Inexpensive Flannel Waists Priced at One Dollar
A brief notice highlights sensible, economical garments with a fine selection of flannel waists in all colors offered at the price of one dollar.
21 Nov 1899
Page 1
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1899
Page
1
A brief notice highlights sensible, economical garments with a fine selection of flannel waists in all colors offered at the price of one dollar.
The Bristol Phoenix urges Bristol residents to support a Boys Club room with a $5 pledge from twenty locals, listing initial subscriptions and seeking a suitable venue and a caretaker. Also reported is the fatal accidental shooting of 19 year old Hannah Hazard in Boston, whose remains were brought to Bristol for interment and whose husband managed a shooting gallery at the Nickleodeon Theatre. the gun accident involved Mrs Ilene A. Potter, with investigation deeming it accidental.
A YMCA building committee meeting looked over gymnasium annex plans. Bids for constructing the annex are due next Saturday. The basketball team will travel to Fall River January 18 for a game with the Fall River Y.M.C.A. and will host a return game after the new gym is finished. The Woman’s Auxiliary entertainment committee plans the first social of the series for Thursday evening. A musical and literary event will feature the Association quartet E M Worth George W Suydam Wendell R Davis and Dr A M Merriman with violin solos by Samuel Kinder contralto Miss Juliette M Fish charades by entertainment members and a piano duet by Miss Emily D Bennett and Miss Elizabeth A Wardwell. A social hour and refreshments will follow.
Joseph Kinder of this town accepts the offer to become foreman of the calendar department at the new Mullett Rubber Company factory in St. Louis Missouri. He plans to move mid December to assume duties after prior work with National India Rubber Byfield Rubber and Bourne Rubber. Bristol friends wish him prosperity.
About thirty guests were entertained last Sunday at Edward F Christie's State Street residence. Lavey's orchestra provided vocal and instrumental music with solos by William J Duffy and Peter Lannon. A fine collation was served. The gathering honored Misses Isabel and Clara A'Hearn, Gertrude Sullivan, and a Providence friend.
A dubious 19th century advert proclaims self murder through neglect of illness. It warns that coughs and colds are Death in disguise and touts Cleveland's Lung Healer as an infallible cure with a four free trial bottle and money back guarantee. The ad cites W H Burlington at 185 Hope Street.
A list of social events and performances in Bristol covering November 21 to December 6. Includes Epworth League supper and old folks concert at G A R Hall, Richs dancing class, organ recital at Trinity church, Y M C A socials, Bristol Train of Artillery, Murray Dramatic Company benefiting Hydraulion Fire Company, Defender Club, Rag Time Social Club ball, Lyceum Dramatic Club, Congregational Club tea, Reeves American Band concert, and Bristol Yacht Club sponsorship.
The Court of Probate held its regular semi monthly session with Judge J P Reynolds. The will of Ambrose Waldron was proved and Olive G Waldron named executrix with a $50 bond. Jeremiah Donovan appointed administrator for Rudolph Yasser estate with $400 bond and two sureties. Donovan also appointed administrator for Mary A Vasser estate with $800 bond and two sureties. Widow’s allowance to Benjamin Snow granted. Mary Bent estate inventory allowed.
A Idaville Indiana man J. W. Gardner hails Electric Bitters as restoring appetite and energy after stomach liver and kidney troubles. He notes improved health and renewed vigor, saying he can eat anything and has a new lease on life. Available at J. H. Young & Co. drug store for 50 cents with guarantee.
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