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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

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Why should towns enforce dog licenses and impact funds

A Phoenix reader mirrors Napoleon by posing questions on dog licensing costs and enforcement. He cites 281 licensed and 199 unlicensed dogs in June, questions bias in law enforcement, and urges raising dog account funds by collecting licenses. He notes $460 total dog expenses, including $235.25 to officers for killing dogs, and proposes increasing licenses to $490 to cover damages and treasury needs.

Napoleon Bonaparte The Phoenix Napoleon Frankforts Warren Jane

State Board of Soldiers Relief Visits Soldiers Home

The State Board of Soldiers Relief and ex officio members Governor James H Higgins and Walter A Read visited the Soldiers Home with about 30 Providence guests, arrived at the depot, were driven to the Home, and were served a dinner bake at Mt Hope Bay pavilion before returning home. Local attendees included Dr A M Merriman Stephen T Ubarob Charles A Barbour H M Thompson and Fred M Dixon. Governor Higgins then visited Edward L Leahy on Metacom Avenue before departing.

State Board of Soldiers’ Relief James H. Higgins Walter A. Read Providence Franklin Street Mt. Hope Bay A. M. Merriman Stephen T. Ubarob Charles A. Barbour Superior Court H. M. Thompson Fred M. Dixon Higgins Edward L. Leahy Metacom Avenue Mr. Leahy

Chameleon Farm Named After Shifting Crops

Frank T. Kinnicutt pursues a changing crop theme at his farm, buying mushmelon seeds and now harvesting cucumbers. He grows pepper plants including an egg plant and a large German tarnip among cabbages, prompting a friend to suggest the name The Chameleon Farm.

Frank T. Kinnicutt

Lipton Still After the Cup Says Herreshoff Crew

G Herreshott and family aboard steam yacht Roamer with New York Yacht Club near Provincetown learn Lipton plans to challenge for the America's Cup. Herreshoff declares he remains determined to defend the cup and will meet Lipton with any craft allowed under club rules if challenged.

G. Herreshott New York Yacht Club Herreshott Provincetown Sir Thomas Lipton Herreshoff

The Mikado a success at Town Hall Warren

Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado drawn a large audience in Warren with a town cast and Providence conducted by Henry S. Lee. Miss Wilson as Yum Yum shone despite a later nervous collapse. Walter Rogers as Nanki Poo impressed. Mr Sparks as Ko Ko drew cheers and laughs. George Warren as Pooh Bah and Dr. W Fred Williams as Mikado led a strong ensemble with a balanced orchestra. proceeds supported St Michael's organ fund.

Town Hall Warren Howard L. Kranz Providence Henry 3S. Lee St. Michael’s Church Lee Miss Wilson Yum Yum Pawtucket Charles H.sparks Sparks Bristol George W. Warren Ko Ko W. Fred Williams Katisna Emily M. Motfitt Charles McKenna Pigh Tush Helen B. Warren Emma P. McCarty Thay Miss Warren W. Frederick Williams, Jr Mr. Lee St. Andrew's Club John Pailthorp Raymond Arohar George 8. Pailthorp Charles B. Rockwell, Jr Pardon R. Kenney William H.west Grover Into Guy Jackson Carl Wilson

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