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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1926
Page
2
An editorial discusses state exemptions allowing a tax rate over 250 dollars and notes Bristol could reach about 2.86 without revaluation. It criticizes high rates and urges economy at the next town meeting after voters endure a steep fall assessment.
The piece argues that local and state governments are increasing burdens on citizens, funding deficits with bond issues and taxes while the federal government aims to reduce rates. It cites 1924 figures showing local governments overspending relative to federal and state contributions, with deficits covered by borrowing.
Community notices report illnesses for Russell Head and Rev Armstrong and updates on church services. Items include a tailor ad, a talk by Prof Munro on Old Bristol, whist prizes for Edgehill Temple, a Bristol alarm for Block 16 district, a car fire on Hope Street, and a poultry talk at the Defiance Hose Company attended by over 50 local farmers.
Richard J. Kavanaugh takes oath as permanent police patrolman and starts duty. Betty L. Kinder ill at home on Hope Street with grippe. Clergy and court notices include lectures on immigration and juvenile probation changes. Local fund drives reach their goals as church campaigns continue. Pastime Theatre announces Isle of Smiles and Peg O My Heart rescheduled after a death.
The oldest Civil War veteran at the Soldiers' Home, Benjamin Tver Nichols, died Thursday morning after a brief pneumonia illness at age 95. His funeral was held Saturday at 1 PM at George M Wilbur parlors on South Main street, with Rev Anson B Howard officiating. Relatives from Providence, East Greenwich, Wickford, Taunton, Brockton and this town attended, and he was entombed at North Cemetery.
In Worcester Massachusetts on March 8 a daughter Beverly Jane was born to Mr and Mrs Aaron Gomberg and is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Bassing of this town.
Notices report the deaths in March with two obituaries. Atlyn dn Providence born to James Allyn and family and John Jo Armstrong in the same period aged 72. Both notices give family connections and ages.
A reader argues that a proposed bridge should be privately funded if it is to be built, suggesting Bristol not be a mere highway hub and questioning the worth of six million dollars in state money. The writer notes existing lumber transport impacts and warns against premature construction.
An epidemic of grippe hits Cranston with Maurice I. Smith Jr and Edward A. Currier among ill managers at National India Rubber Co. and Cranston Worsted Mills. Evelyn Carter George Shaw and others in key departments also report sickness. Citizens note widespread grippe at the plant and nearby Herreshoff boat shops.
The event lists contestants Miss Laurey Halt Miss Mary Mello Miss Manuel Freitas and others. Judges include Miss Gertrude Leonart and Mrs Anna Doyle. Principal plays credited to Miss Wanery Orit Cicerchia with pupils Pedented Duffy Louis Vaccaro and others. A second play The Royal Toy Mender was presented with Biagina Massa Sarah Trask Phoebe Paiva and more.
Ellsworth Munro of Thompson Avenue Bristol Yacht Club Orchestra drove his touring car into a truck owned by H O Pare on North Main Warren at 630 PM Saturday. Blinded by snow and headlight glare he attempted to pass between the truck and a car at the curb, striking the truck’s running board and lifting it onto the sidewalk. Munro’s car was badly damaged but he escaped injury.
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