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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1903
Page
2
notices show an annual meeting for Piago Tuner John J McCarty with affiliated addresses Providence Rhode Island and a for sale inquiry directed to F A Ingraham, returnable to PHOENIX Office.
On Tuesday November 17 1903 the Bristol Phenix offers a two dollar yearly subscription with free forwarding to a new address from now until January 1 1905 and a free illustrated Bristol souvenir number for the holiday season, promoted as a fine gift for those interested in Bristol news.
The families of William Francis and John Wells in this town dispute their sons 18 to 20 enlisting in the U S Navy. Enlistment occurred in Providence the previous week after parents allegedly signed papers granting consent. The youths, missing for days, were traced to the recruiting office and sent to Norfolk, Virginia. Francis is son of Joseph Francis and Wells of Nelson Wells.
A chili of Mrs Geof Benson finds her Saturday bath incident ends in severe burn for the child. Her quick relief comes from Chamberlains Pain Balm applied at home. Within half an hour the child calms and sleeps, fully recovering in about two weeks. Mrs Benson, a Kellar Ya resident, endorses the antiseptic balm for burns and other injuries. Sold by W H Buffington.
Local Bristol notes cover mail times at the Bristol Post Office, court and police mentions, neighbors’ visits, shop ads and sales, Y M C A activities, barge coal deliveries, and social events. The item lists upcoming events, sales, travel to Cranston, a new rubber factory opening, a pool table at the yacht club, and a plan for a new reservoir survey in North Swansea with potential Bristol town purchase.
There is widespread catarrh in the region once deemed incurable. Halley's Catarrh Cure by J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, is proclaimed as the only constitutional remedy, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. They offer $100 if it fails to cure, with testimonials and circulars available. Sold by druggists for 76 cents. Thall's Family Pills also advertised.
A short black Liberty Silling is missing on Friday evening near State or I Street. Finder please return it to five Bia.
FOR SALE A NEW WHEELER WILSON Sewing Machine taken in trade. Apply to FRA A INGRAHAM 212 HOPE ST between 8 and 9 in morning. FOR SALE A LOT OF SALT HAY inquire of CHARLES PAULL. A NUMBER OF HOUSE LOTS on Bay View Avenue and Wood Street. Prices very low. Apply to WARDWELL LUMBER CO
Gas Engine Oil gasoline and the best batteries in the country with sundries for launches. Malcolm MacNaught boat builder at 404 Thames Street offers a good work horse harness and low gear. Also a yoke of oxen five years old well broken terms reasonable apply to.
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