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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
2
The Bennett Memorial fund for Herbert F Bennett seeks many small contributions, preferably one dollar or less. The portrait will be hung in the Town Clerk's office once engraved frame plats arrive, with the painting on display in the Phoenix window.
April 2 Wednesday evening annual meeting at Grand Army Hall hosted by Bristol Aero No 943 Fraternal Order of Eagles. Members and the public welcome to attend and hear upcoming fraternal plans.
Mandau Pile Remedy comes ready to use in a collapsible tube with nozzle. One application proves its merit. Soothes heals reduces inflammation relieves soreness and itching for all forms of piles. Price 80 cents guaranteed sold by CW Sparks. Rings Little Liver Pills for biliousness and sick headache clean the system and clear the skin. Price 20 cents. Try them. Sold by CW Sparks.
Bristol posts notes on mail hours and open sale windows at Geneva and local post office. Reports cover naval reserve basketball, football and school meetings, church services, town council, crime brief, moving pictures, local travels, and community notices with names and places across Bristol.
Chief Edward G. Macomber tendered his resignation as Warren Police Chief and as a member of the permanent force at a special Town Council session Friday evening. The move, unexpected to locals, was accepted unanimously without comment, and no successor named. Macomber had led the department since June 1905 after serving as special constable for two years and later heading the force. previously he sailed as a whaling master in the Arctic.
A 19th or early 20th century advertisement warns Rheumatism spreads in the United States and extols Uric-O as a permanent cure. It claims the disease is a blood condition, criticizes liniments, and offers a free test bottle via Smith Drug Co. Syracuse. It notes Bristol availability through J. G. Young & Co.
Mr 8 G Williams of Powdoy, Tex says after 80 days on Pinettes his kidney and bladder trouble improved and money refunds if not satisfied. Wm H Anderson MD of Soda Springs Idaho notes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup eases coughs colds and hoarseness. it suits children and carries a money back guarantee sold by O W Sparks.
In a St Marys parish note the community laments Father McCabe’s death and lauds Rev Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, whose promotion to Valley Falls as spiritual director brings a church complex and school to his home town. He survived typhoid, endearing himself to all, and the parish wishes him well in his future duties.
The Bristol Bristol Neck sewer contract dispute is addressed by the Bristol Sewer Commission. Secretary Eber Hill states the contractor is acting within the agreed plan and refuses to reduce sewer depth to increase profit. The commission emphasizes duty to town interests and fair treatment of the contractor.
Bristol Aerie No. 958 F O K hosts a smoker in G A R Hall with large turnout from Newport and Providence. Highlights include buck dancing by Providence youths, boxing bouts featuring Monk the Newsboy and Joe Grim, and a lively mixed program. Referee Tom Dolan and timekeeper Jim Little oversaw events.
An old advertisement promotes Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts scorers burns chapped lips hands and face. It soothes and heals and is sold by O W Sparks.
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