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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1910
Page
3
A Phoenix letter urges townsmen to back the current Council and School Board, praising their year of administration and coal-saving efforts. It questions George Sisson’s suitability for the School Board and warns against candidates guided by personal gain, urging a large turnout to reelect incumbents.
The letter urges consistency in endorsing Wardwell for Probate Judge and Franklin for Assessor of Taxes, noting incumbents and questioning why they should be removed. It questions political declarations, praises Wardwell’s stance, and cites concerns about a Town Councils handling of highway material purchases and self-auditing by the commissioner.
A Bristol letter to the editor argues the Probate Court must stay free of partisan influence. It credits Judge Wardwell with two years of capable probate service and urges retention over Lavander, criticizing local party committees for pressuring nominations. The piece warns politics should not govern probate matters.
A Republican taxpayer argues for change in Bristol Town leadership citing coal purchases from mines to save money, a vacant room after moving the Police Station to Memorial Building, and alleged political maneuvering within the School Committee. The letter critiques Dr Hasbrouck and council actions while urging voters to remain confident in Bristol’s electorate.
A reader letters section discusses the case of James Wy. Franklio and his eligibility for the Board of Tax Assessors. It cites a historical event from 1909 when the National Rubber Co. site in town was razed and taxed on a valuation, noting substantial expenditures on improvements since then. The letter argues on governance and accountability in local taxation.
A letter questions whether Mr. Franklin can serve as town tax assessor while also working for the National factory. It notes past plant activity and argues a $431,500 tax base as of July 1, 1909, asking if a factory employee should oversee town taxes for taxpayers.
In a national moment, the writer argues the nation must digest immigration to avoid anarchy and preserve a healthy body politic. He urges robust public education, Guardian oversight of youth, and nonpartisan, merit based school administration free of prejudice, for democratic continuity.
The Bristol Republican Town Committee appeals to voters to reelect the five council members and three school committee members Mesera Trotter Williams and Brady. It praises the council’s unity, integrity, and public-spirited service and warns that changing committee members could disrupt the school system. The committee asks residents to back continued good government and to fulfill their duty on March 9.
A brief wartime exchange humorously recalls the Spanish American War. A hungry hobo asks a woman at her kitchen door if she served in the army and her capacity there, and she replies with a wry joke about double rations.
Ad claims immediate relief for stomach issues and feverish, cross children. Promotes liver cleansing and worm cure. Sold by druggists, with a sample free offer and address for Roy N. Yr.
Charles F. Dimond arranges to purchase Mrs. Mary B. Lake's grocery and market business in the Odd Fellows building with plans to take over April 1. The venture, begun by John Lake in 1871, has grown large in the corner of Constitution and High streets. The store will operate as Lake's Grocery & Market under A. F. Dimond as proprietor and S. Dimond as manager, with B. O. Dimond connected since 1872 and a rear building included in the sale.
An advertisement touts ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM as a long used remedy for deep seated coughs colds and bronchitis claiming it is simple safe and sure and should be known by all.
In the Fifth District Court yesterday morning George Poppos pleaded guilty to reveling and paid a $5 fine plus costs with Clerk Lonergan presiding. Joseph Turcotte also pleaded guilty and paid $2 and costs. Manuel Perry, arrested in Warren for reveling at the Consolidated station, pleaded guilty and paid $5 and costs. George Howard alias John Doe, arrested at the Warren depot for reveling, fined $3 and costs. John Slovey pleaded guilty to reveling at the Franklin street station of the Consolidated Railroad on March 5 and was fined $5 and costs. The civil case Charles A. Bickford vs Jesse Gladding was continued nisi.
A large Star Theatre crowd enjoyed last night as Gloucester Fishermen is named for Wednesday and Thursday. The sea story shows Gloucester port ships gearing up for the grand banks, fishermen at work, and the voyage home. Mice Allaire will sing two new songs. Matinee Wednesday costs 5 cents, evening 10 cents and 15 cents.
March 17 Thursday evening dance in G A R Hall with committee members H Springer W Manchester J McMahon. March 17 St Patrick Night at Bristol Opera House featuring A Day in the Woods by St Marys Sunday School children. March 31 Thursday evening invitation dance by Senior Class O M H 8 in G A R Hall. April 2 11 Fifteenth annual Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company fair at Artillery Armory State Street. April 7 Thursday evening Sixth annual Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles dance in G A R Hall.
An old-time remark suggests marriage failure only suits those who lack other success and mocks profanity as ineffective, with Uncle Eben likening it to guiding a mule by a poll parrot.
Dolly notes his claim of love, saying she is sure of its sincerity because he looked too foolish to pretend.
A Bristol town notice urges early attention to kidney symptoms and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills from J H Young & Co. Read testimonial by John Schack of 387 Main St who says one box relieved his back pain, dizziness, and other kidney trouble after trying various remedies. Doan's named as sale agents Koster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.
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