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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1903

Page

3

Blood Wine credited with curing consumption in Washington girl

A Washington D C family credits Blood Wine with curing Miss Elsie Raynor from consumption after doctors predicted death. The testimonial includes a father letter describing typhoid, fever, and recovery, plus local merchants promoting and selling the product and an insurance agent endorsing the account.

Elsie Raynor Third St Washington, D. C S. Raynor Elsie C. W. Sparks R. I. Drug CO J. W. Pearson F St N. W Equitable Insurance Co

The Game Keeper at Bristol Opera House

Long notice extols The Game Keeper as a leading Irish drama by a top Irish playwright, with Smith O'Brien starring tomorrow night, new scenery and cast, plus songs Molly Bawn Norneen my Noreen A Daughter of Ireland and The City of Rest. Also a reader letter urges local support for YMCA football expenses and crowd encouragement.

Iriah Smith O’brien New York Britol Opera House Smith O'Brien Molly Bawn Norneen Noreen Ireland City of Rest Bristol Opera House

Thanksgiving Observance In Bristol Here This Year

Thanksgiving day events sweep Bristol with church services in the morning, a ball at the armory on State street, a performance of The Game Keeper at the opera house, a competitive shoot at the indoor range, a Y M C A football game on the Common, a matinee hop in Grand Army Hall, and a drama Shamrock and Rose at the opera house under Miss Louise P Chadwick. Post office hours and services are listed includinglimited money orders.

Artillery Armory Warren Artillery E. F. Quirk Grand Army Hall Rose Louise P. Chadwick St. Mary's T. A. Society

Advertized Letters Week Ending November Twenty One

Advertized letters for the week ending November 21 list men W P Bennett Son T F Williams Charles Wissman W G Merrill and women Miss L Carnes Mrs Elizabeth Tomlinson Mrs C L Wardwell. A quip warns lovers misjudge fruit as peaches and sour apples. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets touted to help sick headache and sold by W H Buffington.

W. P. Bennett & Son T. F. Williams Charles Wissman W. G. Merrill L. Carnes Elizabeth Tomlinson C. L. Wardwell Chamberlain W. H. Buffington

Yafa Town Rich in Antiquity and Historic Figures

Yafa is described as a cradle of history with associations to Hiram king of Tyre and Solomon's temple, Jonah, Dorcas, and Simon the Tanner. Notable sights include Peter's lesson on all nations, Simon the Tanner's house, a spring well, a rooftop view, the tomb of Tabitha near the Greek monastery, orange groves, and a blend of primitive oriental life with emerging European influence.

Yafa Hiram Tyre Jerusalem Jonah Tarshish Dorcas Peter Richard Coeur de Lion Christendom Bonaparte Simon Tabitha Palestine

Gum Chewing Dialog Between Girls in Chicago Tribune

A Chicago Tribune excerpt records a brief, slangy exchange between two girls with gum in their mouths. They discuss hunger plans and where to go next, mentioning money and appetite, with quick, casual banter and a note of practical street coordination.

Gotcher Gotcher Aptite Gotchoors Crosstreet Allready Chicago Tribune

Turtles Tenacious of Life and Melba Dinner Incident

A naturalists report details a green turtle's surprising resilience and headless movement after decapitation describing the animal's water escape and behavior. It also recounts Mme Melba demanding two thousand dollars for a dinner performance after a Boston hostess pressed for a song.

West Indies Melba Mme Boston

Ill Negro Patient Seeks Care in Carrollton

In Carrollton an elderly Black man fell ill and first summoned a Black physician. When no improvement occurred a white doctor was called. The white physician felt the patient's pulse and tongue and asked about prior temperature checks, to which the patient replied he only knew his watch had not yet run out.

Carrollton Bosworth Star-Sentinel Darky

Philosopher's stone dream sparks talk of riches

A boyhood friend questions the search for the philosopher's stone while an intellectual man admits the aim but notes the practical route to wealth by sourcing stone from the quarry for paving and building contracts, as recounted by the Washington Star.

Washington Star

Scar Faced Sam and Lasso Bill Draw in Fast Fight

Brief scraps report Scar Faced Sam and Lasso Bill fighting to a draw. Brimstone Ike confirms the draw, noting Sam’s misfortune as the bout ends quickly in the ring.

Red Guich Joe Scar Sam Brimstone Ike Baltimore American

Their Mutual Fervent Wish in Town and Country

Dialogue reveals a young couple seeking parental consent for marriage. She expresses trust that the union won’t go against her father’s will, while Tack hopes the father won’t object. The exchange hints at family-approval tensions surrounding elopement or arranged unions.

Jack Tack

Reception to Chaplain at St Charles Branch Social

A social event at Columbia Hall Wood Street last evening under St Charles Branch No 681 I C B U honored Rev John F Downing chaplain of the branch. James J Walsh presided and introduced Laveys Imperial orchestra which drew applause. State President Dennis J OConnell and Thomas F Clarke spoke before a program of singing and readings. Refreshments followed and dancing with Laveys orchestra continued to midnight.

Columbia Hall Wood Street St. Charles Branch I. C B U John F Downing St Mary's Church Order James J Walsh Lavey Imperial Walsh Fr. Downing Dennis J. O'Connell Thomas F. Clarke Sophie Coughlan Mary Farley Bertha Crowley Louise Doyle Flora Rapano Ada Manro Rose Farley Edward F. Christie Katherine A. Hamill May Cleaver Nicholas J Golden

Empire Theatre Presents The Factory Girl Melodrama

Empire Theatre showcases The Factory Girl next week a labor centered melodrama with heart and humor. The production features a large cast over thirty including a dramatic factory scene with hundreds of wheels and a two thousand pound steel planter and a special electric plant. Also includes songs and comedy and a chorus of pretty performers. A divorce bill image is noted amid the narrative and outdoor flowering seasons are referenced along with a Chamberlain Cough Remedy plug.

Empire Theatre

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