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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1910

Page

2

Birthday Dinner for Former Governor Augustus Bourn

Former Rhode Island governor Augustus O Bourn celebrated his 76th birthday at Seven Oaks his home in town. The event featured red floral decor and Mascagni's String Orchestra with a guest list including Col Stephen W Bourn Hon Samuel P Colt and ex governors Russell Brown and Edward C Dubois. Bourn born Oct 1 1884 in Providence and a descendant of Jared Bourn has headed the Bourn Rubber Company at 58 Warren Street Providence and served as Bristol senator and Rome consul general in 1889 1898.

Augustus Osborn Bourn Seven Oaks Mascagni Augustus ©. Bourn, Jr Stephen W. Bourn Samuel P. Colt B. Thomas Potter Charles F. Chase George O Hulda B Eddy) Bourn Jared Bourn Hongsland Bristol Rhode Island Dring United States Italy Rome Bourn Rubber Company Warren Street Providence Bourn

Star Theater Announces Late Show and Corbett Feature

A large crowd enjoyed a fine list of comedies at the Star Theater last night. Wednesdays feature is The Life Battles of James J. Corbett, a renowned boxing chronicle. Thursday night will be Amateur Night with a strong program. Matinee admission on Wednesday is 5 cents.

James J. Corbett

Advertised Letters for Week Ending October 1

Advertised letters for the week ending Oct 1 include Joseph Castro Mike Genettta Mrs Lizzie James Mrs S E Johnston Miss Florence Whitten Alfredo Russo Mrs Henry Brown.

Joseph Castro Mike Genettta Lizzie James S. E. Johnston Florence Whitten Alfredo Russo Henry Brown

Bristol Post Office Mails Arrive and Close Times

Mails arrive at 7.00 10.00 a m 2.00 4.00 6.00 7 15 p m and close at 7 40 9 00 11 80 8 m 2 00 6 00 7 15 p m Sunday mails arrive 8 00 a m close 4 50 p m office hours Sunday 9 80 to 10 80 a m Sunday mail will be given out from carriers racks at south door 9 80 to 10 80 a m

Bristol South Door

Express matter departure times from Bristol by Adams Express

The schedule lists outward departures at 7.50 and 11.20 a m and 3.20 and 5.20 p m. Inward arrivals occur at 8.00, 12.00 a m, 3.00 and 6.80 p m.

Bristol Adams Express

High Tides in Bristol and Nearby Coastal Areas

Tide timetable lists high tides in Bristol with am and pm readings from Oct 5 to Oct 8 and notes Newport tides occur 14 minutes before Bristol while Providence tides are 11 minutes after. Mean tide ranges: Newport 8 ft 6 in, Bristol 4 ft 1 in, Providence 4 ft 4 in.

Bristol Newport Providence

Misses Bunn Open Fall and Winter Millinery Sale

The Misses Bunn announce an open ing of fall and winter millinery on Thursday Oct 6 at the Y M C A building. The notice lists events, local visits, school appointments, and community happenings as a snapshot of Bristol society and civic life.

Misses Bunn

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure

Warns against mercurial catarrh ointments that ruin smell and disturb the system. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Rapa Bali Hall F. J. Cheney &Co Toledo Ohio Enea

Perry Home Destroyed by Major Fire in Town

The home of Charles V Perry uncle of Rev James DeW Perry Jr on the Perry plat northeast of town burned completely yesterday afternoon. Fire started under the front veranda and spread rapidly aided by a southwest wind. Firefighters lacked water supply. hydrant 3000 feet away. The 1898 house built for 5000 dollars and designed by Wallis K Howe was insured about half its value.

Charles V. Perry James de W. Perry, Jr Perry Plat Frank Pierce Bay View Avenue Pierce Col. L. H. Callan Tenth District Uoh Wallis K. Howe Clarke, Howe and Homer Providence

Baptist Sunday School Rally at First Baptist Church

Sunday afternoon rally day exercises at the First Baptist Church were well attended and instructive. Rev. O. E. Burr of Providence delivered the sermon. Decorations featured dahlias and transplanted vines with flowers on display. The program included hymns, prayers, readings, class recitations, and missionary offerings, closing with God be with you till we meet again.

First Baptist Church Hev. O. EB. Burr Providence Joshua A. Stowell A. E. Barr Miss Daley Mr. Weeden Miss Kelley

Republican Caucuses Schedule and Town Committee Nomination

The dates for Republican caucuses are fixed. First District caucus on Monday October 10 at Bristol Train of Artillery Hall to nominate a Representative. Second District on Thursday October 18 at Town Hall at 7:80. A general caucus on Monday October 17 at 7:80 will elect a Town Committee, select delegates to the State Convention in Providence on October 19, and nominate a Senator.

Bristol State Street Town Hall Providence R.I Gautas Carvnnain F Ostabat Honday Divenine John M. Coggeshall

Large Black Snake Found Near Thames Street Coal Pile

Oliver H. Blaisdell Jr, head of the pumping station at the National India Rubber Co, reported spotting a large black snake sunning near the Thames Street coal pile. The encounter suggests the area has not seen such a snake in years.

Thames Street Oliver H. Blaisdell, Jr National India Rubber Co Mr. Blaisdell

Rexall Hair Tonic Ad Promises Quick Dandruff Cure

The Hope Drug Co at 207 Hope Street touts Rexall Hair Tonic with a strong positive guarantee. It claims to eradicate dandruff, stimulate hair growth, and prevent premature baldness, offering two sizes 500 and 1 and promising full refund if unsatisfied.

Rexall Hope Drug Co Hope Street

Unknown creature sighting in crowded town square

In astonishment a bystander described a four foot one inch reptile seen in a tight downtown area. Samuel Ward Welland identified the incident and noted the creature's unusual spectacle and the danger it posed to residents.

For Sale: House and 8,000 Square Feet of Lard

A fragment shows an old style sale notice listing a house and about eight thousand square feet of lard at a southeast corner near a Hope and Walley venue with a Walley Pie rest. The readable text hints at a real estate and product sale advertisement in a historical newspaper page.

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