Bids opened for Defiance Hose Company fire station project
The Defiance Hose Company building committee opened bids at the Burnside Memorial building. Cianci Construction, Providence, offered 11 868 for four months as the lowest. others ranged up to 23 661.25 by Peter Martelly. The committee will investigate bidders' finances and experience before proceeding. Bristol firms quoted plumbing heating and electrical work with varied amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Hose Company
Burnside
Memorial
A. J. Holmes
Providence
Cianci Construction Company
Ciani Construction Co
Archibald Kirker
P. J. Flynn
Pawtucket
E W Weaver
Bristol
Peter Martelly
Waldron ,Co
Robert A. Barnstead
Hochman Co
Talbot & Hopkins
St Michael’s Church hosts parish gathering at Hope Street
Dr and Mrs W Fred Williams invite all St Michael's parishioners to meet the Rev Mr Boyd at their Hope street home on Wednesday evening August 8 from 8 to 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Michael's Parish
W Fred Williams
Mr. Boyd
Hope Street
Flag ceremony on Prudence Island marks union church event
The Daughters of Union Veterans of Bristol present the national flag and the church flag at Union Church on Prudence Island. Rev. Leroy C. Perry will speak briefly on flag history and the Star Spangled Banner will be performed. Chairman Davidson will manage the program and the junior choir will lead the pledge of allegiance to both flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union
Bristol
Union Church
Prudence Island
Leroy C. Perry
Providence
Ousa Mekin
Francis Scott - Key
Judge Nicholson
League Leaders Defeat Tail-Enders in Twilight League Contest
National India Rubber Company tops R M N G Battery C 9 to 4 to stay in first place in Bristol Twilight League. Managgers, players, and hits are listed with Menard, Flanagan, Sousa, Kelles, Rinaldi, Gallagher, and Biber among the standouts. The game featured three early runs, a four-run fourth, and a late rally to seal the win before a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Andrade
National India Rubber Company
R. M N. G. Battery C
Rubber Workers
Menard
Flanagan
Baker
Sousa
Terry” Martin
Perry
Joe” Kelley
Soldiers
Henry Davis
Apple
Byfield School
Servants
Fogg
Bobby” Biber
Ruggiero
Court House
Fogeg
Sunny
Kelles
Rinald
Gallagher
Danis
Biber
Ruggierio
Rinaldi
Medieval
Buiber
Garvin
Medieros
Gughemett
Umptres—Gutowski
Joseph
Jimmie” Lee
Swimming Ban Afloat as Harbor Sewer Blocked
Health Officer warns parents to keep children from bathing along the harbor shore from Franklin Street depot to the harbor head due to a blocked sewer outlet near Oliver Street. Sewage is escaping through a near shore pipe, risking disease. Sewers Superintendent Perry continues efforts to clear the main line using suction and water pressure, awaiting apparatus to remove mud and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Street
Oliver Street
John Magee
William W Perry
Peewee Mortenson Extends Hit Streak and Stolen Base Lead
Peewee Mortenson extends his consecutive game with a hit to nine as he leads the league with 14 stolen bases. Bill Baker Jake Rippel and Hough remain tied for two home runs each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peewee
Mortenson
Bill” Baker
Jake Rippel
Hough
Specifications for the Defiance Fire Station
The proposed Defiance Hose Company No 1 building measures 31 by 49 feet, two stories with a partial basement. It features red face brick walls, cement foundation, metal ceilings, tar and gravel roof with copper coping, and a 1000 foot hose tower extending from basement to roof. The first floor houses the apparatus room with two doors, a lounge and toilet, while the second floor includes an assembly hall and committee room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Hose Company
No 1
Cranston Red Sox Face Tigers Then N I R Company for First
Manager Frankie Lewis sends Foxy Marshall to the mound Friday and saves Chick Roberts for Monday as Cranston aims to split two games and tie N I R Company for first. Jimmie Garvin or Campbell to catch Saturday. double header on common. Riccio's All Stars meet Warren Life Savers, then Rick's Bristolians face Park AC with Bristol lineup listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Lewis
Cranston
Tigers
N.I R Company
Lewis
Foxy” Marshall
Chick” Roberts
Rhode Island State College Fame
Jimmie” Garvin
Campbell
Riccio
All Stars
Warren Life Savers
Rick
Bristolians
the Park AC
Providence
Bristol Club
Abate If
Menard
E Mortenson
Sousass
Andradee
Baker Rf
Patsy” Flanagan
Gunner” Moritenson
Harvey
Gladue Ib Ethier
Moste” Moore
Moren Named Rhode Island Alternate at Fort Monroe
Lieut Albert A Moren of Battery C 243rd Coast Artillery is selected as Rhode Island’s alternate attendee for the Fort Monroe Hampton Roads school. This honor limits attendance to one Rhode Island officer annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Moren
National Guard
243Rd C. A
H.D
Fort Monroe
Rhode Island
Defiance Hose Firm Seeks Best Site For New Fire Station
At a Defiance Hose Company meeting the building committee discussed bids and plans for the new fire station on Hope Street. They reviewed land price for the Fales property and confirmed the town’s 20 000 appropriation covers building, equipment, and adjacent lot. An insurance clerk noted hydrant proximity, not site choice, drives rates, with a 500 foot hydrant rule cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Hose Company
Hope Street
Alex Fales
Defiance
Fales
Gooding Lane
Bristol Sewer Contract Awarded to Providence Firm
The Bristol Sewer Commission awarded D. Montillo & Son of Providence the sewer installation contract for Franklin Reid Center West streets and nearby avenues with a bid of 14 911 the lowest of nine submitted The town appropriation of 50 000 covers sewer work and approved existing sewers plus manholes and rock costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Sewer Commission
Ezra Dixon
D. Montillo & Son
Providence
Franklin, Reid, Thompson
Center
West Streets
Metacom
Goulart
Reservoir
Doran
Bay View
Gooding Lane
D Montillo & Son
John Ambrose
Michael A. Traficante
William A. Gannino
Frank W. Christy
Bruno & Pettitti
Boston
J. T. Cuddy Company
V. N. Famighetti & Sons
John J. Hale & Co
Pawtucket
Real Estate Transfers Anthony Dennis to John Santangelo
Anthony Dennis and wife transfer house and lot on Cole Street to John Santangelo and wife in a real estate conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Real Estate
Anthony Dennis
John Santangelo
Cole Street
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ST. Michael's Church
Union Church of Prudence
Manila
Owell Lumber CO
Bristol, R. I
Pastime Theatre
Sally O’neil
Molly O’day
Tom MIX
Cheyenne
Chicago
Ralph Vnce
Midwest
Felix the
Cat
Fox News
Norma Talmadge
Camilte
Sapportsa
Gyeshrt Wetson
Western Pathe
National India Rubber Copany
NIR
M Baker
Drummey
Kelley
Shean
Andrade
Steed
Battery C
Servant
Martin
Gugliemett
C Perry
Ruggiero If
NIR Co
Cranstons
Whirlwinds
Batting
Joe Darcey
Medeiros
E. Mortenson Cos
Greenwood
Halbert
H. Gladue
Houghee Pet
O’ Rourke Ache Gee
J Rippel
Emmett
B. Rippel Beene Pit
J Lee
Hydraulion Company
Frigidaire
Edward 0. Kunz
Prometrist
WM. M. Connery
Men’s Outfitter
State Street
Mae McMillan
Bak
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