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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1896

Page

2

Twenty two saloon license apps filed in Warren town office

Town Clerk records show twenty two applications for saloon licenses in Warren, a number described as ample for a town of Warren's size. The item notes a local thirst and contrasts with contemporary political banter on Japan China and government.

Warren

Bristol Post Office Mail Closes by Scheduled Times

Mails close at 6.35 and 9.20 a m 1.05 8.40 and 5.50 p m at Bristol Post Office in the Bristol area.

Brietol Bristol

Local notices mix sales, repairs and community events

A broad mix of small town items includes painting services, bicycle sales with free cyclometer, new wall papers, eggs for sale, liquor license applications, a church reception, yacht launches, repairs at the National India Rubber Co, and a Grant birthday celebration plan with memorial day events.

National India Rubber Co A. Johnson C. Reiley Bourn Street John Colford C. A. Johnson St Andrew's Guild John F. Bickford H. G. Evans H. V. Mayo McNay Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias Council of Rathbone Sisters O. R. Siegel William F. Peters Augustus A Gravel Clarence E Booth Massasoit C A. Johnson R. S. Foote Foote Toronto Rubber Co Toronto Canada Massasoit Bicycle Morgan & Wright Hartford Wimpires C. F. Chase George Tubbs William Johnson New York Albany James N. Arnold Rhode Island Bristol ‘Train’ of Artillery Naval Reserve Sorpétie Company Giles Congdon P. Dermody Wm. Waldron

Easter meeting elects St Michael's church officers

St Michael's church held its annual Easter meeting for the corporation and vestry. Thomas J Usher was chosen senior warden with Edward Babbitt as junior warden. A long list of wardens vestrymen delegates substitutes officers and staff followed.

St.Michael's Church St. Michael’s Church Thomas J. Usher Edward 8. Babbitt H. F. Bennett J. H. Pitman H. H. Cabot W. T. O. Wardwell IV. T. O. Ward M.A. D'W. Howe F. F. Gladding Edward Anthony Chas. W. Keratin John Campbell Reymond R Taylor Thomas Henderson Babbitt Walter A. Potter I. F. Williams Fred W. Banford Henry F. Card W. R

Consolidation of Steamboat Firms Nears Completion

The Fall River and Providence Steamboat Company nears transfer of control to the Providence Fall River and Newport Steamboat Company which has acquired the Continental line. The merger is not finished but expected soon. Mount Hope is idle with Captain Healy aiding on Richard Borden while Captain Brightman shifts to freight work.

Beware of Catarrh Remedies and Mercury Claims

An old advertisement warns against using certain Catarrh cures containing mercury claiming they damage health. It promotes iMate Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co as mercury free, taken internally to reach blood and mucous membranes. Sold by Druggists for 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.

F. J. Cheney,& Co Toledo Ohio FVJ Cheeey & Co Usue

Easter Service Observed at Niate Street Church

Easter Sunday services drew a large congregation at the Niate Street M E church with lavish floral decorations and a refined musical program. The full choir led by J B Pollock received praise for Easter music and Mrs Pollock played the organ with notable skill. soloists Anna Pieros and Maitig Paull gave refined soprano performances while a sextet performed This Mortal by Herbert.

Niate Street M. EB Moate J. B. Pollock Anna Pieros Maitig Paull Herbert Frank McCarty

Old Bristol memories urged for Bristol advertisers feature

A reader from New York in 1896 urges the Phoenix editors to publish more on ancient Bristol advertising. He recalls the Planx plans and mentions the Byron clerk for Allyn and other dealers, inviting residents to contribute memories of ye olden times in Bristol.

St. Pauls M. E Ocean Grove N. J T. Snowden Thomas Philadelphia Peninsula Methodist Susan F. Platt Océan Grove Joseph G. Reed St. Paul’s Platt New York, Medical College and Hospital For Women New York Auburn Thomas State Street M. BE Bristol Maryland House of Delegates Lincoln Peninsula Wilmington Del James T. Thomas N. E. Southern Conference Norwich Conn State Street M. E The Mr. Allyn Byron Gro T. Bourne Paar

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