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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1907
Page
2
Eugene LeClair Sr. for sale boiler and engine wanted a young man situation wanted housekeeper wanted girls for housework wanted a few boys card of thanks Mrs B Hart
A Bristol newspaper urges parents to support education at the start of the fall term. It emphasizes regular attendance, respect for teachers, and private inquiries to resolve concerns rather than criticizing teachers in front of children.
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus hosted a Sunday clambake at Fox Hill drawing about 75 members and friends from Bristol and Warren. James A Marno prepared the bake. A Warren vs Bristol ball game ended 6 to 4 in favor of Warren. Peter Ma Geary of Warren police won the 200 yard dash against Jobo Higgins.
Bristol Post Office hours and mail schedule listed for arrivals and departures. Mails arrive at 7 00, 10 00, 12 00, 2 00, 4 00, 6 46, 7 15 p m with closes at 8 00, 8 45, 11 80 a m, 1 45, 5 46, 7 15 p m. Sunday mails arrive 8 30 a m, close 5 00 p m. General delivery stamps 4 80 to 5 p m. Sunday hours 9 80 to 10 80 a m. Express matter due to leave Bristol via Earle & Prew: outward 7 35, 11 05 a m, 3 05, 5 05 p m. inward 7 45, 11 45 a m, 2 45, 6 45 p m.
Miss L M Cooke returns to New York City after summer in town. Clambake at Alvin F Cole's Bristol Neck home planned for next Sunday. Rev A B Cristy of the Anti-Saloon League to speak at State Street M E Church Sunday evening. Numerous visits and trips by residents to Upton Mass Beverly MA and beyond. O Wolf Inn closes tomorrow for the season and a Rhode Island clambake noted. Shifts in church services and local appointments, plus railroad service changes and civic group activities in Bristol and nearby towns.
Base Ball update notes Fairmount, a top Pawtucket team, may visit next Saturday but the Bristols and the Jeromes could schedule a best three of five series if arrangements are made. Both clubs lost money last Saturday and may share expenses if tickets are printed this week. Bristol public would welcome a rematch after a fast Jeromes game described as the season’s best on open field. Also, Casino Specials beat Bay View Stars 10 to 9 on Sunday.
Public schools opened with little change in staff except for training teachers from the State Normal School. Oliver School critics include Elizabeth R. McCotter in Fifth Grade and Delia Mee in First Grade. Valley School lists Mary Spooner as critic teacher Fifth Grade and Jeraphine Kerr in First Grade. Superintendent Reynolds seeks an additional Training Teacher from the Normal School for the new overcrowded Fourth to Sixth Grades. if not found, an extra teacher will be elected. Bristol Neck Middle District reports high enrollment. Morse and Bache private schools also opened yesterday.
Do not miss a money back guarantee on 80 day Pine Balsam globules sold by O W Sparks. The ad promises relief from backache lumbago and rheumatism from the first dose with a dollar price and a refund if not satisfied.
James Guinnell hosted the 13th annual Clambake at Seabrook Farm with about 50 attendees from Providence New York Brooklyn Riverside Warren and the town. Clarence Booth led the meal assisted by William Boyd and David Coyle. A 200 yard dash between Mrs Gallagher and Mrs Buftum drew laughs. Buftum won. The party visited the Soldiers' Home and offered a musical program for the comrades.
Donations to the Aided Children's Home were received through the Soldiers' Home chaplain Rev. W. J. Trotter from J. F. P. Newman 200 D. W. Curtis 100 Benj. Mitchell 100 Stephen Russell 100 M. M. Brown 100 U. O. Greene 100 Jos Field 100 O. M. Taylor 50 John O'Hara 50.
Week ending Sept 7 lists names like George Eekee A Berman Willers Joe Oscar Williams Lorenz Santini James Swett R D L Trott Merrill Nilsson Williams Williams Otis Williams Helena Walsh Gertie Denny Emma Bradshaw Ann McCarthy Laura McDonald and foreigners Luigi Battais Morris Demike Dionisios Valogiratos. Mapman Pile Remedy shown as a collapsible tube with nozzle for soreness inflammation and itching pain. 60 cents guaranteed sold by O W Sparks.
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