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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1926
Page
1
An eight room house on Constitution street with six rooms on the first floor and two on the second, two toilets, electricity, a one car garage, Lot 657 by 146, plus two additional lots in another town area with the sale. Also an 11 room two family house on a principal Bristol street with three toilets electricity a good cellar and paved street listed at 5800 dollars.
In Providence district court Judge Frank Hammill weighs lawful entry and possession at Solomonese's 5 John Street near beer saloon. State troopers testified to moonshine disposal and locked premises, while defense argues unlawful seizure under Rhode Island law. Attorney Lavander contests evidence leading to dismissal. case follows earlier guilty plea for unlawful possession.
At the parish house last night Rev. Frederick L. Maryon presided as Trinity Church elected officers for the coming year. Appointments include Clerk Chester R. Burgess Senior Warden Benjamin M. MacDougall Junior Warden Burgess General Treasurer John Howard Paull Treasurer of Trust Fund Benjamin M. MacDougall Assistant to General Treasurer Mrs Charles O F Thompson Vestrymen LeBaron Bradford Jeremiah H Young Harry Young Samuel Kinder William H Gardiner C Harold Newman J Howard Paull Samuel Brelsford Harry V Mayo Ernest E Alder George RR Fish William Harrop George L Crown Jr Charles Weaver Richard R Cornell Delegates to Diocesan Convention LeBaron Bradford Merton A Cheesman Benjamin M MacDougall Harry V Mayo Alternates Jeremiah H Young Richard R Cornell Chester R Burgess Samuel Kinder Delegates to Convocation Chester R Burgess Harry V Mayo Howard B Gray George R Fish Auditor LeBaron Bradford.
Town Council guidance and Attorney Edward J Phillips announce tweaks to the electric railway. A Saturday 12 15 pm Providence train adds service for factory workers. A Providence 6 10 am departure becomes 5 55 am and arrives 6 38 am. Last Providence train moves to 11 30 pm. Franklin Street waiting room now open nightly until 10 30 pm.
A two and a half story house at 60 Court Street owned by Antonio Maturi suffered heavy damage Sunday evening due to a fire attributed to an overheated chimney. Fire companies arrived promptly at 5:45 PM, finding attic flames spreading through partitions and roof. Furniture on the first floor was moved out, but the second floor occupants Alcde G Martello and family could not remove their belongings. The recall was sounded at 7:30 PM.
A Bristol committee promotes the first Men’s Get-Together Supper at the Y M C A on Thursday at 6 30. Women host the supper, young ladies serve, and George Spink of Providence speaks on radio value. A volleyball match and gymnastic exhibition follow.
At 7:30 pm Sunday a revival service was held in the First Baptist Church where Rev. Howard V. Miller, who has led a week of revival meetings, preached on A Reasonable Gospel. He also spoke on Eternal Punishment and Eternal Reward, with tonight’s sermon titled Every Man's Shadow. Frank C. Smith led song service, assisted by Rev. John Caldwell and Rev. Francis R. Enslin.
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