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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
2
A 1908 bill to remove the town hall steeple shows a stated price of 210.00 paid April 16. Questions arise about whether it was a contract or day work, why lower bids were not accepted, and why the committee acted so quickly. The piece urges scrutiny and reform in town expenditures.
Notes and News of Local Interest outline Bristol Post Office mail arrivals and closings with specific times for weekdays and Sundays. Geneva delivery window for stamps runs 4 30 to 5 pm. Sunday hours include pickup from carriers racks at the south door in the morning.
Outward service 785 and 1105 a m leaves at 8 05 and 5 05 p m from Earle and Prew. Inward trips depart 7 45 and 11 50 a m and 2 45 and 6 45 p m.
The town opens its annual property assessment period with tax assessors starting duties yesterday. The report notes scheduled civic activities including a Bristol Train of Artillery inspection, juror selections for Providence Superior Court, and local social and church events among a busy slate of town affairs.
Mrs KE Paull widow of A Raymond Paull was badly bitten by a large St Bernard dog at her Bristol Neck home minutes before feeding. Owned by William H Cheetham the dog leaped and bit her lip chin and right arm. Cheetham chased it away and she was treated by Dr A M Merriman. Residents urge action on dog bites.
The Bristol Golf Club met at the Hotel Belvedere and decided to stay open for the coming season. Officers elected include President William L. McKee, Vice President John B. Herreshoff, and Frank R. Tucker as treasurer and secretary. The links and courts are open, with whist tournaments planned and a bon-ton service between the clubhouse and local hotels for those without cars.
A well dressed man about 40, heavily drunk, was beaten and robbed near Bristol after leaving a Warren sister's home. He carried 35 to 40 dollars, lost his hat, and was left unconscious in freight yards before arriving at Franklin Street station. He refused to reveal his name and may not prosecute.
A letter from May 26, 1908 reports the Owls defeating the Silver Creek Cowboys by 16 to 8. The writer asks if Mr Vera, manager of the Silver Creeks, will return the balls won in the game.
An advertise note touts ManZ7nn Pile Remedy ready to use in a collapsible tube with an ozzle attached. One application proves its merit by soothing and healing, reducing inflammation and relief from soreness and itching for all forms of piles. Price fifty cents, guaranteed.
The Ladies' Aid Society of St Marys Church presents a supper and entertainment to aid the parish poor. A Pawtucket glee club of 12, including Dr Gillan, will perform. Rev T J Gillan chairs a large committee with many volunteers managing five supper tables by color, plus Chinese Laundry and post office helpers, all in a community fundraising effort.
In this town on May 23 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs Walter H Munro. On May 26 a daughter arrived to Mr. and Mrs Samael Kinder.
In this town on May 22 Francisco H Goulart aged 9 Cath erine Agnes wife of Charles H Straight aged 30 and David A Fish aged 75 died at Klade Island hospital all noted in brief local notices with names ages and dates.
An old ad promotes Rives Little Liver Pills claimed to aid biliogs peas and sick headache. It states they clean the system and clear the skin, price 25 cents, and are sold by O. W. Sparks.
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