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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
4
The passage urges women to prepare against weaknesses and disturbances common when nature imposes extra demands on the body. It asserts that there is no known remedy as safe and reliable as the proposed approach for women’s special ailments.
This historic ad claims Beecham's Pills possess corrective and tonic properties that improve general health and promptly relieve nervousness sick headache low mood backache weakness and other unpleasant symptoms. The copy promotes wellness through established healthy conditions and furnishing relief.
An odd amalgam of short phrases and quips appears, noting “Help at the Right Time Sold Everywhere In boxes 10c and 25c” alongside wry lines about operatic ladies, choosing a husband, and a man reading a menu card before ordering steak. The fragmentary text hints at advertising and social banter without a clear narrative.
An elderly man in a Pullman smoker rejects the question about his office size. After extinguishing his cigar he replies with a sharp quip estimating two thirds of his staff, revealing a terse exchange about business matters.
Bradford Block letters announce sale of entire kitchen ware plumbing and gas fitting stock at less than cost within the next week. Items include stoves gas mantles pipes fittings tubs and copper sheet galvanized gutters and all shop tools and equipment. Agent William Hodgkinson invites inspection offers and bargains on every item.
The Star theatre shuts for the season due to unusually hot weather. Management plans extensive renovations this summer including a new gallery and fire escapes on the west side. Demara, manager of Star and Bristol Opera House, will return in fall to continue first class moving pictures and book next season's touring companies.
The remark Never mind the weather echoes in a Jane bride to be’s circle while a scientist who predicts flying in twenty years hints at existential fear about the world’s end, suggesting anxious feelings about impending change without a firm forecast.
Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root touted as a kidney liver and bladder remedy promising to ease back pain rheumatism and urinary issues. Readers could request a free sample and explanatory book by mailing address to Kilmer and Company. Bottles sold by druggists in fifty cent and one dollar sizes.
On June 30 a Wednesday evening dance will be held in Artillery Hall located on State Street. The event is organized under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Bristol Train of Artillery.
The article previews the 101 Ranch Wild West spectacle by Miller brothers in Newport, led by Joseph O Miller. It highlights the Oklahoma prairie origin, nonprofessional performers from the ranch, a lineup including cattlemen, cowboys, Indians, and Rollins' Trained Wild Animal Circus, with morning street parade and afternoon and evening performances.
To the Editor of the Phoenix the letter laments Bristol’s bathing restrictions. It proposes public beaches and new facilities from Union Street to Lawless Pier, suggesting bath houses and a sea wall platform to satisfy residents and ease police calls at the shore. The author urges a formal solution and would welcome a free bath for children.
The Annual State Examinations for Teachers Certificates will be on Thursday and Friday July 1 and 2, 1909 at Rhode Island Normal School Providence with additional sites in Newport Rogers High School Westerly High School East Greenwich Academy North Scituate Grammar School. Examinations start at 9 a.m. daily. Interested applicants must notify by June 26 the grade and exam location. Walter E. Ranger, Secretary, State Board of Education.
John W. Best as administrator petitions June 15 1909 in Bristol for authority to sell the estate of James Lawder to cover debts funeral and support costs. The real estate described lies on Constitution Street bounded by several parcels. Court orders fourteen days notice in Bristol Phenix and sets July 6 1909 time for consideration at 10 30 A M in the Probate Court Room.
In Bristol on June 15 1900 the Probate Court considers the first and final account of Henry Field estate filed by Joseph Hallows as administrator. The matter is referred to July 6 1909 at 10 80 o clock A M for consideration with notice to be published fourteen days once weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
The undersigned guardian Frank H Reynolds appointed by the Probate Court of Bristol town for Elizabeth R Mowry gives bond and notifies all claimants to file in the Clerk's office within six months from the first advertisement. This notice dated June 7 1909 with dates 6 11 18 25.
James P. Murphy is named administrator of Mary Murphy late of Bristol and bonded. All persons with claims against the estate must present them to the administrator or file with the court clerk within six months from the first advertisement.
Bristol June 7 1909 Guardian appointed by the Probate Court of Bristol guardian of the person and estate of Willard H Watson and bond given. All persons with claims against the ward must file in the clerk’s office within six months from the first advertisement. Walter R Wightman Providence R I.
The Newport and Providence Railway Company announces the introduction of electric car service in Hartford effective May 27, 1909. The new operation expands rapid transit options for residents and travelers, connecting key city districts with streamlined electric-powered cars.
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