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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1899

Page

4

Bristol High Ups Barringtons In Seven Inning Baseball Clash

Bristol High School defeated a county nine from Barringtons in seven innings on the common Saturday afternoon. Riche pitched steadily as Tobin made a notable third base play. The game lasted one hour and twenty five minutes with Bristol winning 4 to 1 after late seventh inning hits and four Barrington errors.

Bristol High School Barrington Barringtons Bristol Boys Riche Tobin

Town Council Meeting Advances Parks and Licenses Actions

Regular afternoon session with full board approving highway and police bills. Park work by Samuel Kinder to be completed for $50 or less. council grants tavern licenses to Newbold and Opitz and Gravel’s Mt Hope House with conditions. Street watering, slot-machine removal debate, insurance renewals, tree trimming, and hydrant station work approved. Fire station upgrades, a $5000 reward for arson, and Sunday business hours debated. sidewalk grading and land rent settlement votes recorded.

Sidewaly Isaac B. Munro Hydraulion Rounds James Ashton Juniper Lane Mason Callan Milson Chief Rounds Rockwell C. F Chace Church Street Samuel Kinder Kinder H W Hayes Newbold Opitz Mt Hope House Mt Hope Park Watson Yoa Gravel King Philip House B G Wilcox Mt Hope Avenue Surveyor of Highways D. J Doran Otto Sierel HF S . Rawson Minturn Farm J M Peters

Electric Bitters credited with saving John Oliver life

Philadelphia man John Oliver recalls a near fatal illness with yellowing skin and pain. After three doctors gave up, he used Electric Bitters, saw major improvement after the first bottle, and continued for three weeks to become well. He urges others to try it, priced at 50 cents per bottle at J H Young & Co's drug store.

Johtn Oliver Philadelphia J H Young & Co

Birth Announcements for Four Families in Town

In this town on April 6 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Simon Perry Connerry. On April 13 a son was born to Mr and Mrs James Connolly Treperi. On April 25 a son was born to Mr and Mrs John Trudell. On May 1 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Antone Bordus.

Deans- Princt-In Melrose Mass April 26 Ceremony

Reverend S Moxley officiated as Arthur N Deane and Miss Sarah Pierce, both of Boston, were married in Melrose Massachusetts on April 26.

Local Obituaries Briefly Note Five Deaths

Gardner Mary Isabella Lord widow of Joseph I. Gardner died in town in her 70th year. Dion infant son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Dion died in town aged one day. Tverr John Dixon Tuell aged 91 years died in Warren on April 30.

Gardner Mary Isabella Lord Joseph I. Gardner Dion Joseph Arthur Dion Tverr Warren John Dixon Tuell

Allen's Foot Ease powder cures painful feet

An advertisement for Allen's Foot Ease promotes a powder that relieves pain swelling smarting and nervous feet. It claims instant relief from corns bunions sweating callouses and hot tired feet and touts easy fitting shoes. A trial package offer and mail order are included.

Allen

Bristol Y M C A delegates praise church ties and saloon stance

The Bristol Y M C A event features Rev H D Bentley praising the town council’s stand on the saloon issue and stressing YMCA and church aims align. Rev Richard E Schuh supports YMCA work with churches. Delegates from New Bedford Fall River Newport and others register, with resolutions thanking Bristol for hospitality and cooperation.

H D Bentley First Baptist Church Bristol Richard E. Schuh State Street M E Bentley Y.M.C. A H J Bentley MCA New Bedford Fall River Newport Wawtucket Providence Attleboro Taunton Warren Young Men's League Wortsmouth Brown University College Association Harvard Cambridge Ymca of Massachusetts Rhode Island Young Men's Christian Association of Massachusetts and National India Rubber Company

Y M C A Notes Show Growing Attendance and Plans

The Y M C A Board of Managers met in the association room with Vice President H F Bennett presiding. Five new members were admitted as committees reported progress on shower baths and religious meetings. Assistant State Secretary D L Rogers of Boston urged optimism for Taunton Y M C A. Special thanks were given to contributors and to Taunton and Newport physical directors. Local shopping notes mention savings at T J Connerys on peas and prunes.

Association H. F Bennett Physical Department D.L Rogers Boston L L Anderstrom F T Remieres B. F Bryant Wm_ Burdick Taunton Newport

How To Use Swamp Root For Kidney Comfort

An old bottle test explains kidney signs from sediment to back pain and urges using Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It promises relief for kidney liver and urinary problems, reduces frequent urination and night trips, and offers free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Dr Euler & Co.

Kilmer Euler & Co Binghamton, NY Bristol

Fiendish Reminder of a Cure from Pink Pills for Pale People

Durango reader George F Reynolds details twenty years of stomach catarrh, severe pain, and emaciation until Dr Williams Pink Pills gave relief. After two more boxes he is cured and urges others to try the remedy. His wife also improved, and he endorses the product as safe and effective with no side effects.

Herat George F. Reynolds Durango Colo the Herald Dr. Williams Walls

Rev Fathers Valentine and Gregory Close Mission in Bristol

Passionist Fathers Valentine and Gregory completed a two week mission at St Marys Catholic Church Bristol. 1400 received communion. 460 women and four others converted. A baptismal renewal ceremony, candlelit finale, benediction, and choir performances marked the closing service.

Fathers Valentine Gregory Order of Passionist Fathers Hoboken St. Mary's Catholic Church Rey Fr Valentine Valentine Lizzie Ormond Veni Creator Willam J Jatfy Holy City Katie Maher Valentine Gregory Trudell Jersey City Fras Valentine Byfield National India Rubber Companies’ Works McCarty National India Rubber Company Bristol

Extra issue features Kangaroo story by local author

A large run of the next issue will include the humorous Ulustrated Kangaroo story by James Allyn of this town. It will interest readers and draws speculation among National India Rubber Company employees and others who have heard about it. Order extra copies early to avoid missing it.

James Allyn National India Rubber Company

New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief and Health Boost

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood and strengthen nerves, boosting overall health. The copy offers money back if not cured and lists Jil Young & Co as the druggists selling the product in Troy.

Obituary of Mrs Mary Gardner of Bristol

Mrs Mary Isabella Lord Gardner died suddenly at her home 132 High Street shortly after attending a YMCA conference at the Opera House. A native of Sentation Conn she was the widow of Capt Joseph L Gardner shipmaster and Bristol businessman. She leaves one daughter Miss Mabel Gardner and funeral is set for 3:30 this afternoon.

Mary Isabella Lord Gardner High Street YMCA Opera House Gardner Snington Conn William Martin Catherine Howe Joseph L Gardner Bristol

New Discovery Heals Philadelphia Woman’s Cough

Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia found Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cured her hacking cough after years of ailment. The remedy reportedly eased chest pain and restored sleep. Trial bottles free at J H Young & Co with guarantee on every bottle.

Annie E Springer Howard Street Hiladelphia Jr King Dr King J H. Young & Cos

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