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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1896
Page
2
Taxpayers of Bristol prepare for a special meeting to decide on an electric belt line. Proponents from enterprising firms submit proposals, while voters must register their desires. The Phenix invites balanced discussions and will publish informed letters from both sides to illuminate the issue.
The New York World argues the Chicago candidate has sung many speeches yet dodged key questions on free coinage and monetary policy. It asserts no example of universal free coinage exists and warns of economic harm to workers and farmers. Also notes Vermont reports true gold ring, 53 cent dollars for farmers, and cites Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as well as a Carrollton, Ky ad.
The Bristol post office closes for mails at 6.60 and 8.45 am, 12.20 and 8.45 pm, and 5.20 pm. Each cutoff marks the final collection for those respective rounds.
A Bristol column lists church services at Trinity Church with Holy Communion and other rites, plus community news on repairs, school supplies, outings, and visits. It covers local events from student journeys to Norfolk, VA, to yacht visits, encampments, dances, dinners, sports results, and upcoming meetings and construction projects in town.
Mr Jacob Esbensen of Chicago Lumber Co Des Moines Iowa says he sent medicine to his mother in the old country and testifies it is Chamberlain's Pain Balm the best medicine for rheumatism used by his family for years. A 60 cent bottle is for sale by W H Buffington.
A thief entered the residence of Clarence E Booth at Wood and Richmond streets between 4 and 6 pm while guests played croquet. A gold watch worth 75 and a chain worth 25 belonging to Booths sister from Providence were taken along with a dollar. A 60 dollar pocketbook was missed but overlooked. A neighbor’s child recalled a peddler at the front door after 4 pm. The thief likely used an unlocked door to reach the upstairs rooms.
Joseph Edward Clarke and Lottie Evelyn Fiske of Bristol were married September 1 at St Michael's rectory in a ceremony performed by Rev. George L. Locke D D.
Manager Gorham schedules a Bristol Common game tomorrow afternoon against the Oakdales, a leading amateur club in the state. The Bristols, famed for strong showings against top amateur and semi pro teams, are selective about bookings. Next Monday Labor Day Cranstons play in Bristol, and on Saturday Sept 12 the Regents visit Bristol again after a prior loss to the Grays.
A manufacturing corporation seeks a resident agent for this county with deposit as specified by local control. Requires intelligence and hard work. Full references required. Apply to P O Box 3729 Boston Mass.
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