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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1904

Page

3

Local notice roundup and town happenings continue

A breadth of small town items fills the page from dress goods and belt overcoats at Suzmans to Miss Snow visiting Franklin Street House. Rev H W Warren will preach at First Baptist with exchange of pulpits, and a Dec 1 calendar ad sale and charity events proceed at G A R Hall and Artillery hall.

Suzman’s Miss Snow Castolina R. I Franklin Street House H. W. Warren Warren First Baptist Church A. S. Stowell Prudence Island W. Lenoir Hood National City Evangelization Union M. E. Church Trinity Union M. BE Providence State Street Rebekah Reba Rebekah Odd Fellows’ Hall Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association Company of Artillery Artillery Hall Train of Artillery Grand Army Hall Salvation Army Ensign Adjt Derrick Scheinfeld Willing Eagies Eugene Wall Drury Block Charles W. Sparks New York

Vaccaro and Connery births in town announce children

In this town on November 2, 1904, a son was born to Mr and Mrs Pietro Vaccaro. On November 17, a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Joan M Connery.

Vaccaro Pietro Vaccaro Connery Joan M. Connery

Deaths in Hazleton Area Name David D Spence

Obituaries note the death of David D Spence formerly of this town on November 18 in his 72nd year. William H Shepard aged 71 died November 16 at the State Soldiers Home in this town.

Spence Hazleton David D Spence Shepard State Soldiers’ Home William H. Shepard

Paint Your House with L and M Modern Paints Ad

A vintage promotional note urges homeowners to paint with L and M paints showing two cost examples for a house using 21 gallons at 31.60 and 12 gallons plus 9 gallons oil mix at 26.20. It promises a savings of 96.80 and offers liberal quantities to two property owners and churches within 30 days. Available from Longman and Martinez in New York until an agent is appointed.

Longman & Martinez New York

English Language Meter: Varied Collectives and Names

A humorous note on misused terms and correct collective nouns for animals and people. It lists examples such as a fleet of ships a herd of sheep and a crowd of people, ending with a miscellaneous city crowd called a public, illustrating language intricacies and foreigner comprehension.

Engineers

Miraculous Union Soldiers Escape From Death Jaws

W Henry Sheak narrates in Mc Clure's the astonishing tale Out of the Jaws of Death. Two privates from the 180th Indiana Regiment were shot by guerillas and left for dead, then endured a hairbreadth escape through perilous trials to reach their own lines and relief. The story, partly in the soldiers own words, unfolds an extraordinary adventure that chills and amazes.

W. Henry Sheak McClure 180Th Indiana

McGivinses Lose Family Jewels In Theft Report

Mrs Grimes relays rumor that the McGivinses lost their family jewels last Thursday. Mrs Burke confirms the theft, adds the hair brush was recovered, and says authorities hope to recover the fine-tooth comb.

The Best Liniment from Chamberlain's Pain Balm

Post and Bliss of Georgia Vermont praise Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment for cuts bruises and rheumatic pains. They claim instant relief and deep seated chest and back pains benefit greatly. Sold by W. H. Baffington.

Chamberlain Post & Bliss Georgia Baffington

William H Shepard Civil War veteran dies at 71

William H Shepard a Civil War veteran died at the State Soldiers Home at 7 80 o clock Wednesday evening aged 71 after Brights disease He served three months in the Civil War in Company B 1st Rhode Island Detached Militia He came to the home from Providence where he belonged to the Veteran Firemen's Association He was a widower Funeral will be tomorrow with interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery Providence

William H. Shepard State Soldiers Bright Rhode Island Providence Veteran Firemen’s Association Shepard

Thanksgiving Jubilee Service at Local Church 1904

The church completes its debt clearance over the past year with a Thanksgiving service. Dr Andrew J Coulins of Providence will preach in the morning, followed by an evening program detailing the ten thousand dollar fundraising effort. A banquet for contributors is set for Monday evening with receipts issued at the banquet. Special children’s party at four o’clock and a formal music program accompany the day. The Official Board and Financial Committee meet Saturday to review the final debt plan.

Andrew J. Coulins Providence Sweney

Successful Entertainment and Supper at St Marys TA Rooms

The Ladies Auxiliary held a well attended supper and entertainment last evening with a large number of contributors. A varied musical and literary program featured piano and vocal solos, a violin and piano duet, readings, song and dance, and displays of bunting and decor. Organizers include Mrs Mary Harrington and several Misses. The event will continue tonight and tomorrow night due to its eminent success and broad support.

St. Mary’s T. A. S Ladies’ Auxiliary Mary Harington Alice Coughlin Kate Walsl Louise Doyle Jonnie Morris Mary Henry Marguerite Duffy Nora Leahy Mary Callan John Morrissey Lizzie Ormond Stephen Garrity Hannah Miller Sadie Callan Willie Sisson

Month's Medicine on Trial Guarantee Bond by Jasmin

A.J Jasmin offers a months trial with Miona where buyers get a full refund if the remedy does not provide satisfaction after a month's use. The guarantee backs every box, promising money return to the purchaser if results are unsatisfactory for digestion or stomach troubles.

