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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1903
Page
3
A long running world traveling figure with a fish on his back promotes Scott's Emulsion as a nutritious cod liver oil product. It claims to support consumptives, weak children, and the pale, offering flesh and strength. The ad credits Scott & Bowne, druggists in New York, with pricing.
Crystalplex company opens a week at the Bristol opera house starting November 16 under Babbitt Post G A R and Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps with noon and evening concerts. Opening night features Grand orchestra overture Durand ventriloquist act artist in crayon Stella the child artist Durand sisters and more including a glass exhibition and dance festival.
Free trial offer urges readers to test Mi-ona flesh forming food at risk to gain or lose flesh. Rhode Island Drug Co. provides 50c box with money-back guarantee if no flesh gain or health improvement after a month. Claims digestive benefits and overall restoration of health with one tablet after each meal.
A quoted account from St. James Gazette recalls Lord Lyons as a trusted ambassador to the United States who defied a fixed deadline in the Mason and Slidell affair. Faced with possible war, Lyons refused to surrender the Confederate envoys after Seward sought a further delay, and war was averted by his insistence on discretion.
A quip from Otto von Bismarck on cigars recounts how he saved his final smoke for a wounded dragoon at Koeniggraetz, choosing generosity over his own immediate pleasure and earning a grateful, intangible reward.
The angel child narrates how she avoided offending Aunt Martha during a visit. She says she told Aunt Martha parents value her for herself and recounted a joke about a pocket in her shroud. Aunt Martha laughed and praised the child, then urged her to return home.
The article notes that people with weak digestion often enjoy condiments since spices stimulate digestive glands and boost juice production. Pepper and mustard awaken the liver, aiding sedentary individuals, while vinegar dissolves cellulose in raw vegetables making cabbage and salads taste appealing. Oil is added to shield the stomach from acid.
The ancient world valued the thumb as a sign of favor and power. Romans honored thumbs with kissing and wringing as praise, while lifting or turning it away signaled disgrace. Some injured thumbs excused military service, and thieves cut theirs to avoid work, with teachers even punishing pupils by biting thumbs.
Women as well as men suffer from kidney trouble that harms mind, beauty, vigor, and cheer. The ad touts Swamp Root by Kilmer in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles, with a free sample offer and a pamphlet mailed from Binghamton NY.
Comrade Michael McKenna of the Soldiers' Home died in the hospital at the Home Sunday morning about four o clock. He was admitted from Providence May 25, 1891, one of the original inmates when opened here. He served fifteen months in Civil War as a private in Battery E First Rhode Island Light Artillery. A widower, 72, native of Ireland. Funeral tomorrow morning from the Home, burial in St Mary's Cemetery.
Miss Mary Dexter Wyatt died yesterday afternoon at 1 30 o clock at 89 State street after multiple strokes. She was 72 or 73, born in Bristol, daughter of William and Olive Wyatt, Life Member of the Bristol Female Charitable Society, sister of a local resident, funeral Thursday at 2 30 from her residence. Mr and Mrs Frank Sylvester mourn the death of their one year and ten month old son Edgar who died Sunday at their Wood street home after brief illness with acute indigestion and lung edema. burial at St Mary's this afternoon.
In this town on November 3 a son was born to Paul Vona and his wife. The birth adds a newborn boy to the Vona family, with neighbors noting the happy occasion.
Rosicnave and Adelina Cote wed in this town on November 3rd as Rev. P McCabe of St Marys Church officiated. Henri Robichand of Montreal and Miss Adelina Cote were the couple.
In this town on Nov 1 Michael McKenna aged 72 died at the Soldiers Home. Edgar Sylvester son of Frank and Mary E Sylvester died at age 1 year 10 months. Miss Mary Dexter Wyatt died on Nov 2 age 77 leaving the late William and Olive Greene Wyatt. Funeral from 89 State street Thursday Nov 6 at 2 30 pm.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt shows Patsy pleading for candy while Mrs Casey warns that patience brings reward. The exchange portrays a mother and child dialogue about obedience and rewards.
A notice from Babbitt Post No 15 G A R K and W R C announces Henry Walsh hosting a new Crystalplex Carnival under their auspices. The brief item highlights organizational backing and the event’s civic social angle.
A brief exchange contrasts parental discipline and earning children’s respect. Midgett notes sending children away as soon as they notice, while Fidgett-Really questions if any method preserves a father’s standing with offspring. The dialogue reflects concerns about consequences of parental choices.
