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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1927
Page
2
Editorial voices express regret over rumored town council move to change fire department leadership. They urge support for Chief Grabert whose dedicated service protects property and deserves stability amid local political speculation.
A private Senate Militia Committee hearing examined a bill to appoint the State Soldiers Home Commandant as a veteran of the Civil War Spanish American or World War. Supporters included Ernest Lo Rowbottom of the US Veterans Bureau Rhode Island and multiple veterans leaders. opposition came from a former Senate member and other officials. The Commandant since 1922 is Murdock McWenszte oacial war veteran. the home is in Woonsocket.
Local items cover Tilton School students Charles H Newman and William Eckersley visiting parents over Easter, Barns sisters sailing to England and France, Knights of Pythias lodge activities, theater shows in Providence, church meetings, hospital notes on Commander Bullock, and multiple civic club and charity gatherings across Bristol and nearby towns.
Notice that sale of personal property Mortgage on the Lewis Brown Farm premises at Borden Avenue Johnston Rhodeshind is set for Wednesday April 1827 at 1 in the forenoon. The mortgage dated August 26 1926 was recorded August 39 1926 in Book Nao 7 package HS. The conditions of the mortgage deed have been broken and sale will proceed unless postponed by notice.
The article notes pewter is a soft metal and recommends gentle cleaning using fine rouge or rotten stone mixed with water, avoiding harsh abrasives to prevent scratches.
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