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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1896
Page
2
A column argues for proportional representation as a remedy to majorities oppression, endorsing secret ballot and civil service reform. It cites Jefferson and Dean Worth, notes Westerly political clashes, and mentions improvements at Puainix office for ticket numbering.
The Y M C A Sixth District conference will convene in Bristol starting Friday with notable speakers from Providence and Boston. Sessions include devotions, committee meetings, and multiple city church programs at venues such as Grand Army Hall and St Michael's Church, with delegates from Attleboro Taunton New Bedford Fall River and more.
The Up to Date club held a gala gathering last Thursday at its Wood street rooms. About 465 members enjoyed Charles Sandford’s chowder followed by ice cream and cake. Edward Hassett and John Doify provided music while Frank K Pearse and Peter Lannon sang. Augustus F. Duffy presented a reclining chair from Burnside lodge R of P. to the club.
Made an Assignment. Ellwood and Hawkins proprietors of the Bristol Public Market assigned last Saturday and the market has been closed for several days. Sheriff Cady served a writ of attachment in favor of Nelson Morris and Co of Chicago Saturday morning. An interested party said affairs would be adjusted in a few days and the market would reopen under Mr Hawkins.
Papers filed at the town clerk's office transfer Eddy place on Hope street Bristol to Mrs. Emma W. Bullock wife of Judge J Russell Bullock. Property purchased from Henry C Eddy of Chicago via Hezekiah W Church. Housefronts water view suitable for summer residence. Eddy household goods to be sold at auction.
A reader praises the Phoenia editors and argues that Bristol’s revival hinges on bold enterprise and borrowing to rebuild, citing Chicago’s post fire rebound. The writer condemns local naysayers, recalling historic inventors and urging support for progress for the town’s future.
Frank J. Chenney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney Co in Toledo Ohio to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured not by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The affidavit dated December 6 1896 before A W Gleason notary public with seal. Hal's Catarrh Cure advertised as taken internally and affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by Doane & Co Toledo Ohio. Clinches testimonials offered free through mail.
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Obits record births and funerals in several towns with ages and dates. Entries include Murray Smyra and Braptorp lists, noting Joseph Pet Murphy age 65 and Rosa Maria Silvia age 1 year 11 months, plus William Bradford age 79 years 9 months 16 days. Also notes a funeral from Union Street. The page includes an ad for the New York World Thrice-a-Week edition detailing subscription pricing and features.
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