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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

2

Redoubtable Sam Allen Faces New Battle at State House

Editorial notes Sam Allen of East Greenwich won the representative seat by four in unofficial results over Charles G. Hill. The Returning Board official count ties the race at 348. The board also shows T H Galvin Democrat elected senator over Gen Hiram Kendall by two, original results had Kendall ahead by two.

Sam'’ Allen East Greenwich Annther State House Mr. Allen Charles G. Hill Returning Board T. H Galvin Hiram Kendall Gen Kendall

Visitors at Your Home News Item Request

The Phoenix asks readers to send 10 items or 16 if possible noting visiting guests at homes. Include names of visitors and circumstance to add local interest. Submit to the Phoenix office or mailbox, signing names to confirm authenticity. not for publication.

The Phoenix

Neither Team Could Score In Bristol St Andrews Game

The Bristol eleven and St. Andrews football team of Providence played to a scoreless draw Saturday. Bristol featured Wilson Staff and Tobin from Brown’s freshman squad on the line. Dafty, Bristol quarterback, executed a fine forward pass but Herrmann mishandled, denying a likely touchdown. A late field attempt by the visitors was blocked and time expired. Brown players Dafty Thompson and McKeon starred for Bristol. The contest, started later to avoid darkness, ended with a strong Bristol defense and evenly matched play.

Bristols Tha Cuommon St. Andrews Providence Wilson Staff Tobin Brown Dafty Bristol Herrmann Daffy Thompson McKeon

Bristol Post Office Mails and Hours Notice

Bristol post office mail arrival times listed for morning and evening windows with specified close times. General delivery and stamp sales noted and Sunday hours given with mail distribution at carriers racks through the south door.

Bristol South Door

Express matter schedule to Bristol by Earle and Prew

Outward departures to Bristol set for 7 50 a m 11 20 a m 8 20 p m 5 20 p m. Arrivals show 8 0 0 a m 12 00 p m 3 00 p m 7 00 p m. Timetable lists hours for outward and inward services with specific times.

Bristol Earle & Prew

Thanksgiving Ad Drive and Local Notices

Advertising and shop notices fill the page with sales pitches and open hours for Thanksgiving. Community updates include church services, juror selections, land transfers, license discussions, social events, and notices from local businesses and clubs across Bristol and Warren.

Woman Seeks Exchange After Marital Shirt Clash

A frustrated wife asks a clerk to help exchange Christmas shirts her husband refuses to wear. She queries if she may browse lace handkerchiefs and silver hatpins for alternatives.

Popular youth in demand at Christmas parties

Willie Wishington asks why he is so popular and Miss Cayenne explains he is near sighted and often mistakes holly for mistletoe, a humorous observation about his social pull during the Christmas season.

Willie Wishington Miss Cayenne

Epworth League Social Debates Sabbath Turkey Question

An Epworth League social at State Street MEH Church featured piano solos by Marguerite Stokes, a vocal trio, and a debated resolution about whether the President’s turkey was better for having been killed on Sunday. Judges could not agree, citing Westerly Sabbath practice, and the event included readings, more singing, and a post program collation with games.

State Street Meh Epworth League Fern Dixon League Marguerite Stokes Sarah OD. Hosworth Stokes O. R. Siegel James A. Clarkson George Richardson Lillian Nicholas John McVay A. W. Place W. N Newman Harriet Church Westerly

Little Tramp drama to open at Opera House Thanksgiving

Bristol Dramatic Company presents the stirring Little Tramp at the Opera House on Thanksgiving night with a large advance sale. Cast includes Rex Kenyon as a young miner, John McMahon as Philip Cranston, William Franklin as a gambler, Henry Miller as Manuel Sanchez, and David S. Robertson as Higgins among others.

Bristol Dramatic Company Silas Rex Kenyon John McMahon Philip Cranston William Franklin Manuel Sanchez Henry Miller Gushington Splatterbee Boston John Hughes James Percivale William L Connery Old Rube Pettingill Little Tramp David S. Robertson Higgins Percivale C. M. Jones Pedro de Morales David Robertson Grace Percivale

Thanksgiving Prayer Invocation for Gratitude and Hope

Thanksgiving Day prayer praising God for blessings and nation, asks for guidance to keep the country safe and virtuous. Reflects on personal sorrow and mercies, and seeks growth in spirit and truth so all people may live righteously under divine sight. Ends with commitment to show forth praise through lives of higher power.

God of Our Fathers

Advertised Letters List for Week Ending November 21 1908

Advertised letters for the week ending November 21 1908 include Frank A Butler John Cunniff Benj Tavior George Hurbush S J F Boynton Mary A Halpin Miss E Asher foreignu C G Keys Marohon Lision E A W Grenslade.

Frank A. Butler Johbn Cunniff Benj Tavior George Hurbush S. JF. Boynton Mary A. Halpin Miss E. Asher Foreignu C. G. Keys Marohon Lision E. A W. Grenslade

Wanted Gardener and Handy Man for Six Acre Bristol Place

Competent gardener needed to run hot house and general care of house and grounds on a six acre Bristol property. All around handyman also sought. Must live on premises. House provided. Married man preferred. Address H Phoenix Office.

Bristol Phoenix Office

To Let Seven Room Cottage at Fox Hill

Classified notice offering a seven room cottage at Fox Hill for let. Applies to Eugene McClark. Includes brief location and contact for access.

Fox Hill

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