Town Council Meeting Addresses Sidewalk Repairs and Allocates Funds
The Wednesday session approved sidewalk repairs on Hope Street and granted tar and granolithic walk petitions on Thames State and High streets. Officials reported about 2000 left in the sidewalk fund. other items included licensing, town asylum windows, and sewer deed updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Johnson
Hope Street
Thames Street
State Street
Barbara LeClair
Peter Giustiang
Frank Paull
Morris Brothers
High Street
State
Church Streets
Callan
Bradford Street
Hope
Thames
Wood
High Streets
Joseph M. D’azevedo
Bourn Avenue
Domenico Malafronte
Wood Street
Thomas Dwyer
Providence
Rhode Island Company
Franklin
Bradford
Col. Callan
Usher Avenue
Tennis championship postponed amid weather delay
Miss Melle Hamill the state champion was to meet Miss Jule Brown of Newport in the title match but the final was moved to this afternoon weather permitting. Helena Case and Paull D Howe captured the Bristol County mixed doubles cup Tuesday afternoon defeating Mollie Hamill and Henry Barton Jr in three sets on the Excelsior Courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melle Hamill
Jule Brown
Newport
Helena Case
Paull D Howe
Bristol County
Mollie Hamill
Henry Barton
Miss Case
Mr Howe
Pastime Theatre Hosts First Annual Baby Show and Film Night
The Pastime theatre presents its first annual Baby show with three prizes this evening. An advertisement lists details. Also on Saturday an up-to-date motion picture program features My Official Wife in five parts starring Earl Williams and Kimball Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastime Theatre
Earl Williams
A Kimball Young
Clara Kimball Young
Base Ball Tomorrow at Luther's Corners
The Luther's Corners team faces the Bristol team tomorrow afternoon on the common. If Bristol wins they may reclaim first place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther’s Corners
Bristols
Bristol
Trio of Accidents Highlight Workplace Hazards
Moses E. Connery of the National India Rubber Company carpentry shop cut his face when a hammer struck him after catching in a whirling shaft. Roy Cooke of Bristol County Gas and Electric Company burned about the face at Thames street gas plant after opening a manhole cover. Richard Stuart of Stuart and Tattrie blacksmiths was bruised and scalded when a water-filled pipe exploded in the forge, injuring his abdomen and right forearm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses E. Connery
National India Rubber Company
Mr. Connery
Ruth Graham
Roy Cooke
Bristol County Gas and Electric Company
Thames Street
O. R. Siegel
Cooke
Richard Stuart
Stuart & Tattrie
Steamboat Wharf
Stuart
Little Mothers League Redecorates Court Street School House
The Little Mothers League redecorates the Court Street school interior and installs a miniature kitchenette dining room and nursery. Fifteen girls applied the first coat of paint yesterday and a final coat today as they prepare to illustrate personal hygiene and baby care talks led by Nurse Selle. The group, with sixty to seventy members, meets Tuesdays at two and welcomes visiting mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Mothers’ League
Little School
Court Street
League
Selle
Fire Company Meetings Plan Events and Membership
Fire companies held monthly meetings with voting on fair attendance at St. Elizabeth's Church on August 21. Three new members admitted to King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company and hand engine practice set for next Monday. Défiance Hose Company to host Labor Day clam bake with orchestra and dancing 1.30 to 3.30. Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company welcomed one membership proposal. Bristol Veteran Fireman Association will not attend Marblehead muster on August 19. Dreadnaught Hook Ladder Hose Company plans a moonlight excursion August 24 and attendance at the St. Elizabeth's Church fair on August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
St. Elizabeth's Church
Défiance Hose Company
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Bristol Veteran Fireman Association
New England League
Marblehead
Mass
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
Official Change of Name in Phoenix Columns
In Phoenix advertising pages an official notice records George Emil Liebreich changing his name to George Edward Leighton. Liebreich, longtime Cranston Worsted Malls superintendent, was born in England with German ancestors. His family, including his mother, changed to Leighton by London court decree for national and business reasons. He will keep the nickname George, while the surname Liebreich becomes Leighton, pronounced Teeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
George Emil Liebreich
George Edward Leighton
Liebreich
Cranston
England
Hamburg
Yorkshire
Leighton
Supreme Court of Judicature of London
Fle
George
Teeton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol, R. I
Connery
Providence Telephone Co
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Bristol Plumbing
Orreet
White Tonsorial
Star Theatre
Francis Ford
Grace Cunard
Pauline Bush
Jocker
Custer
Moses Connery
Trina
Japan
Jardinieres
Att ST Crem
Edward D. Kunz Sprician
F. T. Remieres
Cor
Bradford Sts
Eastman
Henry H.posytan
State ST
Stewart and Baird
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