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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1903
Page
2
The date after the name on the label shows the paid subscription time. When renewed the date is updated. Subscribers should note the date and renew promptly. Rhode Island State L B Bradford Warren I O O F Juniper Hill Cemetery Excursion.
In Newport the yachting contenders Reliance Constitution and Columbia raced for the right to defend the America's Cup against Shamrock III. Reliance won, Constitution second, Columbia third. The New York Yacht Club challenge committee chose Reliance to defend. Managers of Constitution and Columbia praised Iselin. No more trial races planned. Reliance to Bristol for fittings before sailing to New Rochelle. Reliance shown superior in all weathers. Also note: Brooklyn opens a street railwaymen’s YMCA clubhouse, 70 by 150 feet, cost nearly $40,000, funded by the company, managed by 10,000 Rapid Transit workers. Rochester starts a similar association backed by a street railroad company.
A historical ad notes that slight injuries can cause days lost and possible blood poisoning, claiming Chamberlains Pain Balm antiseptic liniment heals cuts bruises and burns quickly and prevents blood poisoning, sold by W. H. Buffington.
Dealers claim spirits and syrups adulterate liquor to cut costs while promising that only their products are absolutely pure. The ad argues that age improves genuine goods and physicians recommend their pure stimulant wines and liquors for patients.
Local Bristol items include mail schedules at the post office, arrivals and visits, a new launch named Iona, town repairs to Thames street, a typhoid fever case, a fireman accident, social events at Epworth League and golf club, sewers and macadam road work, and upcoming fairs and yacht club regattas. Also noted are naval reserves returns, a hospital mass, and a July excursion by Cantons to Newport and Block Island.
For sale two Fox Hill plots 60 by 206 feet light and dry with front lot also available on Hyoodlawn avenue 160 by 200 feet. Inquiries to Mrs Mark A. D Wolf Fox Hill Cottage.
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