Skating Pond Debate and G A R Officers Elected
The piece discusses Mr Josephus Gooding allowing skating on his pond after assurances to tenants and local skaters. It covers the pond safety versus National India Rubber Company and urges goodwill to resolve the issue. It then reports Babbitt Post No 15 G A R officers elected for 1897 and lists commander Washington I Finch and others with delegates to the department convention. It notes a civil war veteran survival discussion and names three comrades who knew revolutionaries. Installation of officers planned for early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus Gooding
Gooding
Thoze
National India Rubber Company
Babbitt
Washington I. Finch
John H. Adams
James T. Phelps
Stephen W. Church
Philip F. Dillon
M. D
George H. Pack
Thomas F. Usher
Peter Dermody
Department
Allen M. Munro
John A. O. Gladding
Edward L. Knowles
William B. Read
Nathaniel Gladding
Lyman B. Bosworth
Herbert F. Bennett
John A. C. Gladding
George W. Diman
Chimes at Midnight and Christmas stories praised in Waverley Magazine
The Christmas number of the Waverley Magazine will feature a story by John Strange Winter titled Chimes at Midnight and fourteen other entertaining tales. It lists contributions from W. D. Chisholm Minnie Irving Clarence Hawkes and George King and offers copies for 10 cents via newsdealer or Waverly Publishing Co. Also cited is a testimonial for Chamberlains Cough Remedy by J Y Schenck editor of the Caddo Banner about his two year old daughter with a cough, sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by W H Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Arch Street
Waverley
John Strange Winter
W. D. Chisholm
Minnie Irving
Clarence Hawkes
George King
Waverly Publishing Co
Station G
Boston
J. Y. Schenck
Caddo, Ind. Ter
Banner
Chamberlain
W. H. Buffington
Chas Hopper and Chimmie Fadden at Providence Opera House
Chas Hopper and the American Comedy Company present Chimmie Fadden at the Providence Opera House Thursday Friday and Saturday. The show comes from a month run at Boston Park Theatre where critics and crowds praised its rapid dialogue lively action and strong company. The Boston Herald hailed an enthusiastic audience and predicted a long successful run. The Providence engagement features the same company scenery and effects as in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Hopper
Chimmie Fadden
Providence Opera House
Park Theatre
Boston
The
Boston Herald
Proxnix Office Sale of 1896 97 Party Goods
Handwritten line lists ball and party invitations tickets dance programs pencils and tassels from 1896 97 styles offered at the Proxnix office for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proxnix
Local Market Prices for Various Goods
Short ad style snippet noting prices for several goods in the author’s own offerings and others. Mentions “6 cts” and “60 cts” per pound and “40 cts” per pound for assorted kinds.
Parlor Furniture and Ranges Featured for Home Comfort
Advertises a range of parlor suites from $26 to $3500 in cherry and walnut finishes plus brocatelle and gold frame sets. Highlights Quaker Grand and Quaker Jr ranges with prices from $25 to $37 and Prize Plymouth models at $15 to $22. Details emphasize state fair popularity and exclusive Providence sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Quaker, Jr
Parlor stoves and carpets offer wide selections and flexible payments
A local retailer touts 44 stove patterns from $400 to $3500 with the Brave at $760 and nickel trim. It promotes rugs and carpets noting endurance and limited payments, listing prices for Ingrains, Tapestries, Brocades, Velvets, Wilton Velvets, and straw matting to attract winter buyers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Munyon’s
Munyon Family
Babbitt Post Officers
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus
Julius Hossa
M.D
Hobbs Sparagus
Hebdbe Remedy Co
Cage and Ban Franch
Bristol
R. I
C. W. Sparks
Hope St
Bip
de Gre
Druggiste
Dr. Taft
Dr. Taft Bros., M. Co
Rochester, NY
Pennyroy
Fishoe
Oruaxiste
Mall
Chicheater
Chem
ConMadinon Aquage
Ofmoon
Bellodowna
Opera House
Wednday, Dec
Prof
Carpenter
Geo. W. Easterbrooks
Institution Savings
Bristol Institution For Savings
Charles B. Rockwel
James T. Freeborn
George W. Simmont
Fred A. EasterbrookeBaron
Wm. H. Thompson
James A. Miller
Samuel W. Church
George H. Peck
J.rowserd
John Lake Genen
Antes
Charles H. Church
Hez. W. Church
James T. Freaborn
J. Howard Manchester
Hez
W. Church
Charles G. Manchester
Clinton T. Sherman
Hezekiah W. Church
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Edward 8. Babbitt
Equitable Buildinng
Ope
KR. I. Telephone
McNay’s
Reimar Square
Glenwood
John M. Dean Company
Westminster Street
Fameil Hall
John P. Squires and Co
Neufchatel
E. C. Sparks
State Street
Juice Street
Cornelius Har
Warren, R. I. Ington
Prop
Grand Army Hall
Bradford Street
Remiere
King Philip
James F.scanlon
Bradford St
C. Volino
Constitution and High Streets
W. H. Bell & CO
Bristol, R. Ft
H. R. Davis
Bickford’s
Bradford
High Streets
John M. Cogceshall
Golden Boot
Practical Shoemaker
New England
Anderson's
James Anderson
Winthrop
Dighton Furnace Co
Dighton Furnace Company
North Dighton
Taunton, Mass
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