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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1904
Page
4
In Plattville the editor Harkless and Helen share a growing closeness as night falls after a tense day. She confesses a wish to work in journalism and urges equality, while he wrestles with longing and fear of losing their budding bond as an impending departure looms.
Jobo and Helen meet on a misty creek bench and discuss distant ties. She questions why Mr Harkless hid from friends and relatives while Tom Mere dith and Rouen are mentioned among rumors of his past. He cites a life spent mostly near Amos and in public speaking, not travel.
Friends of John Blount rejoice as he fully recovers from rheumatism after failing cures by local doctors in Monon Indiana. Chamberlain's Penn Balm provided prompt relief from pain, reportedly worth the cost. sold by W. H. Burlington.
A local advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best popular bowel medicine. The endorsement from Mr. R Woodward of Rosetown Kentucky is included, claiming twelve years of reliable sales and perfect satisfaction. Available through W H Buffington.
A regular advertiser Dr G G Green of Woodbury New Jersey will mail a German Syrup and August Flower Puzzle made of wood and glass to anyone sending a two cent stamp for postage. The puzzle amuses and perplexes all ages and can be mastered with effort. Mention this paper.
The sudden death of ex councilman George A. Peckham occurred Friday evening in the Remieres store at Hope and Bradford. A heart condition, tablets taken from a pocket vial, and a rapid collapse followed. Peckham, 54, formerly a town official and member of several organizations, leaves a widow and four children. His funeral was held today with Hydraulion and other units in attendance. The town election looms with contests for council seats and other offices.
James N Bullock longtime Bristol resident died Saturday morning at his Constitution Street home after months of illness He was born in Somerset Massachusetts son of Amos and Amy Ballock He lived in Swansea before moving to Bristol worked as a carpenter and 22 years as an assistant to undertaker George W Simmons He was active in I O O F Dreadnaught Hook Ladder Hose Bristol Train United Brothers and Reba Lodges and helped oversee North burial ground His funeral held yesterday at his residence with many mourners and Dreadnaught Fire Company in attendance The service led by Rev G L Locke followed by burial at North cemetery Floral offerings came from his organizations Bearers were from United Brothers Lodge and Dreadnaught Company including Loren M Weaver Isaac B Munro Richard Magee and John W Keating.
Mrs Dorcas Congdon widow of Franklin E. Congdon and daughter of John G. Reynolds and Mary Vaughn Reynolds of North Kingstown died at her daughter’s home in Providence on Sunday March 6 She came to Bristol in 1842 and lived there most of her life She was active in the First Baptist church and a Reynolds family association member She leaves several sons in Philadelphia Mansfield Providence and Bristol Her funeral will be held tomorrow noon at her daughter’s home and she will be buried in Bristol in the afternoon.
Sunday gathering at the YMCA drew about 100 as Rev. Dr. Melden warned that belief shapes daily life. W Davidson sang and Brown University’s Mr. Randall played violin. Board actions include moving the bowling hall wall four feet for spectators, restricting boys’ hours, ordering a billiard table for senior use, and announcing a new bowling tournament led by Captains Dimond and Hibbert. Also a tax assessor vote for A. M. Miller.
Dr. C J Hasbrouck announces to the Pan into the Phoenix he will no longer issue certificates for students re-entering school after absence. He says the rule, tied to an alleged scarlet fever outbreak, is unwarranted and based on misdiagnosed cases of German measles. He notes prior protests and four weeks of effort, and explains he does not wish to shirk public duty.
Local item records the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs George W Coggeshall in the town on March 8. The brief notice lists limited family details and confirms the newborn’s arrival within the community.
Married in this town on March 8 by Rev. T Newton Owen pastor of the Congregational church Frederic Raymond Mott and Miss Ethel May Carr daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Carr both residents of this town.
Obituary notices dated March 4 to March 7 report deaths in Berrock PeckHam Conapon and Silva. James Nelson Bullock aged 55 years 2 months 8 days. George Abraham Peckham aged 64 years 11 months 4 days. Mrs Dorcas Congdon widow of Franklin E Congdon in Providence aged about 90. Manuel Silva son of Antone and Maria Silva aged 11 months 7 days.
State of Rhode Island notice from Bristol warns legally qualified electors to meet at Town Hall on March 14 1904 at 7 30 PM to vote on town and state tax and to consider increasing bonds from 3 5 to 4 percent interest on forty seven thousand dollars issued May 3 1902. Also to lease town land and handle other business as needed. James Hoard Jr Town Sergeant. 8 1 11 1904.
The policy article lists insuring dwellings and household furniture, barns and contents, dwellings with stores therein, business buildings, schools, houses, churches, and farm property under coverage. It highlights broad protection for residential, commercial, and institutional structures and related contents.
The timetable details northbound and southbound electric car services between Bristol and Fox Point Providence detailing weekday and Sunday departures from Bristol Constitution Street and Fox Point Providence, with listed times and express options, effective January 31, 1904.
Regular service between Providence and Bristol follows a detailed weekday and Sunday timetable. Weekdays begin with a 5:45 a.m. departure from Dorrance and Weybosset, with 80 minute gaps until 7:15 p.m., then hourly until 11:35 p.m. Bristol terminus departures start at 5:19 p.m., with 30 minute intervals to 8:48 p.m., then hourly to 10:49 p.m., plus 11:49 p.m. and 12:41 a.m. to Riverside car house only. Sundays start at 7:45 a.m. from Dorrance and Weybosset, then every 30 minutes to 7:15 p.m., then hourly to 10:15 p.m., Bristol terminus at 6:49 a.m., then every 30 minutes to 6:49 p.m., then hourly to 9:49 p.m., plus 10:49 and 11:41 p.m. to Riverside car house only. Cars leave Franklin streets six minutes after leaving terminus.
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