Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bristol Phoenix in Bristol, Rhode Island

We have 372,663 pages in Rhode Island

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1903

Page

3

Bristol Defeats Woonsocket Y M C A 4 to 1 at Trotting Park

A pitcher's battle sees Bristol defeat Woonsocket Y M C A 4 to 1 at Trotting Park. Van Almkirk allowed two hits, fanned eleven, and two Bristol errors were costly only once. Sweeney led Woonsocket with a second inning walk and a seventh inning run. Bristol added two in the eighth and tacked on an insurance run on Connery and Higgins hits. Attendance about 250. weathered field, McCormick pitched well for Woonsocket.

Bristol Woon‘socket Y. M. C. A van Almkirk Sweeney McCormick Woonsocket Van Warren Kavanagh Worsnop Connery Livesey Sullivan Higgins Connéry Morris Lees Tucker Stone Wilson Brown University Lee Kingsley Horton Holway

Drowning Tragedy on Yacht Curlew Near Pappoose Squaw Point

James Cronin of Providence aged 28 perished when the 35 foot sloop Curlew capsized off Pappoosesquaw Point during a Sunday bay trip with thirteen men. Cronin and others struggled to reach shore in heavy seas. Cronin disappeared as Francis Cronin John H Small and J Kelly swam for land. Survivors reached rocky shore and were aided by local boatmen and D R Case of Pappoosesgaw before relatives aided the party to Bristol and Providence. The incident recalls a prior Wanderer capsize nearby.

James Cronin Providence Pappoosesquaw Point Curlew Sheldon Street Eddy Brothers Carlew H. B. Scott Francis E. Cronin George Francis John H. Small John Regan William Quinn J. Kelly John Morrison Joseph Michand Harry Donaldson Capt Scott Papposesquaw Point Francis Cronin Small D. R. Case Pappoosesgaw Lost Scott Bristol Providenice

New Trial Denied in Providence Supreme Court

In Providence county Appellate Division Friday denied Dr. C J Hasbrouck's petition for a new trial in J H Wall & Co v Br C Hasbrouck. Appeal from a verdict of 52 dollars on a disputed bill in Bristol Common Pleas. L S Hoffman for J H Wall & Co. O Donnell and Champlin for Dr Hasbrouck.

Supreme Court of Providence County C. J. Hasbrouck J. H. Wall & Co

Remedy Promises Cure for Infant Illnesses

Longstanding warning about a dangerous infant disease states it can be cured with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil as directed on each bottle. Sold by W.H. Buffington.

Chamberlain W.H. Buffington

Kilmer's Swamp Root Promoted for Kidney and Bladder Care

Readers are urged to try Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. A free sample bottle offer and an accompanying book are available by mail from Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York, with regular bottles sold by druggists.

Kilmer Bright Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Hammill Fined In Four Nuisance Cases By District Court

The District Court yesterday morning tried four cases against Patrick Hammill accused of maintaining nuisances on properties at Shaw's lane Prospect street and Congregational street. After refusals of continuance, witnesses testified on cesspools privy vaults and filthy conditions. Judge Bosworth found Hammill guilty, fining $2 per day for eight days per case totaling $64 plus costs. Hammill planned an appeal with $400 bonds. Civil cases Skares vs Natalie Sonsanna and similar action against Adel aide Sousanna were continued.

Patrick Hammill Shaw’s Lane Prospect Street Congregational Street Hammil Hoffman Health Department Hammill Bennett W. F. Williams Shaw's Lane Prospect John Skares Va Natalie Sonsanna Adelaide Sousanna W.F. Barry T. H. Crowley

Birth of a Son to Mr and Mrs Lynch in Lynch town

In this town on July 14 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Lynch. The event is announced as a family birth notice in local records.

Lynch Andrew J. Lynch

Obituary notices and medical ad from Middletown page

Lavander of this town July 12 aged 60 years Charr e tin Middletown July 18 George A Chafee formerly of this town aged 62 years 7 months Valuable Time Saved. Slight injuries often disable a man and cause several days loss of time and when blood poison develops sometimes result in the loss of a hand or limb. Chamberlain s Pain Balm is an antiseptic agent When applied to cuts bruises and burns it causes them to heal quickly and without maturation and prevents any danger of blood poison. For sale by W H Buffington.

Chamberlain W. H. Buffington

Bristol Golf Club Annual Meeting and Opening

The Bristol Golf Club held its annual meeting at Ferry Hill with a large turnout. Officers elected: President Dr. Herbert M. Howe, secretary and treasurer Harry H. Cabot, and executive committee William L. McKee, Dr. W. Fred Williams, L. S. Hoffman. Green and house committee appointments to be made by the president. The season’s clubhouse opening followed, with floral decorations by Mrs. L. S. Hoffman and hospitality by Mrs. W. L. McKee and Miss Norris. A handicap golf tournament is planned for next Saturday with first, second, and best gross score prizes, plus future tennis events.

