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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1896
Page
1
A Boston Store advertisement touts honest merchandise and low prices with a large stock of novelties priced from 12 4 to 75 cents per yard. It highlights blankets, fancy outing flannels, and a broad merino and all wool range for ladies, gentlemen, and children, with many bargain options and a guarantee of big savings.
The advertisement promises a larger and newer stock than ever with goods manufactured specially for the trade. It claims savings on profits for customers by bypassing jobbers and urges inspection of shirts collars cuffs and underwear, promising value.
The Bristol audience debated Prof A E Carpenter’s hypnotism show last night. Volunteers from the audience performed on stage, with some admitting they were hypnotized. Tonight and tomorrow he returns, inviting more subjects to test his powers amid town skepticism. The Town Council met, addressing cess pools, gutters, damages, tax issues, and street improvements.
Maj James I DeWolf camp No 8 Sons of Veterans met at Grand Army Hall to discuss disbanding. Most favored keeping the charter. A subsequent meeting drew strong attendance and enthusiasm. Twelve applications for membership were received and four new members admitted. An arrangement allows old members to be reinstated. The camp, with about 60 members, plans a Dec 28 meeting with dignitaries and a degree staff to muster in new members. A new club house is nearly ready with interior work pending. The season's golf practice continues in mild weather and there is optimism for next year. Secretary H H Cabot already has about 60 future applicants. The house will likely have a Christmas opening event.
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