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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1908

Page

4

River Thieves Loot City Harbor Boats

Saturday night thieves boarded several car boats near the Franklin street station of the railroad and stole anchors, warps, rubber clothing, and more. Owners Manuel August Louis De Canning and George Luther report ransacked vessels. A long bowsprit sailboat was seen nearby. police are investigating with Officer Morrissey notified.

Franklin Street New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Manuel August Louis de Canning George Luther Luther Cniet Morrissey

Thayer Letter From Devoe Offer Appears Unpaid

A letter to Wm Hl Thayer discusses a proposal related to a vest and gallery payment, noting Devoe must take less for a job or provide no pay. The note is signed 2-FLW and mentions Devoe & Co and Jas A Miller & Son selling their paint. Also a brief ad for Rings Little Liver Pills claims to clean the system and clear the skin, price 25c, sold by C W Sparkes.

C W Sparkes

Portuguese Whitsunday celebration in Fall River parade

Portuguese societies in Fall River observed Whitsunday with a 10 50 parade from Wilsons Lane and Wood Street to St Marys Church for a high mass and sermon in Portuguese by Rev Father Paveira. The crown was blessed and carried back to the hall by Sousa family. A 19 piece band plus 350 white clad girls led the procession. Autonomic Murdelense and Portugese Fraternity groups participated. At Wilsons Lane hall a dinner and concert followed under Antonio Carvalho. speeches by Sousa, A Silva and A Rego Mello. The event raised 88 toward next years celebration and guests returned by 5 05 train.

St Christy's Band Fall River Wilson's Lane Wood Street St. Marys Church Father Paveira Wilson’s Lane Arthur X Sousa Antonio Carvalho Arthur X Sousa Joseph Asilva Antonio Rego Mello Warren

Winter on the Riviera and Alpine Flora

The piece extols flowers as nation makers, cites large rail flower shipments valued at about three million dollars, and describes Menton's lemon and olive crops, May and year round fruit, and diverse Alpine flora. It weaves in biblical shepherd imagery, noting goats guiding sheep on cliffs, and contrasts goats as symbols of wickedness with sheep as innocence, attributed to F. Kk. deW.

Grasse Alpes Maritimes France Europe Gorbio Menton Normandy Palestine Bethlenem Var Switzerland F. Kk Dew

Why the Republican Party Should Not Be Succesful Next November

The Republican Congressional Committee offers 150 for essays over 1000 words arguing why the party should not be successful next November. Open to all, judging favors style, reasoning, and persuasiveness, noting members of Congress and top offices. Manuscripts become property, checks issued around August 15, mailing deadline July 16 to the Literary Bureau in Washington D.C.

Republican Congressional Committee Congress Literary Bureau Republicanu Congressional Committee Metropolitan Bank Washington, D. C

Kerstin and Newbold Obituaries Prompt Funeral Notices

In this town Kerstin Carl William aged 67 years 5 months 12 days to be buried June 10 at 1 p m at 41 Olchard street relatives and friends invited. In this town Newbold Robert aged 82 years 10 months 1 day funeral June 10 at 11 a m at 404 Wood street relatives and friends invited to attend.

Kerstin Carl William Kerstin Olchard Street Newbold Robert Newbold Wood Street

Man from Texas Praises FPmenules For Kidney Bladder Relief

Mr 8 G Williams of Powderly Texas says he suffered years with kidney and bladder trouble. He tried many preparations without relief until FPmenules were suggested. After 80 days trial for one dollar he reports feeling fine. Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold by C W Sparks.

G. Williams Powderly Texas C. W. Sparks

School Committee Meeting Adopts Amendments and Raises Salaries

The school committee voted to adopt amendments, grant Miss Anna Hughes one room and Miss Gorham and Miss McKeon the other for private summer schools at Franklin street. Several teachers were re elected and salaries increased by 25 dollars next September for a list of 12 staff, including Grace Wright and Mary Pitman, with specifics on current and new pay.

Anna L. M. Hughes Julia H. Gorham Mary I. McKeon Franklin Street Miss Hughes Miss Gorham Miss McKeon Grace B. Wright Millie D Church Bertha M Balfour Mary L McKeon Ella M. Waldron Grace J. Allan Julia H Gorham Emeline A. Munro Annie M. Tobin E.R. McCotter Elizabeth R. McVotter Oliver School John H. Bayley,Jr Walley School Byfield Jessie Js. Charman Reynolds State Board of Education Annie Scanlon Mary A. Pitman Ida Munro Mary G. Lawless Vora M. Hill Anna Pierce Annie J. Adams Mary E Spooner Elizabeth K.mccotter Gertrude Ek. Church Ella E Bakeslee Juliette E.coggeshall Grace B Wright

Town Council Special Meeting Action and Permits

A town council last evening rescinded a previous $50 grant to Mt Carmel society for 108 celebration and set plans for 80 barrels of Tovoid B for highway use. It authorized fireworks sales on July 4 by multiple local vendors and permitted Col O H Straight to run a merry go round July 8 to 17 at ten dollars weekly. Adjournment was at 10 15.

Mt. Carmel Society Bay View Avenue William Conley Thurston and Wilkinson Starr L. Booth H.T. Peterson Hope Street Conley Bros W. Sparks Stoughton Bros High Street H. M. Darling Hope

Doans Kidney Pills Help Rhode Island Woman

Mrs Oliver Dupre of Woonsocket Rhode Island reports backache and kidney trouble eased after using Doans Kidney Pills. She describes relief in a short time and recommends them to others suffering from kidney complaints. Sold by all dealers price 60 cents FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States Remember the name Doans and take no other.

Rhode Island Oliver Dupre River Street Woonsocket Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Bees Laxative Qoonagh Syrup Remedy Ad

An advertisement promotes Bees Laxative Qoonagh Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for coughs and chest congestion. It claims gentle laxative action suitable for children and to expel phlegm, with broad use for old coughs hoarseness and whooping cough, sold by O W Sparks.

O. W. Sparks

Investment for Manhood by Cummer in Jacksonville YMCA

Rutland Vermont Daily Herald recounts WW W Cummer's drive and expense to fund a Jacksonville YMCA. He started with 30000 dollars and urged building a modern facility with gym, pool, baths, game rooms and classrooms to provide wholesome options for young men, arguing saloons fail to educate character.

Cummer Jacksonville Young Men's Christian Association Mac Christian Associations Theo S Young Men’s Christian Association Rutland Daily Herald

Two Children Struck by Trains at Warren Crossing

Sunday two persons were injured by electric trains in Warren. Michael Olsoro five years old was struck while crossing at Market street at 2 15 p m after craw ling under lowered gates. He suffered a fractured left arm and facial injuries and was taken to the Warren depot where Dr T G Morrisseau treated him. About two hours later George Baliski Crompton was struck near the Ghird crossing one block south of the first incident. He was knocked unconscious and taken to the depot by train personnel. His injuries were not serious and it was said he was intoxicated.

Warren Michael Olsoro Market Street T. G. Morrisseau George Baliski Crompton Morrisseanu

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