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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1928

Page

2

Fifth District Court disposes cases at yesterday session

Clerk John Lonergan presided as Mrs. Mary S Canard faced Angelo Fasano for assault with a plea of note resulting in a $5 fine plus costs. John G DesLauriers versus Leo Kiernan on concealment of automobiles was continued for one week. Frank Garcia Jr cited in statutory charge and Seth Paull Company versus Olney A Thornton were also continued for one week.

Fifth District Court John Lonergan Mary S. Canard Angelo Fasano John G. DesLauriers Leo Kiernan Director of Public Aid Frank Garcia, Jr Seth Paull Company Olney A. Thornton

Marriage Intentions Filed At Town Clerk Office

Marriage intentions were recorded for William Ross Spooner and Annie Elizabeth Gayton both of this town on Hope street. Albert Battcher Jr and Margaret Wini Fred Enshn of James town and Grinnell street also filed intentions along with Joseph Ragusa and Mary Arello of Reid avenue Brooklyn. Joseph Bastard and Tina Besignano of Bay View avenue and Bradford street, both of this town, also filed intentions.

William Ross Spooner Hope Street Annie Elizabeth Gayton Albert Battcher, Jr Charles Street Margaret Winifred Enshn Grinnell Street Jamestown Joseph Ragusa Reid Avenue Brooklyn Nyy Mary = Arello Joseph Bastard Bay View Avenue Tina Besignano Bradford Street

Rhode Island Partition Suit Names Edward Open in Probate Order

A Rhode Island court orders Edward A Open alias Edward A Oppenhayn to appear by July 28 in a partition case over three parcels in Bristol and South Kingstown. The order requires publication in Bristol Phenix Narragansett Times and Providence News for three weeks.

Bristol Rhode Island South Kingstown County of Washington Mount Hope Avenue Mason N- Pierce Maspon N Fuerce Nehemiah Cole Rouse Carpenter Tower Hill Leon L. Holland Tower Clerk Jean Edward Ao Edward A Oppenhayn Ward Bedward A Oppenhayn Edward A. Open Edward A Oppenhayn Bristol Phenix Narragansett Times Providence News Providence R. I

Bristol and Nearby News Highlights From A Busy Week

Local families report travel and visits with relatives in England and across New England. Community notices include Daughters of the Revolution meetings, a Daughters of Union Veterans event, sports cancellations, factory reopenings, medical clinics for tonsil and adenoids, and guests at homes on Central Street.

Horse Runs Wild Through Bradford Street Disturbing Wharf Crew

A horse hitched to Frederic L Warner's fish wagon bolted on Bradford Street near Thames Street shortly before noon. In church news Rev R N Turner will lead next Sunday's service at Realty Church with the rector stepping down from the organ duties and Master Pardon Kenney singing O Rest in the Lord.

Frederic L. Warner Bradford Street Thames Street Realty Church R N. Turner Kinder Pardon Kenney

Roll of Honor fourth and third grade pupils

Fourth Grade South Walley School honors Margaret Head Willie Francis Harold Fish Bella Baron Marguer ite Flowers Josephine Garvin Annabel Huby Katherine Paull Phyllis Far rally Cecilia Langello Harold Fish Richard Kavanaugh Daniel Morrissey. Third Grade Centre Valley School lists Florence Lambert Stephen J. Garrity William A. Bottomley Ida S. Blackman Ethel J. Blackman Minnie R. Kebrek Mildred H. McDonald Mabel F. Rogers Louise Duffy Nellie M. Bullock Eva Bouchee Margaret White Rosie Grabert Annie Callan Regina M. Heffernan Nellie M Sylvester Charles H. Sparks Charles Reynolds Vincent C Young Harold Blease William H McElvogue

South Walley School Margaret Head Willie Francis Harold Fish Bella Baron Marguerite Flowers Josephine Garvin Annabel Huby Katherine Paull Phyllis Farrally Cecilia Langello Richard Kavanaugh Daniel Morrissey Centre Valley School Florence Lambert Stephen J. Garrity William A. Bottomley Ida S. Blackman Ethel J. Blackman Minnie R. Kebrek Mildred H. McDonald Mabel F. Rogers Louise Duffy Nellie M. Bullock Eva Bouchee Margaret White Rosie Grabert Annie Callan Regina M. Heffernan Nellie M Sylvester Charles H. Sparks Charles Reynolds Vincent C Young Harold Blease William H McElvogue

Roosevelt poised for renomination in party endorsements

The text notes Roosevelt likely to be nominated to succeed himself as Republican State Conventions warmly back his candidacy. It highlights independence from Hanna and Fairbanks as key senators, with Roosevelt telegraphing that he seeks no external support and relies on his record. Hanna reacted positively to joining the bandwagon.