Bristol Golf Club Ferry Hill Herbert M. Howe Harry H. Cabot William L. McKee W. Fred Williams L. S. Hoffman Hoffman Cabot W. L. McKee

In This Office Over Eleven Years Inquiry About Us

A brief office notice highlighting more than eleven years of service and inviting inquiries. Mentions a financial reference from Industrial Trust Co. as a credential or contact point.

Financial Reference Industrial Trust Co

Bristol Institution For Savings Depositors List Deceased

The following list of depositors is published in conformity with Rhode Island General Laws. The notice lists names of deceased depositors as required by the statute and public record.

Bristol Institution For Savings State of Rhode Island

Edward I Thompson’s Eighty Second Birthday Observed

Edward I Thompson celebrated his eighty second birthday at his Hopestreet home with relatives and friends including Capt William Allen Manchester who brought an original memento a four foot miniature ladder with one hundred rounds and a child fireman figure in uniform. Thompson the state’s oldest active fireman has been with Hydraulion company for sixty years. Cap Manchester and Mr Thompson are longtime friends and gifts were exchanged with refreshments served. Also noted the Babbitt Post No 15 G A R welcomed Rhode Island department staff including Commander James Hudson and others while the Relief Corps president Mrs Emma Carey recited an original poem about telling the story when the boys are gone.

Edward I.thompson Hopestreet William Allen Manchester Church Street Thompson Freman Hydraulion Company Capt. Manchester Mr. Thompson Capt Manchester Prof William E.thompson St. Paul, Minn Department of Rhode Island Babbitt Department James 8. Hudson D.L. Ballou Brain Greene

Successful Bristol Concert by Miss Thorndike and Miss Stilwell

A well received Bristol Opera House recital featured Miss Mary V. Thorndike soprano and Miss Marguerite Stilwell pianist. The audience praised the artists prior Paris experience and refined program including Bach Saint Saens Gavotte Mendelssohn Italian songs and selections by Hawley Harris Woodman Thorne Horrocks Liszt Chaminade D Fontenailles and Schubert with notable acclaim for both performers.

Bristol Opera House Mary V. Thorndike Marguerite Stilwell Miss Thorndike New York Newport Paris Chaminade de Fontenailles Mignon Hardelot Widmung Schumann Schlesinger Thy M. N. Wood Julien Pascal Chopin

Advertised Letters for Week Ending July 11

List of names awaiting delivery includes John Lambert Albert Minney Dr. Robinson B W H Smelt E Ware Capt Alfred Bridges Miss B A De Vier Mdp Jos Girardeau Mrs Hawkins Niss McDinty.

John Lambert Albert Minney Dr. Robinson

To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim

An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a refund if it fails. The box bears the signature of E W. Grove and is priced at 6 cents.

AIT E W.grove

Suburban Railway Electric Car Schedule Details

Regular service between Providence and Bristol with weekday and Sunday timings. Cars depart Dorrance and Weybosset streets at set intervals from 6 45 p m to late night, with Bristol terminus departures starting early morning and continuing every 30 minutes or hourly to Riverside car house. Franklin street departures occur six minutes after terminus departures.

Providence Bristol Dorrance Weybosset Riverside Riverside Car House Franklin Street N.Y N.H. & Hartford Railroad Fall River Fox Point

Also Mentioned on This Page

Trotting Park Bristol’s Woonsocket Y. M. C. A E. Traynor Wickford Namquit St. Mary's T. A. S Bristol Train of Artillery Mt. Pleasant Crescent van Almkirk and Tucker Bristol’s Battery Longdales Attleboro Athletics Bristols Attleboros Gsley van Almkirtk Balle District Court Consant U. S. Dental Association Westminster Street Union Hubert A. Lewis Deane’s J. H. Young & Co Telephone Boston Swift Liebig Armour Walter Baker Sen Teaasenedsuu S. Goldes State Street R. I C. H. Manchester William Price H. M. Williams Prevence Ames Patrick Riley Weet Eee Esther Doty EU Saeeensascone Mary Burgessee Mary E. Walsh William Miller Edmund T. Greage African Methodist Episcopal Church J. C. Brown P. O Edward I. Thompson W. B. Buffacon Hope Street Y. M. C. A. Building
Search Courier

Search the Bristol Phoenix Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bristol Phoenix?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication