club tournaments and an American Tennis Association affiliation noted.
Albee Stock Company revives The Little Minister at Keith's next week with strong ensemble roles led by Miss Evesson as Lady Babbie and Mrs Nicander as Gavin Dishart. The show follows the novel and features the three Scottish characters noted for wit and pathos. An elaborate July 20 production of The Three Musketeers, adapted from Dumas, is announced for the stock season.
The Victoria medal is cast from bronze taken from Crimean War Russian guns. Designed by Queen Victoria's consort, medals are produced individually when needed. The process involves casting, filing, chasing to reveal the design, with a red ribbon for soldiers and a blue silk for sailors.
A quotation from Youth's Companion notes the motto You promised mother a letter Write it now on the walls of the Nagasaki Home For Seamen. It is said to curb many wrongdoings and serves as a reminder for wanderers and those far from home to honor family and stay connected with home and mother.
In a studio scene, an amateur critic praises a painting then realizes the model is the artist's sister. The remark prompts a humorous exchange as the critic apologizes for missing the likeness and calls the model ugly.
For a lazy liver try Chamberlain's stomach and Liver Tablets. They invigorate the liver aid digestion regulate the bowels and prevent bilious attacks. For sale by W. H Buffington.
The Puo.nix prints ads in a two inch space with a circulation of 26 650 copies over three months for 5 dollars A one inch card costs 3 dollars for three months Larger ads are cheaper per size The notice argues dodgers are costly and unread while home newspapers reach households The business reader is urged to place an ad and get help crafting it to attract more customers
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