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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1896
Page
2
On and after July 1 a new act reduces constables writ service limit to 100 and transfers ejectment writs to sheriffs. Fees for arrest writs and divorce citations rise to 2 dollars, subpoenas within one mile cost 50 cents. A New York telephone company with 16 million capital plans extensive lines across New York and nearby states.
The 86th birthday of Capt William Howe Church was celebrated with a Tuesday reception at the Bristol Neck home of his son and daughter, with many friends from Bristo l and surrounding towns attending 3 to 6 pm. Gifts were given, and a luncheon was served by several local women.
The Bristol post office sets mail closing times at 6 50 and 8 45 a.m. and 12 20 8 45 and 6 20 p.m. Mail pickups open as near as possible at 8 a.m. 2, 5, 8 p.m.
A Bristol boat race is planned for tomorrow at 2 30 off Low estate Ferry Hill with start and finish at the same point. Boats 18 to 23 feet race no prizes no entry fee a friendly speed trial entries due to William G Low Jr before noon tomorrow.
The Young People Society of Christian Endeavor at Memorial chapel hosted guests from Epworth League State Street M E Church and Young People's Union Baptist church. Flowers decorated the chapel as games, a musical program, and brief remarks by Rev W Kingsey and others followed a piano duet and readings.
At the adjourned meeting the town approved transferring a High street leasehold to John Wood under the current lease terms. It granted Eugene A Rounds permission to connect his estate to the Church street sewer if sewer owners consent. Charles W Sparks may sell fireworks on July Fourth provided dynamite free stock is excluded. The Chief of Police warned heirs to demolish the decayed east Wood street building within two weeks. William M Gorham discussed John street repairs cobble gutter plans at Church street. Highways surveyed trimmed a tree in front of Hugh Brady on Wood street. Valley school house bills totaling 1000 were approved as partial payment. Phanix Office ads offer rent receipts and business pads at 15 cents per hundred.
The National India Rubber Company may close part of its factory early next week for a brief period due to scarce orders in rubber shoe, hose, and gaiter lines. Other departments such as druggists' supplies, belts, mats, and sulated wire will continue operating. General Manager Saunders of the United States Rubber Trust was present Tuesday and approved a shutdown possibly not exceeding two weeks.
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