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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
2
Probate notices alert about estate administrators including Est. E Bullock and Est. J Christie with Christie Adm. Notice. registry and voter sale inquiries appear for June IV Town of Bristol. Other items include Randall Sneil Fisheries and J B Barnaby Co. Shoes plus Lost item Joan the Shoeman and T B Huestis Half Stock Narragansett Brew.
Franklin Ellis, 59, a Brockton special police officer on Memorial Day, died suddenly May 30 from heart disease. He served at Union Cemetery and wore the Brockton police uniform. He was a GAR member and charter member of Damocles lodge and Brockton lodge. He leaves a widow and two daughters, one in Montreal and one in this town. The body rests at Ousk Grove cemetery, New Bedford, after funeral rites attended by Mrs. M Rawson and family.
Naval Reserve Veteran Association members are requested to meet at the armory next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock to consider the report of the committee on resolutions and by-laws. Per order, COMMITTEE.
Bristol and vicinity notes outline Bristol Post Office hours and mail arrival and closing times. Sunday hours differ with stamp sales window 4 30 to 5 p m and rack pickup at south door 9 30 to 10 00 a m. Express service by Earle and Prew lists outward departures at 7 35 and 11 05 a m 3 05 and 5 05 p m and inward arrivals at 7 44 5 and 11 45 a m 2 45 and 6 45 p m.
Irene Fisher to return from New York for summer with Mrs. Pratt also coming back from Philadelphia. John Cashin visits Brockton relatives with guest Jobin Condon. Belvedere Hotel dances start with Mrs Angell orchestra. Ida Easterbrooks sues Rhode Island Company for 15000 in Bristol County Court. Smith's Velvet Ice Cream Wagon advertised. Mrs Schumaker injures arm in kitchen accident. Smith's Chocolate flavors advertised. Large St Bernard dog attacked widow Panil, captured for rabies check and possible shooting. Matterson Brothers Union shows and circus schedule altered due to Newport ferry issue.
Advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications alone and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a genuine internal remedy prescribed by reputable doctors. It describes ingredients as tonics and blood purifiers and offers free testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A mix of brief items reports and notices from Bristol Rhode Island including social visits advertising promotions and local business updates. Highlights mention M W Schoen ladigo skirts for three dollars Suzman store promotions and a furniture sale plus civil court actions and a naval battalion election. Also noted are travel plans for Miss Mary A Leahy and Miss Margaret Leahy to Washington for Georgetown University Law commencement and a property sale involving Isaac B Munro.
Regular monthly meetings of Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company No 1 Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company No 1 and King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company No 1. An invitation to Warren Artillery Fair was accepted. Memorial Sunday plan includes a joint committee meeting and possible procession or delegation, with Rev John McVay engaged to give the memorial address on June 14 at the Dreadnaught hall.
Building Committee met at 5 p.m. to review remodeling of the Town Hall. Present were Rockwell chairman Senator Church Col Straight Nerone and Charcc with Paull absent. They instructed Architect Church to draft plans for a front tower removal extend the front 20 feet and square the front with a hip roof. decayed tower supports discovered while main sills remain sound.
The Bristol and Warren Water Works began operation yesterday with the new pumping and filtration plant supplying filtered water to Warren and Bristol. Water color improves though sediment in long-used pipes delays full filtration. pipes will likely be flushed in a few days to deliver pure colorless liquid, a relief to families and manufacturers.
The ad urges summer caution on diet and stomach health. It promotes Kodol as the best known remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles. Sold by W H Buffington.
The Divino Espirito Santo of this town will observe the Feast of Mount Carmel. Chea Society meets at 9 30 at Willson's lane hall and marches to St Marys Church for a 10 5 solemn High Mass. Rev Father Paveira of Fall Rover will preach a Portuguese sermon after Mass. Uniformed societies lead the march with a music band, escorted by the Guard of Honor Perola Acoripa.
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