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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1896

Page

3

Bristol Council Orders Removal of Fire Hazard Buildings

The Bristol Council pressed the railroad company on Franklin and Thames streets to remove unsafe buildings near the tracks due to fire risk and unsightliness. A letter confirms the structures will be removed, a move praised by residents for prompt action. Meanwhile Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Usher of Bristol County celebrate 60 years of marriage on April 27. Friends offer congratulations as Palm Sunday events and church services unfold across St. Mary’s, St. Michael’s, Trinity, and local congregations.

Siena Ada Owl Council Frabklin Thames Pedpis Brisil T. J. Usher Bristol’ County Usher Andy Palne St. Michael’s Church A. A. Walker J. B. Pollock St. Mary's “Catholic Church Father Gleason Providence Father McCabe Fall River P. McCabe St. Mary’s St. Mary’s T. A. Society Holy Name Society Children of Mary

Easter Millinery Opening Draws Ladies to Hope Street Rooms

Despite yesterday's weather the Misses Burn display at No 100 Hope Street attracted many women keen on spring millinery. The Easter collection features turbans sailors and floral trims with violets remaining popular. The bright room and careful display promise strong shopper turnout if weather improves.

Misses Burn Hope Street Epring

Town Council Plans Repairs at Hope and State Streets

The council adjourned session canvassed voters and discussed repairs to the crosswalk, surface water drain, and sidewalk at the corner of Hope and State Streets. Highway surveyor Gorham was directed to complete thorough repairs after repeated flooding issues and pedestrian inconvenience. The canvassers’ $86 bill was approved and sent to the auditor.

Hope Indti Gorham Board of Canvasers

Mrs McKinstry Lectures on The Eastern Question

Despite a Sunday storm a large Advent Christian audience heard Mrs I McKinstry lecture on The Eastern Question. She used maps to cover the history of the Eastern Roman Empire and the rise of Islam, then traced Europe Great Powers and predicted a looming crisis.

Europe Napoleon Daniel Mra. McKierty

Choir Delights Congregation With First American Performance Of The Man of Sorrows

Trinity church held large Friday and Sunday evenings as the male choir delivered the first American performance of The Man of Sorrows by Dry. Chas W. Pearce of England. Rev. Trotter and his choir earned praise for a smooth render, with Charles W. Young the tenor superb in solo work and Ralph Kinder Jr. at the organ.

Trinity Phareh Dry Chas W. Péarce England America Trotter George Wérbert Patterson Portsmouth Charles W. Young Ralph Kinder, Jr Sy Eolls

Trade drama of credit furnished home goods system promises easy payments

A retailer touts a Peerless Credit System that requires no interest and no notes, offering furniture, carpets, baby carriages, and parlor suites on weekly or monthly payments. The ad claims low credit prices, immediate delivery, and a range of stock including baby carriages and dining room suites, with emphasis on affordability.

Beatty

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