New $1 silver certificates eyed for distribution
A dated July 17 1896 note notes plates finished but ink color and mechanics yielded delay. The front will feature History instructing youth and the Capitol scene with Martha and George Washington on back. Free coinage debates and silver values discussed. Excerpts cover Glencairn Seawanhaka cup race results and the death of ex Governor Russell. Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised.
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Capitol
Monument
Potomac River
George Washington
Martha Washington
Morgan
Meline
Exenix
Advertising consistency beats partial spending in all times
A 1805 advertisement copy extols constant advertising by merchants. It argues those who advertise full time earn more money than partial spenders, and that advertising helps during both good and bad times. The piece urges local merchants to maintain steady ads to attract buyers.
Trees at Rogers Free Library Near Bristol Building
A Bristol town council special meeting granted permission to remove one tree near the Rogers Free Library on Hope Street to aid construction of a large new block. Protests by Col. Samuel Norris urged tree preservation. Also approved was moving the Rogers building via Hope Street to Wood Street extension, after noting potential tree interference on Bradford Street.
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C J. Hasbrouck
Rogers Free Library
Rogers House
Hope Street
Samuel Norris
Bristol
Hasbrouck
Louis LaFrance
Rogers
Wood Street
Bradford Street
Barbour
Bradford Atreat
Franklin
Wood
Excursion of Dreadnaught Hose Co trip to Block Island
Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Co. No. 1 rode to Block Island Wednesday with many local and Providence riders. Mt Hope left Newport at 10:30 after dock delay, Bristol Cornet Band played aboard, island visit from 1 to 3, return reached Newport by 6. Some passengers struggled in choppy water and complaints arose about an open bar onboard. The excursion was on a regular Mt Hope trip with percentage-based fare, not chartered by the Dreadnoughts.
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Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Co. No
Block Island
Providence
Mt. Hope
Bristol Cornet Band
Newport
Remarkable relief with Chamberlain's remedy in Michigan
Mrs. Rhodie Noah suffered night cramps and diarrhoea before relief came from a single dose of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A neighbor with a week of illness also recovered after four doses. Mary Sibley of Sidney credits the remedy, with local sale noted by W. H Buffington and receipts for rent and business use sold at the Phoenix Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodie Noah
Hoe
Mary Sibley
Sidney, Mich
W. H Buffington
Phoenix
Printing or Engraving Offer Shown at Phoenix Office
A brief notice invites inquiries for printing or engraving services at the Phoenix office. Details focus on availability, location, and contact for further information. The item highlights local business advertising without quoting expansive terms.
Bristol Post Office Mails and local life notices
Mails close at 6 50 and 8 45 a m 12 20 8 45 and 6 20 p m Mails open as nearly as possible at 8 a m 2 5 8 p m Pineapple ice at McNays popular and popular with customers Gorham repairs gutters on Barton street and roadbed Charles Hunter leaves for Springfield Mass for two weeks Fresh cream daily at Farnell Hall market Namquit mill employer enjoyed clambake on Asylum farm shore Barge Ivy of Philadelphia arrives with coal for Wardwell Lumber Co Henpesay's Idea Minstrels to appear July 21 at Town Hall Warren Mildred Surname items and local notices Morris Palmer Tilley at University of Virginia visiting parents Ellsworth Conklin building house on Garfield avenue Summers Ball owns corned beef L Ride Hamilton dinner to Theodora Colt Scott pays creditors 60 cents on a dollar Charles Carey anniversary picnic at Lambs grounds Captain Miller suffers sunstroke later recovers Captain Terrys pile driver lays 14 piles at Connerys wharf Neptune Boat Club building on wharf Fresh cresmiery print butter at Fanueil Hall market Grand Lodge Rhode Island officials visit United Brothers Lodge July 28 Amity Lodge Warren invited Cold ration served
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Gorham
Barton Street
Charles Hunter
Springfield
Mass
Farnell Hall Market
Mamie Brown
Worcester
Katherine E. Galvin
Namquit
Asylum Farm
Ivy
Philadelphia
Wardwell] Lumber Company
Henpesseay
Town Hall
Warren
F. W. Richardson
Fulton
Geo. Clark
N. N. Cole
miche-W-footes-Hera
Ralph N. Ellis
Newport
Herreshoff
Morris Palmer Tilley
University of Virginia
Thomas C. Tilley
Church Street
E . Lucas
Fall River
East Corning
N. Y. Ellsworth Conklin
Minstrels and theater news brighten State Street listings
Activities in town include Bristol Opera House manager Sparks securing Hennessy’s Minstrels for next Wednesday, the Colonial Minstrels rehearsing in Eagle Hall, and Allie Sparks billed as an end man. An Y M C A camp excursion for Providence families featured shore dinners and athletic events with prizes from local merchants.
