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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
2
Notice filed by Est. K. and G. W. Christie regarding Charles Evans and the Italian goods business. Malafronte Bros. listed in context with the Phoenix office for related notices and job situation advertising.
At the State Democratic-Independent convention in Music Hall Providence Col Robert H Goddard was renominated for the U S Senate. The speech stressed the real issue is winning control of the General Assembly to gain state offices, while opponents accuse leaders of using Goddard to attract votes from outside the Democratic party.
On May 24 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Andrea Vorro and to Mr and Mrs Henry R Bullock a daughter arrived. Also on May 22 Mrs Caroline Crowell Baker widow of Augustus T Baker aged 72 years 5 months 20 days. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 pm at 97 Bradford Street. Relatives and friends invited.
Mails arrive at 7.00 a.m and 10.00 a.m with closings at 2.00 and 4.00 p.m. Sunday mails arrive 8.30 p.m and close 5.00 p.m. General delivery stamps sold 4.30 p.m. Office hours Sunday 9.30 to 10.80 a.m. Sunday mail distributed from carriers racks at south door 9.80 to 10.80 a.m.
The timetable lists outward departures at 7.85, 11.05 a m, 3.05 and 7.05 p m and inward arrivals at 7.45, 11.45 a m, 2.45 and 6.45 p m.
A pair of artesian wells are planned on Col S P Colt’s Poppasquash farm soon. Various notices follow including local business ads, a bakery opening, society events, a probate filing, yacht racing news, school sports results, and community happenings.
State of Ohio Toledo notices record Frank J Chen senior partner of F J Cheney Co swears to firm’s oath and payment claim for hall's catarrh cure. Notary A W Gleason seals the oath dated December 6 1886. Advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally with testimonials and price 76 cents. Also promotes Hall's Pills for constipation.
May 29 Wednesday evening at Bristol Opera House showcases the three act comedy drama Scraps of Paper by a local cast for YMCA benefit. May 5 Wednesday evening at G A R Hall features a school dance hosted by a club with High School pupils attending.
A reflective note on social commentary suggesting that praise may seem sarcastic, and urging patience with divine restraint. The piece contrasts people who intend to do good with those slow to begin, warning against quick judgments and urging restraint.
A small ad lists a variety of macaroni products offered at eight or nine cents per item, signaling bargain prices in a local grocery sale.
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