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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1899
Page
2
A notice listing the location at 70 Hope Street and the building on High Street, identifying property on Hope Street and Wood's Building as referenced in the street address.
The first official note fixes Columbia’s maiden dip for Saturday June 10 at 6 oclock p m. Her crew arrived from Deer Isle and are quartered on the tender St Michaels. Defender and Columbia officers and seamen are ashore or aboard, numbering over 80 men. A special train from Providence may run June 10 evening.
Members of the Hydraulions Hose Company held a creditable showing at River Point Muster Memorial Day. They cast 108 feet inches against a wind and ranked seventh among competing companies. Fire King of Pawtucket won with 185 feet 30 metres, Hay Cart of Pawtucket second at 178 feet 54 inches, Rough and Ready of Olneyville far behind at 178 feet 4$ inches. The Hydraulions’ machine performed better in practice squirt events with fewer men, and the crew hopes for a prize next muster if given another display opportunity.
A Saturday afternoon half mile road race for a 150 purse is arranged two miles from Warren on the Fall River road. Hal Co owned by J R Milson and Rena Boone owned by Walter Anthony will race, drawn from Luther's Four Corners amid local excitement as many residents plan to attend. A separate note recounts May 4 in Claremore Oklahoma praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a long severe cough with strong cure results. Sold by WHE Buttington.
Bristol Post Office outward mails to New York and the west and south depart at 9 80 a m 6 20 p m and to Providence Boston and the east at 7 20, 9 30, 11 30 a m 3 30 and 6 20 p m Inward mails from New York and the west depart at 7 15 a m and 2 20 p m From Providence Boston and the east arrive at 7 15 a m 12 20 2 20 6 20 and 7 20 p m Inward mails open for distribution about three quarters of an hour after arrival.
Mrs. G E Luther arrives for summer and visits with friends. New Bedford residents plan to stay. Miss Mazie Nerone expected to resume work. the Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder reports insurance. 200 graves decked with flowers across local cemeteries. Mt Hope Park crowds on Memorial Day. yachting activity includes Quakeress and Shaw. cantata to be performed at Trinity Church. Wall Co advertises wall papers. notable Memorial Day excursions and hotel visits. local trades, auctions, and naval ship observations.
Local retailer announces a rush closing out sale to dissolve business. All merchandise offered at drastic discounts including 50 percent off all clothing, 26 cent undergarments, 35 cent laundered shirts, four ply collars, and Goodyear shoes at bargain prices. First customers take the most sought items. Anderson’s soups 10 cents a can also advertised at TJ Connery’s on State Street.
Boarders wanted two or three ladies can be accommodated with board. Notice states case No. 653 Mary Cunningham versus Hugh McGovern will be discontinued after September 18, 1899 under General Laws. Henry M. Thompson, Clerk, Bristol Rhode Island. May 16, 1899.
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