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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1929
Page
10
The Belvedere Hotel presents 12 spacious suites and 30 single rooms with steam heat. Ed Perry has managed the hotel for 13 years delivering a homey atmosphere, two dining rooms plus smaller private rooms, la carte meals, popular luncheons, and a radio lounge on the first floor.
The cattle from Ferrycliffe Farm across from the Mount Hope Bridge Bristol terminal earned many prizes at Springfield Worcester and Brockton shows. They form part of a large Grade A Jersey herd supplying Bristol Providence and nearby towns with milk and cream.
The Blue Bird Shop is an exclusive downtown ladies specialty shop owned by Miss N A Sullivan. It attracts feminine clientele from Newport Providence and nearby areas with dresses hats jewelry perfumes bric a brac and chic displays inviting visits.
Bristol Baking Company operates with modern equipment and strict sanitary standards. They produce about 2000 loaves daily and supply Bristol Warren and Barrington with wholesale and retail bread rolls and cakes. Nine workers and two trucks handle deliveries while wedding cakes are made to order.
Bourn Street Garage run by A Dubac in Bristol provides Colonial gasoline Beacon Oils and greases and Atlas tires and tubes. The one year old location houses a 24 hour wrecker service with experienced proprietor who has 16 years in automobile work.
John H. Tuplin Proprietor runs a modern Bristol garage offering 24 hour service, battery servicing, and stock for autos, with Goodrich tire agency and state designated light and brake testing Station 16. Repairs are done by skilled staff and every job is inspected and test driven before delivery to the owner.
Peter Bonvicin offers 15 years of experience with strict business standards and full stock of plumbing fixtures and American Radiator Co products. Based in Bristol Rhode Island, he has managed major installations in New York City and guarantees personal attention to every job, large or small, for complete customer satisfaction.
Miss Lillian T Wilson runs a Bristol millinery shop with a current display of models from Metropolitan centers. She models for customers and offers updated frames materials and alterations to refresh last year’s hats. The shop also offers lingerie hosiery gloves scarves gifts Bristol views and etchings by George Gale with the Old Horse Power Ferry etching of special interest. Visitors and customers are welcome to a pleasant trading atmosphere with reasonable prices.
Julia Maxfield Inc. ice cream firm founded about 28 years ago by Nathaniel S Maxfield grew into a leading regional producer. Elmhurst crafts 28 flavors under clean, modern practices. The firm became a corporation four years ago after Maxfield’s death, with Arthur L. Pratte as president and Julia A. Maxfield serving as treasurer.
Patrons who furnished their homes in years past from this store value the selection and quality. The stock includes parlor and bedroom suites, overstuffed chairs, divans, rugs, carpets, linoleums, porch furniture, Sun beam Cabinet Heaters, stores and Crawford Ranges, offering everything for the modern home.
Buffingtons Drug Stores have operated for over six decades with a second Downtown store at 259 Hope Street. The stores offer courteous service from registered pharmacists, a full line of pure drugs, soda fountains, ice cream, and a wide range of toiletries cigars tobacco Kodaks and medical supplies for local patrons.
A former Hotel Biltmore Providence beauty expert launches Priscilla Beauty Shoppe in the capitol city offering permanent waving finger waves facials manicuring and hair cutting. The shop features Liquid Wapon a no soap shampoo and Wilfred creams with Contouration facials highly valued by customers and a growing demand for appointments to avoid delays.
This specialist shop prides itself on a dollar system for steam or dry cleaning and uses the Pan-Tex pressing machine. It offers altering gloves hats dyeing and cleaning of garments with a 24 hour service and promises timely completion and delivery.
Staples Coal Co operates a Rhode Island division established in 1903 with Joseph W. Martin as president and Charles W Cutler as treasurer. Three trucks and a team deliver coal to a large list of patrons in Warren and Bristol. Twelve employees work here meeting strong demand for anthracite and bituminous coal.
The Waldron Company maintains a showroom at 49 Bradford Street to assist customers in selecting plumbing fixtures. Staff invite visitors to come in anytime for help and guidance with their purchasing decisions.
A J Coyle, new Bristol resident since last April, has bought Metacom avenue land between Academy avenue and River street. He plans seven room bungalows and cottages on 50 by 100 foot lots with optional second lot, offering flexible mortgage options and acting as an authorized agent for Northern Insurance and Firemen’s Insurance. He also serves as an auctioneer and aims to establish his office and home in Bristol.
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