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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
2
Notice to advertisers that all advertising changes or communications must be handed in by 4 o'clock each Monday and Thursday afternoon to guarantee insertion. The notice emphasizes timely submissions and the risk of no insertion if late.
A terse public notice references a registry voter inquiry and bankruptcy matter involving individuals named Karine A Hamill Geo P Lawton Class Pin A Nerone. The fragment notes an excursion trip and a lost new store, indicating pending actions or filings.
The Town Council commends its decision to suspend Ferry Road work until September and approves repairing Wood Street from Burton Street to the Hope Street junction. Ferry Road residents complain it is unsafe in summer, while Hope Street repairs will run from Constitution Street to the Ferry Road junction this summer. Ferry Road itself will wait until after September first.
The State delegates to the National Republican convention in Chicago next Tuesday will leave Providence tomorrow. The group includes Charles Alexander Col H Martin Brown Col Frank W T il linghast Mayor Alphonse Gaulin Jr of Woonsocket Assemblyman Samuel Peck of Warren Charles H Child Assemblyman Albert Crafts of Westerly William L Hodgman of Warwick.
R White of Coachella Cal sues a local doctor for 12 50 alleging excessive charges for cholera morbus treatment. He asserts the physician used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and refused to confirm otherwise under oath. The remedy is sold by W H Buffington druggist.
Local notices cover express schedules for eXpress matter leaving Bristol at 7 45 and 11 00 a m 3 00 and 5 00 p m. social updates list students home for vacation. families arrive at summer homes. a church speaker discusses the Jerusalem convention and Sunday school work. Reports include a 40 000 bond delivery for sewer payments, business expansion in Collins block, bowling tournament leaders and records, diphtheria and scarlet fever cases with a fatality, local graduates from Brown and Berlin High School, a young death from scarlet fever, Newport souvenir book, and Camp No 6 reactivation with arms and drill arrangements.
Amos Trudeau has closed his fish market on Hope street near Constitution street. A. P. Nerons announces the removal of his shoe store from State street to the Mt. Hope Block on Hope street. The remains of Daniel Verry were brought here for burial in the North cemetery Wednesday. The Baptist church benefit at G. A. HR Hall drew a large crowd and sold well. Today marks the 129th anniversary of the battle of Bunker Hill with flags around town. The Swedish Brass Band will lead the Salvation Army service next Monday at High street at 8 o clock. Robert Cassatt of Philadelphia plans a summer stay in Bristol at Ferry Hill. The togyn clerk’s office will be open evenings to register until July 1. The Fourth of July committee skips antiques in the parade due to little interest. Co. O may supply arms for the parade. The Bristol Train of Artillery celebrates its charter with parade and banquet tomorrow. Col. Burgess to toast. A dozen girls from St Michael’s and Trinity attend a Trinity church service on mutual helpfulness. After, refreshments at the parish house.
A fair audience attended a three act comedy at the Opera House with a witty cast led by Americus Vespucius Oldboy and Christopher Columbus Oldboy. A benefit concert followed featuring violin soloists, a male quartet, and tenor performances. audience applause was warm. George K. Babcock was thrown from a wagon and bruised. he used Chamberlain's Pain Balm, praising its fast relief. Sale by W. H. Baffington.
Examinations for state teachers certificates will be held Tuesday and Wednesday July 12 and 13, 1904, at Providence Rhode Island Normal School Newport Rogers High School Woonsocket East Greenwich Westerly High School. Exams start 9 a.m. each day. Tuesday subjects include Arithmetic Geography Reading and History and Physiology. Wednesday covers Professional Neglects for all grades. First and second grade exams in Providence U.S. must notify the signer of the grade sought. Thomas B Stockwell Secretary Board of Education Box 1432 Providence.
In the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island Katharine A Hamill of Bristol Bristol County filed a petition for discharge in bankruptcy No 428 A hearing was ordered for July 2 1904 at Providence at 10 o clock A M creditors who have proved debts and interested parties may appear and show cause why the discharge should not be granted Chester W Barrows referee in bankruptcy
July 11 to 18 features two tennis tournaments under Excelsior and YMCA clubs for Bristol County and state championships in singles and doubles. July 28 offers a Dreadnaught H excursion to Vineyard Haven Cottage City and Gay Head. Also promoting Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with W H Buffington, Druggist selling.
Informational card states each call costs ten cents and is available at the Phoenix office. Card price is ten cents.
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