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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1924

Page

3

Lipman Files Bankruptcy as Triangle Shoe Store

In U S District Court Rhode Island the case of Jack Lipman doing business as Triangle Shoe Store seeks bankruptcy relief. The action names Lipman as debtor and Triangle Shoe Store as the business under Chapter 7 proceeding in the district court.

District Court OF the United States District OF Rhode Island Jack Lipman Dong Triangle Shoe Store Bristol Rhode Island Tack Lipman Providence Bristol Phoenix

State Boys Day Campaign Aims to Fund YMCA Youth Work

The Bristol YMCA and regional Y groups plan a Boys Day canvass next Saturday to raise funds for local and international youth work. Proceeds split 50 percent to town, 25 for state work, 15 for the International Committee, and 10 for overseas programs. Boys will visit homes all day March 8 in Bristol, with results tallied at Rockwell Hall supper.

Young Men's Christian Associations Massachusetts Rhode Island International Committee Bristol Rockwell Hall States Henrys van Dyke Friends of the Bristol “Y Bristol Ymca

Bristol Troop Scouting Activities Evening Schedule

The First Bristol Troop meets at 7 30 in the Scout building under Scoutmaster Fred W Coggeshall with all around competition and practice for the annual inspection. Tomorrow the Second and Third Troops meet for scoutcraft instruction and stunts planning. The ninth annual bazaar closes with a record crowd and prizes awarded, proceeds fund the Scout building in Bristol.

Bristol Boy Scouts of America Fred W. Coggeshall William A. Francis Ralph Alisto G. A R. Hall Robert Steen William Hogg P. L. Edward Blackman P. L William H. Remieres George S Sparks Chester Dunbar L. Louis Stabila LL. Nicholas Ruggiero Anthony Borges Frank Perry James Freitas Jules Xavier Natala Biancuzzo I. Carlo Russo L. Lawrence Ascoh

Probate Court Dockets Include Adoption, Estates and Sales Orders

In re Christina Ricci Petitions for adoption and name change continued to March 17. In re Francis Gould petition for administrator to sell real estate continued to March 17. Estates of Harold C Peckham and Benjamin W Peckham guardians seek sale of real estate with private sale at minimum 3500 over encumbrances bond 4500. Final accounts, wills, inventories and allowances listed for several estates with executors, executrix, guardians and minors noted.

Edward L. Leahy Christina Ricci Francis Gould August C Sousa Harold C Peckham Benjamin W Peckham Mimors Guardian Benjamin Peckham Josiah F. Peckham Elizabeth Peckham Charles A Barbour Henrietta T Thompson Regina Catherine Farley Mary Irene Farley Margaret Johnson Mage Cobb Alfonso Ruggerio

Local amateur basketball double feature at the Y gym

Saturday night saw two games. Mastic Circles lost to the Rovers 23 to 10, then Radio Five defeated Barrington High School Seconds 17 to 5. Lineups list players for Barrington and Radio Five. A return game with Colt High is anticipated.

Rovers Radio Five Barrington High School Barrington Radio Five Biber Wasenstadt Kilher Gsarvin Baim Kennes Scott Makowsky Azza Remreres Colt High

Sherman Chapman Wedding at St John’s Barrington

The marriage of Charles F. Sherman of 45 Cottage Street and Miss Frances May Chapman of Barrington took place last Thursday evening at St. John’s Episcopal Church Barrington. The ceremony was performed by Rev Frederick W. Sandford, the rector.

Charles FE. Sherman Cottage Street Town Frances May Chapman Robert J. Chapman Barrington St. John's Episcopal Church Frederick W. Sandford

Duquette Returns From Florida Cuba Vacation

Charles A. Duquette of this town came home yesterday after spending a months vacation in Cuba and Florida.

Charles A. Duquette Cuba Florida

Community event calendar for March gatherings

March events list supper and dance nights at local halls and churches. Mt Hope Chapter A D C E S hosts a Tuesday YMCA event. Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps No 19 runs two suppers on March 6. Pillsbury Pancake Supper on March 10. St Patrick's Day Dance March 17 at the State Armory by Battery B 243rd Artillery RI National Guard.

Y.M.C.A Mt. Hope G. A. R. Hall Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps Grand Army Hall Babbitt Woman's Relief Onds Pillsbury’s First

Motor gliders and winged cars promise cheap air travel

British motor gliders test at 53 mph reaching 2350 feet with under a gallon of gas for 1 hour 20 minutes. French copy the idea as pocket planes for amateurs. England sees a folding wing car capable of London Paris hops with limited power. Planes to land safely in field garages now.

