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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
2
Probate notice lists Mrs Hill at 64 Vine Street Newport and parties H A Doggeshal John the Shoeman Narragansett Brew Est and J Allingham with requests for applications. Names Mrs Hodgkinson appear in the notice.
In Newport on Friday July 10 1908 local merchants serving the cottage colony advertise a new policy to refuse credit beyond 90 days and stop further allowances. The notice cites stress on prompt payers and dismisses sympathy for hard luck stories from wealthy debtors. It also mentions political figures Martin K Preston and Peter McDermott linked to presidential hopes and socialist leadership.
Tuesday morning at 10 13 o clock the Bristol Golf Club hosted a four table bridge whist tournament. Mrs Edwin A Barrows led one table with the highest score while Miss Usher achieved the top overall score. Participants included Mrs John B Herreston, Mrs Archer, Miss Harrison, Miss Archer, Mrs Barrows, Mrs A S Chesbrough, Miss Usher, Mrs Bache, Miss Perry, Mrs Liveo, Mrs Kurt, Mrs Chesbrough, Miss Bourn, Mrs Bourn, Mrs Henry W Hayes, Miss Colt, Miss Barns, Mrs Brieresford, Miss Norris, Mrs Kemington.
In this town on July 80n, Mr and Mrs Joon J Doran proudly announce the birth of a child.
In this town the marriage of John Hale Bowen and Miss Dora Gladoe was performed at Trinity rectory by Rev W R Trotter. Both parties reside in this town.
Local briefs outline Bristol Post Office hours and mail schedules including morning and evening arrivals and closings. Geneva stamp window hours noted with Sunday service and carrier rack pickup. Express service hours for Earle & Prew listed with outward and onward departures and arrivals.
Town items report guests from Washington DC and Providence visiting Bristol neck and Tiverton cottages, school and church affairs, property transfers, real estate ads, garden notes, elm beetle care, and local events. Socials include visits, trips, weddings, teas, and an ongoing Home for Aged Men project progress.
About 150 feet of sewer pipe has been laid on Richmond Street. The remaining 750 feet should be finished by the end of next week. Contractor Eugene LeClair Sr. works 6 to 10 a.m. then 2 to 6 p.m. in hot weather. After Richmond, 1000 feet on Woodlawn Avenue will connect to Wood Street sewer. Completion hoped within the 60 day contract.
The Bristol ferry on the 8 o'clock trip from Bristol was disabled by broken center shaft block pins. The Sagamore rescued passengers and towed the ferry to the slip opposite Constitution Street. A 9 05 Consolidated train briefly departed with passengers aboard before signals halted it. Karl H. Potter ferried passengers to their destinations via his motor yacht. Repairs were completed overnight and service resumed at 7 am.
A brief ad touting DeWitts Little Early Risers tablets as easy to take. Mentions Sola by W H Buffington as associated product or brand. The copy emphasizes convenience and gentle relief in a compact promotional line aimed at general readers.
A large party traveled to Rhodes on the Pawtuxat aboard the steamer Sagamore and reported a most enjoyable time. On the return, the Sagamore circled Hog Island to Bristol Ferry and landed at the Constitution Street desk about 1 o'clock this morning.
A small leather handbag containing money and eyeglasses was found between Bristol Ferry and D Wolf Inn Landing on July 6. Finder should contact Mrs. Hill at 83 Ayrault Street, Newport, to claim a reward.
One O D fashioned case of drawers about 150 years old described as a High Boy with claw feet and carved legs. Price sixty dollars. Call or address 64 Vine Street East Providence R I.
On July 4th a pair of rimless eyeglasses with gold nose piece were found near G A R Hall or on the way to Bradford. Return to H Agges Hall, 32 Central It, Marine Railway, with rails, cradle, capstan and sliding ways details.
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