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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1906

Page

5

Reception and Banquet for State Street Church Choir

A reception and banquet honoring the State Street M. E. Church choir was hosted by the Official Board last evening. About 60 people attended, with rooms decorated in red and white paper and flowers. The program included piano solo, welcome address, readings, soprano and choir selections, culminating in bouquets and carnations for guests. Victor Gelb of Providence catered, with committee members William H. Maxfield, George Richardson, and Miss Lillian G. Lather.

State Street M. E Sbhurd Sarah Bosworth John McVay Lillian Nicholas Mae Rounds Edith Maxfield Victor Gelb Providence William H. Maxfield George Richardson Lillian G. Lather

Scarlet Fever Epidemic Fears Rise in Valley Town

Two Kenney children from Valley school fall ill with scarlet fever raising alarm. Health authorities learn of the disease and act. Valley school second and third grades closed, plus fumigation of three rooms. About a dozen cases in town. All Valley building schools shut. notes from Superintendent J P Reynolds require physician certificate after three days absence.

Frank Wiliam Kenney Valley School Kenney Frank White Becaus Nerk J. P. Reynolds

St Mary's Bean Supper and Address on Intemperance

St Marys T A society held a bean supper and entertainment Tuesday evening with many members present. William H Connery acted as toast master and Rev Charles Edwards delivered an address on the evils of intemperance. He urged efforts to enroll all young men in town. Remarks by Col L H Callan and Patrick P Walsh. Helpers included Soles John Vera Joseph L Duffy Patrick Coyne Henry Norton Robert G Newbold. Entertainment committee: Anthony McGarvey William Leahy Patrick Coyne Cornelius Gallagher Frank Byrnes Fred Foster John Neary.

St. Mary’s T. A. Society William H. Connery Charles Edwards Col. L. H. Callan Patrick P. Walsh Soles John Vera Joseph L. Duffy Patrick Coyne Henry Norton Robert G. Newbold Anthony McGarvey William Leahy Cornelius Gallagher Frank Byrnes Fred Foster John Neary

Gandy Drops Advertise Assorted Lozenges and Prices

The notice lists Gandy Lemon Drops Licorice Drops Horehound Drops Peppermint Drops Cream Wintergreen and Slippery Elm Lozenges with price 42 cents per pound. Includes company name Ib. Slippery Elm Lozenges Inc. and Ib. as identifiers.

Slippery Elm Lozenges, Inc

Rubber men like Congo deal eyed by Colt in New York

Col Samusl P. Colt said neither he nor his firm seeks finance from the American Congo Company, though he welcomed the venture as boosting rubber supplies and lowering crude rubber costs. He cited Congo output growth from 47 tons in 1889 to 4861 tons in 1905 and noted new extraction processes may cut costs and raise production.

Samusl P. Colt New York New American Congo Company American Congo Company United States Rubber Company Congo Free State Origo Seereee Projectory Orie Tew’ Company

De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Piles

The salve is praised for all uses of a salve and especially for piles. A long standing market item trusted by thousands of families. Sold by W. H. Buffington.

DeWitt DeWitt’s W. H. Buffington

Coming Events for Bristol Village This Week

November 28 Thanksgiving eve social at the Y M C A Rooms. November 28 Wednesday evening dance under St Charles Branch 681 L C B U G A R Hall. November 29 Bristol Opera House three act comedy The Golden Guild by Imperial Dramatic Club. December 5 Fete of the Nations in Memorial Chapel Congregational Club. January 1 Uncle Riles comedy diadia by Bristol Dramatic Company in Bristol Opera House.

St. Charles Branch G. A. R. Hall Thursaday Bristol Opera The Golden Guild Imperial Dramatic Club Congregational Club Riles Bristol Dramatic Company Bristol Opera Houage

No Spitting Signs at the Post Office Opinion

A reader praises new no spitting signs in the post office corridors and urges similar signs in all public buildings and stores. They suggest the Town Council place signs on sidewalks if supported by residents and call for collective civic effort.

Digestive Aid Claims Cure for Indigestion in Kohol

An advert claims the best treatment for indigestion is to rest the stomach and test it with a digestant. A teaspoon of Kohol allegedly digests 3 000 grains of food at the proper temperature, relieving discomfort and aiding stomach function. Sold by W. Buffington.

W. Buffington

Bet on a Lasting Union In a Witty Exchange

In a playful dialogue, Mrs Olde Bird bets she will never marry, challenging the speaker to prove otherwise. Miss Old Bird reacts with delighted surprise as the bet grows into a humorous promise of change. The scene centers on flirtation and social expectations in a lighthearted exchange.

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