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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1910
Page
3
An old advertising insert touts Scott's Emulsion as a universal tonic for all ages. It claims to strengthen delicate babies, improve pale girls, and flesh out tired adults, while bolstering winter immunity. Sold by druggists with a 10 cent Bend coupon and a bank sketch-book promotion.
The piece argues Judge Colt is seen as a public-spirited figure rather than a politician and notes strong support from progressive Rhode Island citizens. It contrasts Colt with Henry Lippitt, criticizing Lippitt’s ties to a discredited political boss and tariff-focused platform.
Col Joseph E Fletcher formerly of this town married Miss Marie Theresa Bollin of New York on October 17 at the bride’s home in New York. The couple have been living at Fletcher’s East Greenwich summer residence and now reside at 115 Waterman Street. Fletcher, named commanding officer of Wiral Light Infantry in 1909, plans to retire as head of the unit in January. His first wife, daughter of the late Wingatate Hayes, died April 17, 1908. he has two sons and a daughter from that marriage.
The Moonshiners edged the Dingbats last night, taking two strings and the aggregate score in a close Bristol bowling league match. Final details incomplete from the fragment.
In Providence the municipal election saw William S. Hayward elected mayor by 1688 votes. A new telegraph line links Bismark Dakota to Dayton Washington Territory crossing Sohon Pass. Providence Telephone Co reports 1060 phones in use. Skating conditions have been good this week. Bristol Light Infantry held its 16th annual ball at the Wood Street armory with Allyn's Quadrille Band providing music.
From the Phoenix of Saturday November nineteenth eighteen seventy the report notes butter selling in St Albans Vermont at forty cents per pound.
Ten thousand pounds shipped last week and Rhode Island's 217000 population noted with 62 national banks. Congregational Church votes to call Rev J P Lane from Andover to pastorate. Babbitt Post 4 AR hosts grand supper at Artillery Armory with speeches and singing. Thanksgiving day steamer trial near Laundry lot followed by parades, ball, and baseball game. Census data from 1820 to 1870 details Bristol population growth and housing. Fire company reorganization with officers listed and future act plans under manager’s note. A rehearsal at the Opera House previews an act with a Stein performer and a large upcoming program.
The Old Reliable Opera House drew a large Saturday crowd though Miss Anna Germain failed to appear and wire-walker Guilmette could not perform. Two other acts substituted but did not reach the high standard, prompting plans for an extra strong program midweek and a fresh act by Callan and Mahar with a new routine by Will Stiener of New York.
The Star Theatre filled Saturday night as Glendale Male Quartet completed a three day run of high grade vaudeville. The Mitchels are returning for another engagement. Natalie Norman, “the girl with the golden voice,” scored a big hit and returns tonight and tomorrow with a Wednesday matinee. Film offerings include The Attack at the Mill, Rebellious Betty, Motoring Through the Cliffs and Gorges of France, Simple Charity, and more. Kelly and Adams join Thursday through Saturday for singing and dancing. If you seek high quality acts and films, visit the Star.
The Providence Journal misreported Judge U L Bosworth’s death amid state officer appointments. Bosworth told the Phoenix that the death notice was greatly exaggerated and that he remained in good health, unhappy at being discussed as deceased without even a brief obituary or photo engraving. The item also noted Representative Frank H Hammill's candidacy for Fifth District Court judge after Bosworth’s death vacancy.
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