London England Paris Httle

War disrupts game bird stocks and breeding in America

Lee S Crandall of the New York Zoological Park warns in a report to the American Game Protective Association that World War I theater shots and shells are harming game birds. He says only a few aviary pheasants remain and must be increased to prevent extinction. European imports are now unavailable, reducing seed stock and delaying breeding programs for waterfowl and other game birds.

America Lee S. Crandall New York Zoological Park American Game, Protective Association

Criminals Now Use Tear Gas and Gas Masks

A War Department report notes criminals equip with gas masks and tear gas. A cited case shows a lawbreaker releasing gas from a car exhaust to end pursuit. Police consider non tear gas alternatives beyond standard masks for greater danger and effectiveness.

War Department

Window in my bosom quote sparks humorous exchange

In a London Tit-Bits snippet an orator pleads for a window in his bosom to show his heart’s emotions, prompting a witty retort about a pane in the tummy and a playful back-and-forth with the crowd.

London

Fire alarms misfire at Franklin Street house. no blaze found

Friday night two alarms and heavy smoke issued from 167 Franklin street but responders found no fire. The 16th district was sent instead of the 23rd due to a caller's agitation, and the alarm proved needless. Saturday a poultry farm fire at William H. Thayer’s Metacom avenue home destroyed a small outbuilding and 700 chickens, blamed on a brooder burner explosion.

Franklin Street William H. Thayer Metacom Avenue Thayer

Bristol Train of Artillery Holds Monthly Meeting

The Bristol Train of Artillery met at the armory on State street with Col Merton A Cheesman presiding. The Washington Ball committee reported the 76th annual ball on February 22 was a success and a final report will be given later. An auditing committee was elected and a nominating committee for April was chosen. A radio setwill be installed in the company room and a short drill in infantry tactics preceded the meeting.

Bristol Train of Artillery Armory State Street Merton A. Cheesman Washington William T Sutcliffe George R Fish

Master William F Duffy Jr Celebrates 10th Birthday Party

Master William F Duffy Jr son of Dr and Mrs William F Duffy of this town marked his tenth birthday with a theatre party for 20 friends at the Star Theatre followed by a dinner at his Constitution Street home Guests included E Wayne Meyers Herman Wilbur William Guevremont Francis Golden William Crowley and others in a social local celebration.

William F Duffy, Jr William F Duffy Star Theatre Constitution Street Master Duffy E. Wayne Meyers Herman Wilbur Willam Guevremont Francis Golden William Crowley William Connery George Shaw John McCarty Charles Richard McKenna Milton Bessing George and Vincent Messino William and Augustus Nerone Edmund O'Brien Leon Lemaire Leon Riley Edward Quinn

I Wonder Why Bristol Sinks In A Depression Of Atop

The piece critiques political and public works delays at Hope and Bradford streets in Bristol. It questions responsibility for filling a road depression after a new manhole, noting how the unsolved hole endangers vehicles and suggests taxpayers may oppose a Finance Commission to curb excess spending and taxes.

State Board of Public Roads Telephone Company Hope Bradford Bristol Finance Commission

Charge It

A satirical verse warns women about overusing credit and the impact on family finances. The piece contrasts convenience with rising debt and critiqued spending, highlighting husband’s concern as bills mount and the community reacts.

Sherman Chapman Ties Barrington Nuclear?

Charles Edward Sherman and Frances M. Chapman of Barrington were married in Barrington on February 28.

Sherman— Chapman Barrington Charles Edward Sherman

Jewel Kenney, widow of Cornelius Kenney, dies at 71

Mrs Jewel Kenney, widow of Cornelius Kenney, died in Washington D C on March 3 at age 71.

Kenney Washington, D. D. C Jewel Kenney Cornelius Kenney

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Corporation Radiola Brandes Eveready Talbot & Hopkins Bradford St F. T. Remieres Bradford Streets Louis N. Bernard Main Street Warren, R. I Nash Taxi Service Thames Street Frank Healy Burgess St Fred Suzman Hope Street Probate Sherman—Chapman Congress the Phoenix Edgar U. D Order of Eastern Star Yacht Club Orchestra Gorton Phillippe Canaud Norse Crown Dunbar Grosse & Blackwell Newman Bros
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