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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
3
Last evening the Megoms won two out of three games against the Histlers in a bowling match, with highs and lows noted as the teams traded frames. The results kept the contest tight and showcased the Megoms strengths in pressure moments.
The Y M C A announces an evening exhibition on Wednesday November 25 in the gym featuring classwork from boys students seniors and business men classes. Other features include a basketball game Bristol second team versus Fall River team. Admission is 18 cents. Parents and interested parties are invited to attend at 8 pm.
In Douglass In Warren on Nov 18 Sarah A daughter of the late Robert and Sarah Douglass aged 83 years. Also an advertisement asserts Kodol Digests what you eat and makes the stomach sweet and urges trial today with a guarantee. Sold by W H Boflington.
Reserved seats may be obtained at Conley Brothers Confectionery store on Hope Street. The ad notes availability for events or performances and directs customers to the shop for pickup or purchase.
From the Phenix extracts list names of pupils in East South North Center Advanced and Grammar schools who were neither absent nor tardy through the term ending Nov 1878. The long roster names many students across multiple primary and grammar schools in Bristol this quarter.
A discussion notes that many operations on women are unnecessary and warns that numerous procedures could be avoided. The text reflects concern about medical practices and the burden of surgery on female patients.
Letters from readers claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured severe female troubles and avoided surgery. The ad describes thirty years of use as standard remedy for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities pain and backache and invites others to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A sequence of community notices lists a Nov 24 rummage sale at the store formerly occupied by Mrs J J Christie on Wood Street corner State under Reba Lodge. Nov 25 dance at Armory foot of Church Street under First Division R M B. Nov 26 Thanksgiving matinee hop at G K Hall 3 to 6 pm under Good Time Club. Nov 26 Thanksgiving night Bristol Dramatic Company presents Little Woman or a Rocky Mountain Woman at Bristol Opera House. Dec 3 Bran Sapver in A R Hall under Edgetiull Sewple No 3 Prthian Sisters followed by dancing. a note calls this Persistent y 18 one of the greatest Points in business Kat cess.
Annie Roduques guardian petitions to mortgage minor Mary M Roduques real estate in Bristol two lots on plat of Heirs of Daniel Ryan Lot 6 and 11 describe boundaries on Ryan and Rock streets. Court orders notice for four teen days in Bristol Phoenix and sets December 7 1908 hearing at 10 30 AM. Probate Clerk John M Coggeshall records the filing and notice.
In Bristol November 56 1908 Sarah F Wood sister requests to be administrator of the estate of Marcy A Wood deceased intestate. The request was received referred to December seventh at 10 o clock AM at the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration. Notice to publish for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. John M Coggeshell Probate Clerk.
In Bristol on November 11, 1908 the Probate Court hears a request by Jacob Benjaminson for Emmy Benjamin to be named administratrix of Joseph Benjamin late of Bristol deceased intestate. The matter is set for December 7, 1908 at 10:30 am in the Probate Court Room Bristol. Notice to publish for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. John M. Coggeshall Probate Clerk.
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