Bristol Hypnotist Prof Carpenter Faltered in Opera House
Reader letters call Prof Carpenter a faker in Bristol hypnotism shows held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Three hired subjects denied real control, saying they acted as paid placeholders. Observers note minimal effect on the Bristol audience and warn the demonstrations were fizzles.
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Carpenter
Opera
Gubjeats
Bristol
Henderson
Connolly
Chas. Francis
Francis
Abraham Lincoln
Magazine and journal subscriptions offered in advance
Arrangements announced for the illustrated Monthly magazine Every Month and semi weekly Bristol Puanix at 2.75 dollars per year in advance. Demorest's family magazine and the Puanix priced at 8.60 dollars annually in advance.
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Bristol Puanix
Demorest’s
The
Puanix
Annual Reduction Sale at Cloik Store Trims Prices Early
The Warm weather pushes an unprecedented early sale at Cloik Store with gar ments priced from five dollars up to high end cloaks and furs. Jackets capes and collars offered in cloths plush brocade and fur at deep discounts including a $50 electric seal cape for 25 and a $15 collarette for 8.98. Children’s cloaks half price plus period pieces and skirts silk waists all discounted. Christmas appeal noted with a Mackintosh for five and items from five to fifteen dollars in many grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloik
Munyon Cold Cure Promises Fast Relief
An old advertisement touts Munyon’s Cold Cure and Cough Cure as a pair to halt colds before reaching the lungs. It claims cures in hours, guarantees pneumonia prevention if begun early, and offers free medical advice via Prof. Munyon at 1505 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
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Munyon
Arch Street
Philadelphia
YMCA Bristol Building Fund Plan Seeks 10000 Feasibility
A Bristol YMCA committee reports raising 25000 for a combined brick and stone building, with a rear join to the current frame structure and a gymnasium, funded by subscriptions and a hoped sale on Hope and Bradford. They request subscriber consent and swift replies to advance plans and a start.
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YM C A. Building Fund
Y. M.C
Bristol
Hope and
Bradford Street
Hobbs Remedy Co
Chicago
San Fransisco
C W Sparks
Hope St
Measuring the Course for Torpedo Boat No 6
Commander George A. Converse receives Navy orders to lay out a trial course in Narragansett Bay for torpedo boat No 6. Survey by Torpedo Station officers defines an eight nautical mile route from Sandy Point to Gould Island buoys to Fort Adams line, to be sailed seven times. First dock trials occurred Thursday at Bristol. official trial date pending.
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George A. Converse
Secretary of the Navy
Narragansett Bay
Sandy Point
Prudence Island
Gould Island
Fort Adams
Fort Dumplings
Bristol
Newport Herald
Gifts to Children’s Home Christmas Donations 1896
The Board of Managers of the Children’s Home acknowledges December donations for the month ending Dec 8 1896. Contributions include turkeys sugar cranberries frosted cakes apples nuts oranges cake pies candy vegetables celery fresh pork corn beef mutton flour curtains dresses sandwiches and more from Mrs Charlee A Johnson Mrs H F Bennett Mrs L B Colt Valley School Mr R H Perry Mrs Neylan Newman Bros Miss Hattie Wardwell Mr Seth Paull Mr Luther O A Joburon Mrs R H Dunbar Burnside Lodge Ivy Guild G F S St Michael’s church and others.
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Children’s Home
Charlee
Johnson
H. F Bennett
L B Colt
Henry Goff
Valley School
R. H. Perry
Neylan
Newman Bros
Hattie Wardwell
Seth Paull
Luther
O. A. Joburon
R. H Dunbar
Burnside Lodge
Miss Belle Bosworth
Ivy Guild
St. Michael's Church
Probate Court to hear Ann Lannon estate on Jan 4 1897
Bristol probate court dates for the Estate of Ann Lannon deceased. An instrument purporting to be her last will is presented for probate and referred to January 4, 1897, at ten o'clock a.m. at the Town Clerk's Office. Notice is ordered to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. Also an advertisement for ball and party invitations and related items appears in the Bristol Phoenix.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
Providence
Pawtucket
Warren Artillery
Bristol Artillery
Bristol
Mary W Lewis
Charles F Herreshoff, Jr
Mary W. Leacie
Ward
Bristo
Cottage Street
Wood Street
James Wilson
James F Goffand
Allen A. Newman
William N Newman
High Street
Thomas Pearse
Allen M Newman
Bristol Proenix
Herbert F Bennett
Pete Ae
Ann Lannon
Anid
Bristol Phoenix
Harbert F. Bennett
Lark
Parlor Furniture Deals Highlight Five Piece Suites and Ranges
The notice markets durable five piece parlor suits from $26 to $35 hundred with cherry or walnut finishes, brocatelle and gold frame options from $45 to $75,000, and silk Turkish suites $100 to $225. It touts the Quaker Grand Magnificent Range at Providence Fair with back shelf priced at $37.00.
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Providence
Parlor stoves and carpets offered with easy payments
No better line of sideboards or lower priced options found. Our selection includes 44 stove patterns and sizes with The Brave as a featured nickel trimmed model. We promote carpet durability wear like iron and offer flexible payments across tapestries Brussels velvets and straw matting with modest installment options.
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Urmont
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Thomas Callan
Arthur West
Mary A Hargraves
S. E. Dalton
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Johanna Lonergan
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James Connolly
Michael Garland
J. Y. Schenck
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Ind. Ter
W. H. Buffington
Probate Court
Joseph
Charles J
Minnie J
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Children's Home
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David Kennedy
Dr. Hobbs
Poornix
Stephen Wo Church
Pappoosesquaw
Barton & Buffinton’s
Williamb
Read
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Wall
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Unis Space
Quaker, Jr
Glenwood
Brussels
John M. Dean Company
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Juice Street
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Prop
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John P. Squires and Co
E. C. Sparks
State Street
Cleveland Bicycle
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Cleveland
Ohio
Broadway
New York City
McAllister Street
San Francisco
Cal
Holburn Viaduct
London
Bernard Hart
D'Wolf Inn
AL. RF. R. Fri
King Philip
James F.scanlon
Bradford St
C. Volino
WOOT
Pristol
Nivents Phand
W.H. Bell & CO
Apent
Wheeler & Wilson
H. R. Davis
Bickford
Capt
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Golden Boot
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Anderson's
James Anderson
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