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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1907
Page
2
The editorial asserts the Phoenix did not back Captain Morrissey and was written by the editor alone. It denies taking sides in the Chief of Police race and praises Morrissey’s pledge to withdraw if unfitted, urging selection based on merit and ability for town’s best interests.
Death notices from Liscomb Jamaica Plain Stonington Bristol Portsmouth and surrounding towns record Ellen Liscomb Sherwin Seth Corwin Rebecca Crockford and Francis J Manchester as well as a Bristol North Burial Grounds service with carriages from Franklin Street. The notices provide ages and dates including Ellen Liscomb 74 years 2 months 22 days Sept 14 and Seth Corwin 79 years Sept 15 with burial information for attenders. The fragmentary items reflect local obituary style with brief life details and funeral logistics noted for Providence arrival.
The Bristol post office lists mail arrival times at 7.00 10 00 8. m 12.00 p 2.00 4.00 5 45 7.15 p m and closing times. Sunday mail arrives 8.30 a m and closes 5.00 p m with stamps sales 4.80 to 5 p m. General delivery stamps, Sunday hours 9.30 to 10.80 4 m. Sunday mail collected from drivers at south door 9.80 to 10.30 a m. Earle & Prew express outward 7.35 11.05 a m 3.05 6.05 p m inward 7.45 11.45 a m 2.45 6.45 p m.
Mr and Mrs F L Waldron of Providence visited relatives this Sunday. Miss Viola S Brown left for Boston to resume studies at the New England Conservatory. Rev Julius Atwood spoke at St Michaels Church on tuberculosis hospital efforts in Arizona. Local social notes cover fairs, outings, and upcoming Bristol Yacht Club events.
It is claimed indigestion is the National disease. Demand for Rings Dyspepsia Tablets rises as they do the work for stomach trouble, dyspepsia, and bloating. Two days treatment free. Ask your druggist about them. Sold by O. W. Sparks.
The body of 45 year old Chester W Place was found floating in Belchers cave Warren on Sunday about 4 30 pm by Mr and Mrs George Goodreau while they were boating on Palmer's river The deceased lived in Warren worked as a laborer on nearby farms and was last seen Saturday night at 10 near the discovery site
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