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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
2
The Providence Journal comments on the lack of coverage of the Columbia steamship’s triumphal journey from Bristol to Hartford and down the Connecticut River. It also cites PT Barnum on advertising and notes tradesmen who distrust ads, claiming familiarity or already robust business.
The medical examiner Dr. J Neylan attends gym tonight at 8. The Bible Study Club met last evening at 7.15. The club invites all men to its second session Thursday evening Oct 12. H F Kelley, superintendent of Union Gospel Mission Providence, will speak to men next Sunday at 4 with orchestra. All men invited.
The Bristol Train of Artillery resumed its weekly drill meetings after the summer vacation with good attendance and one new member voted in. Four members were dishonorably discharged for the good of the company: Walter Hoard, Leander M Gayton, Nathaniel W Sparks, and William H. Francis. John the Shoeman at 184 Mathewson Street Providence observes his annual custom by giving away 200 turkey coupons with each purchase during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
A historic pharmacy advertisement touts an arnica salve as a universal remedy for skin eruptions and a wide range of afflictions from boils to chilblains. It promises quick relief and cure guarantees, asserting the product’s superiority and affordability at 25 cents per box, sold by J. H Young & Co, druggists.
H. W. Blanchard assisted by Mrs. Blanchard will deliver an essay titled The New Era at the Soldiers' Home next Sunday evening at 7. Afterward the Blanchards will perform a few sacred selections. Regular meeting of Hydraulion and other fire companies discussed guest invitations and two new member proposals. Supt. Milson, recently left Cranston worsted mills to start his own business, was honored with a polished oak roller-top desk at a social at his Church Street home. The steam engine King Philip had a trial on the wharf under Robert J. McKay, performing well though salt water caused corrosion requiring forthcoming repairs.
Keith's New Theatre schedules Edwin Milton Royle and Selena Fetter Royle headlining Capt Im pudence along with Press Eldridge in a fresh humor budget. European acrobats Merie juggling expert Lazelle and Flying Rings, poets and singers Crosius and St.Alva, and other acts surround the lineup.
The 15th annual Reba Rebekah Lodge harvest festival was held last evening with about 25 visitors from Dorothy Brown Lodge Swansea. After the program and remarks the event ended with a bountiful harvest supper. Also new electric lighting in the Opera House at 184 Mathewson street Providence replaced gas, with 65 lights and five switch boards improving stage and hall illumination.
The second attempt by Shamrock and Columbia in the international series yielded another no race as the wind failed to push either 30 mile course within the five and a half hour limit. Bristol built Shamrock showed superiority in some respects, while interest swelled in Bristol over the contest and local drugstore bulletin boards relayed updates. Also an advertisement seeks bright honest managers with home office work for The Dominion Company in Chicago.
A Hebrew wedding united Joseph Radovsky and Mary Escowiltz on Tuesday evening at the Bristol Train of Artillery armory on State Street. Guests from Fall River, Providence, New Bedford, Boston, and New York attended. a Canadian brother of the groom arrived unexpectedly. Rabbi Samuel Carmen officiated. Bridesmaids and groomsmen were Lavinsky and Fineberg of Fall River. After a wedding feast and messages of congratulations, Seakerd's Orchestra of Providence provided music until nearly 2 AM. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace and a veil. The couple will reside in Bristol.
A health tonic claims indomitable will and energy come from proper digestion. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised to boost brain and body power and are available for 25 cents at J H Young & Co’s drug store.
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