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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
3
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver and bladder issues claiming relief from frequent urination and scalding pain. It asserts prevention of organ damage and offers free samples and a book by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY.
Schedule notices and ad text from the Newport Providence Railway and Company along with an advertisement for Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup. The cough syrup touts its laxative action for coughs, its healing of throat irritation, and suitability for children, claiming compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law and sold by W. H. Buffington.
Samuel Drury Wardwell a respected Bristol resident died Wednesday evening at 11 15 at his home 848 Hope Street aged 83 years 7 months and 10 days He was born October 15 1828 and descended from notable New England families Wardwell Brothers operated a Bristol lumber business from 1859 to 1872 He served as Representative to the General Assembly in 1890 and held Fire Department and Town Council posts He is survived by his wife Annie Elizabeth Blake two sons Samuel O Wardwell and William A Wardwell a brother former Lt Governor William T O Wardwell and a sister The funeral is Sunday at 8 30 from Hope Street home with Rev Dr Locke officiating Interment North Cemetery
William H. Clinton of West Barrington died at Rhode Island Hospital after vitriol struck his face and head on April 6. He was born in Newport on March 29, 1827, and lived in Barrington where he ran a small store and worked as a building mover. The attack involved Thomas Jennsen, with Jennsen and Frederick Graben present. Jennsen is alleged to be the thrower and is jailed to face District Court next Monday. Clinton’s funeral will be held at Odd Fellows Hall with interment in North Cemetery.
Miss Abby Babbitt Martin a native of this town died last Monday at her Golden Illinois home. Pneumonia caused her death she was 48 years 10 months and 2 days old her father was the late Dr Luther A.
Martin, once a local physician, left town about 80 years ago due to ill health. Daughter of Sarah Scott Babbitt, she was linked to Major Babbitt. Funeral held at Aunt Mrs EdwardS Babbitt on Hope Street with Rev Dr Locke presiding. Interment at Juniper Hill cemetery. Survived by sister Miss Sarah Martin in Chicago and brother William Martin in Iowa.
A poem promoting communal aid and positive boosting of local projects in a folksy style. It urges residents to support town efforts, share credit, and avoid harsh judgments. Attributed to Dr. Homer O. Bennett of Lima Ohio, it includes a concluding reflection on divine kindness to the unthankful and the evil.
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