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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1904
Page
2
Notice to advertisers requires all advertising changes or communications of length to be handed in no later than 4 o clock each Monday and Thursday afternoon. It warns that insertion cannot be guaranteed after that hour.
A compact ad index lists items such as a lost gold watch chain, a hunting case watch, a tricycle for sale at 321 High Street, and notices to apply to Ed Brownell. It also notes sales by Congregational Club and a commissioner’s sale involving Viets Gr. Peck, plus inquiries for a young lady and other miscellaneous notices.
A Bristol town report notes a July cleaning of Hope Street gutters that left the main thoroughfare spotless briefly. Within two hours waste papers banana peels and other rubbish littered the gutters again. Local commentary urges a more effective, townwide cleanliness system and personal responsibility to curb littering.
Remedy needed in many homes this summer and for children many times. It is pleasant to take and gives prompt relief in severe cases. It may save life, so buy now from W. H. Buffington.
The article argues for regular cleaning of Hope Street to foster civic pride and reduce dump habits. It compares cleanliness to entering a neat room and suggests systematic, periodic street cleaning as a worthwhile experiment to change public behavior and curb accumulating refuse.
The Bristol baseball club of local players won 6 to 3 over Mantons on the common Saturday afternoon. Van Almkirk held Mantons to four more hits after a rough first inning, while Evans pitched well for Mantons but poor support hurt them. Bristol capitalized on errors, scoring in three consecutive innings and pulling away with timely hits by Morris and Warren. A large crowd attended and the proceeds covered expenses.
Bristol and Vicinity notices list daily mail arrivals at 7 00, 10 00, 12 00, 2 00, 4 00, 5 45, 7 15 p m and closings at 8 00, 8 45, 11 30 a m, 1 45, 5 45, 7 15 p m. Sunday mails arrive 8 30 a m and close 5 00 p m. General delivery stamps sales 4 30 to 5 p m. Sunday hours 9 30 to 10 30 a m. Express matters outward 7 45 a m and 11 00 a m, 4 00 p m, 3 0 0 and 6 00 p m. inward 7 45 and 11 45 a m, 2 55 and 6 30 p m.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies reach the disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure purifies blood and acts on mucous surfaces. Not a quack medicine, prescribed by physicians, with testimonials free. Sold by all druggists.
Special price this week includes 30 cents per quart ice cream at Bristol Candy Kitchen. No telephone connections with Providence after six due to main line repairs. Dr W F Williams reports two scarlet fever cases, William Thurber and Esther Bergson of Ferry Hill. Local events include Bristol Naval Reserves departure for Block Island, C W Ms vs Namaquits game dispute, and Bristol Golf Club meetings planning duplicate whist and tennis prizes.
Week ending July 16 list includes Miss Annie Norris Mrs McCollum Miss Harriet Muse Mrs N C Bedell Francisco da Rosa St Gray Ver ner Mr Patrick Heart J T Neves Esq D T Morissey Mr Joseph Der vin Artaine Dion Antonio Daniel Pacheco.
In St Germaine on July 18 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Walter St Germaine. The brief notice records the birth in the town with the family naming details and date.
In this town on July 18, Mrs Mary McGrath aged 50 years passed away. She was a longtime resident and is survived by relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
A. J. Jasmin markets Hyomei with a money back guarantee if it does not aid catarrh sufferers. The plan differs from other remedies and has cured many, offering refunds to those who fail to benefit. Do not endure tickling burning or eye watering symptoms any longer.
A commissioner sale will occur at the Bristol premises on August 3 1904 at noon under a Rhode Island Supreme Court decree from July 12 1904 in Equity Cause No 6206 Viets G Peck vs Industrial Trust Company et al. The tract lies on the easterly side of Wood Street in Bristol bounded by multiple landowners. The land traces to Nicholas Peck deceased via Barnard Smith and Joseph Smith deeds in 1806 and 1808. Commissioner Clark H Straight officiates. Bristol July 18 1904.
Judge Bosworth ruled to forfeit and destroy nine slot machines seized from various town locations after public notice and lack of response to cause. Police evidence showed no value for lawful use and money found within the machines was returned to saloon owners. Lead slugs were found with nickels. Cases against John Cadorette and William P. Francis for drunkenness were dismissed on payment of costs.
Employment notice seeks a young lady to work as a waitress at a local restaurant. Apply to Angel Zachas, Hope and Thames streets, for details and consideration.
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