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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1908

Page

3

Obituary of David A. Fish of Bristol Town

David A. Fish aged 75 died at Rhode Island Hospital from blood poisoning after a foot scratch led to swelling and gangrene. Born in Bristol to Joseph B. and Sarah Anthony Fish, he worked in farming, boating, and on Hog and Guld islands, served as constable, married twice, leaving two daughters from the first marriage and three brothers and a sister. The body was brought home and the funeral held at the Mortuary Chapel in North Cemetery with Rev. Frank E Palbee officiating.

David A. Fish Rhode Island Hospital Rhode Island Mr. Fish Joseph B Sarah Anthony) Fish Mt. Hope Hig Portsmouth Anthony Hough Norman Fish East Providence Isaac Fish Bristol Ferry Philadelphia East Milton Mass Fall River Joseph Fish Seneture S. Benard New York New Haven Hartford George W. Simmons North Cemetery Frank E .L'Albee Bristol Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene

Mrs Catherine Straight Dies After Illness in Town

Mrs. Catherine Agnes Straight wife of Charles Straight died Friday at 5 a.m. at home on Richmond street after two years of ill health and three months confined to the house. Born in Chelsea Massachusetts she came to town as a child with her parents John and Catherine Mahoney. Survived by husband and two daughters Freda May 10 and Ida Louise 10 months old. A son and daughter died in infancy. Also survived by father John Mahoney four sisters and two brothers all in town. Funeral held yesterday at St Marys church with high mass by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan and Rev. Charles Little. Interment in St Marys cemetery.

Catherine Agnes Straight Charles Straight Richmond Street Straight Chelsea Mass John Catherine Mahoney Freda May Ida Louise Johin Mahoney George Garvin Lena Julia Margaret Mahoney Thomas James Mahoney St. Mary’s Church Thomas J. Gillan Charles Little Georgiaville Patrick Keegan William van Voast John J. Byrnes Daniel Sullivan St. Mary’s Cemetery

Doan's Kidney Pills Help Woonsocket Woman Back Pain

Mrs. Oliver Dupre of Woonsocket reports kidney trouble and backache eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She describes relief within a short time and recommends them to others. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for US. Remember the name Doan's.

Rhode Island Oliver Dupre River Street Woonsocket Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Riviera notes on Grasse and mountain villages

A travelogue describe squalid eastern Var villages with goats and manure stables, contrasting them with Grasse the perfume capital near Menton. It details perfumery methods, vast flower harvests, narcissus and iris sightings, Sir Thomas Hanbury’s La Mortola garden, and local flora. The piece laments flower destruction from the Battle of Flowers and praises botanical riches of the Riviera region.

Var Smiling Augeau Maritime Alps Grasse Mediterranean Nice Magnan Gardners Smee Riviera Byron Italy Thomas Hanbury la Mortola Menton Thomas Handbury

Devoe Paint Ad Versus Adulterated Mixes

A letter to J H Merrill argues value lies in consistency and strength, not just price. It touts Devoe paints as pure and steady, criticizing adulterants and claiming Devoe offers the least gallons per job while delivering longer service. Jas A Mailler & Son are named sellers.

Devoe United States F. W. Devoe & CO Jas. A.mailler & Son

Advertised Letters for Week Ending May 28 1908

Advertised letters for the week ending May 28 1908 include H. C. Kalish William Shannon Mrs. Fred Slade Mrs. Elisha Howard Mrs. Alfred UO. Rippins Miss M. Caver o hers Duarte Miss Esther Asher.

H. C. Kalish William Shannon Fred Slade Elisha Howard Alfred UO. Rippins M. Cavero Herésa Duarte Esther Asher

Spring festival at G A R Hall under CatholicAidSociety

A two evening spring festival is planned at G A R Hall on May 26 and 27. The event is organized under the Ladies Catholic Aid Society amid local community efforts.

G. A. R. Hall Catholic Aid Society

Man Persists, Claims Pineules Relieve Kidney Trouble

Mr 8 G Williams of Powderly Texas says after 80 days and a $1 trial Pineules relieved his long kidney and bladder issues with money back if unsatisfied. Bee s Laxative Cough Syrup praised by Dr W H Anderson of Soda Springs Idaho for coughs colds and hoarseness with gentle laxative effect. marketed by O W Sparks with money back guarantee.

G. Williams O. W Sparks Wm. H. Anderson Soda Springs Ida O. W. Sparks

Rhode Island Suburban Railway Change in Schedules

In effect Sunday December 29 1907 the Barrington Warren and Bristol line updates weekday and Sunday runs. Cars depart Providence City Hall at 5 45 A M then hourly to 6 45 P M with late runs to 1 15 P M from Bristol and additional evening services to Riverside. Sunday service starts 7 40 A M from City Hall with hourly runs to 10 25 P M and Bristol departures 7 15 A M to 10 15 P M plus late 11 16 P M and 12 16 A M to Riverside.

Newport Bristol Y. N.H.& Hartford Railroad Bristol v. Bristol Warren Express Undays Ly. Prov Bristol Lv Bristol Ar Ghode Island Suburban Railway Barrington, Warren & Bristol Line City Hall Providence Riverside Jar House Riverside

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