1895 Outlook Brightens After 1894 Hard Times
The article argues 1894 showed improved commercial liability figures versus 1893 and 1898, noting declines in defaults across regions and sectors. It blames hard times on speculative credit, forecasts a new prosperity era, and invites printing committees to view Phoenix’s elegant ball and party program folders.
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Dunn
New England
Middle States
Southeast
Southwest
Pacific States
United States
Shard Times
Pucanix
Bristol Fire Companies Hold Annual Meetings
The King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company and the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company conducted their annual meetings. Officers elected include Foreman Wm H Andrews and Charles O Wilson respectively, with resignations, new member admissions, and supper plans noted for January 12 1895.
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King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1
Wm. H. Andrews
LB. Munro
J. H. McKay
John Campbell
John Holmes
Wm. Hunt
Thomas Gregson
I. B. Munro
O. H. Usher
A. Patstone
IL. B. Munro
Albert Harrup
Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company Elects Officers
The officers elected include Foreman William H. Rawson and first assistant James N. Bullock with second assistant James H. West. Others are clerk Charles H. Thompson treasurer Herbert Carr steward Theodore Rawson orderly Fred Manchester and trustees Henry M Thompson John J. Keegan Joseph P. Gayton. Leading firemen who attended every fire were Herbert F. Carr Joseph P. Gayton John J. Keegan and C A U Newman, receiving silver badges.
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Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Hydraulions
Charles O. Wilson
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Julian Close
Stephen T. Church
Everett L. Church
Walter H. Coggeshall
D. G. Coggeshall
Albert BE. Sparks
George G. Cornell
Howard E. Manchester
Thomas J. Meiggs
George P. King
Arthur P. Dunbar
William B. Milburn
Arthur D. Northup
Edwin C. Sparks
Philip Brady
William H. Rawson
James N. Bullock
James H. West
Charles H. Thompson
Herbert Carr
Theodore Rawson
Fred Manchester
Henry M. ‘Thompson
John J. Keegan
Joseph P. Gayton
Herbert F. Carr
C. A. U. Newman
Trinity Church Christmas Festival Draws Large Crowd
Trinity Church Sunday school held a Christmas festival at Grand Ary Hall on Wednesday evening. A choral service, pastor remarks, and a well lighted tree delighted children. Santa Claus distributed gifts, a comedy titled The Managers Trouble entertained, and an envelope of greenbacks was presented to Rector Rev. Wm R Trot'er.
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Trinity Church
Grand Ary Hall
Lrotter
Santa Claus
William Hodgkinson
Harry V. Mayo
Emerson Westcott
Junius Brutus Booth
Daniel Kenney
Charles Finch
F. Straight
Chester
W. N. Burgess
Ralph Kinder
O. Hassell Straight
Wm. R. Trot
Two Johns Comedy Company At Town Hall Monday
The Town Hall brings back Two Johns Comedy Company on Monday Jan 7 with J Q O Stewart reuniting with John Hart after seven years. The show features Miss Mabel Meredith, The Bijou Quartette, The Kings of Harmony, Kate Edwards, Edward Schofield, and various operatic numbers.
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Two Johns
J. QO. Stewart
John Hart
Stewart
Mabel Merédith
Kings of Harmony
James
Kate Edwards
Edward Schofield
Bristol Post Office Mails and Community Notes
Bristol and vicinity schedule lists mail closings and openings. The town meeting, stockholders meeting, local society events, and social notices fill a busy page with accidents, entertainment, ice harvest, and church and fraternal activities.
Christmas Presentation Words From Miss Lillie Nicholas
Miss Lillie Nicholas praised Rev. Wm. Smith at the annual Christmas festival with a timely message about Santa Claus and the Brownies vying for a merry season. Brownies sent a new silk hat from London for the pastor, symbolizing enduring love and divine wealth, and a small golden token of appreciation for the New Year.
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Lillie Nicholas
Smith
Santa Claus
London
Reba Lodge No 12 D of Rebekah meets for 20th anniversary plans
Reba Lodge No 12 D of Rebekah held a meeting with District Deputy Mary E. Munro and Grand officers installing officers for the year. Two members were elected and two applications received as fifty-two members and two visitors attended. The group adjourned to upper hall for a collation. A 20th anniversary celebration is planned for January 11 with an address by P G Master Anderson and a concert conducted by Albert A. Walker with Florence Williams assisting. Tickets available from the treasurer.
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United Brothers Lodge
No. 18
James A. Newman
Board of
N. G
John W. Best
James T. Robertson
Edmund F. Horton
Isaac B. Munro
Joseph M. Hart
Frederic A. Tallman
Albert Harrup
R.S.S
William J. Fish
Reba Lodge
D. of
Daughters of Rebekah
Mary E. Munro
Anderson
Albert A. Walker
Misa Florence Williams
Mount Hope Q Council Holds Officer Installation
Royal Arcanum officers for Mount Hope Q Council Hoyas Arcanum were installed with Regent W. I. Finch and other new officers named. District Deputy Grand Regent Warren was to install but Regent Smithers filled in. A collation followed the exercises.
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Royal Arcanum
Mount Hope
Hoyas Arcanum
Old Providence Street Lottery Ticket From 1761 Found
H Herbert Bosworth possesses an antique Providence Street Lottery Ticket dated February 1761. It explains the ticket entitles the holder to the prize drawn under number 480 in a lottery authorized to pave Providence streets. Signed by Joe Bennet, the ink remains well preserved.
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H. Herbert Bosworth
Providence
General Assembly
Colony of
Rhode Island
Joe Bennet
Bosworth Sleo
Local Grocery Ad Highlights Raisins Nuts and Dried Goods
An old newspaper ad lists prices for cooking raisins lard citron nuts and dried fruits. It promotes a large stock and pure wholesome goods with items like English walnuts pecans filberts almonds buckwheat and New Orleans molasses.
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New Orleans
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