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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1894
Page
7
The Brooklyn Letter urges open windows during storms to improve air quality and bolster health. It rebuts the belief that storms bring cold, notes air is purer in storms, and warns against confined indoor living. It also discusses women's activism and urges paid manuscript submissions for the office reader.
A report lists Rhode Island citizens receiving patents with details including Morris H. Avery of Woonsocket for a door or window frame attachment, John D. Jamison of Newport for a storm sash securing device, John W. Sargent of Providence for steam engine valve operations and valve gear, and Joe H. Shedd of Providence for an engineers tape reel.
Sol Smith Russell, famed comedian, brings the new play 1 A Poor Relation to the Providence Opera House next week. The program switches Friday night to April Weather for the rest of the week. The play is by Clyde Fitch, author of Bean Brummel.
The report notes continued improvement in major industries though growth remains slow. Iron shows a 10 percent jump in weekly output with similar gains in consumption, wool production rises, and wool prices exceed last year. Idle work remains high with many employees awaiting orders. Rubber, footwear, garments and yarns face weak demand with irregular prices and ongoing inactivity. US weekly failures total 248 commercial and 1 banking. Canada 59 commercial and 1 banking, sum 308.
A seventeen year old Benjamin West and twenty year old Lizze Barrows from Bristol eloped after renting a team and driver on Saturday evening. They boarded a train at Riverside and likely wed in New York, leaving their families puzzled and hopeful they will return wiser. The father of the bride and the town remain silent on the match.
The Probate Court of Bristol notes an instrument purporting to be the last will and a codicil of Ann D Pierce, deceased. The document is prepared for probate and referred to April 2 at 10:00 a m in the Town Clerk's office for consideration, with fourteen days of weekly notices ordered.
A New York correspondent argues it pays to buy nitrogen phosphoric acid and potash chemicals and mix fertilizers locally. He cites prices per ton for ammonium sulfate nitrate of soda phosphoric acid and muriate of potash and describes a 6000 pound mix costing 79.50 with simple preparation and storage notes.
A gate described by Country Gentleman is praised for its handsome imposing appearance and its solid upright construction. The author notes the frame’s strength and permanence, implying durability and a strong first impression.
Luder Brown of Bristol declares he has accepted the trust and qualifies under law. He calls all debtors to the estate to pay promptly and directs all claimants to present their demands for settlement.
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