Local letters urge temperance reform and library reform
A Bristol Rhode Island correspondent urges enforcement of Sunday liquor laws and criticizes quiet citizen compliance. The writer advocates a Rural Improvement Society to promote civic service and supports Rogers Free Library reforms including extended hours and access to new books and illustrated periodicals.
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Bristol
Rogers Free Library
Warren
Yam
Punch
Illustrated London News
Harper's Monthly
Bristol Post Office schedules and local notices
Bristol Post Office mails close at several morning and evening times with openings near those hours. Local items include pension news for George D. Cole, a paralysis shock for Charles Simmons, Christmas photos at McLellan's, and election notices for Bristol Light Infantry and Mount Hope Council Royal Arcanum. Also mention new peanut roaster by F. B. Burgess, Christmas display by W. F. Peters & Co, marriages, calendar gifts, theater ads, and community notices from Bristol News.
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George D. Cole
Warren
Charles F. Simmons
Church Street
McLellan
Bristol Light Infantry
Mount Hope
Royal Arcanum
Burgess
W. F. Peters & Co
Geo. W. Diman
Providence
Burnside Street
Paantx
Charles H. Gooding
Marguerite Taylor
George E. Davis
Boston
Richard Borden
Pocnix
Bristol
Mr. Adams
Congregational Church
River Point
R. L
First Congregational
H. A. Stevens
J. R. Hadwen
Somerville
Mass
John Janidosk Mutual Life Insurance Company
James Lydon
F. W. McCauley
Hope
Bradford
Thomas IH. Crowley
Nerone
Messrs
Benj. L. West
Henry Talbee
Providence Debates Bread Price Cuts
Residents discuss three cent loaves as newspapers push for cheaper bread. Prices have dropped with flour costs easing, Nova Yorkers retail flour at three dollars per barrel, suggesting overall market glut and no near rise. Bakers could gain from higher consumption.
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Providence
New York City
Charity Sermon at State Street Methodist in Bristol
The State Street Methodist church held union services Sunday evening for the Bristol Female Charitable Society. Rev D Moxley opened with scripture, Rev Adams read a lesson, and Rev W J Smith preached on charity guided by brains not mere alms. The sermon urged careful aid to the deserving poor, ended with a collection and benediction by Rev Geo L Locke.
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Pauline Jones
A. Perry
New York
Jones
Bristol
Perry
Chandler H. Coggeshall
Rochester
State Senate
State Agricultural College
Kingston
James H. Gladding
Advent Christian Church
Reba Lodge
Rebecca
Ruth A. Selden
Annie Faulkner
M. A. P. Taylor
Mr. Johnson
The
Bethel
W. H. Buffinngton
Benjamin Peckham
Providence
Providence Opera House
Robert G. Ingersol
Charles A. Gladding
Schuykill Arsenal
Philadelphia
Geo. E. Davis
Chandler H. Coggeshall and
Fall River
New York State
Burnside Memorial Hall
Anne Hutchinson
H. B. Luther
John Coggeshall
N. McCarty
Mattie
Annie Paul
J. B. Pollock
Pitbiado
Isabel Bosworth
Peter Buckley
John Handlin
Henri Gagnon
Louis Laverture
Jeremiah Wilcox
Angestone
Frederick Warhel
Clara Eddy
Ida M. Newman
Wm. Manchester, Jr
Wm. Manchester
E. Lutlerman
E Strohs
W. C. Briggs
Hattie Clark
Mary Cunningham
Allie Chadwick
Anne Dunn
Bristol Female Charitable Society
State Street Methodist Episcopal Church
E. A. Gunnison
N. Y. City
Charles L. Goodell
Boston
Town Hall
Orient
State Street Methodist Church
D. Moxley
Mr. Adams
River Point
W. J. Smith
Phillipians
Smith
Geo. L. Locke
Apollo Club Leases Eagle Hall for Rehearsals in Bristol
The Apollo Club, a male chorus formed recently under Albert A. Walker, has leased Eagle Hall on Bradford Street for rehearsals. J. H. Young, a Bristol druggist, will handle all hiring applications. The club plans a January concert with a strong program for music lovers.
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Apollo Club
Albert A. Walker
Eagle Hall
Bradford Street
J. H. Young
Bristol
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the Phoenix
Bristol Post Office
Phaniz
Bristol, R. I
Bristol and Vicinity
McNay’s
Raymond B. Guiteras
New York Post Graduate College and Hospital
Town Bridge
S. H. Johnson
Mr. Todd
St. John
Coselanas Company
Towns Hall
James G. Harding
New Bedford
Harding
American Savings Association
Market Square
Girls’ Friendly Society
St. Michael’s Church
Hortense
Talma Club
Bristol High School Alumni Association
G. A. R. Hall
Norris
Providence Shade Roller Mill Corporation
Shade Roller Mill
Rubber Company
Shade Roller Company
the Charitable Society
W. F.peters
A. A
Aussi
J & Company
U. S
Butterick’s
Lewando's
W. F. Peters & Company
Hope Street
Bristol, R
CG. A. Johnson
DUCKS
St. Louis
Vermont
Gov. Java
New Orleans
C.A. Johnson
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