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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1907

Page

2

Governor Higgins Wins Popular Support in Rhode Island

Rhode Island voters reelect Governor Higgins amid continued distrust of reform proposals from Comstock and other Democratic leaders. The state’s political climate mirrors last year with the Democratic-Lincoln representation decreasing. Separately, Rathbone Gardner and James M. Scott were appointed co receivers of Union Trust Company, extending temporary receivership to December 7 with a court‑ordered financial examination and report due by a set deadline.

Higgins New Lasurele Russell Massachusetts Rhode Island Comstock General Assembly Rathbone Gardner James M. Scott William H Sweetland Superior Court Cornelius S. Sweetland Union Trust Company of Providence

Vanderbilt offers aid for Newport YMCA building

Alfred G. Vanderbilt proposes a $100000 gift to the Newport Young Men's Christian Association for a memorial building in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt. The gift is conditional on building plans approved by the donor, a condition accepted by the board of directors. Also noted is a feature about a notable football story in Scribner's November issue alongside other items of interest.

Alfred G. Vanderbilt Newport Young Men’s Christian Association Cornelius Vanderbilt Scribner's Magazine Scribner’s Magazine

Bristol Post Office Hours and Mail Arrivals

Post office daily mail arrivals at 7.00 10.00 12.00 4.00 6.45 7.15 p m and closings at 8.00 8.45 11.80 a m 1.45 5.45 7 16 p m Sunday mails arrive 8.30 a m close 5.00 p m General delivery window for stamps 4 30 to 5 pm Office hours Sunday 9 38 to 10 30 4 m Sunday mail distributed from carriers racks at south door 9 30 to 10 30 m

South Door

Express schedule for Bristol departures and arrivals

Earle and Prew express times list outward departures at 7 35, 11 05 a m, 3 05, 5 05 p m and inward arrivals at 7 45, 11 45 a m, 2 45, 6 45 p m.

Bristol Earle & Prew Express

Local entertainments and events in Pokanoket area

The Empire Moving Picture Company plans a motion picture and illustrated song show at Pokanoket Hall this evening. W B Smith moving pictures and songs at Bristol Opera House tomorrow. Julia Walsh will sing. A Portuguese dance for Joas DaSilvera last Saturday drew a large crowd with a Portuguese orchestra. A donation sale and a pumpkin seed contest are announced, plus football honors between local and Providence teams. A lumber schooner Lizzie Cochran grounded near Warren, with two oyster boats aiding. St Andrew's club hosted Ivy Guild with a red and white decorations, musical program, and refreshments amid bad weather.

Empire Moving Picture Company Pokanoket Hall John P. Reynolds New England Boston W. B. Smith Bristol Opera House Julia. Walsh Portuguese Hall Wilson's Lane Joas P. DaSilvera St. Andrew’s Club St. Michael's Church Ivy Guild

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Endorsing Letters Ad

One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio cited as reputable, with endorsements from Walding Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists. Package details include testimonials and a price per bottle for Hall's Catarrh Cure. Also mentions Gail's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F.J. Cheney & CO Toledo F J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin O. Hall iIreo- Solar Gail

Bristol Armory Meeting and Civic Notices

The Bristol Train of Artillery met in its Armory with the ball committee reporting progress. Officers and members listed various civic events including cake and chicken chowder sales at State Street M E church and a talk by Reynolds on Legends of the Norsemen in Southern Rhode Island.

Bristol Train of Artillery Reba Rebekah Joze Odd Kilbey Hall Fred M. Dixon Frederick E. Suzman Providence Ladies Aid Society of State Street M. BE John P. Reynolds Rhode Island Citizen’s Historical Association Mathewson Street M. E Rhode Island Sarah Yuill Oliver J. B. Henderson James Henderson Bay View Avenue

Praise For New Legislators In Bristol

The article lauds newly elected Senator James O. Church and Assemblyman Franklin from Bristol, noting Church’s prior legislative service and Franklin’s rise from mill worker to assistant superintendent at National India Rubber Company. It emphasizes their honesty, community service, and commitment to public welfare, wishing them a successful term and continued local loyalty.

