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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1909
Page
3
A brief advisory notes that facial blotches and skin blemishes come from impure blood and a disordered system, claiming they will disappear after a few doses of an unspecified remedy. The tone mirrors a late era health claim urging quick, low-cost treatment.
An advertisement extols Beecham's Pills as rapidly thorough cure for pimples by cleansing the blood and system. It asserts the pills move the bowels start the bile carry off impurities and vitalize the blood to clear the face.
Quote about moral conduct emphasizes choosing the straight path over vanity. It cautions that appearance matters less than aligning actions with integrity, urging steady, principled steps for every person.
Walter Hatch of Providence State Representative for the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis lectured on prevention and cure. He described transmission via spittle and urged sun, fresh air, pure food, and sleep, noting the need to guard spittle and avoid public drinking cups. Views of Wallom Lake Sanitarium highlighted outdoor life and a Bristol district fund to aid tuberculous work.
The South Ends took two in three from the Honk Honks last evening. The Honk Honks posted a record team string of 523, with ten singles of 100 or more, including 125 by Kinnicatt. Capt. John B. Newman was high roller at 320, a three string record. The Milliflants beat Moonshiners two in three strings. Cromer and Wall posted 314 and 302. On Tuesday the Garoos won two in three from the Hay Seeds.
Demara’s Big Show returns with The Hudson Fulton Celebration as headliner in a program that promises a top vaudeville lineup. The Christies, Boston’s change artists, perform new songs and dances, while Oongee the rolling globe tramp completes the act.
The County Sheriff presents a typical Western at Bristol Opera House next Monday evening with scenic sets costumes and an easy plains atmosphere. A love story threads through complications as Happy Hazzard the Sheriff and Tuesday Blake the mountain girl clash over Mrs. Blake's claim and horse thieves. A large company and many specialties end the tale with a satisfactory conclusion.
Real estate transfers recorded at the Town Clerk’s office include a bay view land lot from William A. Doran to William H. Cleaver Ensign R. Wixon and wife to Frank J. Murphy and four house lots at Me Hope Terrace.
Mrs N Ricard of 280 High St Bristol reports kidney trouble after an operation led to bladder inflammation and painful excretions. She used Doan's Kidney Pills, felt better after three boxes, and thus highly recommends the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises Doan's as the sole US agents at 50 cents.
Nov 19 Friday evening features a whist party in Odd Fellows Hall hosted by Reba Lodge Daughters of Rebekah. Thanksgiving Week sees a country fair in G A R Hall organized by Burnside Social Club and Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters.
Orrin L. Bosworth as executor petitions Bristol probate court on November 16 1908 to appoint commissioners to examine and determine disallowed and existing claims against the estate of Louisa L Lawless of Bristol deceased. Hearing set for December 6 1909 at 10 o clock A M in Bristol. Notice to be published fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix.
Samuel W Church guardian presents his first and final account for Sarah A Church estate. Probate Court of Bristol refers the matter to December 6 1969 at 10 30 AM in Bristol Probate Court room for consideration. Notice ordered to be published fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix. John M Coggshall probate clerk. 11 19 26 12 3
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