Roosevelt Hanna Fairbanks Ohio

Oyster boat ordered for 40 feet with gasoline motor

Giles S Congdon repaired the bandstand floor after boys tore it up. Malcolm McNaught was ordered to build a 40 foot oyster boat with a gasoline motor. Capt John H Wall suffered a severe burn on his hand from a gasoline blaze on his launch Toot yesterday.

Giles S Congdon Malcolm McNaught John H Wall

Hydraulon Company Forms Muster Transport Committee

At a Wednesday meeting Hydraulon Company accepted an invitation to attend the Crescent Park muster on Thursday July 30. Julien Close Walter H Coggeshall and Thomas J Milburn were named to arrange engine and company transportation.

Hydraulon Company Crescent Park Julien Close Walter H. Coggeshall Thomas J Milburn

Night crowds stranded after celebration

At the town end of the N , NH & HR R Co last night crowds could not return home until early morning. Suburban cars ran to move people and a lone car from High street carried many as trains ran extra services at 1015 PM 1115 PM and 1215 AM with several youths on a roof.

NH & HR R Co High Street Consolidated

Fischer Wins Final in Frecelsior Club Handicap Tennis

The finals at Siler Creek in the Frecelsior Tennis Club handicap tournament featured scratchman Wm M Fischer against R N Nelson with a 15 point handicap. Fischer won 1 6 2 6 6 4 6 0 9 7, in a five set match noted as highly interesting.

Frecelsior Siler Creek Wm. M_ Fischer R N_ Nelson Fischer

Building Lot in Bristol Neighorhood For Sale

For sale a street sewers connected gas sidewalk concrete hedge fruit trees and other landscaping in a desirable Bristol neighborhood. Also offering household furniture including a typewriter desk a Remington typewriter and several antiques. Contact Mrs Philip H Farrington Attleboro Mass by mail or phone 72 Attleboro Springs Attleboro Mass.

Bristol Philip H Farrington Attleboro Mass Attleboro Springs

Bristol Yacht Club event reports Bristol Chapter DA Crey

A fragment describes a Bristol Yacht Club gathering under the Bristol Chapter auspices of DA Crey. The note mentions the event occurred on a Thursday afternoon and references food and historical context. Details are sparse and the readable portion centers on the Bristol organization and its activity.

Vatternbon Betis Cat Bristol DA cRey

Notice about child care services at 37 Bourn Street

Fragmentary notice advertises care for children while parents work. It mentions contact at 37 Bourn Street for arrangements.

Painting and contracting terms and estimates notice

D- Ferreira at 15 Prospect Street offers painting and contracting services with terms and estimates available by telephone 662-R.

D- Ferreira Prospect Street Tel

Lost oval Brooch on Hope Street found

On Hope Street between Union and Church streets a finder may claim a lost oval brooch with small stones and open work setting by leaving it at the Phoenix Office for a reward.

Hope Street Union Church Streets Phoenix

Groundsman required for private estate work

Job listing seeking a man for general grounds work on the grounds of a private estate. Apply B. T. Potter at Ferry N, Bristol, by phone Bristol 157.

B. T. Potter Ferry Bristol

To Let In Central Town Five Rooms Modern Conveniences

Central town rental listing for a five room apartment with modern conveniences. Inquiries to Jacob Molasky at 439 Hope Street or by phone 203.

Jacob Molasky Hope Street

For Rent Two Tenements in Phoenix Block

Two five room tenements available for rent in the Phoenix Office Block at 3 Bradford Street. Rent is reasonable.

Phoenix Bradford St

Private sale notices at steady addresss and high street

A brief public sale notice lists a private daily sale of household furniture at 325 High St. and an address for applications at 117 State Street. Miss Elsie Stillwell is connected to the notices.

