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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
3
La Pipsisawas swept the Rangers in three straight games. The Millifinents won two strings in three from the Hussiers. the deciding string was by one pin.
Bristol Opera House manager Peter J Lannon announces the first moving picture show of the season for Saturday with children’s matinees. William Smith will operate the Biograph reels using new equipment to reduce flicker and improve detail. Safety adds include new exits and a uniform fireman per State law. a full orchestra may accompany the opening night show.
A general appeal extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for female troubles. It cites testimonials from Mrs Maggigie Einen and Mrs Josephing Hall about restored health and motherhood, urging sick women to seek advice at Lynn Mass.
An advertisement-style testimonial promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble. S. W. Flowers of Bristol Rhode Island recounts relief from backache and kidney symptoms after using the product. The copy cites a local drugstore purchase through J H Young & Co and advertises the medicine at 60 cents with FosterMilburn Co as the U.S. agents.
Miss Hannahen- Baron Drury youngest daughter of Mrs Drury and Thomas Welcome Clark of Cambridge Mass wed at St Michael's Onaroh Saturday at 12 80 pm. Ceremony featured Lohengrin wedding march and a large attendance. Married by Rev W R Trotter with Rev Samuel S Drury of Boston assisting. They plan a Millinocket Maine residence as Mr Clark works as a mechanical and civil engineer.
The funeral was held Sunday at 1 30 from the home of Mrs. Joseph Gifford, 189 High Street. She was a devoted wife and mother, beloved friend, and an example of Christian charity noted for self sacrifice. Her loss is mourned by a large family, neighbors, and the town, with heartfelt blessings for her repose under the soft, green tent.
David Jamelin died suddenly at 11 15 last night at his daughter Mrs Alexander Houle’s Thames street home. He suffered heart failure after acute indigestion, dying within half an hour. Born in Canada, he had lived here three years. Survived by ten other children, two in Canada, one son and one daughter in the west, plus two brothers and a sister in Canada.
Advertised letters for the week ending October 81st, 1908 include Timothy L. Blanchard Mr Robie Francisco Thome Nicola Tucehei Mrs Jennie Nailer Miss R E Throop Miss Edith Taylor Marii Coppolino and foreign Manuel Javares Pasquale Pagano Allesandro Vattimo carried in the post office log.
Ex governor Bourn returns from Europe as Bristol notes election results with Harrison’s landslide and House outlook. Local marriages, deaths, and civic notices mix with arrivals, absences, and society gatherings. Town council minutes, clergy, and military unit movements thread through the week’s brief chronicle.
Phenix of Friday reports Attleboro resident Mrs. Alice Spencer, born Rice and married to Edward Spencer in 1828, marked her 90th birthday at her son’s Third Street home. Attendees from the town included Mrs. Barbour, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Barosy, Mrs. Slade, Mrs. Hoard, and Mrs. Darling. Sherman to Washington new Government Printing Office post noted with family plans. Also mentions Sadie Connery’s recovery, electric road route surveying, and Daniel and Susan Coyle’s four month trip to Ireland, plus Harriet Burgess and family occupants.
A Bristol advertisement touts Rexall Moon Tone as a universal remedy for coughs colds and catarrhal conditions. It claims 80 years of cures from a famous physician and guarantees a free cure or no charge, offering two sizes 60c and 1.00 with typical treatments lasting three large bottles. Hope Drug Co. Hope Street endorses the product.
The Phoenix office offers over 200 calendar styles for 1909 and promises delivery between now and January 1 1909 with no payment until delivery. Readers are urged to place orders now to avoid December rush and secure a wide assortment.
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