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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1923

Page

2

Town Council approves 24 year extension for Thames Street trains

At a special meeting Bristol officials repealed the old Thames Street rail ordinance and adopted a new franchise to 1947. Judge Edward L Leahy attended and noted the town secured papers with the railroad. The deal includes a 9500 contribution after Utilities Commission approval and track work with rails and ties arriving for Thames Street reconstruction.

Thames Street Franklin Street New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company Constitution Street James J. Walsh Patrick McGovern Edward L. Leahy Jaffrey Utilities Commission Bristol Thames St Cat Leahy Walsh Jewell

Special Meeting on Muster Attendance by Bristol Veteran Firemen

A special meeting of the Bristol Veteran Firemen's Association is called for tomorrow at the Hydraulon fire station to hear the committee report on attending the New England Veteran Firemen's League muster at Crescent Park next Saturday. The association with engine Defender 15 plans to join the parade from Riverside Square at 10 30. About 35 associations with engines from across New England are expected to participate, and Bristol members anticipate a larger crew for Defender. The group will depart on the 9 20 am Consolidated train Saturday with the engine shipped by auto truck early that morning.

Bristol New England Bristol Veteran Firemen'’s Association

Bristol Giants Defeat Y M Team In Fourteen innings

Bristol Giants edged the Y M team 11 to 10 in fourteen innings on a Saturday afternoon. Kelly led the Giants with a first-up homer that cleared the left field, while Gladue pitched steadily and Perry kept the losers in the game. Key contributors for the winners included Kelly Cirillo and Hadfield, with Martin and Andrade handling catching duties for their clubs.

Bristol Giants Y M Kelly Giants Gladue Perry Cirillo Hadfield Shean McKenna Martin

Real estate transfer from estate of George W. Scott to John J Burns

Sarah Scott administratrix of the estate of George W. Scott Attleboro transfers land at Bristol Narrows to John J Burns of this town.

Sarah Scott George W. Scott Attleboro John J. Burns Bristol Narrows

Visit of Ladies of the G A R to Soldiers Home

Local society notices note the Ladies of the G A R will visit the Soldiers Home tomorrow. The long list of residents and visitors includes Mary Walsh Shea, Mary Newbold, Sadie Hughes, and many others visiting relatives or traveling in and out of town. Community events feature sales, fundraisers, and outings across July activities.

Union Services Held in Three Churches

Union services of the Baptist, Methodist and Congregational plinteches were held at 10.30 o clock Sunday morning in the latter church bes. Lee Mitchell Ph D pastor of the Second Congregational Church Attleboro was the preacher. His subject was The Unappreciated Merchant. In evening services of the Baptist Congregational and Methodist asches were omitted.

Baptist Lee Mitchell Second Congregational Church Attleboro

Streetcar Route Changes Near Franklin Streets

Workers will convert the trolley line south of the Franklin street station to motor bus service between Constitution street and Franklin street stations. Yesterday the trolley wires were removed and a steam derrick arrived to begin taking up rails and ties for about 2500 yards. New ties standard rails and trolley poles will be installed before repaving the street.

Eaeos Franklin Streets Thashee'atrest Constitution Street Franklin Street

Scout Troop Meetings and Takarest Camp Plans

Boy Scout notes outline weekly troop meetings with times and locations. Troop 1 meets at 7 30 pm, Troop 2 plans clam bake next weekend at Camp Takarest, Troop 4 prepares late month outing, and Troop 3 finalizes annual trip. Scoutcraft Week reports life saving exams and a recall week ends with a jamboree and farewell banquet at Camp Takarest.

Camp Takarest United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps Providence

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