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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
3
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin says he has taken four doses of DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills and notes they have done more than any other medicine. He continues to take them hoping for a perfect cure, sold by W. H. Baftington.
An advertisement touts Koidl as the best natural digestant for all stomach troubles. It claims full digestion of eaten food, prompt relief, and pleasant taste. Sold locally by W. H. Ballington.
The eighth annual report covers March 1 1907 to February 29 1908. No unpaid bills remain though demands rose. Expenditures totalled 1159.25 with 959.25 from the Davis Wilson fund. Twenty five new families aided, plus five more not aided for years, many cases tied to desertions. Descriptions detail four desertion cases with arrests or repayments, three scarlet fever quarantines, and one diphtheria anti toxin case. No one was sent to asylums. Eight year totals show 9871.89 spent with 5829.53 from the Davis Wilson income. balance from town taxes and small endowments. Recommend 500 for next year.
Philip Brady Overseer of the Poor extends thanks to the Town Council and other town officers for their courtesies and assistance. He signs the note as cadmitted.
Rev George L Locke officiates as Claude Milton Crafts of Manchester New Hampshire weds Rosalind Moor Olzendam of Lowell Massachusetts in a town ceremony conducted on March 12 with details noting the couple and clergy.
March 12 observance for William West aged 34 years in this town.
John Holmes ten years old son of Mr and Mrs Holmes was caught on the rear wheel of a carriage driven by James Clarke about 1 o clock this afternoon. His left foot tangled in the wheel and the boy suffered a compound comminuted fracture with bones protruding. He was removed to his home on State street and Dr Williams attended him.
Next Tuesday evening on St. Patrick's night the children of St. Mary's Sunday School present a concert and operetta The Merry Company at the Bristol Opera House. Solo numbers choruses readings and dancing feature the program with Herreshott's Marine Band Orchestra and Miss Mary E. Pierce as pianist. Tickets are available from Sunday School children or Father Jobo F. Downing.
In South Africa Mr Dudley Kidd writer of The Essential Kaffir once accused a native of greed. The native challenged him with a sharp retort saying two Kaffirs eat a sheep in a day but one Hottentot is greedy, not Kaffir.
An old newspaper ad warns rheumatics of the disease and promotes Uric-O as a permanent cure. It directs readers to mail the ad with their druggist to obtain a free 75-cent bottle and notes Bristol availability via J. H. Young & Co.
In a YMCA bowling tournament update the Lookouts won three straight against the Mysteries on Tuesday. Wednesday saw the Canvas Bucks defeat the Owls Hibbert, finishing with a total score of 3810 to lead with 10 individuals averaging highly.
Advert asks buyers to write call or phone M. Stoneman at 982 Thames St Newpers K to purchase old fashioned plates platters old crockery feather beds antique furniture and other described items at good cash prices. Contact number 1788.
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