05 May 1896
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1896
Page
1
Five dozen brocaded mohair skirts and multiple dozen items including silk shirt waists lace yokes satin stocks embroidered collars and children's dresses offered with bargain prices. Stock highlights include gloves taffetas kid gloves and new spring shades in ties shirts collars and cuffs. Call and examine. Retail values up to several dollars.
McCann Bros invites bids for building or repair projects with orders by mail and requests for estimates to receive prompt attention.
Bristol Town Council met in a special session to act on 18 liquor license applications. The Murphy license faced opposition led by H Potter Dimond with remonstrance signed by 27 citizens. Clergymen and saloon opponents urged denial while advocates argued no legal grounds to refuse. The council granted several licenses but reserved decision on Murphy, with continued debate and testimony from Rev. Stevens and Rev. Locke.
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