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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
2
Notice to advertisers that all ad copy changes must be handed in by 4 pm on Mondays and Thursdays. It warns no guarantee of insertion after that time. It also explains subscription payment dates and renewal date changes, urging prompt renewal.
The rural stage remains popular with The Village Postmaster drawing strong crowds. The old New England tale, alive with humor and pathos, features original scenery and cast from its long New York and Chicago runs and will headline at the Empire Theatre next week.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Ga suffered a frightful rapping sore on his leg for six months but writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days It cures ulcers wounds piles and is guaranteed to cure Only 25 cents Sold by J H Young Co druggist.
In this town on March 19, Patrick Scanlou died aged 79. The obituary notes the loss of a resident with years of life in the area. The report provides a concise notice of his passing.
Notes show Bristol Post Office mail arrivals and closing hours with multiple daily time slots, Sunday mail procedures, and general delivery stamps sales windows. The item lists hours, special services, and Sunday pickup details, along with local notices on council meetings and various town happenings.
The 90 foot Constitution rig remains in focus as a large steel lower mast wasrestepped yesterday around 2 pm with top mast telescoped into it. The operation taxed the north pier shears which buckled, prompting plans to reinforce 50 feet of the gear. Billman’s Boston riggers will install the Reliance rigging on the Constitution, with a possible readiness for a trip late next week.
The Phoenix offers print advertising in a two inch space with a circulation of 26 650 copies over three months for $5 A one inch card costs $3 for three months Larger ads are cheaper per size The note argues against dodgers printed and distributed and promotes the home newspaper as more read and effective It invites business people to place ads and promises assistance in creating catchy copy
April items list community gatherings in Hasbrouck Armory Grand Army Hall and Bristol Opera House. Dates include April 15 Whist Social, April 18 Easter Ball for Company C Second Regiment and Kine Philip Steam Fire Engine, plus April 18 to 25 St Marys Fife and Drum Band Fair. April 29 Drama Our Folk for B H S class of 08 and Baseball team. Paozar office stock room offers paper and printing stock. grill at Bradford for printing or engraving needs.
Fine weather sparks base ball fever among St Marys T A Society and High School hopefuls. Mahoney buys supplies, winter dues funded, and a season fund aims to support the team. First game likely vs Warren. Minstrel benefit for Bristol team, mid April, rehearsals underway, chorus of about thirty.
Dr King's New Life Pills are advertised as constantly at work curing indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and all stomach liver and bowel troubles. The ad claims easy pleasant safe and sure relief and notes the price as 25 cents at J H Young & Co's drug store.
A notice requests a vendor to supply lunch for high school pupils from 11 30 a m to 2 p m each school day. Applicants should address John P Reynolds Superintendent of Schools and E Chapman Jr Principal of High School.
Orders for mason work and whitewashing promptly attended to at reasonable rates. Postal or call Hugh Brady. 275 Wood Street. For sale a lot of extra quality Union seed raised in 1902. Apply to Bert Re Dunbar.
A silver watch with initials F P D was lost Saturday afternoon on Ferry Road. A suitable reward will be paid for its return to the Phoenix Office. Also noted is a large display of Hyacinths Jonaitile Narcissus and Daffodils in bloom at Juniper Hill Cemetery greenhouses for cutting. Robe rt A Black.
Bristol Neck estate proceeds from sale of two Wood Street lots to be sold low. William Williams mentioned. Also a desirable tenement to let in the south town part. Apply Henry W. Hayes Attorney Lock Box 82 Bristol.
A fine estate at 744 Hope Street includes a 24 story house with steam heat and modern improvements, a large barn, a 271 by 85 foot lot, and a shop. Water supply owned and occupied by George E Benard and family. Inquiries directed to A Easterbrooks, 232 Hope St.
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