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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1926
Page
2
Advertising list offers two papers a week with postage free. Subscription options include one year prepaid for two dollars, six months for one dollar, and three months. Single copies cost two cents. Promotion appears in the Phoenix News Stands notice.
A $5000 appropriation for Bristol Post Office improvements cleared the House yesterday. Postmaster George Warren reports a telegram from Rep Clark Burdick of Newport Washington noting approval and pending presidential consent. The project includes remodeling the vestibule, updating lighting, and improving access from Court Street to the rear entrance.
Voters are reminded to register with the Bristol Town registry by the required date. Registrants must meet state rules and may be directed to contact the town clerk for eligibility and registration steps.
Town notices report a Hackett’s South Main clambake to be held Sunday at 3 o clock with family and parish events. Local figures include former councilman Peter Gasper convalescing at home and several residents visiting relatives in New York and Canada.
Fragmentary text evokes a wedding or farewell scene with references to mother and father and shared meals. The lines drift through vows and tunes, mentioning marine hall and boards while hinting at farewells and formalities. The piece reads like a poetic, confused ledger of family life.
An obituary notes the death of Jean A Neandet aged 23, described as eldest child of a local family. The text records military service, including references to veterans and Providence, with mentions of the Veteran’s Association and community groups. The notice outlines the customary tributes and family arrangements.
Short ad style listings show rentals for tenements and rooms on Wood Street and Burton Street. Offers include reasonable rents, garage space, a piano for sale, and a 1991 Ford Touring Car advertised for sale or price. Also notices for apparel and general services appear among the ads.
The Excelsior Tennis Club hosts a county tournament at Silver Creek courts starting July 16 with matches in men's singles and doubles. A memorial cup awarded for three-time possession honors Rev William R. Trotter, former club president, who supporters can donate to Miss Mollie Hamill. Entries close 6 pm July 7 at Misses Hamill's store. committee includes Miss Melle Hamill, Robert W Nelson, Henry Barton. Charles V. Perry serves as referee.
George C Munroe of this town pleaded guilty in Seventh District Court East Providence on Sunday to two charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. He was sentenced to three months in jail on each count. Police allege he cashed three bad checks in the Watchemaker section. Munroe was taken to the station Saturday by one of the cashing suspects. Deputy Chief Patterson at Providence held Munroe on suspicion over Saturday night and he was arraigned Sunday.
Centredale beat Bristol 138 at the Centredale oval before a large crowd. The victory featured scoring runs and strong team play, with Centredale building a commanding lead early and maintaining it through the game’s duration.
Salvatore Cinecone age 24 of Providence pleaded not guilty before Judge Hammill to assault and robbery charges involving Joseph Marshall on State Street. He was committed to Berister Counts Jail without bail after a three week case continuation. Several other cases and a wedding notice appear in the same column.
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