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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
2
Providence boot and shoe dealer F E Ballou cautions business men that advertising pays only when truthful and well crafted. He writes his own ads, uses eye catching headlines, and speaks to customers clearly, warning against high sounding but false bargains that fail to deliver and deter future sales.
The Republican National Committee selects St Louis as the venue with June 16 set for the national convention kickoff. Local officials welcome the event and expect attendees from across the nation.
A public meeting to express sympathy with Cuba and support its bid for belligerent rights will be held at Infantry Hall Providence Friday December 20 at 8 pm. Speakers include Colonel John O. Wyman Mayor Tiepke Hon Edwin D. McGuinness and Cuban delegates Gonzalo de Quesada and Fidel G. Pierra with endorsement from local press and the Rhode Island Society of Colonial Dames.
A Bristol citizen writes to the Phaniz urging fair rates amid talks of consolidating the Bristol Electric Light Company. He mocks management for wasting resources and calls for transparency and a reasonable price without hidden tactics. He thanks the Phenix for keeping the issue clear.
Walter Pearse of Hartford calls on Bristol friends yesterday. Mr. and Mrs John B. Herreshoff spend days in New York. James Mason and family go to Grand Rapids Michigan to visit their daughter Dr Herman. Mrs Anna Kendall and daughter Lydia go to Wilmington Del to spend winter. Kendall has a teaching position in a Wilmington school. The Speech of People notes holiday items and a larger line in New York.
Dec 7 1895 items report a civil action request to discontinue with no payment details. Obituary recalls Mrs Nancy Mason of State Street M E church Bris, aged long-time church member since 1830, survived by daughter Mrs Giles Congdon. funeral held Court Street residence led by Rev A W Hizgsley with Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps attend. Burial at North cemetery.
The Providence Opera House presents Christopher Colt a comedy about a hard headed father and his son whose romance unfolds after a mistaken berth mix up on a steamer. Christopher Sr is won over as the plot drives two lovers to a final happy reveal. Also notice of new clothing stock at D A Pomen 57 State St.
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