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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1907

Page

3

Funeral for Frank Sylvia Held at St Marys Church

Funeral services for Frank Sylvia were held Saturday from his Fox Hill Avenue home at 8 30 AM and at St Marys Church at 9 AM with a Requiem Mass celebrated by Rev Thomas J Fitzpatrick. Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were John Francis Joseph Marshall Manuel Maxamine and Alexander Houle.

Frank Sylvia Fox Hill Avenue St. Mary’s Chburch Thomas J. Fitzpatrick St. Mary’s Cemetery John Francis Joseph Marshall Manuel Maxamine Alexander Houle

District Court Session Hears Guilty Plea and Discontinued Case

The District Court meeting led by Clerk Arthur W Joyce saw William Byrant plead guilty to drunkenness and pay a $2 fine and costs. Edward G Macomber’s case against John Fratas was discontinued on costs after probation supervision. Joachim Tavares versus John B Tavares resulted in $75 plus costs for the plaintiff with court discussion on a $105 board bill. William T O Daniel was counsel for the plaintiff and Judge F H Hammill for the defendant.

District Court Arthur W.joyce O. L. Bosworth Newport William Byrant Church Edward G. Macomber Warren John Fratas Lewis B. Smith Joachim Tavares John B. Tavares William T. O'Donnell F. H. Hammill

30 Day Linenses Relief Offer from O W Sparks

Advertises a 30 day treatment of linenses for $1.00 offering relief from backache lumbago and rheumatism after the first dose. Money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sold by O W Sparks.

O. W. Sparks

Bristol Train of Artillery Fair Opens With Parade

The Bristol Train of Artillery fair opened last night at the Armory on State street after a street parade led by a drummer. Guests included the Dom Louis Felippe Society and King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company. Evening featured dancing, Lavey’s Orchestra, and attractions such as a shooting gallery and wheel of fortune. Prizes range from $10 in gold to assorted gifts, with nightly parades and decoration plans continuing through Monday October 14.

Bristol Train of Artillery Armory State Street Dom Louis Felippe Society King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company Lavey John Gablinske Jasper Bullock Albert Forbes Charles Freitas Arthur W. Barrett Warren Artillery Warren Watchemake Thre Company East Providence Mechanics Engine and Hose Company Rough and Ready Fire John T. Robertson Thomas Duff William JF. Kirkwood Joseph Robinson Bertram Bullock John

Dutch Tears and the Magic of Prince Rupert Drops

An old chemist praises boyhood experiments and describes Dutch tears or Prince Rupert's drops. These glass drops gain a long tail, resist hammer blows at the thick end, yet shatter or vanish when the tail is damaged or touched by a quartz crystal. The London Globe notes the trickery appears uncanny.

Prince Rupert London Globe

Shaped almost alike Italy and New Zealand contour comparison

A reading notes a striking likeness between Italy and New Zealand in contour resembling high heeled boots. Cape del Armi and Cape Reinga form toes, Bay of Plenty and Gulf of Taranto form the instep, Cape Runaway and Cape Santa Maria di Leuco form heels, with the calf and toe curves similar despite North South island separation.

Italy New Zealand Wellington Cape del’ Armi Cape Reinga Bay of Plenty Gulf of Taranto Cape Runaway Cape Santa Maria di Leuco Ireland Sardinia

Boston Artist’s Pride in Revolutionary Uniform

A Boston artist keeps heirlooms including a complete Continental uniform with flintlock and powder horn. He claims his great grandfather wore the suit when he died for his country in the Revolution. A visiting young lady asks if the gentleman drowned, prompting a playful exchange.

Boston

Bristol Defeats Bordens In Season Finale On Common

Bristol wins 6 to 1 over M. C. D. Bordens, with Clark pitching well after King’s wild start. Fiske, HB, Perkins, and others contribute as Bristol fielding outplays Bordens. Van Almkirk hit by pitch, Howland and King top pitchers. Umpire Trainor. Time 1 hour 85 minutes.

Danny Costigan All Stars Wall River Lafontaine M. C. D. Bordens Bristols Bristol King Clark McNally Bordens Fiske Perkins Welsh Howland van Almkirk Herrmann Tucker Duffy Albin Hudson Edward ‘Trainor

The Sun and the Telescope In Clockwork Mirrors

A description from Ohio Magazine explains that astronomers project sunlight not directly but via a coelestate a great circular mirror driven by clockwork. The system uses two mirrors to continuously align and send rays into the telescope house, where a concave mirror focuses the beam into a perfect solar image.

Ohio Magazine

Hoyt’s Boomerang Contract at Lambs Club

In a Saturday Evening Post tale, American stage humorist Hoyt recounts buying a small steam yacht and hiring an engineer with a coal finding clause. The engineer’s theft of coal leads to exposure and a reckoning after Hoyt’s bold “steal it” bargain backfires.

New York Lambs’ Club Mr. Hoyt

A Distinction Between Youth and Cunning

Miss Witherupp asks if Mr. Newman noted she hid her age. Miss Prank replies he said she was careful to conceal it. The exchange hints at social expectations and wit in a humorous interaction.

