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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1926
Page
2
A price line states the item is free from hostage status with a price tag showing two dollars one dollar fifty cents and two cents. The wording implies a promotional or ransom related note. No clear event or person is identified.
Governor Pothier issues a proclamation urging general display of national and state colors on June 14 to mark the 149th anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes. The notice requests appropriate commemorations wherever Rhode Island citizens gather on Flag Day.
Burnside Lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias schedules a fraternal visit to What Cheer Lodge No 24 Province next Monday with attendees assembling at Castle Hall at Zoelock. The committee includes Capt Paul Hierzig, Mayered M Stramht, and Elmer Manfel. They also vote to counter the rank of Right on a cane class dating from Sterling Lodge Province and Redwood Lodge Newport, meeting Tuesday evening June 2.
Goldenrod Troop of the Bristol Girl Scouts met at John Post Reynolds School with Capt Taplin and Trent Mar in charge. They voted to visit Roger Williams Park and to discontinue regular meetings during the summer. A special draft meeting was held Friday afternoon July 2 at Reynolds School to practice marching movements for the town sesquicentennial parade.
Wei expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during recent bereavement. Special thanks to MIL ANT MES MATHEW ALONE for support and visits.
Local residents report visits and openings at Ferry Hill cottages with Maurice Gilbert Congdon and James W Salisbury families in town. Community events include church pageants at State Street Methodist and St Michaels activities, a Twilight League game, and society meetings with fundraising and social hours.
Sealed proposals addressed to the Town Clerk will be received for two items city work in 1926. Item one covers seal coating on several streets including View Ave Franklin St and Thames St with estimated cost around 4000. Item two covers resurfacing and paving on listed streets with about 28000 yards of work. Specifications available after June 7 1926. Council may accept or reject any bid.
William Jewell College student Leon J. Kenney returns home for the summer as Frank Panzali of Thames street is fined 350 dollars by U S District Judge Arthur L. Brown for possessing a home brew plant and beer. St Albans Lodge F and A M held a large meeting with candidates taking the third degree and visiting Masons from Providence Newport Fall River and Warren. Biographical items mention students Keasting and Rosalind Howe home for the break and Bristol Church marks its 60th anniversary with a service at St Michael's Church.
Reo Roadster in good condition throughout. Also two touring cars, five and seven passenger. Apply at 192 State atreet.
A property at 18 Church Street offered with all modern improvements. Contact Angell at 1000 Hope Street Providence for details or inquiries. Tel Angell 0022-J.
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