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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1908

Page

4

Jury verdicts mark Bristol court session at Mumford court

In the Superior Court Judge Mumford presided last Friday in Bristol. Marie Clarke won 5000 for the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad after a 20 minute verdict. Wardwell Lumber won 21381 with interest against Henry M Slocum after about half an hour. Mrs Ida Easterbrooks seeks 315000 in a case against the Rhode Island Company arising from injuries on Bristol Neck four years ago. James Taylor sues the town of Bristol for 4000 damages over alleged highway defect.

Mumford Marvy Clarke New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Wardwell Lumber Company Henry M Slocum John Henshaw Providence E. I Brownell Ida Easterbrooks Rhode Island Company O. L. Bosworth Easterbrooks Herbert A. Rice Rhode Island Companyy Bristol Neck Sunny Side Avenue

Injured Memorial Day At Town Wharf

Mrs Lillian Sawyer conductor of Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps was badly injured when a decayed plank at the town wharf gave way just after Memorial Day ceremonies. Her right leg was bruised and lacerated, skin scraped as she was pulled clear. She was taken home on Cottage Street under Dr O R Siegel care. no bones were broken and she rests at home.

Lillian Sawyer Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps Cottage Street O. R. Siegel

Resignation of St Michaels choir member Wilson Jr

At St Michael s church rector wardens and vestry adopted a resolution regretfully noting the resignation of Benjamin K Wilson Jr from the choir effective May 17 1908 after twenty years of service with only twenty one absences sixteen due to sickness or family death The parish expresses appreciation for his faithful work and urges him to continue as a member of the choir and church as long as he may wish J Harvey Merrill Parish Clerk

St. Michael's Chapren St. Michael's Church Benjamin K Wilson Jr Wilson J. Harvey Merrill

A Splendid Chance to Reach Dr Greene by Letter

Weak, delicate or sickly individuals urged to write Dr Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston Mass to receive a free, thorough letter diagnosis. He claims clear explanations, home treatment guidance, and avoidance of travel or fees, promoting Dr Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy as a cure. Thousands reportedly cured by his correspondence system.

Dr. Greene Temple Pf Boston Mass Dr Greene

Y M C A Bowling Tournament South Ends Sweep Five Lemons

The South Ends defeated the Five Lemons three straight in last night’s YMCA bowling tournament. Final scores were not fully reported in the available text.

South Ends L. Sanford O. LeClair A. Bunn J. Kinder J. Newman H. Newman D. Morris E. Mathewson W. Manchester J. Pickles Snow Birds Highlanders W. A. Snow W. N. Newman J. J. Walsh O. Kunze F. Snow Capt J. Robertson T. Byrnes J. Potter J. Buffum G Kinnicott

St Marys T A Society Delegates Report On Convention

St Marys T A society met on Wood street to hear reports from delegates to the semi annual State Convention in Providence. James J Walsh and William N Leahy spoke on union activities while May Cleaver was chosen as a delegate to the National Convention in New Haven in August with Lena Callan as an alternate. Attending delegates included William H Connery and John J Hughes along with Mary Leaby from the auxiliary.

St. Mary’s T. A. Society Wood Street Providence James J. Walsh State Union William N. Leahy Board of Government May Cleaver Ladies’ Auxiliary New Haven Lena Callan William H. Connery John J. Hughes William N. Leaby Ladies' Auxiliary Auxiliary Mary Leaby

Two Chimney Fires Reported in Local Homes

Chief Daniel G. Coggeshall received a report Friday of a chimney fire at the Stephen Church house on Poppasquash, extinguished with hand chemicals and Hydraulion Company aid. A second chimney fire at the John Dearth house, owned by Wardwell Lumber and occupied by Italian families, was quickly put out Saturday with no damage.

Daniel G. Coggeshall EH. O. Larned Poppasquash Stephen Church House Chief Coggeshall Hydraulion Company Tenth District John Dearth Wardwell Lumber Company G. A. R. Hall

Illustrated Lectures by Col. French in Pokanonket Hall

O H French presents three illustrated talks in Pokanonket Hall next Thursday on Switzerland. Shows at 10 and 3:80 for children and 8 p m for adults. Superintendent Gilman A Fisher of Pawtucket commends French’s clear enunciation and engaging lectures, noting they benefit the Teacher's Retirement Fund.

O. H. French Pokanonket Hall Switzerland Gilman A. Fisher Pawtucket Col. French Gol

Raid on Club Room in Warren Ends in Seizure

Chief Saunders and his force raided the eastern Warren club room run by Carl Mutter on Saturday evening. Officers seized thirty racks of lager, 15 fire and ten-gallon liquor jugs, numerous liquor bottles, and a truckload of beer. Mutter had previously been denied a saloon license renewal, and the council had long considered action.

Carl Mutter Warren Saunders

Struck by Train Near Swansea Injures Two Men

Samuel Creech aged 44 of East Warren and Jobo Hoedly aged 60 of West Barrington were struck by a moving Providence bound electric train between Providence and Fall River at North Swansea. Creech suffered skull fracture arm fracture scalp wound and internal injuries while Hoedly sustained head injuries and shock. They were taken to Rhode Island Hospital with Dr. Horace Seymour of Warren directing care. both men likely will recover.

Providence Fall River Swansea Samuel Creech East Warren Jobo Hoedly West Barrington Rhode Island Horace Seymour Warren Seymour

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Permanent Relief Testified in Rhode Island

Rhode Island residents report lasting relief from back ache and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Frank LaprEvent recounts three years of trouble and six year follow up praising the remedy, bought at Rouseau n Brown's in Woonsocket. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo, NY. sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.

Thorougly Dean Rhode Island Frank Lapre Hagle Mill Clinton Street Woonsocket Rouseaun & Brown Lapre Dean’s Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Terry-Rounds Wedding Prominent in Fall River Scene

For years she has taken prominent parts in cantatas and concerts and has appeared on the local dramatic stage. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Walter D Terry of Fall River. They left for Providence and New York City, will tour Philadelphia and Niagara Falls, and will reside at 471 Prospect Street Fall River after a ten day wedding trip.

Walter D. ‘Terry Fall River Terry Prospect Street

Pineules and Pinesalve Carbolized Offer in Spring Sale

The ad promotes Pineules at 80 Days trial for back and rheumatic pains with a $1.00 offer. It also markets Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns chapped skin and other skin issues. Sold by O W Sparks with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.

O. W. Sparks

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