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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1922
Page
4
A terse dealer note urges immediate orders for Goodrich tire needs. The B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co. promotes Silvertown cords accessories and tubes with base line pricing, directing customers to see their local dealer.
Patrolman Thomas Leahy spotted a pungent odor at 1245 on Tuesday then alerted owner J A Janson and tenants above the grocery store on State Street. A broken pipe from a 150 lb ammonia tank released fumes through the cellar but caused no store damage. George Janson retrieved a gas mask and shut the valve, enabling safe entry to close the valves.
A Boston Transcript note states Sin Incorporated Unlimited is a concern that never passed its dividends, implying ongoing financial concerns or policy on earnings distribution. The remark highlights scrutiny of dividend practices by a corporate entity.
Elnathan P Brownell Jr and Mary Ella Gray as administrators present their first and final account for the estate of Elnathan P Brownell late of Bristol deceased. The account includes sale of real estate and is referred to August 21 1922 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration. Notice is ordered published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phenix.
Town Council votes to muzzle all dogs July and August unless on owner premises or on a leash. Unmuzzled dogs on streets, even if licensed, will be taken to the Town Pound and killed if unclaimed within forty eight hours. Unlicensed dogs to be killed immediately. Order effective Monday July 24, 1922.
The four fire companies held their monthly meetings and voted to attend the New England Veteran Firemen’s League muster at Crescent Park on August 19. King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company will enter its hand engine and hire a band. Dreadnaughts plan a members only clambake at Mount Hope Farm. Defiance Hose Company schedules a field day and clambake. Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company admitted four new members. Bristol Veteran Firemen’s Association approved attendance and Defender playout with a committee named including Robert J Anderson and others.
Russell Bullock guardian petitions to sell undivided minors interests in three Bristol tracts on Mount Hope Avenue and Goodings Lane to raise funds for minors welfare. Court sets hearing August 1 1922 and orders 14 days’ notice in Bristol Phoenix.
A meeting approved a Monday evening trial of the hand engine and adjourned to next Wednesday to complete final muster plans, outlining the schedule and responsibilities for the event.
A Chicago American clipping recalls Lincoln's message engraved on a cannon ball near Lincoln Park. A mother reads aloud "All men are created free and equal" and her son asks, in childlike tone, how such a creed is burned into memory.
Notice of administration and bond qualification for the estate of Ella Revere Lewin late of Bristol deceased. Claims must be filed with the Bristol Town Clerk within six months from the first advertisement. Claudia L. Merriman is named administratrix authorized by the court. John W. Church, Clerk.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints William B McCormick administrator of the estate of Jane A McCormick, deceased of Bristol. He has qualified by giving bond and all parties with claims must file them in the clerk’s office within six months from the first advertisement date.
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