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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1904
Page
3
An old newspaper ad explains that cloudy water sediment signals kidney trouble and promotes Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, bladder, and urinary issues. It claims relief from back pain and incontinence, offers sample and book free, and lists Binghamton New York as the address for Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Co.
Newport Mercury recounts Col Samuel Wardwell, partner to Bowne in Bowne and Wardwell, with ties to onion farming and town lots in Bristol. The piece notes his wealth from voyages, early earnings from hose-onion work, and his role as a school trustee around 1410 aiding Thames Street youth with a ministerial student as teacher. The tale hints at Wardwell’s curious education supervision via an external staircase classroom.
A Bristol druggist promotes Mi o na with a money back guarantee for dyspepsia cure. The article recalls Col Wardwell scenes, ship losses in 1790s, Embar go Act impact, and a Wardwell family saga including French claims, abolitionist heirs, and eventual settlement of late claims by the Court of Claims after decades.
Safeguard the Children notes high summer death rates among infants in cities. It claims most bowel complaints among children could be cured with Cham berslain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by W H Buffington, druggist.
Mrs. E F Hayes of Roxbury Boston sends letters praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing fibroid tumors and restoring health. The first letter describes severe pain swelling and bleeding. The second letter claims dramatic recovery and urges others to try the product. A $6000 forfeit is noted if authenticity cannot be produced.
The article quotes opinions on historical reminiscence and argues for reading stories as true history. It recalls Col Samuel Wardwell and his wife Lydia, noting Wardwell’s burial in Bristol North Cemetery and presenting their epitaphs, praising Wardwell as a pillar of society and highlighting the couple’s virtues.
In District Court before Judge Bosworth yesterday morning Charles Ray was fined 2 dollars and costs for drunkenness. Paul Pevin filed two suits for book accounts. one against Joseph Benjamin for 2 dollars 50 cents with a 4 dollar 50 cent bill balance and judgment was entered for Pevin. The other suit against H A Seymour and Co was not tried due to the principal witness Eugene LeClair being ill.
When bilious, take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by W H Buffington, druggist.
Mrs. Ann Flynn widow of Michael Flynn died at home 13 Rock street Sunday night at about midnight after years of illness from chronic bronchitis. Born in Ireland she came to the United States as a youth and lived in Bristol many years. She was 74 years 7 months old and leaves a daughter Miss Nellie and three sons John Michael and William all residents of Bristol. The funeral from her residence tomorrow morning at 8 80 will proceed to St Marys church where Rev P McCabe will celebrate a high mass. Burial will be in St Marys cemetery.
Henry Ernest Thiele 1884 born, died yesterday at 204 State street after long illness. A shoemaker by trade, he moved to the county at age 20 and lived in Bristol many years. Civil War veteran of Co. E, 12th Rhode Island Volunteers, fought at Fredericksburg. Member of St. Alban's Lodge A F and A M. will receive masonic funeral honors. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at his residence, Rev. W R Trotter officiating. interment in North Cemetery. He leaves his widow Caroline W Thiele, a daughter living with her mother, and two adult sons in Malden and the West.
The community mourns the death of seven year old Mary Linde Dimond after a brief illness diagnosed as tubercular meningitis. She was a pupil at Mass Bache's private school and joined the closing exercises recently. Funeral services were held at Constitution Street with Rev. W. L. Hood officiating. bearers included S. C. Dimond and F. M. Dimond. Entombment followed at North Cemetery.
The piece notes the kiwi as a four toed bird distinct from ostriches and emus. It describes its small size, long neck, slender bill with nostrils near the tip, short legs with strong thighs, powerful feet, and lack of wings or tail, plus hairlike feathers and facial bristles. The Chicago News source remarks on these contrasts.
A hostess recalls her late husband who never traveled. his imagined Alps, built from brown paper shelves and mirror pieces, stood in their parlor as a poignant sculpture of longing. The anecdote reflects how longing and imagination birth art when travel is impossible.
A brief quotation from the Indianapolis Journal shows a child demanding more pay and longer hours, while the parent insists on going to bed. The exchange frames a domestic tone and suggests a satirical or curious snippet rather than a full story.
A quote characterized as a reflection follows Steele describing an inquisitive man as naturally vacant minded, forced to seek foreign assistance. The line presents a satirical view of intellectual dependence and self reliance.
The third annual Excelsior Tennis club event in Silver Creek runs this week with men and women singles and doubles. Notable results include F R Tucker defeating J Louis Coggeshall after 35 games, and several first and second round matches across men’s singles and doubles and ladies singles, with players from Warren and local clubs advancing.
The article recounts YMCA activities during the Spanish American War, noting the First Rhode Island Regiment’s tour of duty companions and the Army Department’s support. It highlights A Marquardt as the current leader with a Navy background and describes the Rhode Island Massachusetts state committee’s Manila presence, the Tremont Street Boston building, and Faver as Rhode Island representative.
The regular meeting with 11 members present approved combining music and drawing into one teaching role for 550 a year, replacing Miss Pairpoint and Mrs. Maxwell. Teachers were reassigned with Pitman moving to 7th grade and Warren to 8th. Repairs are prioritized to avoid extra town funds, no special meeting called. A standard contract form was adopted and current funds spent and bills approved.
Advertisers in the Bristol Phoenix region are urged to maintain steady campaigns as the paper highlights reliable revenue streams. The notice stresses consistency and long term value for local businesses.
Railroad timetable announces May 29 1904 service for N Y N H and Hartford electric cars. Northbound and southbound weekday and Sunday routes detailed from Bristol and Fox Point Providence to Bristol and back with multiple departure and arrival times throughout the day.
Regular service between Providence and Bristol listed with weekday and Sunday departures. From Dorrance and Weybosset streets, cars run 5 45 a m to 7 15 p m at 30 minute intervals then hourly to 11 15 p m. Bristol terminus departures begin 6 19 a m with 30 minute runs to 8 48 p m and hourly to 10 49 p m plus 11 49 p m and 12 41 a m to Riverside car house. Sunday repeats 7 45 a m start with 30 minute to 7 15 p m then hourly to 10 15 p m. Bristol 6 49 a m with 30 minute to 6 49 p m and hourly to 4 9 p m, plus 10 49 and 11 41 p m to Riverside. Cars leave Franklin streets six minutes after terminus.
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