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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
1
Town Council reviewed New Haven Railroad offers to cover pavement blocks removed from Thames Street and potential track relocation. Officials noted price drops since last year and discussed funding, widening plans, overhauls, and related approvals while approving various licenses and contracts.
Bristol Chapter D A R is invited to hold its June meeting Monday June 8 at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs Daniel Wightman Warren instead of with Mrs George T Greene. Members on bus 215 from Bristol will be met by cars at Vernon Street Warren. Mrs Charles R Blackmar Jr will read The American's Creed. Hostesses are Mrs Wightman Mrs Greene Mrs Daniel H Child and Mrs LeRoy Staples.
Bristol town council held a hearing on Smith street abandonment with about 20 taxpayers present and unanimous support from locals to grant the petition. The Misses Isoline II and Hattie B Barns offered $6,000 to defray litigation costs and be deposited with the town treasurer.
Three trains collided north of Warren station as a Bristol bound service rear ended a stalled Fall River train. Passengers suffered cuts and bruises while workers aided injured aboard Conductor Potter’s train. Motorman Albert Smith saw the flagman but could not avoid impact.
Volunteers of America plan a tag day in town tomorrow to raise funds for the Milk Fund and outings for poor children and tired mothers. Former Secretary of State Charles F Hughes praises the organization and wishes it continued success. The Salvation Army annual drive in Bristol starts Saturday June 13.
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