26 Sep 1899
Page 1
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1899
Page
1
Blanket and linen sale lists numerous goods with color borders and prices. Includes cotton and wool blankets from 45 cents per pair to $4 per pair, comfortables at $1 to $2, table linens from 25 to 75 cents, quilts and Marseilles patterns, plus flannels towelings sheetings and gent’s furnishings at set prices.
In Sept 1899 the Bristol Phenix reports on the Triton Game and Fishing Club in Quebec surrounding a vast forest preserve. Members hunt and fish a vast wilderness accessed by a new rail line with log cabins, a Swiss style club house, and a private station. The setup supports hunting, fishing, and rustic summer stays for Americans and locals, with guards, guides, and regulated access ensuring preserved privileges.
Philadelphia man John Oliver recounts a near fatal illness with yellowing skin and sunken eyes. After three doctors gave up, Electric Bitters improved him in a few weeks and he credits the remedy with saving his life. Sold for 50 cents at J H Young & Co's drug store.
The armory fair draw a steady crowd since opening last Wednesday. Delegates from Babbitt Post No. 15 six A. R. attended Friday. Saturday saw three fire companies and fire department engineers visit. Last night featured a large turnout with St Marys T A Society, Bristol Cornet Band, Council Dom Luiz Felippe and Divino Espirito Sancto Associo Portuguese groups marching through Hope Street to music from the band. Hope Street was crowded and red fire lit the night.
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