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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1908

Page

3

Town Council Special Meeting Debates Highway Elections

A special town council session chaired by the jail board elected Col. L H Callan as surveyor of highways over Amos K Bullock. Council minutes outline highway district superintendents, street repairs committees, and a $1500 Mt Hope Avenue fund. A request to raise Suburban railroad tracks on High street and Bristol Neck highway plans were discussed. several committees were appointed on repairs and a door-to-door inspection of streets. The council also reviewed compensation for a Jan 17 1907 accident on Sherry Avenue and connected sewer discussions with the sewer commission.

Charles S. Cummings Edward Wilkinson Stephen T. Church Winthrop G. Thurston Joseph E. Simmons L. H. Callan Amos K. Bullock Samuel Young William McKay Col. Callan Mr. Bullock High Street Bristol Neck Chestnut Street Andrew Lynch William F. Smith James Robin John V. Leahy John Leahy Charles A. Luther Charles Paull Peter J. Coulton Stephen T. Chcurch J Everett Coggeshall Samuel Kinder Zelm Elizabeth W. Guiferas John and Hope Streets Michael J. Fivyon John Hassett Eugene LeClair Charles Street Fred M. Barney Augustus A. Gravelle Russell D. Ballock Henry O. Dreyer Mt. Hope Avenue Robert A. Black Sherry Avenue Wilkinson Simmons and Thurston Sewer Commission Hope

Sixty-Eighth Session Delegates Meet in Bristol

The sixty eighth session lists numerous conference committees and meetings across churches in Bristol and Providence. Revs Horton Grant Smith and many others lead Bible work literature home missions and schooled education sessions. A lay delegates quadrennial meeting will be held Friday April 3 with attendees from Providence churches to select delegates for the Baltimore General Conference.

Lyman G. Horton G. A. Grant O. H. Smith Charles Smith W. H. Butler EK. J. Coray S. A.ross D. O. Thatcher Stocking Chapel of Congregational Church J. G. Gammons F.C. Baker E. M. Anthony H. A. Ridgway W. Goodier J. N. Patterson John McVay O.T. Hatch W. S. McIntire J. H. Buckey F. HB. Spear L. Streeter Ruva W. H. Dannack L. B. Dodding Cbryroh Thomas Syrie L. M. Flocken W. I. Davis M.D. Buell J. E Blake J. S. Wadsworth E. UO. Bass M B R. 8. Cashman E. J. Curry E. McP. Ames I. W. le Baron T. W. Gray Ninde W. E. Kaytler E. Poreaner E. J. Lampoon M. J. Talbot J. E. Gawkins Walter Ela S. O. Benton J. L Bartholomew J. H. Jumee T. S. Bridgeford M. Beale I. F. Lusk F. C. Baker T. J. Gregg W. Colaman W. P. Buck G . Scrivener James Coote W. W. Booth J. B. Aldrich E. W. Burch J. &. Hawkins M. S. Kaufman Temperance J. I. Hartholomew McIntire Joseph Cooper Women’s Foreign Missionary Society E. W. Helcher O. H. van Natter S. E. Ellis Baptist Church Women’s Home Missionary Society Jerome Greer W. F. Geieler H. W. Brown Mestsin Bristol Churches of the New England Southern Conference Baltimore William Y. Sears St. Paul’s M.E Providence George W.smith Trinity Church A. &. Morrison Mathewson Street Everett J. Horton Asbury Church Edwin F. Higgins Hope Street George W. Amison The Tabernacle Earnest Williams Washington Park Church

Good Will Club Entertainment at Congregational Church

The Good Will Club of the Congregational Church entertained Sunday School members last Wednesday evening with an excellent program. Mrs. F. M. Dimond sang during the burial at Cook Robin. William R. Williston represented Prof. Wizz Illusionist M. B. E. McNamara acted as assistant. The program included a one act comedy Slightly Hilarious or Too Much for Rack ets, with cast Mr. Quoins editor Sam Racketts Mr Osterberg Mr Hibley Mr Munro Billy Hibley Henry Barton, interior of Editor's Office, Westport, timing present. Burial of Cook Robin performed by the entire cast. Part Three featured William Williston Illusionist, assisted by Elmer McNamara, with Miss Helen Church as piano accompanist.

Good Will Club Congregational Church F. M. Dimond Cook Robin William R. Williston Wizz M. BE. McNamara Racketts Mr. Quoins Williston Sam Racketts Osterberg Hibley Munro Billy Hibley Henry Barton Westport Mags

Birthday Party Brightens Malden Guest List

Miss Katherine Bannon of Malden Mass former resident here hosted a pleasant birthday party at Miss Annie Obristie’s home 189 State street about 20 friends attended. Edward Christie contributed music Cornelius Sharkey poured tea Mina Christie served ices Cornelius Sharkey sang I am afraid to go home in the dark. Mr G Williams of Powderly Texas reports kidney and bladder relief after Pineules trial with a guaranteed refund. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup marketed by O W Sparks recommended for children and bronchial troubles.

