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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
3
Manager Waldron lists games arranged through March 14 including March 7 Newport Y M C A at Newport March 12 Newport Y M C A at Bristol and March 14 Dean Academy at Franklin Massachusetts highlighting upcoming matchups and locations.
An inquiry about our services and history refers to this office’s eleven plus years of operation. A financial reference is available through Industrial Trust Co.
Probate court in Bristol announces accounts and guardianship petitions for the estates of Harriet J Church and H McGann. Executrix Sophia L Wardwell seeks allowance for burial lot care with a hearing set for February 16, 1903, and notice published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. Bennett, Probate Clerk. 2-20-3w.
In Bristol on March 2 1903 the Probate Court ordered that Charles H Manchester or another suitable person be appointed administrator of the estate of the deceased William C Norris. A notice for fourteen days is to be published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
A Bristol voters circular denounces the February 23 republican caucus and democratic ticket, condemning a forced ticket and urging citizens to repudiates the Democratic ticket as the self appointed leaders’ action. It cites conspiracy, outraged town dignity, and calls for active support to protect the town’s interests.
Beechams pills advertised for general sale with prices shown as 10 cents or 25 cents per box. The promotion emphasizes wide availability and affordable cost for relief.
It Saved His Leg. P A Danforth of LaGrange Ga suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg but writes that Becklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds piles it's the best salve in the world Cuore guaranteed. Only 25 cts sold by J H Young & Co druggist.
A Bristol civic appeal urges voters to reject corrupt politics and elect a new, honest town council. The letter, signed by the CrTizeExx Committee led by H. F Missner, calls for unified support for candidates and asks citizens to vote on Wednesday March 11, promising an administration focused on the town’s best interests.
A special Probate Court session before Judge Reynolds dealt with probating Maria C Codman's will and approving executors. The will named William S Dexter of Boston as executor, but legatees objected. By agreement Robert M Morse and Edmund J D Codman of Boston became executors with bonds of 500000. Appraisers are John Duff and Charles R Sturgis of Boston and Charles Woodbury Gorman of Providence. Prior to the Probate Court, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court authorized the executor change.
About eighteen to twenty men attended last Sunday to hear Frederick H Jackson of Providence speak. Next Sunday a men’s service is planned at o'clock with C F Fields of Bristol Baptist Church the speaker. All men are welcome. Captains of bowling teams meet tonight at 8 o'clock sharp.
The Bristols travel to Newport tomorrow evening to play the Newport Y M C A team. The squad leaves at 6 oclock and returns at 9 18. The High School and Artillery teams also compete in the Y M C A gymnasium tomorrow night.
The third annual report covers March 1 1902 to Feb 28 1903 detailing expenditures of 94.37 under the poor department, income from the Davis Wilson estate and endowments, large medical costs including scarlet fever and diphtheria cases, coal shortages managed with donations, and the disposal of tramps. A recommended appropriation of 200 is proposed for the coming year to cover expenses with potential special funds if smallpox or other diseases arise.
The Bristol County Sunday School Association held a two session convention at First Baptist Church with attendees from schools across the county. Absence of L L Anderstrom was noted, and officers for the coming year were elected: President Daniel W. Gladding, Vice President Chandler H Coggswell, Secretary L L Anderstrom, and Treasurer F P Church. The program featured talks on needs, extension, and the teacher's call with Rev J T Beckley delivering the closing address.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for overwork sleep loss and nervous tension. It claims to cure liver and kidney disorders and banishes nervousness rheumatism and neuralgia quarried by 19th century druggists J H Young & Co guarantee satisfaction for 50 cents.
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