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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
2
The date on the Phoenix label shows paid subscription time and renewal updates will adjust the date. Subscribers are urged to note the date and renew promptly. Also listed are local ads for Res Clothing Moving Pictu Piano Recital Vinal For Sale Dandruff Painter Butter Reward Lost Shepard Co and Pokanoket Hall with various names and addresses.
The piece notes Editor Rosewater of the Omaha Bee, chairman of the Republican National campaign Publicity Committee, published an editorial that attacked a tariff quote he attributed to Bryan. Bryan later revealed the criticized paragraph was not his words but part of the Republican platform, exposing how prejudice can distort interpretation.
Mrs Elizabeth Howe Briggs widow of Willam Briggs died last evening at her home 184 High street after two years poor health and a paralytic shock nine weeks ago. She would have been 72 next year. Survived by son William F Briggs who runs a confectionery and periodical store on High street and daughter Miss Jennie Briggs. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from the late residence.
The semi monthly Probate Court session before Judge Hezebish C Wardwell approved the inventory of Mary A Brinley estate and allowed the petition to sell personal property. The petition for the appointment of a trustee under James Lawless will was allowed. Judge Orrin L. Bosworth as executor of Louis L Lawless estate was continued to Oct 7 at BV a.m. Inventories on George D Colt estate and petitions to perpetuate evidence for M A DeW Howe executors were approved.
Bristol post office hours show mail arrivals at 700 and 1000 a m and 12 WW m, with closings at 8 00 845 and 1130 a m 145 545 715 p m. Sunday mails arrive 8 80 and Mm, close 500 p m. Geneva delivery window for stamps 430 to p m. Sunday hours 9 30 to 10 80a m. Sunday mail from carriers racks south door 9 80 to 10 804 m.
The timetable lists outward departures from Bristol at 7 35, 11 05, 8 05, and 5 05 pm and inward arrivals at 7 45, 11 45 am, 2 45, and 6 45 pm for Earle and Prew express services.
Advertising in the Phoenix pars includes local visits to New York state and Providence guests. church meetings. gas heater offers. piano recital. gas and electric goods display. Y.M.C.A. appointments. school events. Water pipe connections. millinery opening. various social and civic notices across Bristol, Rhode Island with multiple named individuals and local institutions. Delegates to state Baptist convention. gas heater promotions may end soon. community events at churches and Y.M.C.A. reflected with dates and locations.
Shang Bailey, once proprietor of the Shang Bailey Hotel on Hartford Pike Johnston R C, now converted to Christ, will address the Methodist Episcopal church this Friday evening October 9. He has spoken across New England post conversion, drawing large congregations, and is noted as the East’s tallest man. All are invited to attend.
In urging town improvement, a Corry Pennsylvania advertiser touts Devoe paint as full measure and two thirds of competing gallons, claiming it lasts twice as long and costs less in the long run. Examples cite saving $15 to $20 on a repaint after six years, with 14 gallons initially and 4 gallons left. Also notes cheerful company boosts, urging lively social interaction.
Moderate price for rooms with board at No 6 Church and J Hause Bristol R I Sept 26 1908 Lower tenement at No 7 Howe street Gas and city water For further particulars Apply Mrs Diwolyf 11 Burton St To let a well furnished tenement of six rooms with all modern improvements Five minutes from boat or train Apply to Phoenix Office
Clerk Thomas E Johnson presided as Judge L Bosworth was in Supreme Court. James Sherman pled guilty to vagrancy and got six months at State Farm. Frank P Butler accused of embezzling 14 dollars from Charles A Johnson. pleads not guilty and case continued two weeks. Several civil cases continued or settled. Deborah B Murphy adjudged insane and committed to State Hospital after testimony by two doctors.
Oct 6 sale and entertainment by State Street M E Sunday School in the church vestry. Oct 7 Wednesday evening annual recital by pupils of Miss Mary E Pierce in G A R Hall. Oct 8 Thursday evening thirty fourth annual Harvest Home Festival at Trinity church.
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