Bristol Pranix marks first semi weekly year of success
On Friday November 1 1895 the Bristol Pranix celebrates one year since the present owners took charge and launched the semi weekly edition The paper reports reader growth doubling over the year and notes it is Rhode Island’s only semi weekly newspaper The office has expanded with new type equipment a commodium addition and a trebled job printing output. The editors thank readers and friends for their support and pledge continued effort to improve and serve Bristol.
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Pranix
Bristol Pranix
Bristol
Rhode Island
Bristol Sharp shooters win big in state rifle team contest
The Bristol Naval Reserve Torpedo Company rifle team triumphed at the Rhode Island state competition in Providence, taking the Boylan trophy and top sharpshooter medals. Gunner's Mate Dunbar and Musician Milburn led scores, Bristol Train of Artillery supported the victory with strong showings, and crowds celebrated with a fireworks parade through town.
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Bristol
Naval Reserve Torpedo Company
Providence
Rhode Island
New England
Boylan
Dunbar
Milburn
Priv. Mctculloch
Seaman Dunbar
Naval
Co. B
United Train of Artillery
Co. 8
Mayor Olney
Bristol Naval
U T. A
1St Regiment
Fred Cur Cncy Wau
Mayalsee
Nate Leen
Pappoosesquaw Point
Bustol
Gruuver
Milborn
Dalton
Seaman Newman
Munro
Telegram Meeogram
Tele
Shakespeare Recitals for Bristol Destitute Children Benefit
The Bristol Home for Destitute Children accepts John F. Howard's offer to perform three Shakespeare readings in Bristol to aid the Home One third of proceeds will go to the Children’s Home Readings include Hamlet Romeo and Juliet and selections from Othello Cymbeline and Merchant of Venice Details on place and dates depend on subscriber numbers and Mr Howard’s representative endorsement by Francis L Patzer Rector St Paul’s Church Gardner
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Bristol
John F. Howard
Howard
Mr. Howard
Hamlet
Polonius
Prince of Denmark
Francis L. Patxer
St. Paul's Church
Gardner
Gowarrd
Bristol Post Office Mail Schedule
Bristol and vicinity notices list mail closing times of 6 35 and 9 20 a m 12 20 3 40 and 6 50 p m with openings roughly at 9 p m 2 20 7 25 p m critical local posting details for residents.
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Bristol
New Sponsor offers for weekly Premix and Travetex samples
Short time offer invites sponsors to pay $2 year in advance for four papers weekly. Samples available at the office or mailed on request. Also notices on local sales, church Mass schedule, school work, road work, and various ads from Boston Store to New York Store.
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Premix
Boston
Fice
Nerone's Shoes and Local Developments Highlight Town
Nerone's on State Street advertises men’s waterproof metaline shoes at 250 dollars and ladies wrappers while New York Store on State Street receives fall and winter coats and reefers. The heating contract for the Naval Reserve Armory goes to Waldron and Brownell as lowest bidders. Public schools closed for the week for teacher institute in Providence. Bristol Improvement Society meeting postponed due to storm.
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T. P. Morris
Thames Street
Church Street
McLellan
Hezekiah W.church
George H. Peck
John C. Alger
Naval Reserve Armory
C. A Johnson’s
High Street
John B. Pearce
A. G. Sanford
New York
C. E. Cole
Branford Street
Hope
High Streets
A. Johnson’s
Bristol
Order of the Golden Cross
Narragansett Commandery
Johnston
J P. Burlingame
Providence
Andrew
Rounds
Fred L. Warner
Inner Gate
Burlingame
D. A. Pierce’s
State Street
Boylan
Kendall
D. A Pierce's
Strate Street
Nerone’s
Waldron & Brownell
Bristol Improvement Society
Pierce
State Street Clothier
Adams Comic Opera Company to Perform in Bristol
The Adams Comic Opera Company heads to Bristol Opera House for three evenings and a Wednesday matinee on Nov 4 5 and 6 presenting The Mascot The Chimes of Normandy H M S Pinafore and Death by own action Club The cast includes Mr and Mrs Justin Adams Miss Marion Chester and renowned whistling soloist Alice Hodgdon The producer promises careful attention to every detail and affordable prices.
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Adams Comic Opera Company
Bristol Opera House
Normandy
Justin Adams
Manola-Mason Comany
Fritz
Marion Chester
Keith
Philadelphia
Adama
Alice Hodgdon
Pleasant Evening Despite Rain At Oyster Supper Event
The Ladies Aid Society of State Street M E church held an oyster and salad supper on a stormy Thursday night. Despite the heavy rain attendance was respectable and the entertainment featured piano by Mrs W J Fish, readings by Mrs Emma Carey, a touching piece by Miss Louise P Chadwick, and a quartet that received praise for its performance.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street M.E. Church
W. J. Fish
Emma Carey
Louise P. Chadwick
Dunraven
John B Pollock
Wm. Liscomb
Bottomley
Herbert Smith
Minnie Pollock
Young People's Society Social at Baptist Vestry
The Young People's Society of the Baptist church held a social in the vestry Tuesday evening with a large turnout. A fortune game and drawing class provided amusement, followed by a program including songs, recitations, a duet, a spider and the fly performance, and solos by listed participants.
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Young People’s Society of the Baptist Church
Hattie Pettey
Mamie Foster
Elizabeth Lake
Grace Allan
Juliette Fish
Julia Gorham
Sarah E. Pierce
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