Miss Witherupp Miss Prank

Europeans Wearing Wooden Shoes Use Willow Sabots

It is estimated that 70,000,000 Europeans wear wooden shoes. Basswood is ordinarily employed for sabots, but willow is the best material.

Bee Brand Liver Pills and Bee Laxative Syrup Ad

An old advertisement touts Little Liver Pills for liver health and quick relief from headache constipation and biliousness priced at 25 cents and sold by C W Sparks. It also promotes Bee Laxative Cough Syrup as gentle on bowels and effective for colds croup and whooping cough with a satisfaction guarantee and refunds.

CO. W.sparks C. W. Sparky

Same Nomination Sparks Cross-Party Caucus Close

In Bristol, both parties nominate the same candidate for Senator after a lengthy caucus adjournment. Mr Church, declared the nominee by a 117 to 61 papular ballot, says he would serve town to the best of his ability if elected, while remaining an independent Republican. A Democratic caucus then swiftly organized delegates and nominees for State positions.

Church Dr. Church Cummings Mr.Church Ezra Dixon Bristol F. M. Dixon Mr. Dixon Mr. Church Dixon Senator Williams James W. Frankin Franklin W. R. Perry Walter E. Munroe State Central Committee Nicholas J. Golden Jehn Byrnes Providence Col. L. H. Carlan Frank Ryan Daniel G. Coggeshall John McElvogue John J. Byrnes Peter J. Lannon Peter J. Colton Joseph Newbold Hugh F. Kelley

Celebrated Wedding Anniversary at Hayes Home

Mr and Mrs Henry W Hayes entertained friends Friday at 381 Union Street for their third wedding anniversary. The interior featured ferns palms and flowers. Seven prizes awarded after bridge whist and hearts with six tables for the former and one for the latter. Notables included Mrs LeBaron Colt Miss Primrose Colt Mr and Mrs Edwin Barrows and many other guests. An excellent supper followed.

Henry W. Hayes Union Street LeBaron B. Colt Primrose Colt Edwin A. Barrows Wallis E. Howe A. W. Archer Florence Archer Misses Barns Minnie D’w. Perry Ellen S. Coward J. Winthrop DeWolf B. M. MacDougall W. F. Williams Maria Norris BH. H. Cabot S. P. Colt Evelin Bache Helens Case Amy Haven Isabel Hoffman Alice Bourn E. D'W. Adams

Automobile Accidents Mentioned in Warren Drive

Sunday a local couple, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fish, traveling through Warren, had an accident due to steering gear failure. Mrs. Fish suffered a head cut and bruises. no bones were broken, and she was sent home after treatment by Dr. J. J. Conley. A second car, reported as No 2127, with two young men and a young woman, crashed into a curb near the George Haile Free Library and Hoessenden House, causing minor damage and light jar.

Frank Fish Warren George Haile Free Library Hoessenden

If You Can’t Be a Sun by a Star

A compact reflection on mismatched roles and the pitfalls of rushing choices, noting that borrowed guises rarely fit and haste can cause missteps.

Obituary of Rev T Snowden Thomas Former Philadelphia pastor

In Memorian Rev T Snowden Thomas longtime pastor of State Street M E Church dies at his daughter's home 1903 Wallace st after typhoid fever Born July 28 1828 near Northeast Maryland educated at Dickinson College served at Chestnut Hill Old Central Church Fulton Circle Scott Church Cohocksink and other posts later edited Peninsula Methodist and led Sabbath school work Survived by five daughters funeral Saturday at 1 30 pm

T. Snowden Thomas State Street M. E Philadelphia Evening Telegraph Wallace Street Northeast Thomas Dickinson College Chestnoud Hill Methodist Church Anna M. Miller James Miller Germantown Old Central Church Lower Vine Street New England Bristol R. L North Dighton Millville Chatham Philadelphia Fulton Circle Lancaster County Scott Eighth Dickinson Streets Seventh Worrit Streets Pottsville Maryland Peninsula Methodist Wilmington Del Tobyhanna Stroudsburg Anna Ely Emma V Fannie L. Thomas Samuel Greenwood Alfred K. Chapman

Rings Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Quick Digestion Help

It is claimed indigestion is the National disease. The demand for Rings Dyspepsia Tablets keeps increasing because they do the work. Stomach trouble, dyspepsia in digestion, bloating, etc., yield quickly. Two days treatment free. Ask your druggist about them, sold by O.

O. W. Sparks

Pinesalve Carb Olized Poltice for Inflammation Relief

An advertisement for Pinesalve Carb Olized claims antiseptic drawing out inflammation and poison. It promises immediate relief for cuts burns eczema and cracked hands. Sold by G. W. Sparks.

G. W. Sparks

Free Uric-O Rheumatic Remedy Offer

Urico Uric-O invites all rheumatic sufferers to claim a free trial bottle sent by mail. No reservation. provide name address and druggist to Smith Drug Co Syracuse NY. Offer aims to prove the remedy cures rheumatism and relies on personal referrals. Bristol dealer J H Young & Co. promotes nationwide availability.

Smith Drug Co Smith Bldg Syracuse N.Y Bristol J H. Young & Co

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