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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1894
Page
2
A long column blends social commentary on scams with obituaries, church notices, and town happenings. It highlights distrust of traveling salesmen, reflects on class and character, lists deaths, weddings, baptisms, lectures, and society events in Bristol and nearby towns.
Mr Frank Easterbrooks in charge of the Herreshoff mansion and grounds fell from a ladder on a roof while clearing ice. The ladder slipped, he struck the roof, lost two front teeth, drove one into the jaw, gashed the throat, and received stitches. He was taken to his mother's nearby residence for treatment.
At yesterday's Probate Court session the guardian account for George A Liscomb was allowed. Administratrix Julia Marron and administrator O L Bosworth had accounts approved. Mary A McCaughey appointed administratrix of David McCaughey with a 300 bond. Thomas F Vickery named administrator of Abby A Vickery with 500 bond. Charles B Wilson guardian of Stephen C Williston continued. Inventory accounts for Beatrice R Thompson and Charles O Thompson were allowed.
The Y M G A meeting in the Y M G A room Tuesday evening was led by L BR Anderstrom with a large turnout. After opening exercises a sermon from Genesis 37 15 by Rev Moxley at First Baptist urged guiding wandering youth onto the right path with a poetic closing.
At yesterday's regular meeting the National India Rubber Company petition for stone crusher and road roller was referred to Councilman Gibson. William H O Shaughnessy transfer of liquor license to Matthew Cunningham was granted. H S Ingraham electric light petition referred to the lights committee. Police department November report received. Herreshoff Manufacturing Company marine railway permit granted with legal compliance. George Pailthorp approved to take school census and births census. Town bills totaling 1429 22 examined and referred to town auditor.
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