New Haven and Hartford Depot Opens at Constitution Street
The New Haven and Hartford Railroad opens its Bristol depot at Constitution Street foot of Thames Street. Sandford W. Flowers takes charge. ticket office not yet staffed. Station to include lawn and flower beds, neat and attractive, serving south town patrons. Obituary notes Lemuel Clark Richmond dies after a life with shipping, whaling, and a California gold voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Constitution Street
Sandford W. Flowers
Thames Street
Althrough Sandford W. Flowers
Miler
Lemuel Clark Richmond
Lafayette Gorham
High Street
Mr. Gorham
Mr. Richmond
Bristol
Lemuel Clark
Hannah (Gorham) Richmond
Wood Street
California
Richmond
Golden Gate
Winthrop
Cape Horn
South
North America
Lengthy Rhode Island depot plan and obituaries
A detailed description of a new Rhode Island depot shows a wood one story building with a hip roof and specific room dimensions on Constitution and Thames streets, including a porch, baggage room, platform, waiting and office areas, toilets, and a cellar with a steam heater. The contractor is J L Buffum. In Bristol, a man aged ninety three died after old age, with services by Rev. G L Locke and burial at North cemetery. pallbearers named. Also noted is the death of Manuel J August, 15 years old, with funeral at St Mary's church and burial at St Mary's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution Street
Thames Street
Maior
Ticket and Telegraph Office
Bulding
J L. Buffum
Rhode Island
Richmond
Bristol Artillery
Acote’s Hill
G. L. Locke
St Michael's Church
North Cemetery
Frederic A. Easterbrooks
Stephen W. Church
Martin J. Simmons
Joseph E. Simmons
Manuel J. August
Manuel
Frances August
Munro Avenue
Bristol
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Hyomei Claimed To Cure Catarrh With Air Inhalation
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a radical cure for catarrh. It states the treatment uses inhaled aerosols to reach throat and nasal passages, with alleged germ-killing effects and blood impact. Customer testimonials and a Rhode Island Drug Company guarantee are cited to support claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Durham
Wellington. Street
Boston
Mass
Rhode Island Drug Company
Advertised letters for week ending May 2
The list shows letters awaiting pickup including George H. Andre and Gene Larkin along with Everet Spe Loomis Ernest Pothiers Samuel e Tames Jose do Rego da Andrade Maria J. D Avelar and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Andre
Gene Larkin
Everet Spe Loomis
Ernest Pothiers
Samuel—e Tames
Jose Do Rego da Andrade
Maria J. D'Avelar
Farragut Association observes New Orleans battle in Providence
Bristol shipmates Swan Gifford Ingraham and Slade attend observance of the Battle of New Orleans held by the Farragut Association in Providence though the anniversary is April 24. Swan, absent four years due to ill health, receives a cordial greeting. After a supper and pipes the group shares yarns and speeches follow with music and social time. They depart at six bells and return home after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farragut Association of Naval Veterans
New Orleans
Providence
Bristol
Swan
Gifford
Ingraham
Slade
Farragut Association
No Torch Was Used Says Bristol Man
To the Editor of the Phoenix Octave LeCram Bristol R I states reports that a gasoline torch used by men employed by him caused a fire in Mrs. Eliza V. Andrews house are untrue to his knowledge. Dated May 4, 1903.
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Eliza V. Andrews
Octave
LeCram
Bristol
R. I
Phoenix Coupon Test at C. W. Sparks Store
A 25 cent coupon is presented to promote Phoenix circulation and advertising value. Readers can obtain one of Sparks drugstore’s best selling medicines at half price by cutting out the coupon and presenting it at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Sparks
Coupon for Dr Howard's laxative at half price
A coupon offers one 50c package of Dr Howard's treatment for constipation and dyspepsia at 26c. The holder may redeem the discount, and G. W. Sparks will refund the money to any dissatisfied purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Howard
G. W. Sparks
Relocation of liquor license transfer hearing noted
Town Clerk's Office records April 24 1908 show a transfer application for selling spirituous intoxicating and malt liquors by Gregory of 638 Thames Street to Ya McDonongs. Council will hold a session at the same place to hear the matter. Herbert F Bennett Council Clerk.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Staples Goal Company
Lemuel C. Richmond
State Street
Hope Street
Boston & Providence Clothing Store
Hasbrouck
Hyomei
the Phoenix
Chance For Phoenix Readers
Hope ST
Connery
B. C. Gas & Electric Co
Town OF
Polon
Easterbrooks
B. Paull
Moss F. Pendleton
Asstatans
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