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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1903
Page
3
A piano retailer outlines a rent to own plan where any piano can be rented and rent credits apply toward final purchase. The ad promotes new small grands and slightly used uprights with full warranties at reduced prices, inviting readers to request a bargain list.
The obituary notes that Maj. Perry faced repeated dangers while controlling Galveston city and a bounty on his corpse by lawless elements. He married twice, first to Fanny Blake, with a daughter now married to Dr. Alfred M. Merriman. Second marriage to Ellen M Dabney DeWolf. He owned a stock farm and loved horses and cattle, leaving four brothers: James De W. Perry, Calbraith B. Perry, Charles V. Perry, and William W. Perry.
The Rhode Island Drug Company backs Hyomei with a money back guarantee, claiming it cures acute and chronic catarrh in Bristol and vicinity. The inhaler delivers the treatment directly to air passages, destroying germ life, purifying blood with ozone, and improving respiratory health from the first treatment. If not cured, money is refunded.
Funeral services were held at the Perry homestead near Duyer Creek with a large attendance including a Babbitt Post G A R delegation. Clergy from St Michael's and Trinity churches attended. The body was interred at Juniper Hill cemetery with Babbitt Post escort. Pallbearers included D W Perry and local residents plus Rev J W Perry Jr of Fitchburg.
Charles H Whedon 55 died unexpectedly Saturday at his High Street home after a day of work at the National India Rubber Co. He was born in Madison New York March 10 1848 and lived in Bristol since 1866. He held multiple Masonic offices and was active in local Knights Templar and Royal Arch groups. Funeral this afternoon at 1 30 from his residence with St Albans Lodge pallbearers and burial at North cemetery.
Intelligence reports the death of Mrs. Sarah Tucker wife of the late Dr John Hyroe Tucker in Florence Italy from pneumonia after four days illness. A Providence resident, she leaves seven children and several grandchildren, with burial planned in Providence. Mrs Winthrop D Wolf, her sister, is critically ill in Rome.
An old advertisement extols Scotts Emulsion as a cure and lung treatment with tips on early action and free sample promises. It also records Mrs Stoddard of Boston, aged 54 years, with burial planned in Cohasset, Massachusetts, and notes her parents Worcester and Mary Black.
Mrs Margie M Stoddard wife of Paul W Stoddard an employee of Herreshoff Manufacturing Co died at her residence 256 Hope Street yesterday afternoon at 4 30 oclock after a long illness of cancer The family had resided here since early last fall and came here from Boston Special Town Meeting A petition was circulated Saturday by Bristol citizens to call a special town meeting April 9 at 7 30 p m The meeting would review the water committee report finances and the status of the water works company dispute
William O Connors of Providence and Miss Alice Thompson of this town wed quietly Saturday at the bride’s mother Mrs Mary S Thompson’s residence on Easterbrooks avenue. Rev W L Hood of State Street M E church performed the ceremony in the presence of friends. The bride wore white muslin and a reception followed with many gifts presented to the couple.
Albert L. Kupfer and Grace C. Balkcom both of Riverside were married by Rev. W. L. Hood at the Coggeshall residence on Constitution street Thursday evening.
Forty Hours Devotion opened at St Marys church after the 10:30 mass, closing this morning. The ceremony featured a procession of girls in white with flowers, Holy Name Society, St Marys Ladies Auxiliary, pastors, and acolytes. Masses at 5 and 8 yesterday and today drew large crowds. The Blessed Sacrament was carried in procession at both opening and closing.
A terse remark notes strict spending limits and a minimal allowance of a single dollar per month. The quote highlights austerity rules and a restrained approach to daily expenses amid tight finances.
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