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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
2
A Bristol reader publisher letter questions Town Council plans to lease the Town Hall to out-of-town theatrical managers for years, suggesting neighboring Warren workers could repair hall cheaply. The writer recalls a a few years ago vote to require contracts and lowest bids for over $100, noting changing times.
At a Bristol Train of Artillery meeting Col. Merton A Cheesman named officers First Sergeant Bertram Bullock Second Sergeant Leroy Dunbar Third Sergeant Joseph Robinson First Corporal Fred E Suzman Second Corporal William Newman Third Corporal John McMahon A Court Martial committee includes Capt F F M Straight Sergeant Bertram Ballock Corporal John McMahon Private Jasper Ballock Private William Daly The rifle team will compete with Warren Artillery at Warren Armory next Friday evening.
Mr John Riba of Vining Iowa testifies to strong sales and high satisfaction after about a year selling DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. He reports a dozen customers and his own positive results with perfect satisfaction in every case. Sold by W H Baftington.
Local Bristol notes list mail times for weekdays and Sundays, office hours, and carrier pickup details. Nearby events include church services, school tests, town meetings, and society notices with names, places, and upcoming dates.
F J Cheney & Co of Toledo offer a hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Frank J Cheney, senior partner, swore to the claim in 1886 before A W Gleason Notary. Cure taken internally. testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powders sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free sample. Produced by Allen S. Olmsted of LeRoy New York.
Edward J. Quirk announces appointment as administrator of the Thomas Francis Quirk estate in Bristol Rhode Island. Creditors must present claims or file them with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from the first advertisement date. May 4 1908.
The administratrix Catherine Dermody of Bristol announces she has given bond as required by law for the estate of Patrick Dermody, deceased. A six month period from the first advertisement is allowed for filing with the clerks of the court. The notice is dated May 4 1908 and bears her signature.
Executrix of the William Hall Gifford estate in Bristol Rhode Island has filed bond as required by law. The court clerk’s office will hold the bond for six months from the first advertisement date. Sophia Gifford appears as claimant or related party in the notice.
Base Ball Notes report the Bristols depart on the 11 05 train tomorrow for a Mass game at Fair Haven lineup includes Harrington Rice pitchers Tucker catcher Swanson first bas Morris third Van Almkerk short Kiske third base Guinan if Oostigan center Miller Jr. At a Wednesday board meeting officials vote to buy new uniforms with subscription papers to raise funds samples asked from firms the lowest bidder to receive the order manager Lafontaine aims for a first class team and stronger lineup if needed. The regular session opens in a week on Saturday May 16 the Bristols face the fast Fall River police team with promises of constant action and the note to keep players well behaved or risk police intervention.
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