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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1899
Page
2
July 25 1899 report notes elm tree beetles swarm Bristol elms causing foliage damage. Many larvae drop to ground to pupate and emerge as beetles. homeowners urged to sweep sites around property to prevent future infestations. Also includes ads about Punxi letters and a derisive joke about kissing bugs and southern race tensions.
The Seaconnet line is heavily patronized this season with daily riders praising the outing. Travelers enjoy the scenery along the route, finding the trip pleasant and suitably long. An advertisement notes weekend and weekday trips, and Seaconner offers a breezy dining hall with superb dinners. The Daisy Lady Orchestra provides musical entertainment.
The Board of Assessors signed the 1899 assessment at the town clerk's office. Total assessed this year is 85541.00, up from 9,505,700 last year, with 4,594,600 for real estate and 1,247,300 for personal property. Personal property fell by 87,500 while real estate rose by 3,735,900. The tax levy exceeds 67,000 and the rate is one cent lower per 100 dollars than last year.
A Keokuk Iowa parent reports long standing infant illness including cholera infantum and cohe relief after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera Remedy. They state the baby improved and express gratitude, noting the advertisement is not needed. Sold by WH Burlington.
Bristol Post Office schedules show outward mails to New York Providence Boston and the east with multiple daily closings and inward mails from New York and the east arriving at several times and distributed quickly. Local notes mention Miss Jeena Conroy’s visit, water main breaks, and assorted Bristol events and notices.
There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases. Catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure, made by F.J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, is advertised as the only constitutional remedy. It is taken internally and claims to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any failed case, with circulars and testimonials available. Scruggish Hall's Family Pills are advertised as well.
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with curing a long hacking cough. She reports pain relief, better sleep, and praises the Royal Cure. Trial bottles free at J He Young & Co's drug store with guaranteed satisfaction.
In the District Court Edward Whittington sued William Morrissey. garnishee discharged. Joseph Benjamin vs Max Baron continued. Michael Jelin vs Joshua Bowers continued to July 31. Manuel Dennis vs Joseph Marshall continued to July 31. E LeClair vs J B Wilmot continued.
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