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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
2
An editorial echoes a jocular remark about preparing coal stocks in June to beat winter the same month. The joke frames thrift against the absurdity of stocking coal ahead for immediate burning, highlighting practical wit about heating costs in an odd season.
The Rhode Island Board of Tax Assessors met at the Burnside Memorial Building to receive true and exact accounts of ratable estates from individuals partnerships and corporations. Philip Brady notes the estimated total taxable property valuation at 15 million dollars, about 1.5 million more than last year. The board held sessions from 10 to 2 and 2 to 4 with the tax rate not to be announced before August.
The Prudence Island Navigation Company announces a Sunday effective time change for the zero service between this town and Prudence Island. The schedule lists departures from Bristol and Sandy Point with weekday and weekend adjustments and extra Saturday and Sunday trips, including times to Homestead and Sands Point.
A compilation of local items including illness of Joseph Dubue on Hope Street, summer homes in Providence and Ferry Hill, religious and civic gatherings at St Marys and St Michaels, a Fourth of July Committee meeting, a Bristol Town Team trip to Centredale, and various local society activities, with road and vehicle incidents and upcoming events.
A Bristol corner lot property at Wood and Charles Streets offers seven rooms with modern utilities and potential as a family home or combined store. Also listed are grocery items including Fancy Pie Apples and Libby Sour Pickles with everyday prices. Call Benjamin OCE ny 18 Methyl Street Providence Angell 6185 for details.
A garbled notice describes a three day firemen muster tied to a hundredth anniversary event in the town. It mentions volunteers or groups such as Bristol Black Cat Savlesville and Narragansett veterans with scattered names and places, outlining a commemorative program and related ceremonies.
Sealed proposals addressed to the Town Clerk of Bristol Rhode Island for two separate items will be received at the Town Clerk's Office on Bristol Road until 12 o'clock noon July 6 1926 and publicly opened at the Town Council meeting that evening. Thames Street from Bay View Avenue St to.
Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Princess Louise toured Bristol yesterday en route from Newport to Worcester. The royal party traveled in six cars, crossed from Rhode Island on Beaver Tail, arrived at Constitution Street slip, with about 100 onlookers. Ado: flags and crowd greeted the visitors as two motorcycle officers led the procession through Thames Street toward the Main road.
The School Committee of Bristol will receive bids for heating apparatus at Oliver School two water tube boilers Hayman School one hot air heater Burton School one hot air heater. Specifications from Secretary of the School Committee Reynolds School bids due to Secretary by 12 o clock noon July 1926. The Committee may reject any or all bids.
Histol invites bids for wiring Olver and Mason School according to specs obtainable from the Secretary of the School Committee Rexsnolds Sihaal. Bids due by 12 oclock noon. The Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Secretary WALT
Bristob invites bids for coal deliveries to Reynolds School and nearby houses. Amounts and tonnages are approximate and the committee may adjust quantities. Deliveries must reach the Secretary by 12 noon on the stated date. The committee reserves the right to protect vans or adheres as needed.
A terse notice outlines reasonable charges for equipment and services at a Bristol address. It mentions calibration of range tubes and control performance. Orders are to be placed at the referenced street location, with details linked to a Bristol area firm.
Multiple classified notices list rental offers and items for sale. Ads include addresses such as 278 Wood St and 19 Williams St offering apartments, rooms, and a small tenement. Toys and furniture such as a baby high chair and a queen coal range. cars including a Reo Roadster and two touring cars. a piano and a seven room cottage with modern conveniences. Contact details include phone numbers 303-M and 85-R.
Property listing notes a 14 room house with modern improvements at 18 Church street. Interested parties should apply to HD D Wolf at 1000 Hope Street Providence or call Angell 0022 J.
Two refrigerators two kitchen ranges six iron bedsteads item located at 6 LeClair 17 Burton street with no further details provided.
The American Legion Kearney Post No 6 and its auxiliary held sessions in Grand Army Hall. They set the seventh annual post banquet for June 24 at Hotel Belvedere and planned a parade for the sesqui centennial on July 5. Armistice Day plans were discussed and a committee was to be appointed. The post agreed to fund two boys for Boy Scouts summer camp. The auxiliary reported visits to Howard State Hospital distributing delicacies. They planned a parade float and a $5 donation for Independence Day entertainment for veterans at Rutland hospital, and to receive the traveling cup from David Papineau Unit in July. A public whist will be held at Mrs. Walter M. Carr’s home next Wednesday evening.
Miss Alice Lillian Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs William F Smith of 27 Kirkemuit avenue united in marriage with James William Clark Jr son of Mr and Mrs James W Clark of 114 Metacom avenue at 9 oclock Wednesday morning Rev Anson B Howard officiated. Florence Wilcox attended. Richard Smith was best man. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in this town after a New Hampshire motor trip.
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