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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
2
Notice to advertisers that all advertising copy or communications must be submitted by 4 o clock each Monday and Thursday afternoon to ensure insertion. The notice warns that late submissions cannot be guaranteed for publication.
The Town Council decided to pay only one third of concrete sidewalk costs, down from one half. The policy change, effective for future projects, encourages property owners to improve sidewalks. Bristol’s sidewalks have long been criticized for poor general condition. Residents are urged to act with local pride and repair front walks.
The Reliance Social Club held a well attended ball at Grand Army hall last night with out of town guests. The grand march opened the program led by Mr and Mrs E S Cooney. Midnight supper was served by Caterer Read. The last dance ended about two o'clock this morning. Straight Brothers orchestra provided the music. KK 4H. Anderson was promoter. Floor director James Holmes. assistant floor director William H Burke. aids E S Bishop Moses Moore William J Ashton and Edward S Cooney. Committee of arrangements: James Holmes chairman William J Ashton secretary Edward S Bishop treasurer Moses Moore William H Burke and Edward S Cooney.
Dr G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa reports a startling test that led to a wonderful cure. A patient with violent hemorrhages from stomach ulceration improved after Electric Bitters, used for acute stomach and liver troubles, and has had no attack in 14 months. Bitters guaranteed for dyspepsia, indigestion, constipation and kidney troubles, 60c at J H Young & Co.
Dealers claim spirits and syrups are used to cheapen liquor rather than improve it. They tout pure goods aged properly and sold straight. Physicians allegedly advise patients to seek their pure stimulants, and the sellers assert they offer absolutely pure limes and liquors.
Bristol notes report on post office mails and hours, Fourth of July committee meeting, local store promotions at New York and Collins blocks, and shop specials. Several items cover local incidents from a wagon runaway, a broken bottle injury, fire engine trials, and a new belt press at National India Rubber Company. Also noted are society trips, a hospital patient’s status, yacht Reliance updates, railroad timetable changes, and a probate case in Barrington.
In this town on May 10 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Delphis Landrie In this town on May 14 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs Octave LeClair In this town on May 12 Elizabeth McNutt Gorham wife of Lafayette Gorham aged 60 years and 7 months and 6 days A notice lists items for sale and a rental house advertisement at the Phoenix Office.
The Ivy Guild of St. Michael's church held its annual meeting Tuesday evening in the chapel. Secretary Miss Emeline Munro and treasurer Miss Isabel E. Bosworth presented reports that were read and approved. Elected for the coming year were President Miss Madeline Wratt, vice president Mrs Alfred M Merriman, second vice president Miss Nellie N Read, secretary Miss Emeline A Munro, and treasurer Miss Isabel E Bosworth. Also advertised is Devoe's Gloss Carriage Paint offering 75c to 1.00 per pint through S C Easters brooks.
The estate of the late William M Darling on Constitution Street includes a two story house and a lot measuring 690 by 300 feet. For particulars apply to William J Darling, 96 Burton Street, Bristol, Rhode Island.
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