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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
4
The wife of Professor Harry Wharton Peck has won a divorce from him for non support and desertion. The court awarded her custody of their sixteen year old daughter. Peck, a noted opponent of equal rights for women, faced a court of men who found his neglect of domestic duties justified the divorce and custody ruling.
Bristol records show Robert Taft named in 1681 and taking fidelity oath in 1683. His son Benjamin Watt was born in 1684, and Robert later lived on a Mendon farm near Nipmuc Pond. From one of his four sons, Joseph, descends the Republican presidential candidate.
A call emphasizes business leaders participate in politics starting with primaries. Voters should research candidates' stand on key economic issues, regardless of party label, to choose the best leaders. President Van Cleave cited that businessmen must engage now, not wait for elections.
Hi E. Smith recalls early Bristol life from ferry to Narragansett Bay, praising old school teachers Abbie D. Munroe Susan Green Mr Pollock Hannah Easterbrooks Ezekiel Rich Mary Ann Bourne and Mr Bicknell at the High School. He notes Ed Anthony and Jim Simmons chasing ducks with telescope rifles and his familiar hometown ties fading as he ages.
In Pheniz a reader asks about many unlicensed dogs and whether the dog officer is collecting delinquent taxes. The writer wonders if some owners are exempt from taxation and cites town council instructions to collect dog taxes.
The ad promotes DeWite's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as best for piles and other salve needs, warns against imitations, and notes W H. Baftington sells it. Also touts Kodal digestive aid, claiming it helps the stomach digest all foods, strengthens the stomach, and is pleasant to take, sold by W H. Buttington.
A promotional note urges women to write to Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for confidential guidance on illnesses the doctor cannot be told. It cites her thirty years of correspondence with sick women and claims letters from grateful readers prove her helpful power.
Mrs Norman R Barnett of Allen town Pa describes long standing female ailments and nervous headaches. She reports her doctor advised surgery but credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after following the recommended directions.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been marketed as a standard female remedy. The advertisement claims cures for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and numerous ailments including nervous prostration and dizziness.
John Peters, arrested in Providence, charged with stealing 400 crabs from Peter Monnier’s pots in Bristol harbor, was brought to Bristol and jailed after pleading not guilty. Bail set at 1800. trial expected next Monday. A Newport woman, Elizabeth Campbell, jailed after drunkenness plea. Fines issued to Peckham and Brown for related incidents. Henry Gardiner fined for drunkenness.
At all masses last Sunday notices urged men to join the Holy Name Society. In the vestry service at 7 pm that evening about 150 men joined the society, pledging loyalty to the church. Rev John F Downing explained the society’s aims and spiritual benefits. Holy Name Society buttons were given for lapel wear.
The funeral for Edward Whittington who died last Sunday evening was held Wednesday at 8 80 from his home 37 Congregational Street and at St Marys church at 9 The requiem mass was celebrated by Rev John F Werner. The Gregorian mass was sung by Edward F Christie organist Miss Katherine Maher sang Face to Face Bearers were Patrick P Walsh Owen Harvey John Doherty and Samuel KR Chafee Interment was in St Marys cemetery Warren.
The article notes a three and a half acre area on Manhattan with 630 000 people per square mile yet Paris surpasses New York City proper at 40 000 per square mile while London's density averages 37 600 and Berlin 67 600. It also quotes Federation Review on the Realistic Actor and theater bulletins between acts.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John H Wall on September 21 in Wall In This Town local birth notice states the family welcomed a girl.
Two wedding notices appear Sept. 24 with Rev. W R Trotter in New York for Dr. Charles J. Goller and Lucy J Harrison and Rev. Frederick W Coleman in Fall River for Archibald M Miller and Ella Hannah Flowers. A health ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Dough Syrup claimed to ease colds by moving the bowels and soothing throat irritation, sold by W H Buthogton.
Jemima, a rookie maid hired by Mrs Millsap for 3.50 weekly, learns cooking in five to six weeks and quits with a week’s notice to take a start wage of 5.00 elsewhere. She offers her sister to take the job at the same initial wage to learn the trade.
In 1654 a Polish nobleman fled to Sweden after a crime, triggering King John Casimir to demand surrender from Charles Gustavus. The Swedish king noticed Poland’s king was followed by three et ceteras while his own name had two, sparking war lasting until 1660 and ending at Oliva. A contemporary lamented the bloodshed over eight letters.
In a St. Joseph News excerpt a judge questions the value of an oath as an old African American witness admits a lawyer paid him four dollars to swore to something. The courtroom erupts in consternation.
An unidentified Kansas City Journal snippet notes a quarrel over moving rather than cleaning a leased house. The exchange contrasts two views on relocation versus upkeep, reflecting a light domestic dispute context in a city periodical.
A playful exchange from Chicago News questions what makes a character fictitious. Little Joe asks what defines fiction while aunty explains a fictitious character is one that is made up.
A humorous exchange in a old time column where Dandlady’s son jokes about nickel literature and a parlor boarders warning, while Mr Newcome muses on dessert and a judge quips about stewed prunes in a light, wry tone.
Samuel C. Dimond, executor, presents the final account for the estate of Benjamin Church of Bristol. The court orders the account to be considered October 19 at 10:30 a.m. in the Town Clerk's Office. Notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. John M. Coggeshall, Probate Clerk. Preach Court of the Town of E
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