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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1904
Page
2
Advertisers are warned that all advertising changes must be handed in by 4 o clock each Monday and Thursday afternoon. Late submissions cannot be guaranteed for insertion. Dr Mobr
The May 10 1904 report credits Japan with cutting off Port Arthur and driving Russian forces back in Manchuria. It argues Japan’s preparedness determines success, noting superior naval victories and more scientific land operations than seen in Cuba. The piece lauds the Mikado and mocks Russian strategy.
Binghampton, New York launches a new daily newspaper called the Press. General manager Wallis Sharpe Kilmer, an advertising agent, guides a up-to-date, metropolitan style. The city’s first paper in 1815 was named the Phoenix.
At a Bristol Golf Club meeting held at the club house, members approved the new constitution. Main business covered improvements to the tennis courts with work already underway. A $150 appropriation was set for soil purchase and carting from Barrington to top dress the courts.
A correspondent notes a painter’s request for 26 gallons and details past usage: generally 24, seven left, ordered nine more and sixteen for another job, six remaining. From Messrs W A. & F Bower Methuen Mass. The firm adds that new agents face learning curves and soon improve their guessing accuracy. F W Devoe Co. 8 C Essterbrooks sells our paints 29.
Mr and Mrs Joan B Mills of New York arrive at their summer residence on Ferry Hill. The Home for Destitute Children board meeting is this afternoon. The Y M C A auxiliary meets at three. Francis Brazil, infant son of Frank and Mary Brazil, died aged 5 months 20 days. The funeral was held at 4 pm from State Street and burial at St Marys cemetery. Bishop McVickar confirmed 11 girls and two boys at St Michaels and eight youths at Trinity. A plan to merge five Warren banks into Warren Trust Company with Joseph W Martin as president, plans a four story block at Main and Market. A. O. Bourn chimney fire controlled by carpenters. Memorial Day parade details and church services announced.
On Ascension Thursday Trinity church holds 8 and 10 a.m. services with an 8 p.m. wake. The Gaotus was in harbor Saturday and laid up at the town wharf over Sunday. John Howland Pitman’s condition at noon today remained about the same, growing weaker. General Curtis inspected the Soldiers Home and stayed overnight with Capt. Hall. Mrs. G. W. Francis received her twelfth grandchild. Prunes promos and grocery ads follow. A surprise party for Mathew O’Brien at 5838 Wood Street. Epworth Leagues plan an anniversary social in Warren. First Baptist welcomed Rev. Alfred S. Stowell as pastor. Gas ranges pitched by Sherwin-May. A wedding at St Michael’s Church unites Miss Helen Goddard May and Edward Sherwin of Boston with detailed ceremony notes. A farmer’s rheumatism tale ends with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm endorsement.
A Bristol reader lauds the St Louis Exposition praising its scale and the Japanese exhibits. The letter highlights Rhode Island education builds at the fair and mentions student designers and artists from Anderstrom Providence Warren and others. D A R Bristol Chapter met with plans to decorate Revolutionary graves May 29 and a member shared insights from the Continental Congress and a naval history paper.
Edward Sherwin and Miss Helen Goddard May were married in town on May 7 by Rev. Dr. Locke. Both reside in Boston.
In a Brazilian town an infant named Francis, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Brazil, aged 5 months and 20 days, died on May 8. A separate advertisement offers a $100 reward for catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Pain Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials, noting Hall's claims and price.
Notice states Mella Thompson at 42 Union Street taking orders for cakes pies doughnuts and paddings, offering homemade bakery items for customers.
A brief grocery listing highlights String Beans Peas and Baked Beans along with Fancy Pine Apples and Peaches as available items.
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