James O. Church Bristol General Assembly Church National India Rubber Company Franklin

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Praise

The Gasconade Missouri postmaster Daniel A. Bueh commends DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills saying he is improving fast and feels like a new man. The pills are marketed by W. W. Bififington.

Gasconade, Mo Daniel A. Bueh Darwitt DeWitt W. W. Bififington

Community events schedule for Bristol area in November and December

A list of local activities includes a Nov 9 dance at Columbia Hall hosted by Antone Marshall, a Nov 12 bake sale at State Street M E Church by the Daughters Aid Society, a Nov 12 performance of The Moonshiner's Daughter by Bristol Dramatic Co at the Bristol Opera House, and fairs and entertainments through Dec 16 at various venues. Also noted are a Nov 28 Thanksgiving Eve melodrama Lone Tree Mine, a Nov 25-26 minstrel show, a Nov 21 roomtage sale at State Street M E church, and a Dec 7-16 fair at Artillery Hall with fire engine company sponsorship.

Columbia Hall Wood Street Antone Marshall State Street M. E. Church Dadies Aid Society Bristol Dramatic Co Bristol Opera House G. A. R. Hall Rhode Island Lpibbany Albion Dramatic Club Lone Tree Mine Bristol Hotel Epworth League of State Street Artillery Hall Kine Philip Fire Engine Co Minstral Entertainment Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co Joseph A. Arnold Thames Street Bristol Rhode Island William T. O'Donnell R. I

Anniversary celebration of Real Concelho No. 8 in Columbia Hall

The fifth anniversary of Real Concelho No. 8, a local branch of the Royal Autonomic Benefitt Michaelense Association, is set for Saturday evening at Columbia Hall Wood Street. The program includes addresses by grand officers, a special hop, and a parade before assembling at the hall. Representatives from Providence Fall River New Bedford and Bristol societies will attend. New uniforms in blue blouses and loggias will be worn, similar to Bristol Naval Reserves. The arrangements committee comprises Antone Sousa Joseph J Arruda Peter Galvao Manuel Ponte and Jacintho Martins.

Real Concelho Royal Autonomic Benefitt Michaelense Association Columbia Hall Wood Street Providence Fall River New Bedford Bristol Real Oconcelho Society Bristol Naval Reserves Antone Sousa Joseph J. Arruda Peter Galvao Manuel Ponte Jacintho Martins

Famous dressmaker unveils coming out gown design

A renowned dressmaker has crafted a debut gown showcased in photographs. The outfit appears elegant and well tailored, with media captions praising its poised silhouette and stylistic details.

Henry A Immons Probate Account in Bristol Estate

Henry A Himmong executor of William Hy Bim as late of Bristol deceased presents his account in Bristol Probate Court. Notice to creditors and heirs published for four consecutive weeks at Bristol dates November 8 15 22. Probate Clerk Herbert E F Shee signs.

Make OF Waris Henry Immons Henry A. Himmong William Hy Bristol She Robate Co Robate Harriet C. Whitney Probate Court Bristol Phoenix Herbert F. Bennett Helen L. Howard AIP Etienne H. Hazard

Rogers Free Library Hosts Thomas' Register of American Manufacturers

The Rogers Free Library preserves Thomas' Register of American Manufacturers and First Hands for free use. It serves as the standard index to American manufacturing and sourcing, enabling instant access to names, addresses, ratings of manufacturers and suppliers across industries. The work spans 2,200 pages, 200,000 names, and 88,000 article types. It is utilized by Washington Government offices, the American general service, and leading U.S. manufacturers and merchants.

Rogers Free Library Thomas’ Register of Washington American Genernlar Service United States

Treating Indigestion With Kodol For Dyspepsia

A health warning urges addressing stomach trouble promptly. It promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia as a safe, reliable digestant to relieve heartburn belching and dyspepsia symptoms, noting pleasant taste and prompt relief, sold by W. Buffington.

W. 4. Buffington

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