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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

3

Bristol Probate Court Seeks Administrators 1908

In Bristol on April 15 1908 the Probate Court received requests to appoint administrators for two estates. Edward J Quirk seeks admin of Thomas Francis Quirk deceased intestate and Bathsheba S Miller seeks admin of Bathsheba Miller deceased intestate. Notices to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix starting April 17 24 1908.

Bristol Thomas Francis Quirk Edward Quirk Edward J. Quirk Bristol Phoenix John M. Coggeshall Bob Brist Bas Beheba Miller James A. Miller Bathsheba S. Miller Charles H Church Ustrieur Caroline W. Thiele Probate

Fourth Annual Ball of Bristol Aerie No 958

The Bristol Fraternal Order of Eagles held its fourth annual ball at Grand Army Hall on a well‑decorated stage with Christie’s Union Orchestra supplying five numbers. 85 couples led the grand march by William Lonergan and sister Genevive Lonergan of Warren, with extensive reception and arrangements committees and guests from Fall River Newport Providence Warren and other areas attending.

Bristol Order of Hkagles Grand Army Hall Christie’s Union Orchestra Acrie William J. Lonergan Genevive Lonergan Warren Robert H. Peterson George Marz John J. Robertson James W. Franklin P. Henry Morris The Aerie Joan McElvoyne Patrick J. Brides Frank K. Crockford

Y M A Bowling Tournament Report

N L KR team won two of three against South Ends on Tuesday evening in the Y M A bowling tournament. Scores read as 18 strings with unclear details for several frames, indicating a tight match and partial results.

N. L KR

Baseball Notes From Olneyville Trials and Practice

The Bristols schedule two upcoming games at Merino Flats Olneyville against Bt Teresa s and at Quidnick Sunday with Ben Johnson to pitch the latter. Several players seek a team spot and Manager Lafontaine urges local players to attend daily practice. A new practice feature will track fielding and batting averages after each game for public review.

Bristols Bt. Teresa's Merino Flats Olneyville Quidnick Ben Johnson Lafontaine Everbody

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Sold By Buffington

Insist on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve the original and best for healing and soothing. Substitutes exist but only the original heals and soothes especially for piles. Sold by W. H. Buffington.

DeWitt W. H. Buffington

Town Council Appoints July Committee and Highway Allocations

A special town session approved a Fourth of July committee led by Edward Anthony and Elisha Hibbert among others. The council set highway district releases with various sums, granted White and Mahoney permission to operate a pool room and bowling alley, and ordered repairs to multiple side streets while protecting the Bristol Neck stone crusher at up to five dollars.

Fuil Board Superior Court Edward Anthony Elisha Hibbert John Mollvogue Asz W. Hathaway Benjamin R. Wilson Josiah F Peckham, Jr Walter H. Coggeshall James P. Murphy Homer E. Mathewson Robert H. Peterson John E.magee James J. White Thomas Mahoney Quasino Hasbrouck Block L. H. Uallan Congregational Street Cook Street Bourn Street Bournave Bristol Neck

Elevator mis adventure delays Bristol marriage plan

A Providence Tribune item from April 28 reports Nelson Lucy, a Bristol bartender, and Miss Emlana L. Petty of Warren seeking a license at Fall River City Hall. An unruly elevator caused multiple ascents and descents, delaying their plans before alighting in a rush for a train transfer. The note ends with an advertisement for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers.

Fall River Providence ‘Tribune Nelson Lucy Bristol Nelson Emlana L. Petty Warren

Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad

Alarm over rising kidney disease prevalence is voiced. The ad praises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for rheumatism back pain and urinary issues, claiming it helps hold water reduces frequent urination and night trips. Sample bottle and free book offered by mail from Kilmer & Co. Binghamton N Y.

Kilmer Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N.Y Dr. Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y

In Defence of Geo Liscomb to the Editor

John R. Potter of 18 Rock Street Bristol writes to the Phoenix defending George Liscomb against being labeled a fire bug. He asserts Liscomb did not torch the building and that another man was responsible, promising proof.

Geo. Liscomb Bristol George Liscomb Liscomb John R. Potter Rock Street Brisoi R. 1

Kodol advertised as complete digestion aid with prompt relief

The notice promotes Kodol as the only preparation that digests all food classes and quickly relieves indigestion. It claims thorough action by directly aiding digestion, notes it is pleasant to take, and lists W.H. Baffington as the seller.

W.H. Baffington

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