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M. Cunningham’s
State Street
Sarah E. Sherman
Maneger Sparks
Bristol Opera House
Hennessy
Tesla
Margini
Coogan
Providence
Cady
A. P. Nerone
State St
Eagle Hall
Allie’ Sparks
Providence Y. M.C. A
Mt. Hope
Carryalls
Chamberlain’s Remedy Praised by Missouri Mother
Mrs E G Gregory of Frederickstown Missouri credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with speedy relief for her child’s severe bowel trouble after other medicines failed. She calls it the best medicine for dysentery summer complaint colic and cholera infantum and notes many mothers express gratitude for its cures. Sold by W H Boffington.
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Chamberlain
E. G. Gregory
Frederickstown
W. H. Boffington
Progressive America Game Promises Family Fun
Readers urged to mail six 2-cent stamps to The Trade Company Boston Mass for Progressive America a game described as entertaining fascinating and instructive for the whole family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puanix
Trade Company
Boston
Mass
America
Voters estimate odds McKinley will win presidency
In state polls the vast majority of voters assign odds of sixteen to one that William McKinley will be the next president. The figure reflects strong backing for McKinley among plain voters amid political uncertainty.
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McKinley
Rubber Factory Started Amid Greying Economic Outlook
The National India Rubber Co. resumes producing shoes and quarters after weeks of doubt. Directors decided to operate locally, easing uncertainty for workers as the machinery runs and more employment is expected. The town anticipates restoration of business vigor and mutual profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National India Rubber Co
United States Rubber Co
Billy Bradford Sprains Wrist in Offbeat Wheel Prank
Billy Bradford known as Billy among associates tried a playful fake wheel theft near the post office. He rode with no hands to lead Dr Seigel’s wheel and swerved to avoid a dog, fell onto the crosswalk, spraining his left wrist and drawing sympathy from friends.
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Billy
Bradford
Dr. Seigel
Share Belgebethin Ka
Baks Radford
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Hope and
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J. H. Gladding
Charles E. Cole
Charles Bickfo
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el Heirie
Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club
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Quebec
Governor Russell
Cambridge
Buffington
Nora’. C. Fowes, Jr
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Tribune
New York
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Charles Carey
Union Street
Edward Anthony Lamb
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Augustus Miller
Neylan
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Terry
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Fanucil Hall
A. J. Cushing
Grand Lodge of
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I O. O.F
Amity Lodge No. 6
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Charles Street
Mr. Cole
Dorter Dapne
J. B. Herreshoff
Bronson
ae,Borth
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Russell Bullock
LeClair
Mme Bourgeois
Moliere
F. A. King
Burton Street
Mrs King
Woodlawn Avenue
Mrs.King
Wm M. Gorham
Leavening Powe
U.S. Gov't Report
LY Pure
THE
California Catarra Cure CO
Hennessy Ideas
Minstrels
Straffin & Nason, Managers
Lew Benedict
G. W. Easterbrooks
John Early
National Home For
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Maine
A. E. Silva
Charles Bickford
Court Street
Borden Avenue
F. A. Easterbrooks
H. M. Barnee
C. H.R. Duoringh
Treas
William B. Read
Grand Army Hall
Benj. M. Lincoln
Union St
Bristol, R. J
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C. F. Gladdinc
John Collins
Alberee
Sparks
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Teele
William H. Bell & CO
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Hope ST
R. I
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