A.J Jasmin

Guarantee Bond for Miona Refund on Return of Box

A buyer offers a guarantee to refund money paid for Miona if an empty box is returned and the purchaser reports it failed to cure dyspepsia or stomach troubles. The guarantee covers two boxes or one month of treatment at 60 cents per box, signed by the seller.

Mi o na Diet Aid Offered By A J Jasmin

Those with digestion problems are urged to try Mi o Na, claimed to cure indigestion and dyspepsia, improve blood, and restore health. The offer promises a month trial with no cost if it fails, asserting 99 of 100 succeed and boosting Jasmin's faith in the product.

A. J. Jasmin

Keiths New Theatre Vaudeville Bill Boasts Star Acts

Keiths next week features a top line of star acts and notable comedy. Will H Murphy leads with a travesty of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Howland Raitt doubles Uncle Tom and Little Eva, Edward Nicander returns with songs and stories, Sydny Dean headlines a Christmas on the Island sketch, Sinpger’s monkey comedians perform for the children, and other acts include Ful gera the lightning change artist the Wilton Brothers Gardner and Vincent the Idyll of the Links the Golden Gate Quintet Ada Arnoldson and more with Biograph film and Fighting the Flames at Dreamland. The bill aims to be among the season’s best.

Keith Zaza Tom Albee Company Albee Stock Company Providence Nicander Sydny Dean Florodora the Mocking Bird Sinpger Fulgera Wilton Brothers Gardner & Vincent Links Golden Gate Quintete Ada Arnoldson Chamberlins Karl & Wilson Cunningham & Lord Marinellas Dreamland

Roads in Bristol Need Better Care and Planning

A letter to the editor argues Bristol’s roads are poor due to neglect and poor maintenance. It cites frequent pipe bursts and sewer hookups leaving trenches unfilled, wasting money spent on roads, and calls for intelligent reform and a stronger road management system to keep the town’s avenues in good condition.

the Phenix Bristol Newport

Congregational Supper and Harvest Sale Brighten Chapel Event

The Congregational club held a harvest supper and sale last evening in the memorial chapel. Decorations featured flowers and harvest colors. The D Wolf Inn Orchestra provided music while a substantial menu included baked beans ham Indian pudding pumpkin and mince pies coffee cake and ice cream. The committee was Mrs Frank Buffington Miss Mabel Gardner and Mrs Lewis Waldron with many volunteers assisting in supper service tables and cashiering. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised for sale by W H Buffington.

Congregational Memorial Chapel Congregational Club D’ Wolf Inn Frank Buffinton Mabel Gardner Lewis Waldron Thomas McUsaghey Charles ¥. Dimond William Greene Reba Church Helen Bell Harriet Gray Alice Almy Helen Church Harry Gray William Spooner William McCaughey E. Hibbert Mabel Lardner Miriam W. Skinner T. N. Owen E. Strong Harry Barton Herbert Burnham Robert McCaughey Jennie Herrmann Iola Thompson Helen Waldron Clara Diman

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad Promotes Relief and Cure

An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as instantly relieving sour stomach belching and gas and claims permanent cure of stomach disorders. S. P. Storrs a New Britain Conn druggist endorses the remedy noting customer satisfaction and widespread use. Sold by W. H. Boflogton.

S. P. Storrs Main Street New Britain Conn W. H. Boflogton

The December Delineator Christmas Issue Overview

The December Delineator offers festive cheer with stylish fashion pages, colorful Wagner love songs translated by Richard de Gallienne, and a romance of Wagner and Cosima. It includes society notes from Washington, short stories by noted authors, Christmas needlework, and varied women’s topics throughout, aimed at home readers.

Richard de Gallienne J. C. Leyendecker Wagner Cosima The Republic Washington F Hopkinson Smith Robert Grant Alice Brown Mary Stewart Cutting Elmore Elliot Peake Julia Magruder L. Frank Baum Grace MacGowan Cooke

New Use for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in South Africa

Arthur Chapman of Durban Natal reports a neighbor used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on a two month old infant by applying it to a dummy teat. The baby recovered quickly, according to the letter. The remedy is advertised as for sale by W. H. Buffington.

Arthur Chapman Durban Natal South Africa W. H. Buffington

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Beecham’s Dr. McMunn Roman Eye Jasmin R. J. Drug CO Bristol Public Market D. G. Leeb Hasbrouck Hope Street Batley Florida Malaga Baldwin Pek Methodist Episcopal] Church Notes Gloria Patri NEW Theatre W.H. Buffington Waldron-Brownell CO Bradford Street Eugene LE Clair R. J Cottage Street G. M. Wilbur Staples Coal Company Franklin Lyken Lehigh N. N. Cole A. L. Spafford Chester Mich W H Buoffington Joseph L. Buftum Hope ST Beauregard Wright's Church Isaac B. Munro Charles ST Franklin ST Thames Street Theodore O. Gladding Prop Telephone Easterbrook's S. B. Paull C. F. Sanford William Street A. W. Orgelman John Shepard Smith William ST Barton and DeWitt C. H. LaCroix Zavalla Tex Buffington
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