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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1895

Page

3

Bristol Jail Break Sparks Wide Search For Escapee

William Wood a Bristol jail inmate escaped Friday night through the corridor after Keeper Ingraham relaxed guards. Police pursued by land and water as Wood fled toward Bristol Ferry. two local boatmen ferried him across and he vanished before dawn. Wood described as 5 10, 160 pounds, with dark hair and mustache, last seen near Newport bound train. authorities from Bristol to Newport search locales.

William Wood Bristol County Ingraham Sherif Cady Wood Hope Street Morrissey Philo W. Oady Warren Tim Chief Hoard Robert McKay McKay Ferry Bill van Wickie Ferry Road Ferry Point Bristol Ferry Echac Masse Munro Heard Fall River Newport Philo W. Cady John 8. Ingraham Rhode Island Sanday Cady E. D. Bean Boston Bristol Ferry Lighthouse Sayething

Housecleaning leads to new furnishings sale notice

W Heell of Bristol Rhode Island suggests home improvements including new carpet straw matting window shades chamber set dining chairs and table and parlor suite with a polished top centre table. The notice states availability of these items for sale along with other furniture.

Furniture Sale Notice with Low Prices

Furniture as is usually kept for sale in a first class Furniture House at prices as low as can be had anywhere. We have now on hand a large supply of items available for immediate purchase.

Bristol Nower Washington Row Westminster Street Exchange Place Taylor Cambridge Princeton Oxford Herbert F. Bennett Rhode Island Orenoon Disto Warren George H. Norman Exice Norman Bristol and Warren General Assembly Persone Cup Ratiune

Brussels Without Borders Weave Carpets On Short Notice

A fragmentary ad copy notes Brussels themed tapestries and carpets made and laid quickly. It mentions inlays, engravings, unions, and a strong supply of materials. The text emphasizes readiness and quality in producing decorative floor coverings.

Brussels

Straw Matting in New Designs and Colors

Straw matting in fresh designs and colors offered with prices from 10 to 50 cents per yard. The ad highlights a special stock and invites shoppers to inspect the selection.

Quirk’s Block Cor State Wood Sts

Window Shades Offered at 15 to 25 Cents Each

Local shop advertises ready made Shades from 15 to 25 cents each with odd shades in one two and three of a kind sale. They offer to close at bargain prices and also make up shades to order.

Bristol Burnside Memorial William Williams Spooner Stephen W. Church Kk. I

Sun Fast Shades Best Shading on the Market

The advertisement touts Sun Fast Shades in any size and color with a fade resistant warranty. It claims top quality shading that provides lasting satisfaction for customers seeking dependable outdoor shade solutions.

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