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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1904
Page
3
A vintage ad extols Scott’s Emulsion as a remedy for pale weak children. It compares its effect to a penny in the churn and describes the product as a cod liver oil suspension with hypophosphites, easy on delicate stomachs and favored by children for taste. Sold in strengths sec. and $1.00 at all druggists.
The Empire Theatre will showcase Lottie Blair Parker’s new play Under Southern Skies next week. The production, praised for lavish stage pictures and a larger company, follows Parker’s Way Down East and portrays life below the Mason and Dixon line with romance humor and plantation settings.
Mrs. Richmond asks if her daughter will return to the cooking school this year. Mrs. Bronxborough replies she will keep her at home until she learns to cook affordable dishes.
Word spreads that John Blount fully recovered from rheumatism after Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured him when town doctors failed. The prompt relief from pain is praised as worth many times its cost and the product is sold by W. H. Buffington in Monon Indiana.
The Bristol Independent Club, a new Italian organization, held a large rally last evening after a Thames Street parade to Grand Army Hall. Antonio D. Alphonse opened with remarks in Italian, followed by speeches from Hon H H Shepard Judge O L Bosworth and Town Treasurer G H Peck praising good government and American citizenship amid demonstrations of unity and pride.
March 2 supper and sale in Memorial chapel by Congregational Club. March 9 basketball Brown University vs Bristol Y M C A at Bristol. March 19 Woonsocket Y M C A vs Bristol Y M C A at Woonsocket. March 26 Woonsocket Y M C A vs Bristol Y M C A at Bristol. April 4 Easter Monday Hop by EB FE Quirk’s dancing class. April 4 Easter Monday Annual Easter Ball of Company C 2nd Reg’t.
An advertisement urges use of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for bilious attacks and promises quick recovery. The product is offered for sale by W. B. Bofington.
Overwork weakens kidneys their job purifying blood. Kidney trouble can cause pains heart racing and general illness. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root advertised as a remedy with free sample offer and mail order access from Binghamton New York.
An Epworth League event at State Street M E church featured a well attended sale and evening of entertainment planned by Miss Vesta Blaisdell. Activities included a clam chowder supper, home made cake and candy sales, and a program with piano solos, readings, recitations, violin and soprano performances led by Miss Louise P Chadwick and others.
In town on February 28 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Durant. The birth adds to their family and is celebrated by relatives and neighbors.
Obituaries notice lists several town residents with dates from February 28 to March 1. Mary Lord, age 58 6, wife of James Lord. Antone E R Massa, age 41?. Edward F. O'Donnell, age 29 years 9 months 1 day. Augustus Thorndike Baker, age 68 years 9 months 26 days. Eugene Cuniff, age 27 years 8 days.
A reminder that a cold can develop into pneumonia, urging avoidance of neglect. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as counteracting pneumonia tendencies and a pleasant cure, available from W. H. Buffington.
Bristol High School outplayed Fall River Durfee in a 26 to 17 victory at the YMCA gym. Leahy and Wardwell led Bristol with multiple baskets while Miller paced Fall River with eight floor goals and a late rally. Referee H R K Newman supervised a clean contest, with 50 spectators.
A Y M C A team from Bristol traveled to North Attleboro Massachusetts on Saturday evening to face the Y M C L of that town. The North Attleboro boys won 44 to 24. Bristol lineup included George Manchester Al Johnston Jack DeWolf Thomas Brightman and L C Bradshaw General Secretary who had to play to fit out the team. The Bristol players fought hard but were defeated by the stronger North Attleboro squad. Scoring listed shows multiple players contributing with field goals and fouls. Referee Semple and timer Darl Timer oversaw 20 minute halves.
A promotional notice offers a fifty cent box of Miona, described as a fresh forming food for dyspepsia, on approval at A J Jasmin’s store. Druggist A J Jasmin urges readers of the Puanxix to bring the coupon to obtain the offer.
A reader coupon from A J Jasmin offers a refund of Mi-ona purchase price if it does not increase weight or cure stomach troubles. Coupon states reader assumes all risk and Mi-ona is free unless it satisfies.
A promotional note promises Mi-o-na will help indigestion and weight gain. customers can try a box with a fifty cent deposit and receive a signed receipt. If results aren’t satisfactory, the deposit is returned.
Augustus Thorndike Baker veteran harness and horse supply shop owner on Bradford street died today after a nine day bout with typhoid pneumonia. Born May 5 1635 in South Dennis Massachusetts he worked as a harness maker and carriage trimmer in Falmouth Hyannis and Rockland and later in Providence as a hotel watchman before moving to Bristol in 1881. Survived by his wife Caroline and two sons Herbert W. Baker of Bristol and Augustus C Baker of Plymouth. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at his residence with Rev. W L Hood officiating. body to be entombed at North Cemetery then sent to South Dennis for burial.
Edward F O'Donnell long time letter carrier at the post office died yesterday afternoon about 1 40 at his Mt Hope avenue home after thirteen months of illness. Born May 28 1874 he was the son of the late Roderick and Catherine O'Donnell and attended local schools graduating from the High School in 1893. He later worked as a clerk and served as substitute and then regular letter carrier beginning December 1900. He had been Telegram Providence local correspondent and became a regular carrier after Lester S Beals resigned. He never married and left three sisters. He belonged to St Marys Total Abstinence Society. The funeral will be Thursday at 9 30 at St Marys church.
Eugene Cuniffa died this morning at his Wood Street residence after a brief illness. The 27 year old, born in Ireland, lived with his parents Owen and Mary and left four brothers and three sisters. Funeral will be held Thursday at 8 a.m. He previously worked at the National Rubber factory and Herreshoff Co shops.
Mrs Mary Lord wife of James Lord died Sunday evening about ten at her residence in Gooding Park district after a stroke of paralysis on Thursday. A long time resident and known for her work in local households she was born in England before coming to town.
Bristol had lived in New Bedford and Olneyville. Besides her husband, her only living relative is a half brother in Honolulu. She was 58 years and 6 months. Due to condition of the body and home, the body was taken to North cemetery and placed in the tomb yesterday afternoon. Rev. W R Trotter of Trinity Church officiated at the burial service.
Antone E Reposo Massa died Sunday forenoon at his Second street home after weeks with pneumonia. A Western Islands native and longtime town resident, he worked for a company and served as secretary of St Michael Council No 8. He leaves a wife and five children. Funeral services were held at his residence and St Marys Church before interment at St Marys Cemetery, with the National Band of Warren leading the procession.
State Street M E Church announces upcoming themes for services. Next Sunday’s Gospel of Strength and Vigor leads to a manly life, complementary to last Sunday’s Gospel of Sweetness and Light. Public invited. Sunday school workers convention tonight at 8. The General Field Agent will conduct. A large attendance is hoped. questions invited. Wednesday service on future governance by open principles versus traditionalism. Epworth Bible class meets Thursday with president F G Blaisdell. Epworth League entertainment last night yielded a profitable year-end report.
An old advertisement claims a cold can be cured in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states all druggists will refund money if the cure fails, and features B.W. Grove's signature on each box, priced at 2 cents.
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