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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
3
Chicago reader Mrs Alvena Sperling credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her after two doctors warned of a possible third operation. She cites relief from inflammation and a small tumor and urges others to build up the feminine system to remove distressing symptoms.
The sacred cantata The Holy City was satisfactorily presented by the St. Michael's Church choir at last Sunday's evening service. A large congregation attended as soloists Mrs. Rose Thayer Thomas of Boston and Miss Lillian Wilson sang, with Mrs. Annie McCarty, E Lindsey Cummings of Providence, and George W. Warren also in the cast. A duet, a quartet, and a trio with several Misses Warren, Cary, McCarty, Hall, and Baker were praised for their artistry. The instrumental group of three violins, a piano, and the church organ contributed to the performance under director Henry S. See.
In Judge Bosworths District Court yesterday morning the State versus Raffaele Abbenando on a discharging firearms charge was continued upon costs. Emma Benjamin versus Rebecca St Vincent on a books account for 64.17 favored the defendant. Attorneys Edward L Leahy for the plaintiff and William YT ODonnell for the defendant. At a special session Saturday John Montross was fined 2 dollars plus costs for drunkenness.
Readers report new subscriptions totaling 22 dollars, bringing the land fund to 223 dollars. Names and contributions from Bristol Phoenix, Charles B. Rockwell, Just Kids, W. R. Davis, Joseph Be. Eletoher, Ezra Dixon, Lov er of Good Music, and many others are listed to support enlarging the morning parade.
The Zambooruks defeated the Discards by a tight margin last evening in a string of close plays. Final scores and exact tally unavailable in readable text.
The St Michael s flower mission starts summer work under the Ivy Guild flower committee. Patrons who sent flowers and fruit to aid the sick and infirm are thanked, and donations are urged. The chapel will receive flowers every Wednesday at 8 PM. Members available on Wednesday afternoons are asked to help, and parishioners with a car are asked to volunteer for deliveries to ease the work.
The 115th anniversary dinner featured Col J E Fletcher and Col George B Arnold addressing the Rhode Island Militia and chartered commands. Col Allen and Col Greene urged rifle practice and enlistment, Judge Bosworth traced the Bristol Train history from 1794, and Major Coggeshall’s memory was honored. William T. O’Donnell praised Brown University while Lt Brightman spoke for the Navy. The event closed with a toast to America.
Saturday about 11 o'clock a large barn at Shore Acres farm on the Barrington river in Barrington owned by Dr. Thomas H. Vuonnelly burned completely with contents valued at 2000 to 3000 dollars. The barn 75 by 100 feet stood 21 stories high with slate roof. Fire department from Warren responded but could not save the structure. Loss estimated 9000 to 10000 dollars with contents and machinery adding further damage. Sparks crossed the river igniting several small shops in Warren but were extinguished with little damage.
A man with a large firecracker argues that accidents on the Fourth arise from carelessness and urges common sense in handling fireworks. He recalls shooting firecrackers since boyhood, recounting Uncle Thomas’s reckless toy cannon tale as he abruptly leaves for a drug store.
June 22 evening in G A R Hall Prof J W Maynard the blind pianist and vocalist. June 28 evening salad supper and sale under Congregational Club on church lawn. June 34 Thursday afternoon lawn festival under Ladies Aid Society of State Street M and Church on lawn of Mrs BF 2 Remieres Ohuroh street.
From Phoenix of Saturday June 4 1879 town notes: Hon W V T Wardwell to move next week from State street to a new villa near Bay View avenue. Lt Benjamin F Tilley USN to report January 12 to Annapolis for duty as mathematics instructor. street light contract with United States Street Lighting Co of Boston for 50 new lamps and lighting to the town next year. Frederic A Warner elected trial justice. Bennett J Munro chosen to issue warrants. Bristol Light Infantry mustered, officers named. Rev Howard M Jones resigns from First Baptist to lead Sleburne Falls church. Herreshott Manufacturing completes side wheel steamer Kittatinny for upper Delaware river.
In the Phoenix of June 12 1869 report cattle suitable for beef on foot yield only six cents gross in the St Paul Minnesota market. The issue also notes Ida Lewis receiving a $218 purse from Fort Adams officers and soldiers for saving two men from drowning in Newport harbor last April.
Mrs Maloney and Mrs Muldoon boast about gas as a time saver and cheaper cooking option. They compare coal stoves to a modern gas range and plan to gas the whole house when Dennis gets his next paycheck.
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor held its annual meeting in the chapel. Miss Margaret E McCaughey chaired as retiring president. Officers elected included Eva M Cole as President Lucy F Carr as Vice President Helen L Waldron as Recording Secretary William H Munro as Treasurer A L Kinnicutt as Corresponding Secretary and Vale as Pianist. Committees named Lookout D Osterberg A Brechin V Cobleigh Prayer Meeting D Coggeshall L Brechin Mrs H B Burnham Social M E McCaughey Iola Thompson H Waldron Missionary Mrs T N Owen S Munro I Mubnro Jr H Chadsey.
The funeral for Major James Cogge was held Sunday at 1 p.m. from his 98 Church Street home. Rev George L Locke conducted the house services. St Alban’s Lodge No 6 A F and A M led committal at the grave. Floral tributes came from Masons Odd Fellows and the Bristol Train of Artillery. Members of the Bristol Train of Artillery accompanied the procession to North Cemetery. Bearers were Charles Thackery John Wood Charles I Sanford and William J Munro.
A brief exchange shows Boody challenging Knox and Knox apologizing. Boody asserts intelligence while Knox asks which idiot Boody refers to, prompting a wry response. The dialogue highlights tension and humor between the speakers.
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