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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1896
Page
4
A long fable by J B Greene where parlor and kitchen clocks clash with town clocks over running true time. The magical wand fixes all, forcing clocks to share work and curb gossip, ending with a moral about unity and regulation.
Plans reveal Dr J Hasbrouck to build a four story brick block on Rogers place site north of Rogers Free Library on Hope street. The 65 by 715 foot lot will house four stores, two story reception hall with stage and opera boxes, lodge rooms on the fourth floor, offices on the second and third, and modern conveniences heated by steam with a $25 000 plus cost. Buildings features include cupola, Portland cement foundation, faced brick exterior, hard wood interior finish, and fire escape systems.
Police Chief Heard and Captain Morrissey quell a Sunday disturbance on Thames street. Peter Fortune, intoxicated and violent, attacked officers, was subdued and jailed after a rough scuffle. Fortune later pleaded not guilty in District Court, with case continued to tomorrow morning.
Dr Frederick Danne of Brooklyn bought harbor front property in Bristol comprising two lots from John Matton and William Cook. The sites on Union and Smith streets include cottages and water frontage, with plans for a large summer residence. Easterbrooks acted as broker.
The Bristol based Babbitt Post 15 G A R met Friday evening and received Capt Luke H Callan who offered Company C Second Regiment R I M as escort in Memorial Day parade. One recruit was mustered in and an invitation extended to Department Commander W W E Stone and staff to attend. Memorial Day exercises will be organized by the Babbitt Women's Relief Corps.
Construction on a new sample road continues rapidly with crushed stone laid from Church Street to the Cranst on mill tower end. Dirt from excavation is used to fill the lip at Church Street for a planned handsome park. A Times Street crew digs foundations for more stone. The Rhode Island Grand Army of the Republic proposes Comrade Daniel R Ballou of Providence as commander in chief at the national encampment in St Paul.
A list shows items including One Gentleman's $100 DEFENDER at 59.49 and SWELL NEWPORT at 61.49. Also One Gentleman's and one Ladies' $100 high grade IVER JOHNSON each priced at 79.49.
A curious puzzle compares a single drop to a dipperful, with Puritana advertised as the answer. The ad cites testimonials from Mrs. Belle W. Cale and others in Concord and Charlestown praising Puritana for digestion, appetite, nerves, and renewed vitality.
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