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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1904
Page
2
Advertisers are warned that all advertising copy or communications must be received by 4 o'clock each Monday and Thursday afternoon. The notice states that late submissions cannot be guaranteed for insertion.
In a quaint seaside town the YMCA concert drew talent of wide renown. Dudley stirred hearts with a romantic spiel, singing the old tale with dreamlike voice and a glow of glory.
The list includes Mr E R Ballou, Mr A A Boswell, Mrs Mammie West, Miss Theresa Ley Mon, Miss Kenna Codman, Mrs Mary Joseph Silva. These are pending delivery items in the weekly postal notice.
The article extols surgical feats for body healing and describes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as an antiseptic that speeds recovery and relieves pain. It advises keeping a bottle at home to save time and money and credits W. H. Baffington, Druggist, as the seller.
Mails arrive and depart hours listed for Bristol and vicinity including special Sunday hours and carrier service. Notices include land deeds, marriage intentions, and local social events from June 1904. town editor reports, church services, and upcoming tennis and baseball activities with participant names and venues.
Miss Julie Jennings of New Milford Conn is visiting her sister Mrs J F Farrally. Everett Mason ill with scarlet fever at Metacom avenue. Dr R S Cbhurch recovering from leg blood poisoning. No 0 drill all members and new members meet at the armory tomorrow evening. Cranston Worsted Mills baseball social June 26 with Laveys orchestra. Ben M MacDougall to Denver World’s Fair St Louis visit. Bernard F Morris improving at Pine Ridge sanatorium. Gas ranges popular with Bristol County Gas and Electric Co orders rising. Funeral of Thomas T Bryce ex cotton exchange man at St Michaels with Rev Locke. Grace Bradford Wright to graduate June 30 and teach at North East District School. Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co votes to attend Providence muster July 4. tie votes resolved, parade declined.
A church hosted a morning service and an evening children's concert with strong attendance. The week features Eworth League social and officer elections, followed by a grand baccalaureate program for the high school graduating class with invited officials and teachers. A reception will greet guests after 7 pm, then a reserved public service.
July dates announce a Bristol County singles and doubles championship under Excelsior Tennis Club. A State Championship singles and doubles follows a week later under YMCA Tennis Club. An excursion on July 28 sails to Vineyard Haven Cottage City and Gay Head aboard Dreadnaught H L and H Co.
In Ashton on June 19 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Ashton.
William T. Gilmore, 60 years, 10 months, 8 days, a Bristol resident for 20 years, died after heart trouble. Born to Scotch Irish parents overseas, he moved to Middleboro ten years ago, farmed on Thompson Street, and earned high esteem for faithfulness and integrity. Funeral held at First Congregational Church with about eighty friends. interment in Green Cemetery. He leaves a Bristol niece Mrs. Cook and three brothers, plus two sisters in the old country.
George L Hopkins aged 72 died Sunday night at the Soldiers Home after living in Providence and a short stay at the Home. He served in Civil War with the R S Volunteers. A son George Hopkins lives in Bristol. two sons William Louis and daughter Mrs Lizzie Martin live in Fall River. Funeral Thursday at 10 30 AM with Rev W R Trotter officiating, interment in Soldiers lot North Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Charles B Rockwell hosted about 3800 guests at a four to seven pm reception marking their 25th wedding anniversary and the upcoming Bryn Mawr College debut of daughter Pattye and the 18th birthday of daughter June. Attendees included many Bristol and surrounding residents. several served as hosts in dining and drawing rooms. the D Wolf Inn orchestra provided music.
Old fashioned patent medicine notice offered Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a quick cure for sick headache. Sold by W H Bauflington, Druggist, advertising a local remedy in a compact 19th or early 20th century style. The ad emphasizes rapid relief and retail availability through a town druggist.
In district court Judge Bosworth arraigned August Serra and Pedro Galavoe both Portuguese on larceny charges for stealing a boat from Thomas D Allen. They said they found the craft in a slip near Sugar House and a man they did not know claimed it, rented it for three days with an option to buy. The true owner could not be located. Serra who was in charge was fined 16.35 dollars. Galavoe was discharged as he had no shown involvement.
The claimant, R. White of Coachella California, sues a local doctor for $12 60 alleging excess in a cholera morbus case. He accuses the doctor of using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and asserts the physician refused to deny it under oath. The note mentions the remedy was sold by W H Buffington, a local druggist.
In probate court Judge Reynolds grants Amos S. Gorham as administrator of Elizabeth M. Gorham estate with bond set at 1000 and Lafayette Gorham as surety. Appoints commissioners for Patrick Scanion estate: George H. Peck James Tobin and George Arnold. Wardwell estate commissioners report approved.
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