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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
3
An old advertisement argues kidney and bladder trouble affect both women and men. It promotes Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp-Root as a remedy with claims of mild, immediate effects and offers free samples by mail. The ad urges readers to mention the paper and to look for Swamp-Root on every bottle.
In Technical World Magazine October issue William G. Fitzgerald discusses William Cooper Hewitt’s gliding boat that uses planes to skim water. The crossing could drop from 30 hours to about 9 to 12 hours, with speed aimed at 70 mph in larger models.
A sly pitch touts DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for back ache and weak kidneys with a weekly price of 25 cents sold by W. H. Buffington. The ad also promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a gentle opiate free remedy to relieve colds by clearing the bowels.
The Bristol Yacht Club held its annual meeting in the club house. Reports show the club is debt free and thriving. Five yacht races were sailed last season. Commodore William L. McKee was re elected with a full slate of officers. Committees were elected and condolences sent to the Fletcher family. Membership remains the largest in club history and the Shanticleer carried the pennant along the Atlantic coast.
On Tuesday evening the Jewish community began Kol Nidre as Yom Kippur began and ended Wednesday evening at sunset. The town synagogue on Richmond Street hosted Musaph Minoha Neilah and Maarib services with a solemn fast observed by both reform and orthodox Jews. The Neilah closed with the ram’s horn blast marking the day’s end.
Charles Clark a 19 year old Barrington resident was struck by a southbound automobile near Prince's Hill while talking with his sister and holding his bicycle. The car owned by John Aldrich of Providence hit Clark, then struck a pole, throwing a rear seat passenger from the vehicle. Dr. Marcus H. Merchant of Warren treated Clark, who was taken home by car.
Occasional headache belching bad taste in the mouth and loss of appetite signal indigestion. If untreated it may progress to dyspepsia. Take Kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia to aid digestion and improve enjoyment of meals. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
Work to install a new switch board and common battery has begun in the local telephone exchange. When finished subscribers will simply lift the receiver to trigger a light and connect to central automatically, mirroring Providence and saving time. The Williama block vacant store on Bradford street is used as a storeroom during the project.
William H. Connery a carpenter with Norcross Brothers Company was injured when a window frame fell on him at the Cakt High School building around 8 am He sustained a fractured rib and was carried to his Church street home by fellow workers Dr A M Merriman attended him at the company office Connery serves as president of St Marys T A Society and is well known locally.
Three workers at the Rubber Company facility were injured over two days. William Moody suffered a deep head gash from a lumber piece. Frank Ingraham sustained a severe eyebrow wound from an iron bar. Henry Grabert received a bad shin cut when a wrench slipped. All were treated by Dr. A. M. Merriman.
Rhode Island branch of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Protestant Episcopal Church holds a service of interest at Grace Church Providence on Saturday September 21 at 11 am. The united bank offering from Rhode Island women will be presented. Rev. Dr. Lloyd, recent world missionary traveler, will speak. All interested women are invited.
The Philadelphia North American reports that bass leaps are seen as practice by anglers. Spring activity includes long jumps and side steps near open season. A fisherman describes watching a three pound bass drag a willow sapling, leaping, circling, and swimming backward as if snagged on a hook.
A London era note describes Persian floral art as painters of petals cut colored rings from paper cloth or velvet and place them between petal rows. The result looks like a bouquet of strange new flowers, a striking departure from natural blooms.
A London Spectator critique portrays the boomerang as a mathematical puzzle yet notes its makers lack counting skills and refinement. It questions claims of an ancient higher civilization and suggests the weapon arose from long empirical use of throwing tools.
A historical note on the Pharos lighthouse near Alexandria built under Ptolemy II Philadelphus and designed by Sosistratus. It details the cost about 800 talents, whether the inscription was by Sostratus or the king, and the tale of marble inscription that was later obscured by lime, preserving only the king’s name.
The article notes extreme daylight variations from Wanderbus Norway where May 21 to July 22 have continuous day, to Spitzbergen with 3.5 months of light. It cites Tornea Finland with 21.5 to 2.5 hours, St Petersburg and Tobolsk 19 to 5 hours, Stockholm 18.5 hours, Hamburg and nearby 17 to 7, and Berlin-London about 16.5 to 8 hours.
A portrait of the ideal woman praising gentleness tact and restraint. The piece extols a girl who is modest adaptable nonconfrontational and gracious whether in sun or storm, making the world a pleasant place through her demeanor.
Washington is praised as the cleanest city in the United States with no factories emitting coal smoke and asphalt streets kept dust free. The piece notes Washington’s historic names Rome and a local creek once called the Tiber, and mentions the land’s first owner named Pope.
Spools of thread across factories carry identical numbers because the measurement system for sewing cotton is universal. When 840 yards weigh 7000 grains a pound the thread is marked No 1, and each higher number marks 840 more yards needed to reach a pound.
A resentful exchange in a tran script shows a clergyman and Deacon arguing about a marriage fee owed by a man named Brown. The clergyman complains Brown avoided repayment and warned he might sue for damages.
A dialogue from Illegende Blatter shows a daughter rejecting marriage to the elderly Mr Richhouse and vowing she hates him. The mother replies they can voice objections after the wedding.
A brief wry exchange about a man described as a steady drinker yet never steady, attributed to a Cleveland Pia Dealer, reflecting a humorous clash of wording and meaning.
Bristol native James T. Wilkinson and his wife visited Bristol to see his brother Edward on Usher street. Wilkinson learned the cooper trade on Thames street, served in Co. G of the 2d Regiment, returned to Bristol, then moved to Appleton Minnesota in 1866 to run a lumber and hardware business. Now retired, he joins G A R encampments in the east and visited Bristol this year, staying until October amid warm welcomes from old comrades and townspeople.
Last week the Herreshoff Marine Band gave a band concert on the common and a complimentary concert on the balcony of the Hotel Belvedere attracting large audiences. Special Officer Hugh F Kelley organized police arrangements with tact and firmness, earning wide commendation for keeping order and quiet during the events.
Pawtucket Advent canceled the scheduled game for tomorrow. Fall River M. O. D. Borden team steps in, hoping to repeat their 5 to 3 eleven inning win from the first visit. Sartingson will start for Fall River. Bristol Howland will pitch for the opponents.
Orrin L. Bosworth, administrator, presents his account of Mary E. Tilley late Bristol deceased for allowance. Court orders notice published fourteen days weekly in Bristol Phoenix from September 20 to October 4, 1907. Probate Clerk Herbert F. Bennett oversees the hearing set for October 7, 1907 at 10:80 a.m.
Guardian Orrin L. Bosworth presents that Henry H. Tilley ward owns a Bristol real estate lot on High Bine Street with a list of surrounding parcels. He seeks authority to mortgage the ward's interests to fund repairs taxes, with a hearing set for October 24, 1907, and notice ordered for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
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