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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1904
Page
2
Friday November 4 1904 reports mark the 10th anniversary of Emperor Nicholas accession and the birthday of the Japanese emperor. A fierce Japanese attack on Port Arthur inflicted heavy losses but failed to seize the fortress. Observers doubt its ability to hold out much longer.
The Congregational Club hosted its annual reception for church members at the chapel Tuesday evening, drawing a large audience. A musical recital featured piano, soprano and tenor solos, a bass solo, and a tenor bass duet, with refreshments served after.
John Allingham, Civil War veteran, convicted in Providence of manslaughter for killing Mrs. Mary Crowley at the Valley of Death in Pawtucket on September 15. He received a five year State prison term after a two hour jury deliberation. defense waived appeal. He had prior stints at Soldiers' Home and claimed self defense.
A Wednesday evening meeting at Miss Alice Coughlan's home elected officers for the S . CO. Club with Miss Alice Coughlan as president Miss Ronnie Callan secretary and Miss Nellie Tangney treasurer Vocal music and solos by Miss Bridget Breen Miss Jennie LaFrance and Miss Louise Dorie were enjoyed A trick by Miss Hattie Tattrie earned a prize Supper was served and all enjoyed the evening.
An old advertisement touts L and M paints offering a 3150 dollar quote for 21 gallons to paint a house and 2520 dollars for the same work with 12 gallons plus 9 gallons of mixed paint. It promises liberal quantities to property owners and churches within 30 days and notes sale from Longman and Martinez of New York for fifty years.
Bristol post office hours list morning and evening mails with Sunday times, express matter departures and arrivals by Earle & Prew, local ads for shoes, gas appliances, a Columbia Hall dance benefit, society notes, hospital update on Miss Gertrude Galvin, funeral of Frank Walker, and upcoming Democratic rally in the Opera House Bristol.
A Vermont advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pato Balm as the best liniment, claiming it heals cuts and bruises promptly relieves rheumatic pains and deep seated aches like lame backs and chest pains, urging a trial from W. H. Buffington.
The notice lists daily prices for dairy and pantry staples including butter at 26 cents per pound,Fancy Creamery and Vermont butters, lard in 10 pound pails and 50 pound tubs, milk brands, Carolina rice, Cape Cod cranberries, shredded wheat biscuits, eating potatoes at 70 cents per bushel, Greening apples at 20 cents per peck, banner oats, seedless raisins, prunes, and Salada tea. Prices shown reflect typical small town market items of the period.
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