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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1904

Page

2

Advertising copy deadline notice by Dr Mobr

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

Japans naval and land successes force world notice

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.

Port Arthur Manchuria Japan Russia Cuba

New Daily Press in Binghampton Boosts City Image

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.

Binghampton N. Y the Press Wallis Sharpe Kilmer The Phoenix

Bristol Golf Club adopts new constitution and tennis upgrades

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.

Bristol Golf Club Barrington

Paints and 26 Gallons for Jobs in Methuen Mass

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.

Messrs W A. & F Bower Methuen Mass F. W.devoe & Co Essterbrooks

Mills Arrive at Ferry Hill and Local Notices

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.

Joan B. Mills New York Ferry Hill Olive's Warren F. L. Silvey Ingersoll Bristol St. Michael’s Church Trinity Church Warren Trust Company Joseph W. Martin Main and Market Street Warren First National Bank St. Mary's T. A. Society Hotel Belvedere Louise Doyle Kate Walsh Kate Galvin State Rrade State Board of Public Roads Col. Callan McCormick East Providence A. O. Bourn J. H. Wall John Rawson

Ascension Day Services and Local Notices in Bristol

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.

Babbitt Grand Army Hall New England Order of Protection J. W Daniels New Hampshire John P. Sanborn Newport David Sherwood Providence Rhode Island Eugene F Bennett James H. Shaw Trinity Church Gaotus John Howland Pitman N. M. Curtis General Curtis Benjamin L. Hall G. W. Francis Bristol James Garrity Lottie Francis T. J. Connery State Street New England Magazine Rogers Free Library Mathew O’brien Warren Fall River New Bedford Wood Street Daytona Florida Epworth League M. E Bristol League First Baptist Church Alfred S.stowell Stowell Moses Bristol County Gas & Electric Company St. Michael’s Church Helen Goddard May Edward Sherwin Boston Miss May Wallis E. Howe St. Agnes School Albany E. J. Valentine Charles van Brunt Path A.S. Chesebrough Locke Samuel May, Jr Wellesley Mags Mar Waa Mendelssohn Ellen Carr Joseph E. Fletcher J. Winthrop DeWolf Amy Hayes 8. P. Colt J. Halsey DeWolf Thomas Sherwin Ellen Sherwin Goodwin Alice van Brunt Gilmore William Bird Elsie Bird Edith May Flint Edward May Cortland van Brunt Frank Weston van Brunt Reynolds Flagg Frank Weld Weld Jamaica Plain Alice Gilmor Lina Keeler Baltimore Mrs. Sherwin Ludlow

Bristol Exposition Notes and D A R Meeting Report

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.

The Phaniz Rhode Island Bristol Anderstrom Elsie Manchester Mary Reynolds Bessie Tobin Sadie Bosworth Steve Murano Margaret Reynolds School of Design Providence Marguerite Thurber Ella Gladding Warren Marguerite Wardwell Observer Memorial Building Regent A. B. Manchester Frederick A. Foster Ransom Mashprgton George F. Stanton

Sherwin and Goddard Wed in Boston Town

Edward Sherwin and Miss Helen Goddard May were married in town on May 7 by Rev. Dr. Locke. Both reside in Boston.

Sherwin—May Dr. Locke Edward Sherwin Helen Goddard May Boston

Infant dies in Brazil town on May 8

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.

Brazil Francis Frank Brazil Hall FOJ Y & CO TRODS Toledo Ifs Cheney West & Truax O WaLpine, Kinnan & Marvin Oo Hall

Mella Thompson Opens Home Baked Goods Notice

Notice states Mella Thompson at 42 Union Street taking orders for cakes pies doughnuts and paddings, offering homemade bakery items for customers.

Mella Thompson Union Street

String Beans Peas and Baked Beans Featured

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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