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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1910
Page
3
A garbled passage discusses domestic life and social events with mentions of wife, children, card parties, and a nine person group labeled Nod 14. The unclear text includes quotes from Mr Meekton about children being too young to learn bridge and odd remarks on marriage and hay fever, with incomplete phrases throughout.
Eczema sufferers discouraged by salves or so called discoveries are offered a trial bottle of the standard eczema remedy priced at 25 cents. The wash combines oil of wintergreen thy mo and glycerine as in D D D Prescription and claims to relieve itching instantly from the first application with hundreds of cures attested.
Public auction scheduled for May 15 1910 at 12 15 p m to satisfy a mortgage executed July 24 1901 by Antone P Oliver. The two lots 8 and 18 on The Whitford Plat Bristol bounded by Thompson Avenue and Reed Street with gangway rights, conveyed to Antone P Oliver by Joseph L Buffam. Attorney Albert A Baker represents the mortgagee and bids may be made at the sale or adjournments.
Last night at Bristel Opera House a strong program featured the Biograph short Gold is Not All That Glitter and the Great Western Picture Bates Girka and The Fugitive. Bates sang a bass solo and illustrated songs drew rounds of applause. Amateur night promises near professional acts and ample comedy for tomorrow evening.
Brook lyn lawyer recalls Patrick H. McCarren as a shrewd strategist who faced both straightforward and tricky opponents with deft methods. He shares a story likening McCarren to Peter Higgins, illustrating his policy through a tale of a drunken loan and repayment that highlights his insistence on accountability.
An elderly East Indian colonel famed for his tranquil nature snaps in a golf foursome when trapped in a devil's punchbowl bunker. After fifteen frantic minutes of searching and strokes, he hurls his clubs across a jagged rock, declaring it better to break clubs than to break one's temper as the caddie picks up the pieces.
De Wolfe Hopper, once a witness in a slander suit, quips about his profession in court. The opposing lawyer asks if acting is a low calling and Hopper replies it’s better than his father’s, who was a lawyer, ending with Hopper’s pride in acting.
A Baltimore American excerpt recounts a proud father dismissing Blithersley while sharing amusing anecdotes about his baby. The proud mother asks why and he explains his talk with the child, then excuses himself to catch a train.
An after dinner club scene recounted in the New York Press features a piano solo. A speaker notes a girl who played with four fingers on one hand, remarking on another pianist's skill as if she had no fingers at all.
The Hayseeds led by three straight wins against the Hustlers, posting a 528 string and a 1445 total. Scorers included Daa and others as the offsetting performance reflected in the final tally.
The Bristol Chapter D A R met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Dixon’s High Street home. After business and a paper by Mrs Joshua Wilbour on the Continental Congress and D A R aims, members enjoyed an entertaining reminiscence presented with charm followed by a tea with refreshments served by Miss Evelyn Monro.
New England farmers learn soil must be fed with commercial fertilizers alongside farm manure to sustain large crops. Swift's Animal Fertilizers blend blood and bone with potash in dry ready to apply form, claimed to be active continuously in soil. The Lowell Fertilizer Co. of Boston promotes a booklet on fertilizer application.
The Star Theater drew record crowds last Saturday for Madam Flower and a strong program of Biograph Lubin and Essanay films plus the Roosevelt picture Animal Life in Africa. Starting Wednesday the feature picture will change daily and a new singer adds to illustrated songs tonight. Don’t miss the Roosevelt films, last day.
In this town the following births were recorded: on May 5 a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Carmone. on May 7 a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jamial. and on May 9 a son to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tattrie.
Alonzo F. Bates died in Barrington on May 7 at age 77. His passing marks the end of a long life noted by local residents. He is survived by family and will be remembered in community circles.
In a Bristol testimonial Miss Jane Fanning cites Doan's Kidney Pills from J H Young & Co Drug Store as greatly beneficial for weak kidneys. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo is listed as U S agent. Ad warns against delicks and urges prompt attention to kidney ailments. Price 50 cents, for sale by all dealers.
Bristol team beat Second Presbyterian Church 12 to 5 in Providence. Herrmann pitched and McGinley caught for Bristol. Red Hooks beat Hill Tops 24 to 11 in East Side League opener in Providence.
Bristol loses by one run in a close, exciting start to the season. The Board of Directors reports the first game's proceeds covered expenses and paid every player in an envelope. Tickets go on sale before next Saturday's game against Riverpoint, with the lineup to be announced.
One of the largest Bristol Aerie, No. 953, F. O. B., meetings was held last evening with 10 candidates receiving the initiatory degree. G. A. RK. Hall hosted, visitors came from Providence, Fall River and Warren. Benefits were ordered paid to two members, one brother listed as sick. Membership applications were received, secretary W. E. Simmons earned a $25 raise for heavy work. A supper for about 100 Eagles, a smoker, speeches, and music followed the business session, lasting to midnight.
The King died at 11.45 on Friday night after a short illness with pneumonia following acute bronchitis in Buckinghaw Palace. He was in the 69th year of age and had reigned nine years known for prudent democracy and peaceful empire. The new monarch, Prince George, now King George V, is a quiet man familiar in naval circles, previously known as the Sailor Prince.
About 800 Fall River sportsmen traveled to Mt Hope on Sunday morning planning a clam bake and an outdoor boxing match between Jimmie Beattie and Dave Willand. Rain began at noon, forcing Dr. J. W. Coughlin to eject the crowd from the park hall and send them home in open boats or on foot to Bristol, many disappointed by the day’s outcome.
Mother Gray nurse at Children s Home New York offers powder to cure feverish ness stomach teething disorders and regulate bowels while destroying worms over 10000 testimonials claim it never fails at all druggists 25c samples free address Allen Olmstead Le Roy NY
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