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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
4
A boarding-house lady plans to bake in her own kitchen next week, while Crimsonbeak questions whether it is a threat or a promise. The exchange hints at a playful or tense domestic moment.
In this town notices announce births: Howe Ender Felice Remieres and Serbat Sansone with May and April dates. An advertisement promotes Kodol for indigestion and dyspepsia with testimonials, claiming stomach relief and blood health, sold by W H Buffington.
In the Y M C A bowling tournament Team 10 led by Asa W Hathaway won two strings in three from Team 5 led by R W Nelson. Team 8 under J F Farrally won two strings in three from Team 1 led by F K E Clark with three substitutes playing. Team 9 captained by R E Murray beat Team 8 taking two strings in three. Frank Rounds had the top single score with 298. Team 2 totaled 1299 overall. Team 12 and Team 2 also posted the best single string total of 454.
In Rome, delegates from around the world gather for the World Sunday School Convention with special sessions in many churches. Over four hundred sailed April 27 on the Romania from Boston, plus a New York departure, including Miss Elizabeth Cary of Bristol. The Baptist Church in town hosts a 10:30 a.m. sermon by Rev. A. S. Stowell and an evening program of readings, hymns, and an executive-committee address.
The funeral of Charles Fletcher the millionaire woolen manufacturer was held yesterday at noon at his son Joseph E. Fletcher's home on Angell street Providence. Rev George L. Locke conducted the services. Nearly all State woolen mills closed in respect. A large gathering from business interests attended. Interment followed at Swan Point cemetery.
A reader recounts lending money to a man who then married the lender’s creditor, the now wife of the borrower. The borrower refuses repayment and the wife demands the loaned funds. The reader asks what to do. thePost suggests charging a commission for finding the husband and avoiding widows in the future.
Citizens in Pushville urged childhood training for equal use of both hands. A speaker boasted of left and right hand parity, then a heckler challenged with a wink about placing items in a right-hand pocket. The London Queen note adds a humorous encore.
Robert H. Anderson announces appointment as executor by the Bristol Probate Court and bonds filed. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from the first advertisement. Advertising date May 3, 1907.
A caller reports success in checking on a wealthy mouse today and finds it much improved. A remark mentions timing, noting someone warned against going on a Friday.
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