In Chicago a neighbor marks a golden wedding with a witty exchange from Puck about a long memory. The joke notes such people recall events from ages past. The quoted banter contrasts celebration with the idea of time and memory, as reported by the Atchison Globe.
Observance of Hallowe en filled the town with gatherings at homes on High street Bristol Neck Wood Street and Pearse avenue. Many parties featured games music dancing and suppers. Notable events included Mr and Mrs James W Goff Miss Ethel Greene Miss Eva May Cole Miss Madeline Reynolds Miss Winifred Honan and Miss Millie D Church hosting students and friends with surprise celebrations and a birthday tribute to Mr Charles H MacDonald.
October 31 to November 9 Fair of Council Dom Luiz Felippe in Columbia Hall Wood Street. November 3 to 7 Annual exhibition of photographs at the studio of L. L. Anderstrom. November 16 to 21 One week Bristol Opera House Walsh's Crystalplex Carnival benefit of Babbitt Post G A and Babbitt Women's Relief Corps November 18 Wednesday Grand Army Hall Supper and Sale Benefit of class of 04 B H S. November 25 Wednesday Bristol Opera House The Game Keeper. November 26 Thursday Thanksgiving night Bristol Opera House drama The Shamrock and Rose by local talent for benefit of St Mary's T A S. January 1 Friday Bristol Opera House Utah the Great Mormon play. January 12 Tuesday Bristol Opera House The Eleventh Hour.
Bernard H. Lane of Washington D C formerly of Bristol son of the late Rev James P Lane who once pastored the Congregational church here married Oct 28 at the bride’s parents home to Miss Bertha Johnson of Middletown Ohio Lane a government printing office proofreader has just completed an eight room house designed by his brother John Lane an architect in the treasury department at Petworth Washington where the couple will live
Henri Robichaud of Montreal Canada and Adelina Cote of this town wed at St Marys Church this morning at eight. Rev Patrick McCabe officiated with Alfred Cote and Elzear Pary as witnesses. Bride wore green corded silk and white chrysanthemum. reception followed at 282 Thames Street. They plan to move to Montreal next Monday.
A short ad promoting Trimberlain's Cough Remedy for bad colds. It claims the medicine loosens and relieves irritation and inflammation of the throat and lungs and provides quick cures. Sold by W. H. Bufflogton.
The testimonial describes Mr G J Carroll of McDonough Massachusetts traveling to Worcester to thank Blood Wine makers after suffering nine months with stomach and bowel trouble. After fifteen doctors failed, one bottle cured diarrhea in three days and 25 pounds were gained in three weeks, with lifelong use claimed.
The British Museum houses hundreds of Egyptian mummies from various dynasties including the oldest, Mykerinos. He ruled in the fourth dynasty and built the Great Pyramid at Gizeh. His headless mummy was found in 1831 and a stone coffin lost at sea was later recovered.
From Camden Maine a Philadelphia merchant with a summer cottage traded his lively horse for a French Canadian’s gentle but blind horse. The swap seemed fair until the wife found the new mount was blind. The Frenchman admitted, after being pressed, that he had tried to warn but his English failed.
The wind shapes trees and forest boundaries, drying plants and biasing growth toward leeward sides. Windward edges show stunted trunks, bent branches, and pronounced deformation, especially near seas or flat terrain. Cherry plum walnut ash and some pines are highly wind sensitive, while mountain pines and certain firs resist and aid wind swept reforestation.
Joseph Salvador the French historian and Jules Landeau a novelist clashed at a public reception over their roles in letters. The novelist urged history needs sugar coating to be palatable, while the historian said coating is mere ingredient that cures. Landeau proposed dividing honors to reflect their respective contributions.
The regular monthly Probate Court session opened at 10 am with Judge Reynolds. Will of Mary Ann Peters probated nisi and executor James M. Peters, invalid. Marion I O Wolf granted guardianship of Gertrude B D Wolf. Bond set at 1000 with appraisers Bennett Peck Church. Patrick Hammill petition for administrator of Joseph M Robbins estate continued nisi. Benjamin Smith estate inventory allowed. Marion I D Wolf granted guardianship of Marion I, Mark A, Mary R D Wolf minors with bond 1000 and appraisers Bennett Peck Church. Augustine Van Wickle guardian account continued nisi.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes druggists will refund money if it fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box priced at 6 cents.
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