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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1926
Page
2
An editorial urges careful conduct as Bristol begins a three day sesqui-centennial celebration of American independence. It calls for police enforcement of safety rules for fireworks and traffic, and asks parents to supervise children to prevent serious accidents.
Postmaster George W Warren announces that the regular holiday schedule will be observed on Monday July 4 at the local office. Money Order Registry and Postal Savings departments will be closed all day with limited mail service and specific collection times for street box letters. Lobby hours and carrier services are adjusted for the holiday and Saturday operations are noted.
Two men were arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle during past wars in Bristol County. One defendant pleaded not guilty and the case was continued to the district court while bail was set at 300 dollars. the other man was committed to jail after failing to post bond.
Town expects new fire trucks to arrive later in the month. Meetings of American Legion posts and auxiliaries are set for tonight in Grand Army Hall. Local shops feature hats scarves shawls perfumes and powders. The Defiance Hose Company hosts a banquet at the fire station Bristol Neck at 9 o clock tonight. Ever Ready baseball to play Warren White Sox on the common tomorrow and next Wednesday. Parade preparations prompt parade participants to meet at GAR Hall Monday at 9:30 sharp. Forthright promotions include July 4th ice cream flavors and various local sales.
The notice requests advertisers to submit their copy by Saturday morning for this week’s Fourth of July edition. It notes a weekday change and asks for timely submissions to Phoenix press.
Reports mention Joseph Barboza of Court street fractures his right wrist while cranking a car. Alfred Merriman treats him. A four year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Jamies of 45 State street, was bitten on State near Hope streets. wound above the right hip is described as not serious. A 7 o'clock Bristol harbor sea wall fall sends a boy to hospital. Joseph P Bolger of Providence drives him to Dr Bernardo for stitches.
Fire at the Staples Coal Company property at State Street destroyed a barn described as a furnace of fire. Three horses were saved by nearby workers Wilfred Guevremont and Thomas Borden. The blaze, discovered by John Doran at 10 30, required 25 minutes to control with total loss near 2000. Chief Grabert warned about parking in fire zones to enforce the new ordinance.
Sealed proposals to reconstruct and build on Constitution Street for about 700 feet will be received by the Town Clerk of Bristol Ro until 12 o clock noon July 6. Specifications may be seen from June 25. The town committee reserves the right to accept or reject any bids. Albert Parle Daniel to Congresshat Orin Howald secretary.
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