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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1926
Page
2
Farrally Bros proprietors announce business offers with J F Farraley editor William Bradford. The ad lists options paid in advance for one year six months and three months with prices noted as two dollars and two cents. Free items and Singh capes tage are referenced in unclear terms.
Two new fire trucks costing 13500 dollars were funded by taxpayers and arrived yesterday. A town committee and the fire engineers will test and commission them, with delivery promised within 60 days and ready for Brastots centennial events. The White truck remains at Boer Reads station until the new units are accepted. Public schools set to open September 7 for the new term.
Fragments discuss real estate and property deals with obscure names and places. The readable portions hint at plans, listings, and potential sales but lack clear events or outcomes.
A long list of local residents and visitors is noted, including Mr and Mrs Robert Young of Philadelphia hosting Mr and Mrs Andrew Campbell, and many townspeople returning from trips to New Hampshire Canada Europe. The column mentions reunions, hospital showers, church events, a 15 day military call up, and assorted vacations and visits across multiple streets and towns.
Miss Nellie Gilfoyle visits a cousin in Medford while Miss Mary P Davoren and Miss Esther J Osterberg librarian at Rogers Free Library, return from a two week vacation at the Weirs. The Anthony and Anthony families arrive home from Damariscotta Camp after two months away. Mr and Mrs Waltham Chipman and daughter of Watertown return from visiting Hope avenue with Mrs Veronea Yergeau.
Poe Oompa Theatre resumes operations tonight after a months long closure under new manager Benjamin Deviors. He is aided by Jen Nisenfeld and Bryant A Stratton College graduate Coble takes chief properties role in the revival.
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