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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1904
Page
3
Bristol YMCA football edged Fort Greble 12 to 6 on a windy field. Bristols used speed to pierce the heavier Fort Greble line while a string of penalties kept the Soldiers within reach. Captain Williams scored for Fort Greble, but Bristol’s two touchdowns and steady defense secured the victory.
John Theobald of Cincinnati promotes Mi-o-na for dyspepsia with a personal money back guarantee through local agent A J Jasmin in Bristol. His five year struggle with stomach trouble ends after using the remedy, promising permanent improvement and urging readers to try risk free if health is restored.
Bristol defeats Fort Greble 12 to 6 after Simister and Williams score for Bristol. Durfee kicks two goals as McLain adds one. Fort Greble fights hard with offside calls and end runs, but Bristol holds on to win in a 20 minute half game watched by local officials.
About 300 people watched a Bristol Saturday football game on the common. The collection totaled 163 dollars. the game cost around 10 dollars. Several people attended the free show, while one supporter paid half a dollar. If home support fails next Saturday, out of town games will be arranged.
Lockjaw or tetanus comes from a bacillus found in dirt. It lies inactive in air but activated when entering a wound from percussion caps or rusty pails, producing a virulent poison. Applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm promptly after injury can destroy germs and prevent infection, speeding healing. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
Thomas Galvin of High Street dies at 66 after a yearlong illness from complications. Born in Waterford Ireland he came to Bristol in 1838 and worked 385 years in the calender department of the National India Rubber Co. He is survived by sister Mrs Michael O'Brien and nine children. Funeral held at St Marys Church with Holy Name Society attendance. interment in St Marys cemetery.
Mrs Ann Morrissey aged 68 widow of Perrse Morrissey died at her Thames street home after a five week illness. She was a St Mary's church member. Survived by sister Mrs Katherine Maley and children Nellie Thomas Perrse, all of Bristol. Funeral 9 am at St Mary's, with bearers Thomas Barry David Barry Henry Roman Moses Connery. Interment in St Mary's cemetery Warren.
Word comes from Bristol of the death of Alfred Wright in Taunton Massachusetts this morning. Former Bristol resident Wright had been in business in Taunton for some time and suffered a stroke, believed to be the immediate cause. Brother of Amos G Wright and John Wright of Bristol. Undertaker George M Wilbur left for Taunton to arrange the funeral.
The Farragut Association of Naval Veterans in Providence marked its 15th anniversary at 47 Washington Street with visitors from the Cumberland Association of Naval Veterans Port of New Bedford led by Cap Frederick M Hammer and Commodore L T Baker arriving at 11 a.m. They were welcome at the hall and entertained, with the Ladies Auxiliary visiting at 4 p.m. A piping salute followed by singing Auld Lang Syne closed the event as New Bedford veterans departed content.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a universal aid for the convalescent patient and the sickly, claiming it feeds nerves strengthens digestion and body tissues. It features a sales pitch promising a free sample and states the product is available from Scott & Bowne, chemists of New York, with price details.
A Warren bowling team beat the Casino Jr team at the Casino last Friday night with scores of 370 379 362 to 365 360 381. Last night Casino Jr won two of three strings from St Marys T A 38 team with 887 390 868 for Casino Jr and 358 888 408 for U A S. Also ad for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets by W H Buffington.
An advertisement promotes L. and M. Paint as lead and zinc free and non chalking, claiming long endurance and low cost. It offers free paint to two homeowners who buy and use L. and M. within thirty days and directs purchases through a local dealer or directly from Longman and Martinez of New York. Also filled with other promo lines for invitations and party goods.
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