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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1903
Page
3
A persuasive testimonial from Buffalo New York and others touts Blood Wine as a powerful tonic. Claims include steady nerves protection against sickness and improved energy. Seemingly broad cures cited for colds kidney and liver troubles appetite and general vitality.
A collection of light bits includes Bianchi teasing Brig Brignoli on nerves after a stage rehearsal, a quip from a famed anatomist about bone identification, and a tale of President Buchanan sending a gift described as a bear's ham that proved to be something else upon closer look.
In a Kansas City Journal column, Margaret asks if Winifred expects many wedding gifts and hears she will receive more than she expects, reflecting playful social chatter about weddings and gifts.
In Robert Chambers memoir by his brother William a Peebles birthplace memory is recalled. A lifelong Peebles man who visited Paris returns to solemn townsfolk who ask him to describe the trip. He sums up Paris as wonderful yet Peebles for pleasure, highlighting local pride.
Thelma enters its third season at Bristol Opera House with a strong cast. The four act drama features key scenes from the novel such as the Alten Fjord, the Viking’s death on a burning ship, the Aurora Borealis and a snowstorm.
The play is declared as highly applauded across the land and is set to be interpreted anew this season. Ethel Brandon now portrays Thelma, a performer praised for her magnetic presence musical voice and graceful carriage.
A fragmented listing outlines Nov 3 to 7 exhibition photos at L L Anderstrom studio, Nov 16 to 21 Bristol Opera House events, benefits for Babbitt Post and Babbitt Women's Relief Corps, Nov 18 Grand Army Hall supper and sale for class of 04, Nov 25 Bristol Opera House The Game Keeper, Nov 26 Thanksgiving night The Shamrock and Rose at Bristol Opera House for St Mary’s T A S, Jan 1 Utah play, Jan 12 The Eleventh Hour at Bristol Opera House.
For sick headache try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets ward off the attack if taken in time. For sale by W. H. Buffington.
Advertisement-style note promoting Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. Claims to reveal kidney trouble via urine sediment and frequent urges to urinate. Promotes Swamp Root with 50c and 1 sizes and offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
In district court yesterday morning Theodozie Duarte was arraigned for assaulting Mary Lord near Gooding's park in the east town. Duarte pleaded not guilty despite a witness claiming he did not strike her. Mrs. Lord did not appear. Duarte was released. John Fleming, confined since Friday, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and received six months at the state farm. John Crowsfield, brought from Warren on vagrancy charges, also pleaded guilty and drew six months at the state farm.
A birth notices announces the arrival of eight son to Mr. and Mrs Alfred Joliffe on November 5 in the town.
Marriages listed include Goulette Tromblay in Warren on November 5 by Rev. Fateaux uniting Alfred Goulette and Louisa Tromblay. Also Bacon Bravo on November 7 at the Cantred residence in Hopeworth Bristol RI joining Edgar Mahew Bacon of Tarrytown NY to Anna Holleotack Beard of Lakewood NJ.
Mrs Elizabeth A Wight of this town died November 10 at age 58. The deceased was a resident here for many years and is survived by relatives in the area. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
Regulations invite Bristol high school pupils to compete for a five dollar gold prize for an essay on The Louisiana Purchase. Criteria include research, maps, language, and proper citations with signed pen names and sealed envelopes. Entries due March 1904 with judging at June graduation.
An old newspaper style advertisement touts salt pork as a cure for consumption and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a modern fat-based remedy. It claims fat aids the consumptive, praises cod liver oil and phosphites, and offers free samples with purchase details and a New York chemists address.
The managers appeal for a second hand cooking stove for the laundry, Brussels carpet for rugs, woolen dresses to be cleansed and made over, heavy cotton hose sizes 84 to 94, rubbers sizes 3 to 6, and apples and vegetables of all kinds. Any amount will be gratefully received.
Mrs Geo T Benson of Kellar Virginia recalls applying Chamberlains Pain Balm to her sons burn after a Saturday bath. The antiseptic liniment soothed the child within thirty minutes and he slept. In two weeks he recovered. The ad notes Pain Balm for burns cuts bruises and sprains and lists W H Buffington as the seller.
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