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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1899

Page

2

Checks Destroyed In School Heating Job Scam

James McLaughlin foreman for Smith Anthony Co Boston works on the Byfield school heating project on High street. Checks sent weekly to pay workers vanished after a local man James P McLaughlin tore up misaddressed letters. Post-office box led to the case as banks halted payments and a post-office inspector may be called to resolve the matter.

James McLaughlin Smith, Anthony Company Boston Byfield School High Street J Howard Manchester Manchester Ed Burrows Smith-Anthony Company Bristol Soule Franklin Street

Pen air service on the common Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock

Singing led by a cornet. The public is cordially invited. FE L Watson resigns as recording secretary due to business pressure and W KR Davis is elected to fill vacancy. Women’s Auxiliary Rooms Committee secures two chess tables for reception. Worth purchases two crown combination boards, a pang o, and a ques board in Boston. Association game room to be fully equipped with leading games used by the Associations.

Pen FE L Watson W KR Davis Women's Auxiliary Worth Boston Association

Arnica Salve Cure Promises Relief for Skin Ailments

Skin eruptions ruin life but Arnica Salve pledges relief for old sores fevers boils felons corns warts cuts bruises burns and chaps. Restores health with a guaranteed cure and pain relief for 25 cents per box, sold by J A Young & Co, druggists.

Bucklen J A Young & Co

Bristol Notes and News Local Updates

Bristol notes report mail schedules from the Bristol Post Office with outward cutoffs for New York Providence and Boston. Local items include visits by Rev E Gee, new boats, fishing schooners, racing plans, property work, and social notices among Bristol residents and nearby towns.

Highway Surveyor Callan's Semi annual Report

The semi annual report by Surveyor of Highways Captain L H Callan to the Town Council shows remaining balances in several appropriations. Concreting at Hydraulion fire station was done without contractors, side walks have a large remaining balance, and spankling streets expenditure is listed. Regular highway funds show a balance, with grade changes at the Sparks building on Hope street costing 195.83 and a 890 payment by abutting owners. Callan notes the stone crusher is inadequate and distant, suggesting a new plant may be needed next year. the Bristol Neck crusher is condemned and obsolete.

Surveyor of Highways L H Callan Hydraulion Bristol Neck

Great Phonograph Promises Clear Powerful Sound

Sparks presents Thos A sons monographs as reference. step in to hear a big phonograph, noted as one of the clearest and most powerful models available.

Sparks Thos. A.son

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