State Street High St Elsie Stillwell

Second hand building materials and remnants sought

Auction note lists Studine doors casings windows and floorings including laths from ARC ASEH RUs operation at 7 Whee Pe Gladding 90 High Steel. Readers are invited to inspect and bid on available items and quarry schedules.

Garland combination range sale notice description

Listing describes a rice item priced at 50 dollars to move sale. It notes the seller is moving out of town and invites viewings at 29 Summer Street with a contact telephone 555.

Garland Summer Street

Full size box bed spring offered to Mrs James Lanzier

A full size box bed spring is available and addressed to Mrs James Lanzier of 78 High Street. The notice requests pickup or arrangement for delivery. The item is described as a mattress base suitable for a standard double bed.

James Lanzier High Street

Big N I R Outing Planned At Crescent Park

The National India Rubber Company outing for managers employees families and guests proceeds with about 1000 tickets sold. Five factory trucks depart at 9 00 am and a special train leaves Franklin Street depot at 9 15 am. A 9 05 am train photo and a 10 00 am panoramic group shot precede sports events and a shore dinner. A ball game for a silver loving cup and swimming contests follow with prizes and midway amusements. A 6 25 pm train to Bristol and hourly return trucks end the day. Details to be published Friday.

N.i.‘R National India Rubber Company A Ethere Crescent Park Franklin Street Woonsocket Rubber Company Bristol

Perry-At Jane Brown Hospital Welcomes Daughter Anne

A daughter named Anne was born at Jane Brown Hospital Providence on July 16 to Mr and Mrs Frank Perry of Elm Farm in this town.

Perry Jane Brown Hospital Providence Anne Frank Perry Elm Farm

World of Blind Workers Shown in Institute Report

The British National Institute for the Blind highlights blind workers in diverse world industries. A blind man rings coins at the royal mint while a blind woman assembles electric motor parts and others wrap sweets, fold envelopes, and package cardboard boxes.

British National Institute For the Blind Royal Mint

Bristol Sewer Commission Seeks Bids for Major Pipework

The Bristol Sewer Commission invites contractors to bid on 2800 feet of ten inch pipe and 3200 feet of eight inch pipe with manholes and branches. Specifications available at 182 High Street Bristol R I with a $5 deposit refundable on return. Bids due by twelve noon July 30 1928. Eber Hill Secretary.

The Sewer Commission of Bristol R. 1 Sewer Commission High Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eas Ne Shes A. G. Farrally William Bradford Mer Bradford Corner of Thames Mall Marten Wood Bastal Coggeshall Julio F. Xavier Wood Street Superior Court OF the State OF Rhode Island, &c Fredfric Geisler Edward A. Open, Alias Als Hahn Walter Reynolds Clerk A. Sutcliffe Frederick A S. S. Celtic England A. Hartley Berkshires Mohawk Trail Daughters of the American Revolution Clinton T. Sherman Edna Fields Daughters of Union Veterans of the Kearney Post McKeown Post Lonsdale Collins-Aikman Mills National India Rubber Company Frank Adams East Providence A M Merriman Ruth Graham KK A Qosterberg Central Street Effie Vo Anderson NER Co San Francisco Seattle Washington Fek Worcester Howardies Heidey Asion Street Philadelphia Burnside Memorial Building St. Swithin’s Albert Johnson Namquit Collins- Aikman Mills Canada Ladies’ Aid Society State St. M. E. Church Taunton Charles W. Martin Christian A. Ostby Chris, Jr Priscilla Howard R. Newman Barbara Lake Sunapee N. H Dimond Adv Richard Wiberg Brighton Horace Craven Herman E Nrebuhr Blue Bird Shop American Legion Block Island Alice Coughlan San Antonio Helen Condon Wisconsin J. F. Gilroy Cor Franklin and High Streets Treasury Liberty A. W. Mellon Secretary of the Treasury New York Colonial Dorrance Bt Gaspee Palm Garden Bristol Narrows AL Besson James T Bristol, Ri M. Marcel’s Bradford Stree Colt Farm Poppasquash Chrysler Motor Cars Firestone Tires Court Street Garage B. V. Morris Bristol Sewer Commission Eber Hill G. H. Spencer Roofing CO F. M. Gifford Usher Place Bristol, R. I
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