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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1905
Page
2
A Bristol businessman condemns a class he calls cannibals or beats, arguing they ruin small town merchants. He contrasts country and city trade, noting country customers demand favors while city buyers expect businesslike treatment. He targets those who harm local commerce with unfair practices.
Mr Wm 3 Crane of California Maryland suffered years with rheumatism and lumbago. He was advised to try Chamberlains Pain Basin which effected a complete cure. This liniment is for sale by W H Baffington.
A Bristol merchant criticizes credit practices among townsfolk describing three classes of nonpayers the socially connected debtor the spendthrift household and the religious shopper who shift bills onto others. He laments lost trust and mutual losses among merchants and customers urging wiser spending and payment discipline.
English travellers in America express astonishment at the general use of a black band on the left arm to indicate mourning. In Great Britain this custom is limited to servants mourning for a master or mistress, and seeing it followed by people of refinement surprises many.
At Friday’s Bristol Naval Reserves meeting appointments were made in entertainment relief and investigating committees involving George Gladding John Magee Chester C Myers Harry Moyers Thomas Brightman Russell Coggeshall Albert Gale and others Albert Gale was elected secretary and John Magee treasurer The Washingtons Birthday shoot is set for February 22 at the company range Prizes of bronze silver and gold are planned for good attendance This year the company plans to install a pen tubular boiler and heating apparatus in the armory.
January 16 Monday Colonial Dramatic Co. in the Opera House Brother Against Brother. January 25 Wednesday Maro the Magician in the Opera House Y M G A Star course. February 14 Saturday Colonial Orchestrial Club with Miss Mabel Fowler reader Y M O A Star course. May 12 Friday Grand May ball at West Side Social Club in G A R hall.
A fragment lists eXpress matter 18 departure and arrival times for Bristol. Outward services at 7.45 and 11.00 a.m., 3.00 and 5.00 p.m., onward at 7.45 and 11.55 a.m., 2.55 and 6.30 p.m. indicate a dated timetable snippet.
Mrs Josiah Coggeshall of Toursset wins a ton of coal at F E Suzmans. J H Wall Co store to close Jan 14 with all stock sold. Two socials held last evening by the Troy club and the West Side Local club. 8 15 express delayed half an hour by trolley wire break at Franklin street. Newport visitors return home after a week with Union street residents. Piano recital at Grand Army hall Jan 30 led by Miss Mamie E Pierce with Miss Elizabeth Sheehan. Mrs Perry heads to Germantown then New Brighton with Lavinia Hodgkinson. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Cheesbrough treated at Children's Hospital for malnutrition. improving under care of Dr Williams and Dr Ladd.
The Defender club held a successful dance at Grand Army hall on Saturday. Postal card holders may redeem a malt extract at O. W. Sparks. Children and locals recover from illnesses while church services, meetings, and reunions are announced. Six Bristol deaths in December include ages from 5 months to 78 with causes like digestion failure and pneumonia. Hospital updates report improvements for James Minnehan. Sheriff Cady’s ice accident yields sprains. Various local organizations elect officers, conduct rehearsals, postpone choir reunions, and plan events at St Michael's, Trinity Church, and Bristol Pentecostal church. Local real estate transfers, travel plans, and engagements noted. Colt Guards to host a turkey supper with dignitaries attending.
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