Katherine Bannon Malden Mass Annie Obristie State Street Edward Cbristie Cornelius Sharkey Mina Christie

Obituary for John Allen Card of Bradford Street

John Allen Card died yesterday morning at 1 40 at his home on Bradford street from pneumonia. Born October 4 1840 in this town, he was 67 years old. A longtime resident and teamster, he worked 37 years for the National India Rubber Company and earlier at the Old Sugar House. Survived by his wife Elizbeth Horton, one son Raymond A. Card, three brothers Charles Henry Card and Frederick Card, four sisters Mrs Ayras Edson Mrs George T Gladding Miss Jennie Card and Mrs Marcus D Frown. Funeral Thursday at 2 from his Bradford street home. Burial in North Cemetery.

John Allen Card Bradford Street Mr. Card Matthew Allen Card Susan (Gardiner) Uard National India Rubber Company Old Sugar House Aymond A. Card Charles Henry I’. Card Frederick Card Worcester Mass Ayras Edson George T. Gladding Jennie Card Snd Marcus D. Frown Riverside Elizabeth Horton Card North Cemetery

New Organist Appointed at St Marys Church

Edward F. Christie was elected organist of St Marys Church on Sunday by a 15 member committee including Miss O Catharine Connery John H Morrissey Jr Edward F Christie Joseph L Duffy Miss Grace Conley William H Sisson Miss Catherine Maher Miss Hannah Miller Thomas F Lavey Miss Alice Downey Miss Marie Bertrand Miss Agatha Tobin Miss Mary E Pierce Richard O Quirk and Miss Louise Doyle The action followed a papal encyclical urging male choirs. Christie succeeds Miss Mary E Pierce previous organist for five years. He brings extensive training as musician and director. Our great glory consists not in ever falling but in rising every time we fall.

Edward F. Christie St. Mary’s Church O'Catherine Connery John H. Morrissey Joseph L. Duffy Grace Conley William H. Sisson Catherine Maher Hannah Miller Thomas F. Lavey Alice Downey Marie Bertrand Agatha Tobin Mary E. Pierce Richard O. Quirk Louise Doyle Christie

Failaore Not Serious Until It Becomes a Habit

A brief note emphasizes that seriousness is not present until a behavior becomes habitual. It warns that lacking discipline, a person or group may fail to take actions seriously unless repetition builds a steady pattern.

Death of Joseph P Thompson in Brockton Mass

Joseph P Thompson died about 11 o clock yesterday morning in Brockton Massachusetts after a brief illness. He was born in this town, son of Joseph S and Roxanna Thompson. He moved to Brockton about 20 years ago, worked in shoe shops, then became janitor of two Brockton public schools. He leaves a wife four children two brothers Henry M Thompson and Frank P Thompson of this town and one sister Miss Mary Eila Thompson, plus several grandchildren. He was a member of the Royal Arch Masons of Brockton. Funeral will be held in Brockton Thursday morning, body to be brought here for interment at North Cemetery.

Joseph P. Thompson Brockton Mass Joseph S Roxanna Thompson Thompson Henry M. Thompson Frank P. Thompson Town Mary Eila Thompson Royal Arcanum of North Cemetery

Palumbo Sues Tailor Over Velvet Coat Defects

In District Court Judge O L Boswort held a trial for Dominigo Palumbo vs M W Schoen over a velvet coat made from 644 yards of blue black material sent to Italy. Evidence showed improper cutting and delays in delivery. the court awarded $12 to the defendant for coat making. three other civil cases were continued.

District Court O. L. Boswort Dominigo Palumbo M. W. Sohoen Palambo Italy Frank H. Hammill William T. O’donnell

Rheumatism Cure Offered Free Trial Message

An old advertisement promises a free trial of the Smith Prescription Uric-O for rheumatism. It claims cure upon following directions and offers a free 750 bottle via mail request to The Smith Drug Co. Syracuse New York, with local mentions of Bristol and agents.

Smith Drug Co Smith Building Syracuse N. Y Bristol J. H. Young

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Endorsed By Dr Anderson

Dr Wm H Anderson of Soda Springs Idaho says the Bees Laxative Cough Syrup relieves coughs and colds where other remedies failed. Its gentle laxative effects suit children and it is pleasant to take for coughs hoarseness and whooping cough. Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold by O W Sparks.

G. Williams O. W. Sparks Wm. H. Anderson Soda Springs Ida

Rhode Island Suburban Railway Change in Schedules

Schedules for the Barrington Warren and Bristol Line take effect Sunday December 29 1907. Weekdays cars depart City Hall Providence at 645 AM then hourly to 545 PM plus 615 PM and hourly to 1115 PM with Bristol departures at 545 AM to 715 PM and hourly to 1045 PM plus 115 PM and 125 AM to Riverside Car House. Sundays run City Hall Providence 745 AM hourly to 1045 PM with Bristol departures at 715 AM hourly to 1015 PM and 115 PM and 125 AM to Riverside Car House.

Barrington, Warren & Bristol City Hall Providence Bristol Riverside Oar House Bristol Ar Prov Ly. Prov Warren Express Bristol Av A.m. i de Newport & Providence Railway Company Newport

N H Hartford Railroad Electric Car Service In Effect

Public transit update announces that the Hartford Railroad electric car service takes effect on September 30 1907 detailing the new route and operating status for riders and local commuters.

N.H. & Hartford Railroad

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